The Evening: Supreme Court mistakenly posts abortion ruling

Also, a new poll on the eve of the debate.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 26, 2024 By Matthew Cullen Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday. A possible ruling on abortions in Idaho A new poll on the eve of the debate Plus, Season 3 of "The Bear" Protesters at the Supreme Court last month during oral arguments in the Idaho abortion ban case. Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Justices appear to mistakenly reveal a key abortion ruling The Supreme Court seems poised to temporarily allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a woman's health is at risk, according to a copy of what appeared to be the court's opinion that was posted today, and then removed, from the court's website. The majority's unsigned opinion said that the case was "dismissed as improvidently granted" — rather than decided on merits — according to the 22-page document, which was published this afternoon by Bloomberg News. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented. A spokeswoman for the Supreme Court said that the document had been "inadvertently" uploaded by its publications unit. She declined to confirm whether the decision was final, saying only that it "will be issued in due course." If the document does reflect a final decision, it would reinstate a ruling by a lower federal court that had allowed hospitals in Idaho to perform emergency abortions if necessary to protect the health of the mother, effectively narrowing the state's near-total ban. It would be the second time this term that the justices have deflected ruling on the merits of abortion. In related news, the Supreme Court officially released two opinions today. In the first, a significant win for the Biden administration, the justices rejected a Republican challenge that sought to prevent the government from contacting social media platforms to combat what it said was misinformation. In the second case, the court limited an anti-corruption law. Donald Trump led with likely voters, 48 percent to 44 percent. Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times A Times poll finds Biden behind Trump ahead of the debate Democrats have deeper doubts about President Biden than Republicans do about Donald Trump, even after the former president was found guilty on 34 felony charges, according to the first poll from The New York Times and Siena College since his conviction. The national survey on the eve of the first presidential debate showed that voters have broad distaste for both candidates, but that Trump has better consolidated the support of his own party. Only 72 percent of voters who said they cast a ballot for Biden four years ago say they approve of the job he is doing. And voters overall said they trust Trump more on the issues that matter most to them. In other politics news, Trump's vice president selection process is entering its final phase, with several leading candidates sitting down for interviews with Fox News. The first, J.D. Vance, the senator from Ohio, said he would be disappointed if he were not picked. Bolivian troops in La Paz. Aizar Raldes/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Bolivia's military is accused of attempting a coup Members of Bolivia's military attempted to storm the presidential palace this afternoon, in an apparent coup attempt led by a top general who declared he was leading an effort to "re-establish democracy." The country's democratically elected president, Luis Arce, appeared on television shortly after, calling on Bolivians "to organize and mobilize against this coup and in favor of democracy." Here's the latest. Video on Bolivian television showed the country's main political plaza occupied by security forces in riot gear, a camouflaged tank ramming into a palace door and soldiers trying to make their way into the palace. The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich went on trial in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Natalia Kolesnikova/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Evan Gershkovich's trial began in Russia Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and a U.S. citizen, has already endured 15 months in a notorious Moscow prison. Today, his trial finally began. Gershkovich, 32, faces up to 20 years in a penal colony on a spying charge that he, The Journal and the U.S. have called bogus. There is little doubt about the outcome of the trial, but there may be hope for him. "It's widely accepted that the Russian state regards his case as leverage to get Russians held in custody," said my colleague Ivan Nechepurenko, who has covered the case. "There's going to be this trial, but the more important process will be the ongoing talks between Russian and American intelligence services about a potential prisoner exchange." More top news Kenya: In a surprise reversal, the country's president said he would not sign a tax bill that set off devastating protests that left at least 23 dead. Washington: President Biden pardoned around 2,000 veterans who were convicted of engaging in gay sex under a military code that outlawed the behavior from 1951 to 2013. Ukraine: At its summit next month, NATO plans to offer Ukraine a new headquarters in Germany to manage its military assistance. Diplomacy: Mark Rutte was named NATO's secretary general, placing a pro-Ukraine leader at the head of the alliance. New York: A report by a watchdog group said that at least 101,500 jobs could be lost from the decision to pause the congestion pricing plan in New York City. Health: Contraceptives are supposed to be free under federal law, yet many insurance companies charge for them. Here's what you need to know. Nature: A fatal fungal disease has devastated the world's amphibians. Saunas could save them. Sports: The N.B.A. draft is tonight. Here's what to watch for. TIME TO UNWIND Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri in a scene from "The Bear." Chuck Hodes/FX 'The Bear' is back Last year, our chief television critic told me that there was no better show in 2023 than Season 2 of "The Bear." Tonight, when all 10 episodes of Season 3 are released, the show will try to live up to that standard, with Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri returning in their starring roles. The series has already drawn in many fans with what my colleague Tejal Rao calls "The Bear" effect: a cultural phenomenon that sparked new interest in the people behind the scenes at restaurants, or at least in their lingo, recipes and shoes. Hold the plank.  Ashley Parker for The New York Times Learn if you're fit enough for your age If you're not an avid athlete, it can be hard to know how to compare your fitness level with where it should be at your age. So it's good to occasionally check on your abilities. My colleagues pulled together three of the quickest and easiest ways to reliably test your strength and cardiovascular fitness — all requiring little or no equipment. Try them out. Chanel during Paris Fashion Week. Stephane Cardinale/Corbis, via Getty Images Dinner table topics At a crossroads: Chanel is one of the most powerful brands in fashion. Where will it go from here? It's hot out: A six-foot wax version of the Lincoln Memorial melted into a meme. A new special: After two strokes, the stand-up comedian Keith Robinson is back. If anything, his health crises have sharpened his humor. A.I. vacation: My colleague asked A.I. tools to plan her entire trip to Norway. Here's how it went. WHAT TO DO TONIGHT Bryan Gardner for The New York Times Cook: To make Oklahoma onion burgers, you steam the buns in onion-scented vapor. Sip: A freshly made pink lemonade is the drink of every summer. Watch: Our critic suggests that serious film buffs might like the Kino Film Collection. Read: Emily Nussbaum's exquisite new book explains how reality TV changed entertainment and society. Embrace: Some overlooked spots, like the Housatonic River in Massachusetts, are worth a visit. Learn: Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is still murky. Scoop: Melon ballers are great little tools, and not just for melon. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all of our games here. ONE LAST THING Graham Roumieu Your cat might actually like you Unlike dogs, cats have a reputation for being antisocial, or even uninterested in humans. Because of that, few researchers have bothered to probe feline social skills. But a few recent studies suggest that people might be underestimating the friendliness of cats. We talked to one scientist who argued that, if given enough attention, many cats could form close bonds with their owners and obey commands. "I think people all too often get a cat and let it sit in the house and don't do anything with it," she said. Have a sociable evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Emree Weaver was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com. Writer: Matthew Cullen Editorial Director: Adam Pasick Editors: Carole Landry, Whet Moser, Justin Porter, Jonathan Wolfe Photo Editor: Brent Lewis Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Evening from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Evening, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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