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Abortion Debate Shifts as Election Nears: 'Now It's About Pregnancy'

View in browser June 25, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Assange Agrees to Plead Guilty in Exchange for Release, Ending Standoff With U.S. Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s. Abortion Debate Shifts as Election Nears: 'Now It's About Pregnancy' Two years after Roe was struck down, the conversation has focused on the complications that can come with pregnancy and fertility, helping to drive more support for abortion rights. Washington Post Publisher Says He Aided Hack Inquiry. Scotland Yard Had Doubts. Will Lewis gave a "green light" to delete emails during a major journalism scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Editors' Picks It's the Golden Age of Weird Vehicles Standup scooters, electric unicycles, homemade contraptions of all sorts. New Yorkers have plenty of ways to get around. Opinion | I'm a Doctor and a Voter. Here's How I'm Thinking About the Health of Trump and Biden. We live in an age when people can live longer and healthier even with significant health conditions. What does this mean for future presidents? Today's Videos Video | Deadly Fire Breaks Out at South Korean Lithium Battery Plant The blaze at the factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, was one of the deadliest in the country in years. Video | More Than 1,300 Die During Extremely Hot Hajj Pilgrimage A Saudi official said most of the deaths involved unregistered pilgrims who lacked access to certain amenities available to those with permits, such as air-conditioned buses and tents. ADVERTISEMENT World Iran's Onerous Hijab Law for Women Is Now a Campaign Issue In a sign that a women-led movement has gained ground, all of the men running for president have distanced themselves from the harsh tactics used to enforce mandatory hijab. Many African Nations Want France Out. This Country Wants It In. France is facing deep anticolonial resentment across Africa, but has found a partner in Rwanda, which is embracing French influence despite years of acrimony. France's Far-Right Leader Says the National Rally Is Ready to Govern If he becomes prime minister after snap elections, Jordan Bardella, the party's president, said he would represent all. But he also said dual citizens should not hold some "sensitive" jobs. See more world news U.S. In San Francisco, Doctors Feud Over 'Do No Harm' When It Comes to War Protests Doctors at the University of California, San Francisco, say that the workplace they once loved has been fractured by the Israel-Hamas war. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Tennessee Law Banning Transition Care for Minors The move comes as states around the country have pushed to curtail transgender rights. Wading Through Neck-High Waters in Iowa, a Husband Implored His Wife to Keep Going Officials in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota reported widespread damage and continuing danger. A bridge collapsed on Sunday and a dam was at risk on Monday. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics In This Debate, CNN Is the Decider One network is in charge of every aspect of the Biden-Trump debate, a major shift from previous years. Tens of millions of viewers are expected to be watching. The Voters Watching the Debate With a Hand Over Their Eyes "This is the most apprehensive I've felt about a presidential debate," said one voter who usually supports Democrats. "I sense a disaster in the making where neither will look presidential." Inside Biden's Camp David Debate Prep President Biden's aides are working to position him as a campaign-season fighter who can counterpunch on the fly and combat voters' concerns about his age. See more political news Business C.E.O.s Are Frustrated. That Doesn't Mean They Embrace Trump. Corporate executives complain about some of President Biden's policies, along with his rhetoric. But so far they have not abandoned him en masse. 'It's All Happening Again.' The Supply Chain Is Under Strain. As Houthi rebels intensify strikes on vessels headed for the Suez Canal, global shipping prices are soaring, raising fears of product shortages and delays. Fearing Losses, Banks Are Quietly Dumping Real Estate Loans If landlords can't pay back loans on office buildings, the lenders will suffer. Some banks are trying to avoid that fate. See more business news Technology A.I. Is Getting Better Fast. Can You Tell What's Real Now? Test your skills in this quiz. Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time SoftBank and Naver helped bridge geopolitical relations with a joint venture to own the operator of the messaging app Line, but now the partnership is fraying. Apple Is First Company Charged Under New E.U. Competition Law The company's App Store policies are illegal under the European Union's Digital Markets Act, according to regulators in Brussels. See more technology news Arts Mabe Fratti, a Spark in Mexico City's Experimental Music Scene The singer, cellist and composer has found inspiration in the city's flourishing avant-garde. Her new LP, "Sentir Que No Sabes," wrestles with the idea of progress. These Victorian Lampshades Are a TikTok Hit Viewers find Ivy Karlsgodt's creations beautiful and her process meditative. How a 1933 Book About Jews in Magic Was Rescued From Oblivion Richard Hatch gave up a career as a physicist to become a magician — and a one-man historical preservation society dedicated to a German author killed in the Holocaust. See more arts news New York What to Know About Jamaal Bowman's Bitter Democratic Primary Race Mr. Bowman faces George Latimer in a House primary in New York that will test the party's views on Israel and the strength of its left-wing faction. Fake Signatures and 'Good-Faith Letters' Fuel a Lucrative Campaign Haul Dao Yin, a candidate for the New York State Assembly, turned in donor cards that were missing phone numbers and email addresses. Some had forged signatures. County Legislature in N.Y. Suburbs Passes Transgender Athlete Ban The majority-Republican Nassau County Legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity. See more New York news Media & Advertising They Came to See Trump. First They Heard a Pitch to Buy Gold and Silver. At a recent campaign speech, one of Donald Trump's warm-up acts was a precious metals salesman being sued by federal regulators for fraud. Responsibility Over Freedom: How Netflix's Culture Has Changed The company's latest internal memo about its corporate culture is more about how it expects employees to behave than what it wants to become. Hollywood Sharpens Aim at Online Pirates Major U.S. entertainment companies are hiring a former top F.B.I. official and renewing a push for federal legislation to combat online thievery overseas. See more media & advertising news Science Is Delaying Menopause the Key to Longevity? Scientists are studying how to keep the ovaries working longer — and potentially, prevent age-related diseases in the process. Unlikely Wild Animals Are Being Smuggled Into U.S. Ports: Corals With the sea creatures making up a growing share of illegal animal seizures around the world, U.S. officials are working to overcome struggles to safely house them. A Global Push Fixed the Ozone Hole. Satellites Could Threaten It. A sharp increase in hardware orbiting Earth could mean more harmful metals lingering in the atmosphere, according to a new study. See more science news Obituaries Silvano Marchetto, Owner of Glitzy Greenwich Village Trattoria, Dies at 77 Da Silvano was a celebrity hangout, drawing boldface names like Madonna, Barry Diller and Yoko Ono. It was often referred to as the downtown Elaine's. Jeremy Tepper, SiriusXM's Longtime Alt-Country Impresario, Dies at 60 As a journalist, singer, label owner and radio producer, he fostered a community of musicians on the outskirts of Americana. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Goldberg Jamaal Bowman's Political Malpractice The high stakes of Bowman's primary make his carelessness especially frustrating. Omar G. Encarnación America Got Gay Marriage, but It Came at a Cost The modest campaign created an opening for today's anti-L.G.B.T.Q. backlash. Frank Luntz The Little Secret I've Learned From 30 Years of Watching Debates With Voters I've studied voter reaction and opinions about every presidential debate since 1992. This is what to do and not to do. Margaret Renkl Our Pandemic Puppy Brought Pure Joy. Losing Him, Pure Heartbreak. Saying goodbye to Rascal, the little rescue dog gone too soon. Peter Coy What Works for Golf Works for Life In the long run, consistency and skill tend to win out over luck. letters Should Social Media Come With Warning Labels? Responses to a guest essay by Vivek H. Murthy, the surgeon general. Also: A debate suggestion; the real choice in the election; stepmothers. See more Opinion ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, 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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