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View in browser June 23, 2024, 4:17 a.m. Eastern time Top News How Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Failed Children on Safety, States Say The C.E.O. and his team drove Meta's efforts to capture young users and misled the public about the risks, lawsuits by state attorneys general say. The Insiders: The 3 Men at the Core of Biden's Brain Trust President Biden has a diverse group of advisers, but few have the influence of three men in his inner circle during his final campaign. 3 Columbia Deans Placed on Leave Over Conduct at Antisemitism Panel Leaked images showed the trio sharing disparaging text messages during an alumni group discussion last month about Jewish life on campus. Editors' Picks The Man Softening the Ground for an Extremist Germany Björn Höcke has done more than take the far right into the mainstream. He is tilting the mainstream toward the far right. Opinion | The Tiresome Mr. Timberlake What are we to do with this privileged pop star? Today's Videos Video | Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza City The Israeli military said its jets targeted "Hamas military infrastructure" at two sites in the area of Gaza City. The Palestinian Civil Defense emergency rescue organization reported multiple deaths and injuries. Video | Putin and Kim Deepen Their Friendship During State Visit North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, and Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin, played up their growing bond as they agreed to a mutual-defense pledge. Video | Our Reporter on How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Work Pharmacy benefit managers are driving up drug costs for millions of people, employers and the government. New York Times pharmaceutical reporter, Rebecca Robbins, explains how. ADVERTISEMENT World As War Stretches On, Gaza's High School Students Put Their Dreams on Hold Eight months of war have devastated Gaza's education system, with schools turned into shelters and major rebuilding needed to make them functional again. Tens of thousands of students are missing their final exams. The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note. As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets. See more world news U.S. Grocery Store Shooting That Killed 4 Leaves an Arkansas Town in Disbelief The small town of Fordyce, Ark., was beginning to absorb the impact of the bloodshed, as a few details began to emerge. A fourth victim died on Saturday. Sheinbaum's American Experience Offers Clues to Her Approach to U.S. Relations The next Mexican president's years of living in California provide insight into how she will handle key issues in Mexico-Washington ties. A Tenacious and Wild Pekingese Is the Ugliest Dog, After Five Tries Meet Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon who had sought the title of "World's Ugliest" for years. Now, it's finally his. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics Donald Trump Said He Proposed a 'Migrant League of Fighters' Mr. Trump said his suggestion to Dana White, who runs the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was not well received. But, he added, "It's not the worst idea I've ever had." Trump Hawks American Flag Pins with His Name in Gold Splashed Across Them Critics have accused the former president of co-opting the flag for personal gain. Some of his supporters have flown the flag upside-down to protest his 2020 defeat. For Biden and Trump, a Debate Rematch With Even Greater Risks and Rewards The matchup on Thursday will be the earliest presidential debate in American history, and any potential missteps could linger for weeks or months. See more political news Business China and European Union Agree to Talks in Bid to Head Off Trade War The economic minister of Germany, whose auto sector is enmeshed with China, met with Chinese officials as the E.U. moves to impose tariffs on electric cars. What Does Retirement Really Mean? We asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice. Hidden Stashes: Keeping Money Secrets From a Loved One People hide money for a variety of reasons, from nefarious to romantic. But financial experts say such secrets can erode a basic pillar of relationships: trust. See more business news Technology These Grieving Parents Want Congress to Protect Children Online A group is using the Mothers Against Drunk Driving playbook, sharing personal tragedies, to lobby for the Kids Online Safety Act. What the Arrival of A.I. Phones and Computers Means for Our Data Apple, Microsoft and Google need more access to our data as they promote new phones and personal computers that are powered by artificial intelligence. Should we trust them? 260 McNuggets? McDonald's Ends A.I. Drive-Through Tests Amid Errors Ordering mistakes frustrated customers during nearly three years of tests. But competitors like White Castle and Wendy's say their A.I. ordering systems have been highly accurate. See more technology news Sports How Cornhole Went Pro It might be America's most-played sport. Now it's quietly becoming a TV success story. For Turkish Germans, Heart Overrules Home at Euro 2024 A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision. How a Family of Taekwondo Instructors Stopped a Sexual Assault The An family, whose ages range from 18 to 59, stopped the sexual assault of a woman in Katy, Texas, on Tuesday and handed the attacker over to the police. See more sports news Arts De la Torre Brothers Are Making the Most of Maximalism Working and living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, they shatter entrenched ideas about beauty and good taste. 'Cats' Returns, Ditching the Junkyard for Queer Ballroom As part of a wave of reimagined Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, a new revival of "Cats" unfolds as a ballroom competition. A Rubens Returns to a German Castle, 80 Years After It Was Stolen The oil painting of a saint, looted from the castle in the closing weeks of World War II by the ducal family that once owned it, is being returned by a Buffalo museum. See more arts news New York The Gaza War Is Dividing the L.G.B.T.Q. Community Conflicts over the war have played out in protests, social media battles and a fight over flags on Fire Island during a time usually reserved for solidarity and celebration. 2 Teenagers Missing in Waters Off Beach in Queens in Suspected Drownings Authorities suspended their search Saturday for the boys, 16 and 17, who were last seen on Friday being overtaken by a large wave in the waters off Jacob Riis Park. Bowman, in Fight for His Political Life, Embraces the Left's Star Power Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders rallied with Jamaal Bowman on Saturday, three days before the primary on Tuesday. See more New York news Media & Advertising New Book Paints Trump as Wounded, Forgetful and Hung Up on Hollywood In the dark months following the Jan. 6 attack, Donald J. Trump opened up to an entertainment journalist, revealing his fixation with celebrity, acceptance and the TV show that made him. The Future of Streaming (According to the Moguls Figuring It Out) Who will survive? Die? Thrive? And how? We talked to nearly a dozen top media executives and asked them to predict what lies ahead. On 'Couples Therapy,' They Discuss Intimacy Like Nobody's Watching The Showtime series gives audiences an intimate look inside real relationships. Its couples are still navigating the aftermath. See more media & advertising news Science Are We Loving Our Pets to Death? Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn't good for pets, or for us, many experts argue. Piping Up at the Gates of Dawn Astronomers have found the earliest and most distant galaxy yet. New 'Detective Work' on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect Agricultural insecticides were a key factor, according to a study focused on the Midwest, though researchers emphasized the importance of climate change and habitat loss. See more science news Magazine Pregnant in Gaza With Nowhere to Go As war killed all hope around her, Nevin Muhaisen fought to bring a new life into the world. Audio | Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028 The governor of Michigan isn't saying it should be her, but she's not saying it shouldn't be, either. 44 MIN LISTEN My Date Recorded Us Having Sex Without My Consent. Should I Report Them? The Magazine's Ethicist columnist on boundaries in friendship and other intimate relationships. See more magazine news Well The Vexing Problem of the 'Medium Friend' They're not our besties, but they're more than just acquaintances. How much of ourselves do we owe them? Walking Can Be a Powerful Remedy for Back Pain A new study adds to a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of movement for treating and preventing pain. How to Sleep Better in the Heat There are simple steps you can take to get a better night's rest when it's hot outside. See more on Well Travel Urban Draws and Sandy Feet: 5 Cities With Great Beaches Already been to Miami, Honolulu and Sydney? These other coastal destinations are vibrant on land and on the water, reliably offering visitors great beaches and urban adventures. 36 Hours in Portland, Maine Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination. Curious Tourists and Modern-Day Druids: Marking the Solstice at Stonehenge To celebrate the celestial event, the ropes come down at the ancient monument, and visitors spend the night to greet the sunrise. See more travel news Real Estate The Spectacular Transformation of a Showman's Mansion The Harlem home of the circus impresario James A. Bailey is being restored, detail by detail, by a couple who are learning the job as they go along. Looking for Friends? How About 23 Housemates? An engineer who moved from London to New York was planning to live alone, but ended up doing just the opposite — and loving it. It Was 'Love at First Sight' in the Heart of Rome. But for Which Apartment? A recently married couple moved to the Italian capital in search of a two-bedroom with a terrace in a central neighborhood. What would their $950,000 budget afford? See more real estate news Fashion & Style A Sock War Is Afoot Between Millennials and Gen Z Social media is awash in another intergenerational fashion debate: Ankle socks or crew socks? I Was Content With Monogamy. I Shouldn't Have Been. Can exploring polyamory both break you and make you? The Everything Guide to Partying (Without Regrets) Forty-three highly sociable people, from Ivy Getty to Rufus Wainwright, offer tips on how to be a stellar guest and a gracious host. Read this before you say yes to the next invitation. See more fashion news T Magazine How to Give Yourself a Salon-Like Manicure at Home Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional. Where Parisians Escape to for Secret Beaches and Oyster Cabanas A guide to France's Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals. How to Throw a Greek Summer Party According to Maria Lemos, the founder of the Athens boutique Mouki Mou, it's all about "philoxenia," a love of one's guest. See more on T Magazine Obituaries James Chance, No Wave and Punk-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 71 With the Contortions and James White and the Blacks, the songwriter and saxophonist set out to challenge musicians and stir up audiences. William Goines, First Black Navy SEAL, Dies at 87 He overcame segregation at home and in the military to serve three tours in Vietnam as a member of the storied special operations unit. Ricardo M. Urbina, Trailblazing Latino Judge in Capital, Dies at 78 Before being appointed to the bench in Washington, he was a track star who became a symbol of discrimination against Black athletes. See more Obituaries Opinion Nicholas Kristof Why Netanyahu Doesn't Take Biden Seriously By averting his eyes as his red lines are ignored, Biden is wasting his leverage over Israel. Maureen Dowd Sean Penn, Rebel With Many Causes He's just as intense, but a bit more mellow. Or is he? Christopher Buckley The Ten Commandments Are Trump's Favorite of All the Commandments Imagining what comes next in the Republican effort to spread the Christian word. Charlotte Drury Finding Freedom 30 Feet in the Air Olympic hopefuls are a group of exceptional people held together by athletic tape and hope, who leap without sight of where they will land. See more Opinion ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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