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View in browser June 9, 2024, 5:17 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel Rescues 4 Hostages in Assault That Killed Scores of Gazans The news was met with jubilation in Israel, where tensions over the hostages' safety have been rising in recent months. If Trump Wins Donald Trump and his closest allies are planning a radical reshaping of American government. Here are some of the policy stakes if he regains power in 2025. Where O.J. Simpson Found Acceptance, No Questions Asked Las Vegas became a refuge that many believe Mr. Simpson did not deserve in his final years. There, he found an unlikely group of friends. Editors' Picks What's Behind TikTok's Beef With Chipotle? A series of popular videos on the platform encourage users to protest the restaurant chain's portion sizes by walking out without paying or filming workers. Opinion | An Object Lesson From Covid on How to Destroy Public Trust Officials should have told us what they knew, or at least leveled with us about what they didn't know. Today's Videos Video | Israel Rescues Four Hostages in Operation That Palestinian Officials Say Killed Scores Four hostages were rescued by Israeli forces after being held in Gaza since the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, the Israeli military said. The rescue operation in the town of Nuseirat in central Gaza unleashed a heavy aerial bombardment that killed scores, according to hospital officials in the area. Video | Israel Bombards Central Gaza During Hostage Rescue Operation Israeli forces struck Nuseirat, in the central Gaza strip, as they rescued four hostages in the town. Gazan officials said that scores of people were killed. Video | Biden Speaks on Democracy During State Visit to France The president delivered his speech in Normandy where 40 years ago, former president Ronald Reagan paid tribute to the U.S. Army Rangers who scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in World War II. ADVERTISEMENT World Jordan Bardella, the New Face of France's Right Charismatic and clean cut, shorn of the Le Pen name, the young National Rally leader seems poised to take his party to its best showing ever in European elections on Sunday. It Called Itself a Yoga School. Prosecutors Say It Was a Sex Cult. The Buenos Aires Yoga School promised spiritual salvation, but former members and prosecutors say it pushed some female members into prostitution as it cultivated powerful friends. A Small American Bomb Killing Palestinians by the Dozen in Gaza The GBU-39 is increasingly the weapon of choice for the Israeli military and was used in two recent mass-casualty events. See more world news U.S. Biden's Border Crackdown Could Disproportionately Affect Families Parents with children represent 40 percent of migrants who crossed the southern border this year. Now, they will be turned back within days, according to a memo obtained by The New York Times. Republicans Are 'Running Out of States' to Pass New Transgender Restrictions In an election year, efforts to pass limits on transgender rights have slowed in Republican-led legislatures. Senate Democrats Face Escalating Calls for Broader Investigation Into Supreme Court They say their options are limited by the court's status as a separate branch of government and deep Republican opposition. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them. Donald J. Trump has not released a detailed economic plan. But three of his key proposals would push prices up, economists say. Protest Against Gaza War Draws Thousands to the White House The demonstration included ringing the White House grounds with a red banner showing the names of the more than 36,000 Palestinians killed during the war. U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa American and French forces have been ordered out of several countries after a series of coups. See more political news Business The Napoleon of Your Living Room Gary Friedman, who runs RH (formerly Restoration Hardware), is out to conquer the world, one luxurious sofa at a time. Next stop, Waterloo? The 7 Grueling Months to Reclaim the Bookstore Dream a Fire Stole A fire left Lucy Yu's literary hub in Chinatown gutted. She was determined to rebuild it. Canadian Auto Parts Billionaire Faces Sexual Assault Charges A police force outside Toronto said that charges against Frank Stronach, 91, relate to episodes from as long ago as the 1980s and as recent as last year. See more business news Technology That Much-Despised Apple Ad Could Be More Disturbing Than It Looks Tech companies are running low on new experiences to offer us. A new ad for the iPad contains revealing hints of where they could go next. The Very Online Afterlife of Franz Kafka One hundred years after his death, the Czech writer circulates as a pop idol of digital alienation. A Girls' Trip to Costa Rica. But With No Phones, Did It Happen? Travelers are signing up for phone-free tours, to try to escape technology's tether on daily life. But would it make for a better experience? See more technology news Sports What Makes Katie Ledecky Swim? As she prepares for the Paris Games, the seven-time Olympic gold medalist talks about the doping accusations against her competitors and how she stays focused while swimming 1,900 miles a year. Team Ownership Rules Complicate a Soccer Star's Next Move The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian's heralded transfer to Manchester City. A Premier League Fight Intrudes on Euro 2024 The European Championship starts in a week. So why are the headlines about Manchester City? See more sports news Arts Glen Powell Is Absolutely Willing to Play the Hollywood Game In a town littered with would-be superstars, he's trying to beat the odds by giving studios what they crave. It's no coincidence he's everywhere. The Shyamalans: A Family That Scares Together Saleka and Ishana Night Shyamalan are collaborating with their father, M. Night Shyamalan, on the thrillers "The Watchers" and "Trap." The release dates are a happy coincidence. Can Big Art Make It in Las Vegas? Urs Fischer Weighs In. The desert entertainment mecca is "artificial, but in a good way," says the Swiss artist. His 46-foot-tall, gold-leaf sculpture is the city's latest addition. See more arts news New York This Old-School Pizzeria Stays Open by Playing Itself on TV Sam's Restaurant in Cobble Hill, run by 67-year-old Louis Migliaccio, has long been a go-to spot for film crews looking for a bit of Brooklyn charm. A Neighborhood Battles Illegal Weed Shops: 'We've Been Begging for Help' Alarmed by the proliferation of unlicensed stores, Lower East Side residents have banded together to track the shops and push for the authorities to shut them down. 52 Musicians, 24 Judges: Inside New York's Subway Performance Auditions Applications for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Music Under New York program are creeping back up after a pandemic slump. See more New York news Media & Advertising Washington Post Shake-Up Brings Fresh Eyes to an Old Scandal The newspaper's new publisher argued against coverage of British phone hacking. Instead, he has invited renewed scrutiny. George Clooney Complained to White House About Biden's Criticism of I.C.C. The actor contacted a top official to protest the president's denunciation of the move to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli officials over the war in Gaza, a case his wife worked on. Now Playing: The Press Tour (Shh, It's Better Than the Movie) For Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Dakota Johnson and others, the standard publicity push isn't so standard anymore. See more media & advertising news Magazine The Man Who Couldn't Stop Going to College Benjamin B. Bolger has spent his whole life amassing academic degrees. What can we learn from him? Ibram X. Kendi Faces a Reckoning of His Own In 2020, the author of "How to Be an Antiracist" galvanized Americans with his ideas. The past four years have tested them — and him. The Mayday Call: How One Death at Sea Transformed a Fishing Fleet The opioid epidemic has made a dangerous job even more deadly. And when there's an overdose at sea, fishermen have to take care of one another. See more magazine news Travel Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal: Roaming Through Saudi Arabia To witness the kingdom's profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a Times journalist spent a month on the road there. Here's what he saw. 36 Hours in Brooklyn Summer in Brooklyn rewards spontaneity, so this packed guide requires no restaurant reservations or advance planning. The Alternative to Huge Cruises? 3 Masts, 28 Sails and Wind Power. We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, its elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out. See more travel news Real Estate How an American Dream of Housing Became a Reality in Sweden The U.S. once looked to modular construction as an efficient way to build lots of housing at scale, but Sweden picked up the idea and put it into practice Oklahoma Stakes Its Claim to the Tallest Building in the U.S. The Oklahoma City Council voted this week to clear the way for a 1,907-foot tower, surpassing One World Trade Center in New York. Feud Erupts Over the Prospect of a New Hamptons Nightclub Scott Sartiano proposed bringing his Manhattan-based members-only hot spot, Zero Bond, to a historic village inn. Local residents are not rolling out the red carpet. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Desperately Seeking Answers on How to Raise Boys Ruth Whippman had three sons and a lot of questions. In her memoir "Boy Mom," she hopes to offer parents some of the reporting she gathered on the road to understanding her children. Rekindling Love Takes More Than a Good Match. Just Ask J. Lo and Ben Affleck. Sometimes getting back with an ex means dealing with undesired scrutiny and doubters. Dark and Stormy Is How They Take Their Décor Some decorators swear by the calming effects of deep and moody hues. See more fashion news T Magazine We're Entering a Joyful New Era of Lesbian Fashion Pairing silky garments with butch suiting, women are pushing back against stereotypical ideas about dressing, on the red carpet and beyond. Is Black Wine the New Orange? Once maligned, teinturier grapes — and the inky drinks they produce — are finding new fans. Here are the bottles to try. Adam Pendleton Holds Our Attention The artist discusses his work routine, selling paintings as a teenager and the first piece that made him cry. See more on T Magazine Obituaries William A. Anders, 90, Dies; Flew on First Manned Orbit of the Moon During the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, his color photograph of an emerging Earth, known as "Earthrise," became an icon and driving force for the environmental movement. Nora Cortiñas, 94, a Founder of Argentina's Mothers of the 'Disappeared,' Dies Ms. Cortiñas became a key member of a group of women whose children had been taken by the military dictatorship that led Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Nonny Hogrogian, 92, Honored Illustrator of Children's Books, Dies A two-time Caldecott Medal winner, she brought multiculturalism to children's literature by evoking her Armenian heritage. See more Obituaries Opinion Nicholas Kristof Why Biden Is Right to Curb Immigration His executive order limiting asylum seekers may be political, but that doesn't mean it's wrong. Stephen Gettinger My Mom Had Alzheimer's. Now I Do Too. But I Learned From Her Not to Despair. A son reflects on his mother's life with Alzheimer's, and what it has taught him as he faces his own diagnosis with the disease. Brenda Wineapple Trump's Most Dangerous Gift For months now, he has been spinning his tale of tyranny and martyrdom, styling himself as the victim of an administration that plays dirty. Cecilia Ballí and Thalía Gochez This Glorious Celebration Shows What Border Communities Can Be As the country becomes increasingly divided, Brownsville comes together. Jamelle Bouie No, Byron Donalds, Jim Crow Didn't Create Stronger Black Families The era of southern apartheid is inseparable from poverty, exploitation and violence. Vicki Constantine Croke The Pandas Are Back The return of pandas to our zoos means more to Americans than just a burst of fleeting joy. 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. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018