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View in browser June 26, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israeli Military Must Draft Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Supreme Court Rules The court ruled there was no legal justification for the ultra-Orthodox exemption from service, a decision that threatened to split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wartime government. The Pro-Israel Donor With a $100 Million Plan to Elect Trump Miriam Adelson long operated in the shadow of her powerful husband, Sheldon Adelson. Now, after his death, she is playing in politics as a solo practitioner for the first time. Man Fatally Shoots 5 in North Las Vegas and Kills Himself After Manhunt, Police Say The man, Eric Adams, was also suspected of critically wounding a 13-year-old girl in shootings at two nearby apartments. Editors' Picks 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States From Southern California to the Mississippi Delta to the Pacific Northwest, the bounty of great pies has never been bigger. Opinion | Hillary Clinton: I've Debated Trump and Biden. Here's What I'm Watching For. Going head-to-head with the former president is like juggling nonsense, blather and bluster. Today's Videos Video | Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Must Serve in Military, Supreme Court Rules The exemption for the ultra-Orthodox has long been a source of contention for secular Israelis. Video | Kenyan Protesters Storm Parliament as Lawmakers Pass Tax Increases The police used live fire and tear gas on protesters who marched on the Parliament building in an attempt to stop a vote on a contentious finance bill. Video | China's Lunar Craft Returns to Earth Chang'e-6 parachuted down to an area of Inner Mongolia, carrying with it soil samples from the far side of the moon. ADVERTISEMENT World Anti-Tax Riots Rock Kenya, as President Vows Crackdown on 'Treasonous' Protesters At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions. Foreign Police Officers Land on the Ground in Haiti The arrival of 400 Kenyan officers came on a day of deadly violence in Kenya. The international force was sent to try to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation. New report on hunger in Gaza adds fuel to calls for lifting Israeli restrictions on aid. See more world news U.S. The Ballot Measures Aim to Reduce Partisanship. Can They Fix American Politics? Eight states are certain or likely to field election initiatives that would overhaul redistricting or give voters a greater voice in choosing candidates. Oklahoma Supreme Court Says No to State Funding for a Religious Charter School In a closely watched case, Oklahoma's highest court blocked what was set to become the nation's first religious charter school. An appeal is likely. The Southern Border, Terrorism Fears and the Arrests of 8 Tajik Men The men were arrested after the F.B.I. quietly began an investigation that stretched across the country and involved scores of bureau personnel. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics Boebert Wins a Crowded Primary After Swapping Districts in Colorado The victory by the MAGA lawmaker in the conservative eastern part of the state put her on track to another term in the House, after she abandoned a more politically competitive district. Bringing Up Drugs? Undermining the Debate? These Are Old Trump Tactics. Ahead of a high-stakes debate, former President Donald J. Trump is trying to reset the low expectations he set for President Biden. How Trump and Biden Might Attack Each Other at the CNN Debate Immigration, the economy, democracy and abortion rights: Here are the main ways each candidate is likely to slam the other at Thursday's high-stakes confrontation. See more political news Business Deadly Fire Exposes Harsh Conditions Migrant Workers Face in South Korea Activists say the blaze that killed 23 laborers at a battery plant, most of them from China, shows that such workers need better protection. Safety Agency Faults Norfolk Southern for 'Vent and Burn' After 2023 Derailment The National Transportation Safety Board said the decision to release and incinerate toxic chemicals in the wake of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was misguided. Judges Block Parts of Biden's Student Loan Repayment Plan A part of the SAVE plan that would have cut monthly bills for millions of borrowers starting on July 1 was put on hold. See more business news Technology Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in Rivian VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies. Inside Nvidia's $500 Billion Wipeout The chipmaker's stock has tumbled in recent days, a reminder that the artificial intelligence stock boom could be tough to sustain. E.U. Charges Microsoft With Antitrust Violations Over Teams Bundling The tech giant has been accused of stifling competition by packaging its video conferencing app with other tools like Word and Excel. See more technology news Sports Why the N.F.L. Put a $7 Billion Antitrust Case in the Hands of an Unpredictable Jury A class-action lawsuit over the cost of Sunday Ticket subscriptions underscored how valuable broadcast deals have been for the league's success. U.S. Swimming Stars Assail Antidoping Agency Ahead of Olympics Lawmakers expressed openness to withholding funding from the agency after reports that Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete in the 2021 Games after testing positive for a banned drug. See more sports news Arts Age and the Image of Capacity President Biden's toughest opponent may not be his predecessor. It is the cultural meaning, built up through centuries, that we assign to being old. 'Babylon Berlin' Review: Dancing While the World Begins to Burn The long-awaited fourth season of the cult-favorite German thriller takes place in 1931, with the Nazis not quite in power. A Day-Glo New York Where Artists Could Afford the Rent In his beautiful memoir, "Do Something," Guy Trebay paints a picture of a vanished, pre-AIDS Gotham that's both gritty and dazzling. See more arts news New York Bowman Falls to Latimer in a Loss for Progressive Democrats Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York, a member of the House's left-wing "squad," was defeated by George Latimer in a race that exposed Democratic fissures. Trump Can Now Criticize Witnesses Who Testified Against Him, Judge Rules The judge who oversaw Donald J. Trump's criminal trial loosened the rules governing what Mr. Trump can say about it, and said his gag order would be lifted after his July 11 sentencing. He Stole From His Tech Boss and Killed Him to Conceal the Crime Tyrese Haspil, 25, was convicted of murdering his former boss, the entrepreneur Fahim Saleh, and dismembering his body in 2020. See more New York news Media & Advertising 2 Russian Women Put on a Play. Then the State Came for Them. The prosecution of a prominent playwright and a director in Russia over their work is a chilling sign of increased repression, cultural figures say. Assange's Plea Deal Sets a Chilling Precedent, but It Could Have Been Worse The deal brings an ambiguous end to a legal saga that has jeopardized the ability of journalists to report on military, intelligence or diplomatic information that officials deem secret. Why Do We Love 'The Bear' So Much? The grit, the merch, the biceps. Charting the cultural phenomenon that sparked new interest in the people behind the scenes at restaurants — or at least, in their stuff. See more media & advertising news Food How America Became the Capital of Great Pizza Since the early 2000s, the variety and quality of pizza made by ambitious chefs all over the country have only gotten better. The Chef Is Human. The Reviewer Isn't. A new study showed people real restaurant reviews and ones produced by A.I. They couldn't tell the difference. Oxtail Is Gaining Fans. Not Everyone Is Happy About That. The tender-stewed cut is being pushed to the culinary forefront by creative chefs and home cooks, leading to higher prices. See more food news Science Heat Is Killing Thousands, and Big Events Have Not Adjusted The deaths of at least 1,300 pilgrims during the hajj point to the growing threat that climate change poses to beloved gatherings. Three Ideas to Beat the Heat, and the People Who Made Them Happen As temperatures soar around the world, practical experiments are emerging to protect people. China Becomes First Country to Retrieve Rocks From the Moon's Far Side The Chang'e-6 mission's sample, which might hold clues about the origins of the moon and Earth, is the latest achievement of China's lunar exploration program. See more science news Well Daily Aspirin Use Carries Risks. Many Older Adults Take It Anyway. The blood thinner can raise the likelihood of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in people over 60. Here's what to know. Is It a Bad Idea to Drink Alcohol on an Airplane? Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage. Here's what to keep in mind. Is Fish Oil Helpful or Harmful for the Heart? Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky. See more on Well Obituaries Frederick Crews, Withering Critic of Freud's Legacy, Dies at 91 A literary critic, essayist and author, he was a leading voice among revisionist skeptics who saw Freud as a charlatan and psychoanalysis as a pseudoscience. See more Obituaries Opinion Adrian J. Rivera, Patrick Healy and Margie Omero What Is It About Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Anyway? 12 Voters Explain His Appeal. The participants talk about their frustrations with the two-party system, the appeal of third-party candidates and the issues most important to them in voting for president. Renée DiResta What Happened to Stanford Spells Trouble for the Election Universities that cataloged election lies and disinformation are being targeted with the same tactics they sought to uncover. Bret Stephens Should American Jews Abandon Elite Universities? An incident at Columbia suggests that schools beset with antisemitism are beyond salvation. Elizabeth Spiers The Urgent Need to Blow Off Swing Voters Thursday's debate is time to preach to the choir. Jamelle Bouie Why Republicans Are Talking About Biden's 'Dictatorship' The breathless catastrophizing of Trump and his allies is not an expression of ignorance as much as it is a statement of intent. Stephen Marche Today's Teenagers Have Invented a Language That Captures the World Perfectly Our kids' lingo is not only better than any we used; it's a useful window into the way they think. 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. 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