Today’s Headlines: Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank

Supreme Court Upholds Law Disarming Domestic Abusers

View in browser June 22, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank Israeli judges have long ruled that Israel's control of the territory is a temporary military occupation and complies with international law. A powerful minister's recent speech, caught on tape, suggested the government is trying to change that. Supreme Court Upholds Law Disarming Domestic Abusers The decision amounted to a retreat from what had been an unbroken series of major decisions expanding gun rights that started in 2008. Well Beyond the U.S., Heat and Climate Extremes Are Hitting Billions People all over the world are facing severe heat, floods and fire, aggravated by the use of fossil fuels. The year isn't halfway done. Editors' Picks Tracking a Single Day at the National Domestic Violence Hotline Some major Supreme Court decisions this term, including a ruling that allowed the government to prohibit people subject to restraining orders from having guns, have underscored the pervasiveness of domestic violence. Opinion | The Trump Running Mate Who Would Threaten the Blue Wall Rubio would offer Latinos the chance to vote for one of their own to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. World Official Death Toll From Hajj Pilgrimage Climbs Into the Hundreds Searing heat in Saudi Arabia appeared to at least contribute to many of the deaths. In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily A lawsuit challenges the onerous requirements for getting sterilized, calling the regulations paternalistic and a violation of women's constitutional rights. In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: The Government A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike. See more world news ADVERTISEMENT U.S. Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law Signals a Broader Christian Agenda Gov. Jeff Landry wants his state to be at the forefront of a national movement to advance legislation with a Christian worldview. The Culture Wars Came to a California Suburb. A Leader Has Been Ousted. Voters recalled a Southern California school board president after his conservative majority approved policies on critical race theory and transgender issues. Florida to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuses at Notorious Reform School A $20 million program will give financial restitution to students who endured abuse and neglect at the hands of the state. See more U.S. news Politics On the House Floor, Republicans Gag Mentions of Trump's Conviction During official proceedings of the G.O.P.-controlled chamber, speaking about former President Donald J. Trump's felony conviction has been forbidden, while disparaging President Biden and Democrats is routine. How Misleading Videos Are Trailing Biden as He Battles Age Doubts A flurry of recent clips, many of them edited or lacking context, laid bare a major challenge for the president as he tries to persuade voters he has the energy for a second term. Nevada Judge Throws Out State's Case Against Fake Electors The judge said the state chose the wrong venue to file a case against the Republicans who tried to declare Donald J. Trump the winner of the 2020 election. See more political news ADVERTISEMENT Business The Taylor Swift Economy Has Landed in Europe Economists are debating what effect the singer's sweep through Europe will have this summer as swarms of fans increase demand for hotels and services. The Opaque Industry Secretly Inflating Prices for Prescription Drugs Pharmacy benefit managers are driving up drug costs for millions of people, employers and the government. Boeing May Evade Criminal Charges for Violating Settlement The Justice Department could require the aircraft maker to install an independent federal monitor to oversee safety and quality issues. Prosecutors have not made a final call on bringing charges. See more business news Technology School Cellphone Bans Have Buzz, but May Be Hard to Enforce California is the latest state to try to regulate the devices. But how far should the ban go? And will parents sign on? U.S. Moves Ahead With Plan to Restrict Chinese Technology Investments The Treasury Department unveiled rules to curb financing of Chinese semiconductors, quantum computers and artificial intelligence systems. American Express Buys Tock Dining Reservation Service The credit card company acquired Tock, a restaurant reservation company, after buying its rival, Resy, in 2019. Its cardholders spent $100 billion in restaurants in 2023, the company said. See more technology news Arts DeSantis Vetoes All Arts Grants in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave no explanation for zeroing out the $32 million in grants that were approved by state lawmakers. The Folger Library Wants to Reintroduce You to Shakespeare After an $80 million expansion, the Folger Shakespeare Library is reopening with a more welcoming approach — and all 82 of its First Folios on view. Conan O'Brien Doesn't Matter* *That's his opinion. And yet he's setting a new standard for what life after late-night can look like. (Hint: It's a lot like what he did on talk shows.) See more arts news New York For the Price of a Police Helicopter, New York Could Save the Arts The city's budget is being finalized, and arts institutions, from the big to the small, are fearing the worst. A Vape Pen, a Fall and a Question That Won't Go Away: Why Did Nico Die? Nico Nuño-Kelley, 17, fell six stories from the roof of his Manhattan apartment building after vaping marijuana. His anguished family wants answers. Bragg Asks Judge to Extend Trump's Gag Order, Citing Deluge of Threats Donald J. Trump claims the order has unfairly restricted his free speech rights ahead of his sentencing on 34 felony counts. He has nonetheless attacked the judge, prosecutor and justice system. See more New York news Media & Advertising Editor Tapped to Lead Washington Post Won't Take the Job Robert Winnett will stay at The Daily Telegraph, after reports raised questions about his ties to unethical news gathering practices. Trump Media Stock Down 46% Since Former President's Conviction The parent of Truth Social has come under pressure this month, most recently after early investors were given approval to sell a fresh chunk of shares. How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered Fauci's Book Tour Progressive publications have quoted extensively from Dr. Fauci's new book, heralding him as a hero for his work during the pandemic. Conservative outlets have cast him as a villain. See more media & advertising news Science New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates. A Ride in a Chemical-Sniffing Van Shows How Heat Amps Up Pollution In heat waves, chemicals like formaldehyde and ozone can form more readily in the air, according to researchers driving mobile labs in New York City this week. A New Option to Treat Sleep Apnea: Weight-Loss Drugs New research showed that tirzepatide, the compound in Zepbound, improved symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. See more science news Obituaries Barbara Gladstone, 89, Dies; Art Dealer With Global Reach and a Personal Touch An art world power, she represented more than 70 artists and estates and ran two large exhibition spaces in Manhattan as well as offshoots abroad. Nathan Hare, 91, Forceful Founder of First Black Studies Program, Dies Seeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term "ethnic studies" — he clashed with a university as well as allies on the left. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Goldberg Trump's Allies Say They'll Enforce the Comstock Act. Believe Them. Democrats should rally around a bill to overhaul the 1873 anti-vice law. Jamelle Bouie The Lazy Authoritarianism of Donald Trump The former president is no more prepared for a second term than he was for a first. He may even be less prepared. Terri Gerstein Workers Shouldn't Have to Risk Their Lives in Heat Waves Laws aren't keeping pace with the risks climate change poses to workers laboring under sweltering conditions. Michael Waters At the Paris Olympics, Sex Testing Will Be in Full Force. How Did We Get Here? We had a chance to treat sex categories in sports with curiosity and compassion instead of condemnation. We still can. Matter of Opinion What J.D. Vance's Transformation Tells Us About the Future of Democracy Can populist leaders actually fix the world's unsolvable problems? 37 MIN LISTEN The Ezra Klein Show Trump's Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices! Inflation is Biden's weak spot. Matthew Yglesias argues that it may also be Trump's. 1 HR 34 MIN LISTEN 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. 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