Today’s Headlines: Israel’s Euphoria Over Hostage Rescue May Be Fleeting

In E.U. Elections, the Center Holds, but the Far Right Still Wreaks Havoc

View in browser June 10, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel's Euphoria Over Hostage Rescue May Be Fleeting The operation conducted by Israel's military to free four hostages resulted in a high death toll among Palestinians and has not resolved the challenges facing the Israeli government. In E.U. Elections, the Center Holds, but the Far Right Still Wreaks Havoc Voters in the European Union delivered strong gains to anti-immigrant, nationalist parties, challenging leaders in Germany and France, and unsettling the political establishment. Hunter Biden Is on Trial, but All Eyes Are on the Biden Women The women called to testify have at different times tried to support a man whose history of addiction continues to hit them with shrapnel. Editors' Picks Reality TV or Court TV? Lawsuits Test Limits of Outrageous Behavior Popular shows including "Love Is Blind," the "Real Housewives" universe and "Vanderpump Rules" are being challenged in court amid a changing legal landscape. Opinion | A Promise to Grads With 'No Promise' No matter what seemingly hopeless mess you have made, everything can still work out. Today's Videos Video | Benny Gantz Resigns From Israel's War Cabinet Benny Gantz, a centrist figure and a key member of Israel's war cabinet, said his party was leaving the country's emergency government over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza. Video | Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally in Washington Demonstrators marched around the White House, calling for President Biden to halt military aid to Israel and demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Video | Landslide in Wyoming Causes Part of a Highway to Collapse Aerial footage shows a section of the damaged road, which links Idaho with Jackson, Wyo. ADVERTISEMENT World Battered by Far Right in E.U. Vote, Macron Calls for New Elections in France The president's decision, on the eve of the summer Olympic Games that begin in Paris in July, ushered in a period of deep political uncertainty in France. 'The bombing was unimaginably intense.' Gazans recall the Israeli raid that left scores dead and wounded. Biden Visits a Military Cemetery in France That Trump Once Snubbed President Biden wrapped up a five-day trip by visiting a cemetery for American soldiers killed in World War I that Donald J. Trump skipped during a similar trip in 2018. See more world news U.S. The Cats of Old San Juan Are Being Run Out of Town. Locals Can Empathize. A federal plan to remove feral cats from a historic site in Puerto Rico's capital has upset some residents, who are also feeling pushed out as housing costs soar. Days After Border Closes for Most Migrants, Manageable Crowds but More Anxiety Shelters along the border were quieter on Friday and Saturday compared with previous months, but many hoping to cross into the U.S. felt stranded and fearful. Suspect in Sacramento Mass Shooting in 2022 Dies in County Jail The suspect, who faced murder and firearms charges in connection to the shooting that killed six people, was found unresponsive at the jail. Details of his death were unclear. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics Biden Loves to Tell Tall Tales. We Cut Them Down to Size. By President Biden's account, he was a fierce civil rights activist in his youth, had an uncle who fell prey to cannibals and used to drive an 18-wheeler. For Trump, Doug Burgum Emerges as a Safe Option, and a Wild Card Mr. Burgum, North Dakota's governor, is a prime contender in the former president's search for a running mate, but he remains untested on the national stage. In Las Vegas, Trump Appeals to Local Workers and Avoids Talk of Conviction At a rally on Sunday, former President Donald J. Trump promised to end taxes on tips for hospitality workers in a speech otherwise filled with familiar refrains. See more political news Business When the Money Is Under the Mattress. Or in the Freezer. Or a Shoebox. Older people who stash large sums of cash in their homes think it's safer there than anyplace else. But they could be creating huge headaches for their heirs. What Retail Apocalypse? Shopping Centers Are Making a Comeback. Vacancy is the lowest it has been in two decades, at 5.4 percent, according to a recent report. The properties are thriving even as retailers like Macy's and Express shutter many stores. India's Modi, Humbled by Voters, Faces Potent Economic Struggles With his grip on political power weakened, the Indian prime minister is confronting the same formidable challenge — how to generate hundreds of millions of jobs. See more business news Technology Is Your Driving Being Secretly Scored? The insurance industry, hungry for insights into how people drive, has turned to automakers and smartphone apps like Life360. Sign Right Here: The Parents Pledging to Keep Kids Phone-Free By committing not to give their children smartphones until an agreed-upon age, parents are hoping for strength in numbers when schoolyard pressure starts to build. Hey, Siri! Let's Talk About How Apple Is Giving You an A.I. Makeover. Apple, a latecomer to artificial intelligence, has struck a deal with OpenAI and developed tools to improve its Siri voice assistant, which it is set to showcase on Monday. See more technology news Sports India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup Match Brings 34,000 Fans to Long Island Security was tight, but the mood was jubilant in the temporary stadium in Nassau County, where India won 119-113 in a highly anticipated showdown. Saratoga's Crowning Moment The Belmont Stakes arrives at Saratoga Race Course. See more sports news Arts Adria Arjona on 'Hit Man' and How the Production Surprised Her The actress, who stars with Glen Powell, said that with the contract-killer movie, her ideas were finally valued in a writer's room. Are Big Music Tours Really in Trouble? High-profile cancellations from Jennifer Lopez and the Black Keys have armchair analysts talking. But industry insiders say live music is still thriving. Review: 'Inside Light' Gives a Taste of Stockhausen's Opera Epic At the Park Avenue Armory, a five-hour selection of pieces from the 29-hour "Licht" cycle is best appreciated as a marathon performance. See more arts news New York Trump Will Have Virtual Interview With Probation Official on Monday The former president, who was convicted of 34 felonies by a Manhattan jury, is required to have an interview as the city's Probation Department prepares a pre-sentencing report. How Governor Hochul Decided to Kill Congestion Pricing in New York Although the governor said she long feared the program might hurt New York City's economy, she never disclosed her reservations, leaving some feeling betrayed. $365 to Book a Table for 2 in New York? A New Law Could Stop That. A bill passed by state lawmakers this week would prohibit third-party services from selling restaurant reservations without the restaurant's approval. See more New York news Media & Advertising British TV Doctor Michael Mosley Found Dead in Greece Dr. Mosley, a British medical journalist and documentary maker, disappeared last week while on a trip on the Greek island of Symi. The British Aren't Coming. They're Here. As a historic presidential election looms, several of America's largest and most powerful newsrooms are now being led by English journalists. Why? English-Language Books Are Filling Europe's Bookstores. Mon Dieu! Young people, especially, are choosing to read in English even if it is not their first language because they want the covers, and the titles, to match what they see on TikTok and other social media. See more media & advertising news Obituaries Chet Walker, N.B.A. Champion and Movie Producer, Dies at 84 A vital member of the 1966-67 champion Philadelphia 76ers, he later produced a TV series based on the life on the point guard Isiah Thomas's mother. Erich Anderson, Actor in 'Friday the 13th' and 'Felicity,' Dies at 67 Mr. Anderson had a breakout role in "Friday the 13th" and went on to appear in more than 300 TV episodes, including a recurring role as the father on "Felicity." See more Obituaries Opinion Maxim Loskutoff The Unabomber, Me and the Poisoned Myth of the American West The Unabomber personified how we use the West as a mirror for the dark, untamed aspects of our national character. David French The Day My Old Church Canceled Me Was a Very Sad Day There is a difference between peace and capitulation. Donzaleigh Abernathy and Avi Dresner Our Fathers Marched With M.L.K. Here's What They Would Say to Activists Today. We are turning to the lessons of the interfaith leaders of the Civil Rights Movement 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