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Ukraine Urges Allies to Allow Their Weapons to Target Russian Air Power

View in browser June 24, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Michael Flynn Has Turned His Trump-World Celebrity Into a Family Business The former national security adviser took over a nonprofit group. Soon, it was paying five of his relatives and trafficking in conspiracy theories. Ukraine Urges Allies to Allow Their Weapons to Target Russian Air Power After bombs again rained on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-biggest city, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Western partners to permit the use of their weapons against air bases inside Russia. No Apparent Motive in Arkansas Shooting, but the Reaction Is 'So Personal' The shooting in which a gunman killed four and injured 10 at a grocery store in a town of 3,400 appeared to be a "completely random, senseless act," the police said on Sunday. Editors' Picks A Man Missing for 10 Days in a California Forest Is Found Alive Lukas McClish said he lost 30 pounds in 10 days but was rescued without any major injuries. Opinion | Lauren Boebert Is Feeling the Heat in Colorado Her political future will be decided in Tuesday's Republican congressional primary. Is there a limit to MAGA antics? World Gunmen Attack Synagogues and Churches in Russian Republic Multiple law-enforcement officers and a priest in the region of Dagestan were killed in what appeared to be coordinated attacks, local officials said. Israeli Military Says Troops Tied a Wounded Palestinian to a Vehicle The act violated military procedure and there will be an investigation, the military said. Pilgrim Deaths in Mecca Put Spotlight on Underworld Hajj Industry More than 1,300 people died, and a Saudi official said most of them were not registered for the pilgrimage. That left them with little protection from the heat. See more world news ADVERTISEMENT U.S. Motorbikes, Nightclubs, Tricked-Out Cars: Is Rhode Island's Capital Too Loud? The mayor of Providence wants to install noise cameras and fine violators, but some worry that poor and immigrant neighborhoods will be disproportionately targeted. Woman Tried to Drown 3-Year-Old Girl After Making Racist Comments, Police Say A Texas woman tried to drown the child in the pool of an apartment complex last month, the police said. The child's mother said her family was Palestinian and Muslim. 1 Dead After Floods Prompt Rescues in Iowa and South Dakota At least one person was killed in South Dakota, officials said, as days of heavy rain pushed some rivers to record levels and parts of the Upper Midwest remained under flood warnings on Sunday. See more U.S. news Politics Fact-Checking Biden's and Trump's Claims About the Economy We fact-checked claims about inflation, jobs and tax policy from both presidential candidates. Clippers Cut a Wide Swath Making Political Campaign Videos Go Viral Despite criticism that the most-watched moments omit crucial context, candidates are tapping into the practice — and watching their words. Trump Suggests Biden May Use Supplements to Get 'Jacked Up' for Debate The former president has mocked his rival's mental capacities, but at a rally in Philadelphia, his baseless accusation seemed to set the stage for a more formidable opponent. See more political news ADVERTISEMENT Business Child Care, Cafés, Herman Miller Desks: It's Not Your Average Gym High-end gyms, many of which used to be an amenity, are now the star attraction, offering hotel rooms and workspaces as part of their appeal. They've also gotten a lot bigger. What is a 'Zombie Mortgage'? Has your mortgage come back from the dead? It probably wasn't really gone, it was likely just hiding. Where Public Housing Apartments Can Go for More Than $1 Million Singapore's public housing system has been a great success and a key factor in the nation's development. But in recent years, rising prices have raised questions about affordability. See more business news Technology Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time SoftBank and Naver helped bridge geopolitical relations with a joint venture to own the operator of the messaging app Line, but now the partnership is fraying. The Late-in-Life Lesbian Experience Blossoms Online Social media and websites have become a valuable resource to some women who have come out in their later years or after marriages to men. See more technology news Sports In Germany, a Tournament Runs Smoothly, but the Trains Do Not Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men's soccer tournament, Germany's faltering rail system emerges as a tough opponent. The T-Shirt's Message Is Simple: 'Everyone Watches Women's Sports.' A black-and-white shirt by the brand Togethxr has become the unofficial uniform of a breakthrough moment for women's basketball. Ralph Lauren Unveils the Team USA Olympic Uniforms Navy blazers for the win. See more sports news Arts Linda Thompson Can't Sing Her New Songs. Her Solution? 'Proxy Music.' The singer and songwriter who rose from the '60s British folk-rock scene lost her vocals to a neurological disorder. So she wrote a batch of tracks for others to voice. How Cage the Elephant's Frontman Nearly Lost It All Matt Shultz is a rock 'n' roll ringmaster known for pushing himself to the brink. After a period of psychosis and an arrest, he had to put his reality back together again. Neighbors Fight Affordable Housing, but Need Libraries. Can't We Make a Deal? An uplifting new library in Manhattan comes with 12 floors of subsidized apartments. It's a clever way to find community support for housing. See more arts news New York Why Bragg Dropped Charges Against Most Columbia Student Protesters The Manhattan district attorney's office cited a lack of evidence in deciding not to prosecute 31 of the 46 people charged in the takeover of Hamilton Hall. Disputes About Race and Party Strategy Shape N.Y. Democratic Primaries Several State Assembly contests have become contentious as the June 25 primary nears, with the party grappling between moderate and progressive forces. As New Jersey Bakes, Some Towns Ask Residents to Reduce Water Use The heat was especially oppressive in urban areas of New Jersey, a state that climate experts say is warming at a faster rate than others in the Northeast. See more New York news Media & Advertising In This Debate, CNN Is the Decider One network is in charge of every aspect of the Biden-Trump debate, a major shift from previous years. Tens of millions of viewers are expected to be watching. How Does Democracy Die? Maybe by Laser Vision. "The Boys" and other TV series imagine fascism coming to America, whether wrapped in the flag or in a superhero's tights. Kevin Costner Announces That He Is Done With 'Yellowstone' The actor and director is turning his attention to his ambitious film series about post-Civil War America. See more media & advertising news Science 'We're Still Paying': How Pets Became a Big Business People have grown more attached to their pets — and more willing to spend money on them — turning animal medicine into a high-tech industry worth billions. An Odd Rock in a Box Gets Linked to a Shooting Star That Fell 54 Years Ago An Austrian forest ranger picked up the rock in 1976. Decades later, scientists discovered the object's origin story while digging through old photos. F.D.A. Authorizes First Menthol-Flavored E-Cigarettes The decision came less than two months after the Biden administration delayed a decision on whether to ban traditional menthol-flavored cigarettes. See more science news Obituaries Ángeles Flórez Peón, Spanish Civil War's Last Militiawoman, Dies at 105 She was revered as an essential guardian of the country's memory of war and repression long after the Franco dictatorship. Anthony O'Reilly, Flashy Irish Tycoon Who Led Heinz, Is Dead at 88 He had success on the rugby pitch and in boardrooms, building a media empire and boosting Heinz's profits, but his fortunes buckled in the global financial crisis. See more Obituaries Opinion Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld I Know What America's Leading C.E.O.s Really Think of Donald Trump Donald Trump has the lowest level of corporate support in the history of the Republican Party. Yarimar Bonilla Puerto Rico Will Not Go Quietly Into the Dark The island's power crisis illustrates the consequences of putting essential services in the hands of a private entity. David French Clarence Thomas and John Roberts Are at a Fork in the Road Modern American lawmakers are not limited by the colonial imagination. Elamin Abdelmahmoud Celine Dion Will Go On A pop diva inspires and unites fans in ways that few other cultural figures can. Which is why we should all be rooting for Celine Dion. Christopher Caldwell The E.U. Is Revealing Its True Identity. Europeans Don't Like It. It is looking more and more like a project to universalize the un-universalizable. 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