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More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine

View in browser June 17, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Netanyahu says he didn't know about plans to pause fighting, but analysts say he probably approved them. More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine Meeting in Switzerland, world leaders backed a joint statement urging more diplomacy, but were divided on how to engage Russia. Pregnant, Addicted and Fighting the Pull of Drugs Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs put off prenatal care, feeling ashamed and judged. But as fatal overdoses rise, some clinics see pregnancy as an ideal time to help them confront addiction. Editors' Picks Inside the Chechen Units Helping to Fight Russia's War After hundreds of years of enmity with Russia, Chechens are deploying to Ukraine to fight Moscow's war. Opinion | How John Roberts Lost His Court New challenges to the Supreme Court's image of probity and detachment seem to keep coming. World The Greens Are Dead. Long Live the Greens! Europe's climate change-minded parties performed poorly in the European Union elections. Is the once ambitious European green movement over, or could its electoral crash launch a rebirth? Deadly Toll in Greece as Heat Waves Sweep the Country A New York man was among several foreigners to have gone missing or been found dead in recent days as temperatures in Greece have soared. 14 Jordanians Die in Intense Heat During Hajj Pilgrimage The pilgrims died as a result of exposure to extreme sun and heat, Jordan's official news agency said, as hundreds of thousands poured into Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the Muslim holy trip. See more world news ADVERTISEMENT U.S. In Southern California, a Wildfire That May Foreshadow a Hazardous Summer The Post fire northwest of Los Angeles has burned over 14,000 acres and illustrates the danger of built-up vegetation after rainy winters. 5 Numbers to Know About the Coming Heat Wave Stifling conditions are forecast to spread this week over the eastern half of America — and linger for days. Man Plotted Mass Shooting in Atlanta to Incite 'Race War,' Officials Say Prosecutors said Mark Adams Prieto of Arizona planned to target Black concertgoers at an Atlanta venue. He was indicted on hate crime and firearm charges. See more U.S. news Politics Is the Partisan Divide Too Big to Be Bridged? From the urban and rural divide to the partisan gulf, from religious groups to warring factions on campuses, organizations and funders are cropping up with hope for common ground. Assessing Trump's and Biden's Claims About Immigration and Border Security We fact-checked claims about migrants and border security from both presidential candidates. At Biden Fund-Raiser, Hollywood and Democrats Let the Trump Attacks Fly The Biden campaign said it raised at least $28 million on Saturday, at a fund-raiser in Los Angeles, where entertainers, Barack Obama and even Jill Biden assailed Donald J. Trump. See more political news ADVERTISEMENT Business Coming to a City Near You: A Cricket Stadium? Backers of the sport are negotiating leases and approvals for venues across the United States. China's Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple. Toyota Investors Challenge Scion's Grip at a 'Critical Juncture' Akio Toyoda ran Toyota for 14 years before handing the reins to a new C.E.O. last year, but some have grown concerned about the control he still wields. See more business news Sports June Is the Month When Olympic Dreams Die There will be no shortage of drama when the Paris Olympics begin in July, but most hearts will be broken in the cutthroat qualifying trials this month. No Field, No Problem. An Academic Powerhouse Can Also Play Ball. The elite Baccalaureate high school, housed in a former pocketbook factory in Queens, is known for its college-level courses. And now its undefeated softball team. As N.B.A. TV Deal Nears, Warner Bros. Discovery Is on the Outside The company's TNT channel and the N.B.A. have long been inextricably linked, but that may end after next season. Plus, Charles Barkley is retiring. See more sports news Arts Tony Award Winners 2024: The Full List The Tony Awards were held on Sunday at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater in New York City. How an Artist Became the Queen of Baltimore Joyce J. Scott's 50-year retrospective at the Baltimore Museum of Art draws inspiration, beauty and humor from her hometown and its people. 33 Novels Coming This Summer Watch for new books by J. Courtney Sullivan, Kevin Barry and Casey McQuiston; re-immerse yourself in beloved worlds conjured by Walter Mosley, Elin Hilderbrand and Rebecca Roanhorse. See more arts news New York A Senseless Fire and the Stranger Who Put It Out An unsettling crime brought out the hero in a passing New Yorker. Congestion Pricing Delay in New York Ripples Across the Country Even as transit systems nationwide struggle, New York City's transportation network appeared to finally score a major win with the now-paused tolling program. Could New York Ban Face Masks on the Subway? Here's What to Know. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was exploring whether to reinstitute a partial ban on face coverings in New York City over concerns about their possible role in hate crimes. See more New York news Media & Advertising Erin Moriarty Is a Woman Among 'The Boys' The actress in the hit superhero satire mulled her role in an age of online bullying and token feminism: "Thank God there are characters like this." Washington Post Publisher and Incoming Editor Are Said to Have Used Stolen Records in Britain Years before becoming The Post's publisher, Will Lewis assigned an article based on stolen phone records, a former reporter said. In a Digital Age, High-End Outdoors Magazines Are Thriving in Print Titles like Adventure Journal, Mountain Gazette, Summit Journal and Ori are aimed at "people who just don't want to be on their phones anymore." See more media & advertising news Obituaries Paul Pressler, Disgraced Christian Conservative Leader, Dies at 94 A former judge, he helped steer the Southern Baptist Convention to the right. But at least seven men accused him of sexual abuse. Johnny Canales, Influential Mexican TV Host, Dies at 81 He was known for introducing new musical acts to a wide audience, including Selena Quintanilla, whose appearance on his show in 1985 was one of her first live TV performances. Martin Starger, Influential Shaper of TV and Movies, Dies at 92 In his decade at ABC, long the doormat network in prime time, he helped guide it toward the No. 1 spot. He later produced "Nashville" and won an Emmy for "Friendly Fire." Overlooked No More: Lorenza Böttner, Transgender Artist Who Found Beauty in Disability Böttner, whose specialty was self-portraiture, celebrated her armless body in paintings she created with her mouth and feet while dancing in public. See more Obituaries Opinion Darby Saxbe Dad Brain Is Real, and It's a Good Thing New science reveals parenting is transformative for men. David Sheff Biden's Love for His Son Is Beautiful — and It Hits Home for Me Many parents see themselves in the president's affection for his son. Lea Page What Happens When You Knock on 8,000 Doors Listening to the stories of voters on their thresholds, we felt their need to trust. 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. 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