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View in browser June 21, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Netanyahu's Growing Rift With Israel's Military Raises Questions About Gaza War's Future Their tensions, which have grown quietly for months, reached a new peak this week when the military's chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, made unusually blunt comments. Judge in Trump Documents Case Rejected Suggestions to Step Aside Two federal judges in South Florida privately urged Aileen M. Cannon to decline the case when it was assigned to her last year, according to two people briefed on the matter. She chose to keep it. Donald Sutherland, Shape-Shifting Movie Star, Dies at 88 In a wide-ranging career (from "M*A*S*H" to "Ordinary People" to "The Hunger Games"), he could be endearing in one role, menacing in another and just plain odd in a third. Editors' Picks Seafaring Nomads Settle Down Without Quite Embracing Life on Land Indonesia's Bajo people, who once spent most of their lives in boats or offshore huts, are adopting more sedentary habits, but without forsaking their deep connection to the sea. Opinion | The Human Toll of Nuclear Testing The U.S. bombings that ended World War II didn't mark the close of atomic warfare. They were just the beginning. World French Election Becomes 'Nightmare' for Nation's Jews An attack on a 12-year-old Jewish girl is inflaming an already tense and divisive situation. A quiet administrative change advances a far-right Israeli minister's effort to control the West Bank. Russia and North Korea's Defense Pact Is a New Headache for China The treaty raises the risk of confrontation in the region and could prompt the United States and its allies to bolster their military presence on China's periphery. See more world news ADVERTISEMENT U.S. Rural America Lags Cities in Helping People Beat the Heat Most strategies in the U.S. for helping people stay cool are geared toward urban areas, leaving behind vulnerable rural populations. 2 Are Killed in 'Devastating' New Mexico Wildfires The state's governor declared a regional state of emergency as thousands evacuated. Wind and rain could affect firefighting efforts. M.L.B. Comes to Willie Mays's Hometown on a Mission of Love for the Game Baseball hopes a celebration of its past in the home of one of its legends will attract more African American athletes, who are playing the sport in decreasing numbers. See more U.S. news Politics Biden's Lead With Women Is Smaller Than Trump's With Men, a Warning for Democrats A new poll of female voters finds that concerns about inflation are still paramount, even as abortion could motivate Democratic women in states where the issue is on the ballot. Bob Good Trails in Battle for His Virginia Seat, but Primary Remains Too Close to Call Both the congressman and his Trump-backed challenger are election deniers, raising the question of whether either would accept an adverse result in his own race. Timothy Mellon, Secretive Donor, Gives $50 Million to Pro-Trump Group The cash from Mr. Mellon, a reclusive billionaire who has also been a major donor to a super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is among the largest single disclosed gifts ever. See more political news ADVERTISEMENT Business Dilemma on Wall Street: Short-Term Gain or Climate Benefit? Portfolio managers have conflicting incentives as the economic and financial risks from climate change become more apparent but remain imprecise. Reimagining a Retirement Fit for Boomers, and Those Who Are Next in Line The people who grew up with the Mouseketeers are now becoming re-imagineers. A Q. and A. with Michael Clinton, author of a book about second acts. Democrats' Dream of a Wealth Tax Is Alive. For Now. A narrow Supreme Court ruling left the door open for Congress to expand taxes on billionaires, but it's not a guarantee. See more business news Technology TikTok Lays Out Past Efforts to Address U.S. Concerns The company said the disclosures support its argument that a law signed by President Biden in May is unconstitutional. At Target, Store Workers Become A.I. Conduits The retailer is rolling out a chatbot to help workers answer questions from shoppers — and workers. Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se. See more technology news Arts From the Darién Gap to 'The Great Dictator' For his latest art project, Javier Téllez makes eight Venezuelan migrants his collaborators on a film about power. How Architecture Became One of Ukraine's Essential Defenses An exhibition in downtown Manhattan showcases more than a dozen grass-roots efforts to rebuild war-stricken cities. The 40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) Our critics select 33 standouts from our weekly Playlists — and seven more tracks they had missed. See more arts news Movies Donald Sutherland Didn't Disappear Into Roles, and That Was a Good Thing The actor understood the range of human feeling, but he came of age when movies distrusted institutions, and that suspicion was part of his arsenal. 'The Bikeriders' Review: On the Road to Nowhere, Beautifully Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy star in a romanticized drama about a fictional motorcycle club in the 1960s. 'Janet Planet' Review: A Sticky Summer Full of Small Dramas Annie Baker's debut feature film is a tiny masterpiece — a perfect coming-of-age story for both a misfit tween and her mother. 'Kinds of Kindness' Review: Everybody's Looking for Something Yorgos Lanthimos returns with a twisted fable triptych about dominating and being dominated. 'Green Border' Review: Migrants' Elusive Race for Freedom Agnieszka Holland focuses on the Polish-Belarusian border as a Syrian family tries to make it to the European Union. 'Hummingbirds' Review: Two Friends' Summer Along the Border The young directors Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía (Beba) Contreras stargaze, watch fireworks and discuss their lives in this documentary filmed in Laredo, Texas. 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution' Review: Beyond the Punchline A new Netflix documentary showcases comedy as a source of queer liberation, featuring Margaret Cho, Tig Notaro, Joel Kim Booster and more. See more movies news New York What Happened When Brooklyn Tried to Integrate Its Middle Schools A new report found that many schools enrolled more racially and socioeconomically diverse groups of students without sparking a major exodus of families from public schools. N.Y. Prisons Have Ignored Limits on Solitary Confinement, Judge Finds Legally, time in solitary confinement is limited to 15 days, and only if prison officials offer a detailed rationale. Lawyers say the requirements have been routinely disregarded. Gunshot Detection System Wastes N.Y.P.D. Officers' Time, Audit Finds In June of last year, only 13 percent of ShotSpotter alerts were actually gunfire, according to Comptroller Brad Lander. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Weatherman Who Tried to Bring Climate Science to a Red State Chris Gloninger said he was hired to talk about global warming in his forecasts. That's when things heated up. AIPAC Unleashes a Record $14.5 Million Bid to Defeat a Critic of Israel The deluge in outside spending, which also includes another $1 million from another pro-Israel group, threatens to sink Representative Jamaal Bowman. Kennedy Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not meet the criteria to make the debate stage next week, according to the outlet, denying him the opportunity to confront President Biden and Donald J. Trump. See more media & advertising news Science Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the heat, doctors warn. How to Make 3,000-Year-Old Beer An amateur brewer in Utah gathered rare figs and a strain of yeast from 850 B.C. to make a sour, fruity concoction inspired by ancient Egyptian recipes. Videos Show That Leeches Can Jump in Pursuit of Blood There has long been anecdotal evidence of the wormy creatures taking to the air, but videos recorded in Madagascar at last prove the animals' acrobatics. See more science news Obituaries John Everett Benson, Who Chiseled John F. Kennedy's Grave, Dies at 84 A master of the ancient and exacting art of carving into rock, he was 25 when he began his first major commission, at Arlington National Cemetery. Thomas J. McCormack Dies at 92; Transformed St. Martin's Press He turned "an insignificant trade house" into a powerhouse, publishing best sellers like "The Silence of the Lambs" and "All Creatures Great and Small." George Woodwell, 95, Influential Ecologist on Climate Change, Dies The founder of the renowned Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts, he also helped shape U.S. policies on controlling toxic substances like DDT. George R. Nethercutt Jr., Who Ousted a House Speaker, Dies at 79 He defeated Thomas S. Foley of Washington State in the 1994 Republican midterm sweep. It was the first time since the Civil War-era that voters rejected a House speaker. See more Obituaries Opinion Brody Mullins and Luke Mullins If Donald Trump Wins, Paul Manafort Will Be Waiting in the Wings In a second Trump presidency, expect a return to backroom lobbying deals that favor well-financed companies and countries, and exclude everyone else. The Opinions People Are Coming Out Younger and Younger. Then There Are People Like Me. A collection of stories on the challenges and joys of coming out later in life. 8 MIN LISTEN Pablo Alvarado The Immigration Reform We Need Begins on the Street Corner The administration should have a consistent vision on immigration instead of ping-ponging between border harshness and beneficial half measures for some of the undocumented. Sarah Isgur Why Activists Keep Failing the Causes That Fire Them Up They need to stop accepting short-term victories. Serge Schmemann Putin Has Tainted Russian Greatness Russian émigrés have always had complicated feelings about their homeland. The war in Ukraine adds shame to the mix. 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