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View in browser June 16, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started An emerging coalition that views Donald J. Trump's agenda as a threat to democracy is laying the groundwork to push back if he wins in November, taking extraordinary pre-emptive actions. Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate (With Muted Mics) With Donald Trump's rampage at the first 2020 debate still fresh in the memories of both campaigns and the moderators, the candidates are preparing in sharply different ways. 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. Editors' Picks Is That Drink Worth It to You? Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal. Opinion | What Have We Liberals Done to the West Coast? Infected with ideological purity, the West Coast is focused more on intentions than on oversight and outcomes. Today's Videos Video | Princess of Wales Makes First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis Catherine, the Princess of Wales, took part in a parade on Saturday marking the birthday of King Charles III of Britain. Video | Pope Francis Meets Stephen Colbert and Other Comedians at the Vatican Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and Whoopi Goldberg were also among the more than 100 comics who were invited to meet with the pope. Video | A Look at One Way California Is Tackling Homelessness As the Supreme Court weighs whether cities can criminalize sleeping outdoors or in tents, Los Angeles is attempting to combat homelessness with tiny homes that some people criticize as inadequate and even 'inhumane.' ADVERTISEMENT World Ukraine-Russia Peace Is as Elusive as Ever. But in 2022 They Were Talking. Representatives from the warring nations held peace talks in the early weeks of the Russian invasion. They fizzled. Documents from those talks show why any new ones will face major obstacles. As War Drags On, Gazans More Willing to Speak Out Against Hamas Ordinary Gazans are bearing the brunt of the 8-month Israeli military onslaught on the territory and many blame the Palestinian armed faction for starting the war. Accumulating waste poses catastrophic health risks in Gaza, UNRWA says. See more world news U.S. In California, Tribal Members Are Reclaiming the 'Land of the Flowing Water' Several tribes in Owens Valley in the eastern Sierra Nevada see hope in small property transfers that have become part of a growing "Land Back" movement. Not Your Average Flea Market: At La Pulga de Alamo, Stars Are Born Every weekend, a flea market in Alamo, Texas, transforms from a Latino shopping mecca into a dance floor. The locals' colorful moves have drawn fans around the world. At Least 8 Shot at Splash Park in Michigan, Police Say The authorities said the shooting in Rochester Hills, Mich., appeared to be random, and that the presumed attacker was later found dead in a nearby home. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics How a 'Committed Partisan Warrior' Came to Rethink the Political Wars Bob Bauer, the personal attorney for President Biden and former White House counsel for President Barack Obama, is now wrestling with the win-at-all-costs nature of American politics. If Everyone Voted, Would Biden Benefit? Not Anymore. Inside the unusual dynamic shaping the 2024 campaign. G.O.P.-Led States, Claiming 'Invasion,' Push to Expand Power to Curb Immigration Republicans' latest efforts capitalize on the issue's prominence in the 2024 election. But the fate of their proposals is still being litigated. See more political news Business Unruly Passenger Who Was Restrained With Duct Tape Faces Record Fine Federal regulators are seeking $81,950 from a Texas woman who acted erratically and was violent toward crew members during an American Airlines flight in 2021. Did You Buy a Disneyland 'Dream Key'? Disney May Owe You Money. Disney owes a total of $9.5 million to customers who bought a $1,400 Dream Key pass over the course of two months in 2021. The payments, about $67, are going out this month. Goodbye, Work Friends After four years, as she prepares to hand off to her successor, our workplace advice columnist reflects on the rewards and the frustrations of office life. See more business news Technology Does New York City Really Need These Giant 5G Towers? A 32-foot "smartpole" is coming to a block near you. 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"I did it, lovey," he whispered to his wife. A few months later, he died in a plane crash. See more sports news Arts Cormac McCarthy Did Not Talk Craft, With One Surprising Exception Notoriously reluctant to give advice, the author offered his views, and meticulous edits, to a lifelong friend: Roger Payne, the marine biologist who introduced the world to whale song. The Wife Who Survived Henry VIII Finally Gets Her Big-Screen Due "Firebrand" focuses on his sixth spouse as she tries to outlast the ailing king and his treacherous court. "I thought of it as a thriller," the director says. When Vienna's Opera Tradition Got Too Traditional, They Stepped In Bogdan Roscic and Lotte de Beer are shaking the dust off Vienna's two biggest repertory companies. See more arts news New York Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat Representative Jamaal Bowman's views on Israel made him a top target. But his primary has become a flashpoint in a broader fight within the Democratic Party. A Senseless Fire and the Stranger Who Put It Out An unsettling crime brought out the hero in a passing New Yorker. New York City Removes Two Parents From School Councils Over Behavior One parent led a push to review rules around transgender athletes. The other had encouraged pro-Palestinian student activism. The chancellor said their conduct at parent meetings crossed a line. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Women Rethinking Marriage and Family Life Because of Miranda July The author's new novel, "All Fours," has spurred a whisper network of women fantasizing about desire and freedom. Have We Reached Peak Baby Name? Tank? Afternoon? Flick? Orca? Donald J. Trump, the Man, the Flag In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star. See more media & advertising news Science Trump Once Promised to Revive Coal. Now, He Rarely Mentions It. In earlier races for the White House, he pledged to get miners back to work. Now, political and economic realities have shifted. Voyager 1, After Major Malfunction, Is Back From the Brink, NASA Says The farthest man-made object in space had been feared lost forever after a computer problem in November effectively rendered the 46-year-old probe useless. Medical Experts Alarmed by Out-of-Hospital Cesareans in Florida A new state law will permit surgeons to perform cesarean deliveries in "advanced birth centers," despite the risk of complications. See more science news Magazine The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson's She first noticed the scent on her husband. Now her abilities are helping unlock new research in early disease detection. The Disturbing Truth About Hair Relaxers They've been linked to reproductive disorders and cancers. Why are they still being marketed so aggressively to Black women? Who Am I Without My Voice? I was a singer heading out on tour. Losing my voice was terrifying — but it ended up teaching me everything about myself. See more magazine news Well The Best Advice for Dads (According to Dads) Trust your instincts, find the fun and don't forget that nail clipper. A.D.H.D. Startup Executives Accused of $100 Million Fraud in Adderall Scheme Patients using Done or similar telehealth platforms may experience disruptions in care, health officials warned. I Had a Difficult Childhood. It Made Me an Amazing Employee. A writer reflects on the moment she understood the roots of her workaholism. See more on Well Travel No Cars, No Crowds: 100 Years of Solitude in the New Mexico Wilderness The Gila Wilderness, home to wolves, mountain lions and other wildlife, marks a century as a 'land lab,' where nature thrives as far as the eye can see. Is Serifos the Perfect Greek Island? A writer's checklist included ferry service, great beaches and good local restaurants. Add rich history, a welcoming population and proximity to other islands. The mythical cave of the Cyclops was gravy. Strasbourg for Book Lovers Bibliophiles will find plenty of centuries-old tomes, graphic novels, modern works and more in this French city, which also happens to be this year's UNESCO World Book Capital. See more travel news Real Estate When Is a Tiny House Too Small to Be a Home? As the Supreme Court weighs whether cities can criminalize sleeping outdoors or in tents, Los Angeles is attempting to combat homelessness with tiny homes criticized by some as 'inhumane.' The American Who Built a Supersized Japanese Aerie From Abandoned Parts Decades after arriving in Japan as a Latter-day Saints missionary, an American C.E.O. collected decaying treasures across the country, including a decommissioned Buddhist temple, and contrived a fantasy. A Rustic Cabin in the Woods Was His Dream. Not Hers. It didn't help that it was straight out of 'Twin Peaks': 'Wood on wood on wood, in a very terrifying way.' But now it's bright and airy. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Catherine Reappears, in White The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis. Dries Van Noten Takes His Exit In an exclusive interview, the designer reveals why he is retiring, his fears and why fashion is "an addiction." Want to Meet Someone in Real Life? We Know Just the Place. Trade in an evening of swiping for a night (or day) out at one of these tried-and-true New York hotspots, where you can meet someone in person. See more fashion news T Magazine In Milan, a Maximalist Home With a Shower Shaped Like a Bird Cage The Italian architect and designer Roberto Gerosa has converted a disused wood shop into a live-work space where his imagination can run wild. On the Brazilian Coast, a Tropical Town Beloved by Artists and Makers A guide to Paraty, on the Costa Verde, with tips on where to stay, shop and island hop from the artist Vik Muniz and four other insiders. Five New Hotels and Spas Built for Bathing From southern Japan to the English countryside, these properties put the focus on therapeutic waters. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, 75, Dies; Expanded Chabad's Global Reach Chabad, one observer said, is "in more places in the world than any other Hasidic group and most visible to the world because of their outreach — largely thanks to Kotlarsky." Remo Saraceni, 89, Dies; Inventor of the Walking Piano Seen in 'Big' His keyboard, which became famous after Tom Hanks melodiously hopped on it, displayed Mr. Saraceni's vision of technology powered by "people energy." 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