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View in browser June 27, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Biden Administration's Contacts With Social Media Companies The case, one of several this term on how the First Amendment applies to technology platforms, was dismissed on the ground that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue. Joe Biden: The Old-School Politician in a New-School Era After more than half a century in Washington, President Biden has learned to make deals and work across the aisle. But that instinct is rarely rewarded in today's political climate. The Vanishing Islands That Failed to Vanish Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research tells a surprising story: Many islands are stable. Some have even grown. Editors' Picks How Did the Case Against Alec Baldwin Go so Far? After an accidental on-set shooting death — and two years of bitter legal combat — the movie star is about to have his day in court. Opinion | Which V.P. Pick Would Help Trump Win? Four Columnists Rate the Field. We take a look at J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, Elise Stefanik and more possible Republican running mates. Today's Videos The Evolution of Biden's Debate Style The matchup between President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump could be a make-or-break moment in the race for the White House. Video | Bolivia's Military Staged Apparent Coup Attempt Footage showed security forces in riot gear occupying the country's main political square, Plaza Murillo, and trying to storm the presidential palace on Wednesday. Video | Julian Assange Walks Free After Guilty Plea After more than a decade of legal battles, the founder of Wikileaks left a courthouse in Saipan and boarded a plane home for Australia. World Kenyan President Rejects Bill That Led to Deadly Protests A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country's debt. Bolivian General Is Arrested After Apparent Coup Attempt The general declared he was leading an effort to "re-establish democracy," but he and other members of the armed forces later pulled back after trying to storm the presidential palace. North Korea Says It Tested Multiple-Warhead Missile Technology The announcement, coming days after Vladimir V. Putin's visit to Pyongyang, suggests an ambitious attempt to upgrade the North's nuclear arsenal. See more world news U.S. Supreme Court Appears Poised to Allow, for Now, Emergency Abortions in Idaho A document posted briefly to the court's website suggested a majority of the justices would reinstate a lower-court ruling that paused the state's near-total abortion ban. In South Carolina, 3 G.O.P. Women Fought an Abortion Ban. They Lost Their Races. The Republican women in the group of five "Sister Senators" faced primary challenges who support a near-total ban. Why U.S. Schools Are Facing Their Biggest Budget Crunch in Years Federal pandemic aid helped keep school districts afloat, but that money is coming to an end. See more U.S. news Politics Corruption Law Allows Gifts to State and Local Officials, Supreme Court Rules The court, which has limited the sweep of several anti-corruption laws, distinguished after-the-fact rewards from before-the-fact bribes. Republicans Rally Behind Trump After Conviction, Times/Siena Poll Finds The national survey found that more than two thirds of voters said the outcome of Donald J. Trump's Manhattan criminal case made no difference to their vote. Biden Pardons Veterans Convicted of Having Gay Sex The president's proclamation grants clemency to around 2,000 people charged between 1951 and 2013 under a military code that outlawed the behavior. See more political news Business For American Brands Worried About China, Is India the Future? As multinational retailers diminish their dependence on Chinese factories, some are shifting production to India. Behind the Deadly Unrest in Kenya, a Staggering and Painful National Debt Kenya, the fastest growing economy in Africa, is on the brink of a fiscal calamity. Across Africa, nations are spending more on interest than on health or education. What Happens to Biden's Student Loan Repayment Plan Now? More than eight million borrowers are enrolled in the income-driven plan known as SAVE. The Education Department is assessing the rulings. See more business news Technology When the Terms of Service Change to Make Way for A.I. Training Tech companies have been making subtle and not-so-subtle changes to their rules for better access to data for building A.I. We took a look at some of them. The A.I. Boom Has an Unlikely Early Winner: Wonky Consultants Rattled by tech's latest trend, businesses have turned to advisers at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and KPMG for guidance on adopting generative artificial intelligence. When Your Building Super Is an A.I. Bot Artificial intelligence is doing everything from helping landlords communicate with tenants to managing energy use. See more technology news Sports Black Shirts and Banned Flags: Ultras Push Politics at Euro 2024 Hard-core fan groups, embracing a strong nationalistic streak, have provoked pushback from soccer's authorities at the European Championship. Now Narrating the Olympics: A.I.-Al Michaels NBC will offer a customized, daily highlight reel with A.I.-generated narration that sounds like the longtime broadcaster. Roger Federer's Graduation Speech Becomes an Online Hit At Dartmouth College, the retired tennis champion offered his thoughts on winning and losing. See more sports news Arts Celine Dion Can Only Be Herself The singer's over-the-top sincerity and expressiveness were once seen as irredeemably uncool. In the new documentary "I Am: Celine Dion," they have become her superpowers. Mary Timony Is an Indie-Rock Hero. Her Other Gig? Mentor. The songwriter and guitarist has long been a staple of the Washington, D.C., scene. Teaching guitar to young students helped her realize she has even more to offer. Who Was Harriet Tubman? A Historian Sifts the Clues. A brisk new biography by the National Book Award-winning historian Tiya Miles aims to restore the iconic freedom fighter to human scale. See more arts news New York What Jamaal Bowman's Loss Means for the Left Mr. Bowman's win in 2020 seemed to herald an ascendant progressive movement. In 2024, the center is regaining power. How the War in Gaza Disrupted an Elite Private School The Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School, like similar institutions across the city, was consumed by strife over how to manage education about the conflict. Congestion Pricing Suspension Halts $16.5 Billion in Subway Upgrades The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it is making drastic cuts to the transit system's capital plan after Gov. Kathy Hochul's halted the tolling program. See more New York news Media & Advertising Russia Opens Secret Trial of U.S. Reporter Accused of Espionage Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy. The Meme-ification of Anthony Bourdain The beloved chef's admirers have given him a distinctly modern kind of digital afterlife — at the center of fondly parodic jokes. South by Southwest Cuts Ties to Army After Gaza-Inspired Boycott The festival said it would no longer be sponsored by the U.S. Army or weapons manufacturers, which had prompted artists to withdraw from this year's gathering. See more media & advertising news Science Biden Officials Pushed to Remove Age Limits for Trans Surgery, Documents Show Newly released emails from an influential group issuing transgender medical guidelines indicate that U.S. health officials lobbied to remove age minimums for surgery in minors because of concerns over political fallout. Trump Says Clean Energy Is a Scam. That Could Benefit China, Experts Say. President Biden's landmark climate law could be repealed in a Trump administration. Economists said that would jeopardize $488 billion in American investments. A Feline Scientist Explains Why Your Cat Might Actually Like You Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog? See more science news Well A User's Guide to Midlife Experts weigh in on the most vexing issues and changes — and how to deal with them. 3 Simple Ways to Test Your Fitness Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Contraception Is Free by Law. So Why Are a Quarter of Women Still Paying for It? Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has called on a government watchdog to investigate. Here's what you need to know. See more on Well Fashion & Style The Row Relaxes at the Beach Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's minimalist label has opened a breezy "local" store in the Hamptons. On Tuesday Night, She Goes Out Hitting New York's East Village with Sabrina Fuentes, the 24-year-old frontwoman of the band Pretty Sick. Where Does Chanel Go From Here? It's between designers, and at a crossroad. See more fashion news Obituaries Ron Simons, Who Brought Black Stories to Broadway, Dies at 63 He left a career in tech and found success as a producer, winning four Tonys. His mission: staging productions about underrepresented communities. Taylor Wily, 'Hawaii Five-0' and 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' Actor, Dies at 55 He spent his early career as a professional sumo wrestler. See more Obituaries Opinion David Harel, Tamir Pardo, Talia Sasson, Ehud Barak, Aaron Ciechanover and David Grossman We Are Israelis Calling on Congress to Disinvite Netanyahu We believe the prime minister is driving Israel downhill at an alarming speed, to the extent that we may eventually lose the country we love. Nicholas Kristof President Biden and Donald Trump, Some Tough Questions for Each of You Where would each of the candidates lead us — or drag us — on foreign policy issues convulsing the world? Charles M. Blow Two Governors, Two Visions of a New South While Maryland embraces egalitarianism, Louisiana veers toward Christian nationalism. New York Times Opinion How Can Biden Win the Debate? Trump? Five Tips for Each Candidate. Two political experts weigh in on what it might take to succeed. Michelle Cottle What Joe Biden Could Learn From Betty White About Aging in Public There's a difference between being an elder statesman and an elderly one. Thomas B. Edsall The Ground Is Shifting Under Biden and Trump Both parties are changing shape. What should they do about it? See more Opinion 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