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'A Hellscape': Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees

View in browser June 18, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers' mental health. 'A Hellscape': Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees Access to medical care and even clean water is limited, and the risk of infection is high, making it difficult for patients to get follow-up surgeries, prosthetics and rehabilitation. The Gun Lobby's Hidden Hand in the 2nd Amendment Battle Case after case challenging gun restrictions cites the same Georgetown professor. His seemingly independent work has undisclosed ties to pro-gun interests. Editors' Picks More Women in Africa Are Using Long-Acting Contraception, Changing Lives Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy. Opinion | Surgeon General: Why I'm Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms It's time for decisive action to protect our young people. World Israel Pauses Daytime Offensive in Part of Gaza, Raising Hopes for More Aid The new policy, addressing concerns that combat made aid delivery too dangerous, took hold as an increasingly isolated Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet. Emerging From Orban's Shadow, a Former Ally Tries to Steal His Limelight Peter Magyar, a conservative who was once a well-connected figure in the Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has become an unexpected leader of the country's opposition. In Need of Munitions, Putin to Visit North Korea ​Seeking more weapons for the war in Ukraine, the Russian president plans to return to the country on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. See more world news ADVERTISEMENT U.S. Judge Blocks Iowa's Attempt to Enforce Its Own Immigration Law The Justice Department sued the state over the Republican-backed law, which creates state-level criminal penalties for some unauthorized immigrants. A School With 7 Students: Inside the 'Microschools' Movement Parents, desperate for help, are turning to private schools with a half-dozen or so students. And they are getting a financial boost from taxpayers. Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Convictions The state legalized the use of recreational marijuana in 2022. Several other states and the federal government have also wiped out low-level convictions for marijuana possession. See more U.S. news Politics Black Farmers in Georgia Cool to Biden, Reflecting a Bigger Challenge White farmers filed lawsuits to block a debt forgiveness initiative, but the Biden administration is still bearing the blame. Democrats See Glimmers of Hope in Florida. Are They Seeing Things? They are veering from cautious optimism to complete pessimism about their long odds this year, with two liberal-leaning state ballot measures having the potential to lift turnout. In Virginia, Bob Good's Republican Primary Has Split the MAGA Movement A contest between the chairman of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus and another right-wing politician who has the backing of former President Donald J. Trump has splintered the G.O.P. See more political news ADVERTISEMENT Business Elite Real Estate Broker and His Twin Face Sexual Assault Suits A co-founder of a brokerage that caters to the ultrawealthy and his twin brother face allegations that they sexually assaulted women. They have denied wrongdoing. Facing E.V. Tariffs, China Threatens Pork Imports From Europe Acting quickly after the European Union imposed extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on China's electric cars, Beijing opened a trade case on Europe's pork. U.S. Sues Adobe Over Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions The maker of Photoshop and other popular design software hid details of expensive cancellation fees, according to a Justice Department lawsuit. See more business news Technology How A.I. Is Revolutionizing Drug Development In high-tech labs, workers are generating data to train A.I. algorithms to design better medicine, faster. But the transformation is just getting underway. Can A.I. Answer the Needs of Smaller Businesses? Some Push to Find Out. Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are finding widest use at big companies, but there is wide expectation that the impact will spread. How Crypto Money Is Poised to Influence the Election The industry's political awakening — and enormous pool of cash — is already affecting high-profile races across the country. See more technology news Arts Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Tony Awards Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's high-wattage performance was a highlight, as were first-time wins for Kecia Lewis, Jonathan Groff and David Adjmi. Reimagining Bloomsday for Molly, and All Women To help honor 100 years of James Joyce's "Ulysses," an all-women Irish festival refocuses the annual re-enactment of the novel's wanderings around the character of Molly Bloom. His Family Survived the Nazis by Living in a Chicken Coop A new museum exhibit on the Holocaust focuses on eight narratives, including the account of a man whose family escaped death by hiding on a family farm. See more arts news New York What to Know About This Week's Heat Wave in New York Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 90s in New York City this week. Cooling centers will open on Tuesday. Gilgo Suspect's How-To Manual Reflects a Killer's Mind, Prosecutors Say Rex Heuermann assembled a document that prosecutors said was created to help him avoid detection. But it may be damning evidence, with one expert calling it a "blueprint for murder." The 'Bling Bishop' Is Sentenced to 9 Years for Fleecing His Flock Lamor Whitehead, who prosecutors said was a career con man who ran a church, took in millions, which he spent on cars, clothes and jewels. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Washington Post Delves Into a Difficult Story: Itself The newspaper has been reeling from successive revelations about Robert Winnett, its incoming editor, and Will Lewis, its chief executive. Russia Sets Date for Start of Evan Gershkovich's Trial The announcement of a hearing next week is the most significant movement in the Wall Street Journal reporter's case since his arrest in March 2023 on espionage charges. School's Out. Time for a Social Media Reset. The surgeon general wants more restrictions on social media to protect children's health. Here's how to help your kids cut down on screen time this summer. See more media & advertising news Science Doctors Test the Limits of What Obesity Drugs Can Fix 'Obesity first' doctors say they start with one pill, to treat obesity, and often find other chronic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, simply vanish A Bird-Flu Pandemic in People? Here's What It Might Look Like. There is no guarantee that a person-to-person virus would be benign, scientists say, and vaccines and treatments at hand may not be sufficient. A Tale of Two Nearly Extinct Giant Salamanders While trying to save large amphibians native to Japan, herpetologists in the country unexpectedly found a way to potentially save an even bigger species in China. See more science news Obituaries Lynn Conway, Computing Pioneer and Transgender Advocate, Dies at 86 She made significant contributions at IBM, but she lost her job because of her conviction that she inhabited the wrong body. She later fought for transgender rights. Ben Vautier, Artist Whose Specialty Was Provocation, Dies at 88 A core member of the anti-art movement Fluxus, he died by suicide hours after the death of his wife of 60 years. James Kent, Chef Who Was Building a Restaurant Empire, Dies at 45 He had opened two restaurants and a cocktail bar in downtown Manhattan, and he was preparing for a big expansion backed by LeBron James. Nick Mavar, Fisherman and 'Deadliest Catch' Star, Dies at 59 Mr. Mavar, who ran a fishing operation in Alaska, starred in the reality television show for 16 years and captained his own boat. See more Obituaries Opinion Martin Griffiths U.N. Humanitarian Chief: World Leaders Are Failing Us They are breaking the compact between ordinary people and those in whom power is vested. Jane Coaston Libertarian Candidates Can Change Presidential Outcomes. What Does the New Nominee Believe? Jane Coaston interviews the new nominee, Chase Oliver, about his beliefs. Danielle Ofri Even Doctors Like Me Are Falling Into This Medical Bill Trap Hospital outpatient departments, or HOPDs, are encouraging a surprise scourge on medical costs. It's patients who bear the burden. Ramin Setoodeh Trump Isn't Choosing a Running Mate. He's Casting a Co-Star. Everything Donald Trump knows about picking a running mate in 2024 he learned while hosting "The Apprentice." Farah Stockman The Queen Bee of Bidenomics Jennifer Harris is the intellectual force driving the administration's approach to trade and economic policies. Michelle Goldberg In Indiana, the MAGA Revolution Eats Its Own A Christian nationalist upset causes Republican angst. 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