Today’s Headlines: U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Is Failing, and Could Be Dismantled Early

Biden Gives Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

View in browser June 19, 2024, 4:17 a.m. Eastern time Top News U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Is Failing, and Could Be Dismantled Early Officials hope a looming deadline will pressure Israel to open more land routes into the territory, which is facing extreme levels of hunger. Biden Gives Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens The new policy is one of the most significant actions to protect immigrants in years. It affects about 500,000 people who have been living in the United States for more than a decade. Trump's 'Wartime Consigliere' Now Faces Legal Peril of His Own Boris Epshteyn routinely surfaces as a lesser character in Trump-related indictments. In a case in Arizona, he pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to nine felony charges. Editors' Picks Willie Mays, Baseball's Electrifying Player of Power and Grace, Is Dead at 93 Mays, the Say Hey Kid, was the game's exuberant embodiment of the complete player. Some say he was the greatest of them all. Opinion | On Juneteenth, Freedom Came With Strings Attached The best way to think of the holiday is not as the moment Black people attained freedom but as a moment in the struggle to realize freedom. Today's Videos Video | Biden Announces New Protections for Undocumented Immigrants President Biden announced an executive action to protect about 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from being deported and provide them with a pathway to citizenship. Video | Boeing C.E.O. Apologizes to Families of Plane Crash Victims Dave Calhoun, Boeing's chief executive, told families who had lost relatives in crashes of the company's 737 Max 8 planes that the deaths were "gut wrenching" and that Boeing would address safety concerns in their memory. Video | Deadly Landslides and Floods Hit Southern China Chinese state media footage showed landslides that tore through mountain roads as heavy rains washed away a bridge and flooded villages. ADVERTISEMENT World 'A Big Step Back': In Ukraine, Concerns Mount Over Narrowing Press Freedoms Journalists say they are subject to increasing restrictions and pressure from the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that the measures go beyond wartime security needs. Putin and Kim Jong-un, Autocrats Brought Closer by War, Meet in Pyongyang A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is forcing Russia's leader to deepen his ties with North Korea's, in an alliance that's raising alarms in the West. Israel and Hezbollah Play a Risky Tit-for-Tat, Leaving Region on Edge A full-scale war could devastate both Israel and Lebanon, where the Hezbollah militia is a far better trained and equipped adversary than Hamas. See more world news U.S. Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint on Night of Biden's L.A. Gala The agent's bag was stolen on Saturday night in a residential community in Southern California, the authorities said. In Legal Peril, Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat' Is Ordered to Yield A driver whose roaring Dodge Charger has plagued Seattle residents said he was working to modify the car. Still, city officials won an $83,000 judgment against him. A Mysterious Monolith Appears Near Las Vegas. Why? It's Anyone's Guess. A volunteer search-and-rescue organization reported finding the monolith over the weekend near the Gass Peak trail, which is north of Las Vegas. See more U.S. news ADVERTISEMENT Politics Trump Wasn't Going to Stay in Milwaukee. Then Reporters Asked. The Republican convention will be held in swing-state Wisconsin's largest city. The nominee, however, had planned to stay in his own hotel in Chicago, before members of the media began inquiring. Biden's Stimulus Juiced the Economy, but Its Political Effects Are Muddled Some voters blame the American Rescue Plan for fueling price increases. But the growth it unleashed may be helping the president stay more popular than counterparts in Europe. Pressure Grows on Giuliani Over Incomplete Bankruptcy Filings Creditors, the judge and a Justice Department official signaled that they were running out of patience with the former New York mayor's accounts of his financial condition. See more political news Business A Korean Secret to Keeping Friendships Strong: Savings Groups In South Korea, it's common for friends to form what are known as gyemoim to save for vacations, meals and other social activities. Boeing C.E.O. Apologizes for Quality and Safety Issues at Senate Hearing Confronted by families of those killed on two flights, Dave Calhoun, Boeing's chief executive, apologized for "the grief that we have caused." How the Teamsters and a Homegrown Union Plan to Take On Amazon An affiliation agreement between the Amazon Labor Union and the 1.3 million-member Teamsters signals an escalation in challenging the online retailer. See more business news Technology California Joins Growing National Effort to Ban Smartphone Use in Schools Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a statewide ban as states and large school districts have pursued similar prohibitions to prevent disruption and cyberbullying. Nvidia Becomes Most Valuable Public Company, Topping Microsoft The chip maker's stock price has jumped over the last year thanks to its stranglehold on the market for the chips needed to build A.I. systems. E.V. Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy as Cash Runs Short The company became the latest electric vehicle start-up to fail to meet investors' expectations after a high-profile public debut. See more technology news Sports Remembering Willie Mays as Both Untouchable and Human Mays, who died on Tuesday at 93, had been perfect for so long that the shock of seeing baseball get the best of him was the shock of seeing a god become mortal. The Celtics Have 18 Championships. The Lakers? 17. (And Maybe One More.) The Celtics won their record-breaking 18th championship this week, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers. But what if they're still tied? Unlikely World Cup Victories Raise Cricket's Profile in U.S. Cricket faces notable obstacles before it can obtain widespread popularity in America, but its most passionate supporters feel positive about its future. See more sports news Arts Hozier Was Never a One-Hit Wonder. But Now He Has a Second Smash. He broke out in 2014 with "Take Me to Church." Then listeners on TikTok found his passionate, dramatic songs and a new single made its way to No. 1. Ian McKellen Is in 'Good Spirits' After Falling Off the Stage During a Play The English actor was injured during a performance of "Player Kings," and the show was abruptly canceled. He is expected to perform again on Wednesday. The Sisters Who Turned a Sondheim Flop Into a Tony Winner Maria and Sonia Friedman discussed their long history with "Merrily We Roll Along," after a bittersweet Tony Awards. See more arts news New York Queens Residents Capture Suspect in Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl The police said the suspect, Christian Inga, was recognized after a public campaign to identify him. Investigators said he forced the girl into the woods of a park and bound her with a shoelace. As Misconduct Complaints Rise in N.Y.C. Schools, Investigations Decline Budget constraints and staff shortages reduced capacity at the agency that investigates criminal behavior in public schools, according to the City Council. N.Y.C. Rent Board Sets Increases of 2.75% for One-Year Leases The city panel that oversees rents for one million stabilized apartments also backed increases of 5.25 percent for two-year leases. See more New York news Media & Advertising Justin Timberlake Is Charged With Drunken Driving in Sag Harbor The 43-year-old singer and actor told the police he had one martini after an officer said he saw him go through a stop sign and weave in a lane. Film Crew Veteran, Injured in an Accident, Faults Amazon for His Pain The visual effects supervisor, hurt in one of three recent accidents on Amazon film sets, has sued, but the company says it is not to blame. What Donald Trump Learned From Don King The decades-long friendship of two men who never especially changed. See more media & advertising news Food 57 Sandwiches That Define New York City A portrait of the five boroughs between two slices of bread. Pasta Nada: The Culinary Art of Making Something From Nothing A quick spin through the pantry can produce a dinner to remember. How Long Does Rice Last in the Fridge? And Other Pressing Rice Questions, Answered Don't get sick this season. See more food news Science Titan Disaster Forces Global Rethinking of Deep Sea Exploration A year after the first deaths of divers who ventured into the ocean's sunless depths, an industry wrestles with new challenges for piloted submersibles and robotic explorers. Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a 'Major Disaster' The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations. Recycling Is Broken. Should I Even Bother? Every little bit helps. But doing it wrong can actually make matters worse. See more science news Well Secrets of a Perfect Desk Lunch The ideal meal will strike the right balance of protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. Here's how to make it happen. Can You Pass the Spice-Drawer Smell Test? Experts say a loss of smell can negatively impact mental health. But training your nose can fight off the decline. 8 Productivity Books Time-Management Experts Actually Use These titles can help you achieve more with less stress. See more on Well Obituaries Anouk Aimée, Enigmatic Star of 'A Man and a Woman,' Dies at 92 The French actress had already made an impression in international film when she appeared in Claude Lelouch's 1966 romance, a role that earned her an Oscar nomination. She Walked in Beauty: The Subtle Seductiveness of Anouk Aimée The French star created characters who could be fantasies or enigmas, but they always intrigued, even when she was miscast in Hollywood. Angela Bofill, R&B Hitmaker With a Silky Voice, Dies at 70 Starting in the late 1970s, she scored multiple hit singles, including "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" and "I Try," but a pair of strokes in the 2000s ended her career. William H. Donaldson, Wall St. Lion Who Led the S.E.C., Dies at 93 He co-founded D.L.J., the first securities firm to offer shares to the public. As S.E.C. chairman, he pressed for a stronger watchdog role after a series of accounting scandals. John Wilmerding, Who Helped Give American Art an Identity, Dies at 86 American paintings were largely overlooked and undervalued until he came along. A scholar, curator and collector, he oversaw important exhibitions over the last 50 years. See more Obituaries Opinion Bret Stephens How Capitalism Went Off the Rails Easy money destroyed the basis for productive, competitive markets. Thomas L. Friedman American Leaders Should Stop Debasing Themselves on Israel You have to wonder if American "friends" of Israel have any clue about the nature of Israel's government. Lynne Sachs Tennessee Abortion Clinic Workers Speak Out About the State's Near-Total Ban In Memphis, a doctor and a volunteer driver contemplate the discontinuation of abortion services at a women's health clinic two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Jonathan Dekel-Chen An Israeli Hostage's Parent: This Is Not the Holocaust Invoking Nazis and pogroms in discussing the Hamas attacks is wrong and offensive, and helps the Israeli government avoid responsibility for its failures. Katherine Miller The System Isn't Built for Jan. 6, and Neither Are We It's not as if anybody needs a trial to form an opinion about the events of that day. The Ezra Klein Show The Biggest Political Divide Is Not Left vs. Right Yanna Krupnikov probes the motivations of Americans who avoid politics — but often vote. 1 HR 12 MIN LISTEN 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. 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