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Russia Strikes Children's Hospital in Deadly Barrage Across Ukraine

View in browser July 9, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden Says He Is 'Firmly Committed' to Staying in the Race President Biden defied his critics in a letter to Democratic members of Congress and in fiery remarks on MSNBC. Russia Strikes Children's Hospital in Deadly Barrage Across Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched at least 40 missiles at targets across Ukraine, including the country's largest children's hospital. 5,000 Miles, 8 Countries: The Path to the U.S. Through One Family's Eyes With three children and a dog, the Aguilar Ortega family trekked through the jungle, hopped freight trains and toured Times Square. Significant challenges still lay ahead. Editors' Picks Men Wear Short Shorts. And Long Shorts. And Everything in Between. Micro-inseams are trending, but almost any length goes. Opinion | The Democratic Party Must Speak the Plain Truth to the President The longer Democrats delay in getting Biden to step down, the harder it will be to replace him. Today's Videos Video | Heated Exchange Over Biden's Health at White House Briefing Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, refused to speak about several visits to the White House by a neurologist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Video | Jill Biden Says She Is 'All In' on Husband's Re-election Bid During a speech in North Carolina, Jill Biden said that she supports President Biden. Video | Gulf Toads Send Out Mating Calls During Beryl Experts say that the rain, cooler temperatures and barometric pressure drops caused by Beryl stimulated toads in Texas to mate. World The Israeli military returned to an area of Gaza City where it said Hamas had re-established itself. What the Mood Is Like in France After Surprise Election Results The final tally confirms that the left has the most seats in the National Assembly, with the far right third. Now, there's a scramble to figure out a way forward. Viktor Orban, Hungary's Leader, Surprises Europe Again With Visit to China Mr. Orban said his meeting with President Xi Jinping was part of a "peace mission" for Ukraine. But both leaders want to offset Western power. See more world news U.S. Beryl Rips Through Houston, Killing 4 and Knocking Out Power for Millions Officials warned that it could take days to restore electricity. The storm has prompted tornado warnings in East Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Intense Heat Suspected in 4 Weekend Deaths in Oregon Temperature records have been shattered from California and Nevada to North Carolina in the last few days, and relief is still days away, forecasters say. Federal Judge in Alaska Resigns Amid Accusations of Sexual Harassment Joshua Kindred was asked to leave his post after a committee of judges found his chambers to be a hostile and sexualized work environment. See more U.S. news Politics Following Trump's Lead, Republicans Adopt Platform That Softens Stance on Abortion The document reflects the former president's ideological grip on his party, outlining the same nationalistic priorities that his campaign website does. Parkinson's Expert Visited the White House Eight Times in Eight Months The White House said President Biden had met with a neurologist only three times in more than three years in office, and implied that the doctor's visits were related to treating other people. Biden's Strategy to Make the Race About Trump Is Suddenly in Doubt The Biden campaign's effort to raise questions about Donald J. Trump's ability to be president has boomeranged into a referendum on the president's own competence. See more political news Business A Wall Street Law Firm Wants to Define Consequences of Israel Protests Sullivan & Cromwell is requiring job applicants to explain their participation in protests. Critics see the policy as a way to silence speech about the war. Boeing Struck a Deal With the Justice Department. What Comes Next? The plane manufacturer must still resolve various legal challenges and operational problems tied to the troubled 737 Max plane. Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Trial Against Archegos Founder Nears Its End Prosecutors and lawyers presented closing arguments in the case against Bill Hwang, who is charged with 11 counts including securities fraud and racketeering. See more business news Technology U.S. Creates High-Tech Global Supply Chains to Blunt Risks Tied to China The Biden administration is trying to get foreign companies to invest in chip-making in the United States and more countries to set up factories to do final assembly and packaging. Texas Utility Considers Mobile Generators as Beryl Leaves Millions Without Power CenterPoint Energy said more than two million customers lost power in the storm, and that those in the hardest-hit areas should prepare for an extended period without electricity. See more technology news Sports The Cheerleader Trap A new documentary about the young women who dance for The Dallas Cowboys illuminates the deep contradictions at the heart of the profitable franchise. The Track Star Knew He Was Gay. Now Everyone Else Does. Trey Cunningham said friends and peers reacted to his decision to come out with a shrug. He wishes the same was true for other men in elite sports. The 50-Year-Old Skateboarder Bound for the Paris Olympics Andy Macdonald has succeeded in a sport dominated by the very young. See more sports news Arts Singing About Body Image Is a Pop Taboo. These Stars Are Breaking It. Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Lorde are among a group of young women who are revealing, in their music, the pressure they have felt to look thin. It's Still Barbie's World A new exhibition reminds us that while the famous doll can now do any job, her greatest power is selling stuff — to children and adults alike. 2 Russians Found Guilty of 'Justifying Terrorism' in Their Play About ISIS A theater director and playwright were sentenced to prison, a stark indication of the increasing suppression of free speech since Russia's attack on Ukraine, their lawyers and critics say. See more arts news New York He Helped a Woman End Her Own Life. Was It Manslaughter, or Mercy? They checked into a motel room in upstate New York, with a gas canister and a plan to end her decades of physical pain. Columbia Removes Three Deans, Saying Texts Touched on 'Antisemitic Tropes' Nemat Shafik, the university president, called the sentiments in the text messages "unacceptable and deeply upsetting." Why Some of New York's Snazziest Dining Sheds Are Headed for the Dumps Soon, dining sheds around the city will be dismantled — no matter how attractive they are. See more New York news Media & Advertising White House Briefing Devolves Into Shouting Over Questions About Biden's Health Karine Jean-Pierre, the press secretary, refused to answer questions about whether visits to the White House by a Parkinson's doctor were about the president. Alec Baldwin's Role as a Producer Ruled Not Relevant to 'Rust' Trial The ruling was a victory for the actor, who is set to stand trial this week on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer. He has pleaded not guilty. How a Boston Physician Conquered the Thriller Genre After getting her start by self-publishing, Freida McFadden is now the fastest selling thriller writer in the United States. See more media & advertising news Science To Protect Redwoods, They Lit a Fire After thousands of sequoias were destroyed by extreme wildfires, tribes are conducting cultural burns. Home Insurance Rates in America Are Wildly Distorted. Here's Why. Climate change is driving rates higher, but not always in areas with the greatest risk. Children With Autism Carry Unique Gut Flora, Study Finds The research, which builds on previous work, eventually may lead to a more objective diagnostic tool, scientists said. See more science news Well The Killer Stalking Sri Lanka's Men Climate change and contaminated water have combined to create an epidemic of kidney disease. Models, Influencers … Chemists? Nara and Lucky Blue Smith make sunscreen and toothpaste from scratch. Experts have thoughts. Can Wrist Weights Really Tone Your Arms? We asked fitness experts what wearable weights, which are popular on TikTok, can actually do for your health. See more on Well Obituaries Jane F. McAlevey, Who Empowered Workers Across the Globe, Dies at 59 An organizer and author, she believed that a union was only as strong as its members and trained thousands "to take over their unions and change them." See more Obituaries Opinion James Carville James Carville: Biden Won't Win. Democrats Need a Plan. Here's One. Democrats need a new presidential nominee and can't rig things for any one candidate. Here's an idea for how to move forward. Paul Krugman Please, Mr. President, Do the Right Thing Biden has done a great job. Now he can serve America by stepping aside. Robinson Meyer It Takes Too Many Studies for the Government to Do the Right Thing It takes too many studies for the government to do the right thing. Robert E. Rubin and Kenneth I. Chenault The Enormous Risks a Second Trump Term Poses to Our Economy After we survived one round of economic Russian roulette, Donald Trump is asking us to take another spin, only this time with many more bullets in the chamber. Stephen Smith The American Elevator Explains Why Housing Costs Have Skyrocketed An illness led Stephen Smith to study why America has so few elevators. What he learned explains why housing costs are so high. Jack Turban I'm a Psychiatrist. Here's How I Talk to Transgender Youth and Their Families About Gender Identity. There's a better way to think about gender identity in all of us. Stephen I. Vladeck The Most Interesting Justice on the Supreme Court Is Also the Loneliest Justice Amy Coney Barrett has found her voice. 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. 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