Today’s Headlines: Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacy

A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd's Panic

View in browser July 4, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacy The president's conversations are the first indication that he is seriously considering whether he can recover after a devastating debate performance. The White House said he had not spoken about leaving the race. A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd's Panic They had worked hard for years to make a life: "Now it's over with the death of my dear daughter, wife and mother — in one single blow." From Courtroom to Downing Street: Keir Starmer Is on the Cusp of Power The Labour leader still struggles with the "performative side" of British politics, even as he has pulled his party to the center. Editors' Picks U.S. Allies See a Worrisome Turn in Presidential Immunity Ruling Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power. Opinion | Doing Nothing About Biden Is the Riskiest Plan of All Looking at polls beyond the straight horse-race numbers between Biden and Trump offers a glimpse of hope for Democrats. Today's Videos Video | White House Tries to Quell Biden Fitness Concerns The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, stressed that President Biden was "absolutely not" considering withdrawing from the 2024 race, while trying to reassure the public of his cognitive capacity. Video | Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Northern California Cal Fire said that the cause of the fire was still under investigation and that it was unclear how many structures had been damaged. No deaths had been reported as of Wednesday morning. Video | Hurricane Beryl Devastates Two Islands in Grenada Grenada's prime minister said Hurricane Beryl caused near total destruction on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinque. World Hurricane Beryl Batters Jamaica as 2 Other Islands Lie in Ruin The island confirmed its first death amid a surge of water, damaging winds and flooding. The storm is barreling toward the Cayman Islands and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Israel Kills a Top Commander of Hezbollah, Which Replies With a Rocket Barrage The escalation in violence across the border of Israel and Lebanon came as Western diplomats tried to head off a full-fledged war there. The Conservatives Have Run Britain for 14 Years. How Has That Worked Out? The metrics that British voters say matter the most offer a portrait of decline. See more world news U.S. Some Californians Found Dream Homes Inland. But It Sure Is Hot There. Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat. 26,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads in Northern California The fire has burned more than 3,000 acres and threatened residents of Oroville, near the town of Paradise, which was destroyed by a wildfire in 2018. Ex-Engineer Charged With Obstructing Inquiry Into Military Crash That Killed 16 James Michael Fisher, 67, was arrested on charges that he made false statements during a criminal investigation into a the crash of a Marine Corps aircraft in Mississippi in 2017, the Justice Department said. See more U.S. news Politics Heritage Foundation Head Refers to 'Second American Revolution' Kevin Roberts, president of the group that has coordinated the Project 2025 policy plan, said it could be "bloodless if the left allows it to be." In Immunity Decision, Clashing Views of the Nature of Politics The Supreme Court's conservative majority largely embraced Donald Trump's dark view of tit-for-tat partisan prosecutions while liberals cited the prospect of power unchecked by legal accountability. Here Comes the 'KHive': Buzz for Kamala Harris Grows After Biden's Debate Stumble The vice president is receiving support from both prominent Democrats and social media fans who show their enthusiasm with coconut tree emojis. See more political news Business America's Divided Summer Economy Is Coming to an Airport or Hotel Near You The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this season. How Reliant Is the U.S. on Avocados From Mexico? A temporary halt on inspections by U.S.D.A. workers in Mexico on safety concerns highlighted how dependent the United States had become on one region for supplies of the popular fruit. $2.65 Billion Saks-Neiman Marcus Acquisition Will Create a Luxury Retail Giant The deal, a vote in favor of the future of brick-and-mortar retail on the high end, could reshape the retail landscape. See more business news Technology Judge Backs Challenge to F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban, at Least for Now Granting an injunction to several plaintiffs, a judge said the Federal Trade Commission's pending ban on noncompete agreements was unlikely to prevail. U.S. Awards $504 Million for 'Tech Hubs' in Overlooked Regions Biden administration officials hope the money will help propel technological innovation in areas that have historically received less government funding. Scientists in Japan Give Robots a Fleshy Face and a Smile Researchers at the University of Tokyo published findings on a method of attaching artificial skin to robot faces to protect machinery and mimic human expressiveness. See more technology news Arts A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution. French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape Mr. Jacquot, 77, was accused of assaulting two actresses and barred from working with minors. He has denied any wrongdoing. The Wide, Wide World of Judy Chicago The 84-year-old American is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking feminist installation "The Dinner Party," but she is an artist with a formidable range. See more arts news New York New York City's Worst Water Bill Delinquent? New York State. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and two other state entities owe $76.5 million in unpaid city water bills at a time when the city is raising water rates. New Jersey Is One of America's Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows Global warming is hitting the entire Northeast particularly hard, according to figures provided by Climate Central, a nonprofit group. Cuomo, in New Ad, Blasts Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators and Hamas The one-minute commercial, which was created by a group formed by former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, seeks to bring attention to atrocities linked to Hamas. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Man Behind the Minions Pierre Coffin helped invent the yellow animated creatures and has supplied their voices for nearly 15 years. He's as puckish and subversive as his mischievous creations. How a Patriotic Painting Became the Internet's Soap Box "Freedom of Speech," the World War II-era painting by Norman Rockwell, has taken on a new life online. Enough With Prestige TV. Give Me the Bloopers! In a world of bad vibes, I just want to see an actor break. See more media & advertising news Science And the Winner Is … the Slowest! Cargo ships off California are reducing speeds as part of an unusual race designed to protect some very large local residents. A Ban on Elephant Hunting Has Collapsed. Or Maybe It Never Existed. Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months. The countries have very different conservation strategies. How the Denisovans Survived the Ice Age A trove of animal bone fragments from a cave on the Tibetan plateau reveals how Denisovans thrived in a harsh climate for over 100,000 years. See more science news Fashion & Style Crafting a Wardrobe by America's Finest Artisans One former fashion editor's quest to find the country's craftspeople to create quietly patriotic, heirloom-worthy fashion. The Small, Black-Owned Label Taking on the Big Brands in the Style Olympics Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. What Is a Sundress? A heated discussion about one of the summer's most ubiquitous garments grapples with questions of femininity, tradition and sexuality. Weigh in on the debate. See more fashion news Obituaries Robert Towne, Screenwriter of 'Chinatown' and More, Dies at 89 Celebrated for his mastery of dialogue, he also contributed (though without credit) to the scripts of "Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Godfather." See more Obituaries Opinion Adam Grant There's a Name for the Trap Biden Faces It's always hard to walk away from power. Charles M. Blow Forcing Biden Out Would Have Only One Beneficiary: Trump Instead of clearing the way for victory, liberals may well be paving the way for defeat. Nicholas Kristof How Biden Has Gotten in the Way of Fighting Starvation in Gaza Israel and the U.S. have made a boogeyman out of the U.N. group that's providing critical services in Gaza. Oliver Eagleton Britain's Next Prime Minister Has Shown Us Who He Is, and It's Not Good Keir Starmer is set to carry a deeply authoritarian impulse into government. Michelle Cottle The 'Philly Girl' Shielding Biden From the Bad News Those urging Jill Biden to persuade her husband to drop out may misunderstand the nature of their marriage. letters If Biden Doesn't Run, Nominate … Readers' suggestions include Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Chuck Schumer, Joe Manchin, Al Gore and Andy Beshear. 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. 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