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View in browser July 3, 2024, 4:33 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden's Lapses Are Said to Be Increasingly Common and Worrisome People who have spent time with President Biden over the last few months or so said the lapses appear to have grown more frequent, more pronounced and, after Thursday's debate, more worrisome. Giuliani Disbarred From the Practice of Law in New York Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York and a longtime ally of Donald J. Trump, was at the center of the former president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Israeli Generals, Low on Munitions, Want a Truce in Gaza Israel's military leadership wants a cease-fire with Hamas in case a bigger war breaks out in Lebanon, security officials say. It has also concluded that a truce would be the swiftest way to free hostages. Editors' Picks What Changes Would a Far-Right Government Bring to France? The far-right party National Rally may end up governing France. Although it has evolved, its basic philosophy remains: Immigrants are a threat to the country's safety and economy. Opinion | The Question President Biden Needs to Ask Himself. Now. Trump fears that Biden will demonstrate the difference between a leader who puts the country first and a leader who put himself first. Today's Videos Video | Palestinians Flee Khan Younis Following Israeli Evacuation Orders Gazans who had already been forced to flee again and again were once more hauling their belongings out of eastern Khan Younis after the Israeli military's new evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Video | Dozens Killed in Stampede at Religious Event in Northern India Victims from a stampede at a religious event in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India were taken to a local hospital. Video | Breaking Down the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Immunity The Supreme Court's decision to grant presidents immunity from prosecution over official actions is an extraordinary expansion of executive power. Charlie Savage, a reporter for The New York Times, analyzes the ruling by the court's conservative majority, its long-term implications, and the three liberal justices' vehement dissent. World Stampede at Religious Gathering in India Kills More Than 100 The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, in northern India, and a medical official said the death toll could rise. Hurricane Beryl Caused 'Unimaginable' Damage in Grenada, Leader Says As the storm headed for Jamaica, officials were assessing what Grenada's prime minister called "total" devastation on two of the country's islands. What to Know About the Netherlands' New Far-Right Government The country has sworn in its first far-right government and is trying a new approach after nearly 14 years of Mark Rutte's leadership. That could have broad implications for the nation and its standing in Europe. See more world news U.S. These Doctors Were Censured. Wisconsin's Prisons Hired Them Anyway. The state's prison system has faced recent scrutiny for failing to care for inmates. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn The law, meant to shield minors from sexual materials on the internet by requiring adults to prove they are at least 18, was challenged on First Amendment grounds. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Life Sentences for Juveniles in Arizona Three justices dissented in the case, which could affect more than two dozen youths sentenced to die in prison. See more U.S. news Politics Democrats Go Public With Panic About Biden Amid Fears of an Electoral Debacle After days of quiet hand-wringing, a few Democrats went public with their concerns about the president, worried not only about his chances but also the party's ability to hold the Senate and win the House. In a Volatile Term, a Fractured Supreme Court Remade America Amid signs of dysfunction and disarray, Chief Justice John Roberts reasserted his authority, while the influence of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito waned. The Many Challenges at Guantánamo Bay, Encapsulated in One Case The sentencing trial of an insurgent commander put a spotlight on the state of affairs at the wartime prison. See more political news Business Student Loan Borrowers Owe $1.6 Trillion. Nearly Half Aren't Paying. Millions of people are overdue on their federal loans or still have them paused — and court rulings keep upending collection efforts. Elon Musk's Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla The Tesla chief executive's polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales. Women in India Face a Jobs Crisis. Are Factories the Solution? As multinational brands shift factory production from China, Indian women — long shut out of the work force — could be prime beneficiaries. See more business news Technology A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology. Why GPS Is Under Attack Satellite signals run the modern world. See just how vulnerable they are. Investors Pour $27.1 Billion Into A.I. Start-Ups, Defying a Downturn Funding for A.I. firms made up nearly half the $56 billion in U.S. start-up financing from April to June, according to PitchBook. See more technology news Sports An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress. Air-Conditioning for Olympians? It Is a 'High-Performance Decision.' A spokesman for Team U.S.A. said continuity is key despite the goal of Paris being the "greenest" Olympics. Other countries are planning similar measures. Dutch Olympic Organizers Defend Participation of Athlete Convicted of Rape Steven van de Velde, a beach volleyball player, spent time in prison for the 2014 rape of a 12-year-old girl. His inclusion on the Olympic team has caused a stir in the international news media. See more sports news Arts 'The Bear' Season 3: Tastes Great, Less Fulfilling It's still TV's best and most beautiful series about work and creation. But the new season is a tease. Why We Still Want to Hear the 'Ode to Joy,' 200 Years Later Beethoven's aspirational vision of unity and peace can be applied to virtually any situation or place. The music makes sure of that. A Jewish Teen's Diary Recounts Pain and Resilience in a Nazi Ghetto In an online exhibition, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research will explore the account of Yitskhok Rudashevski. He was 13 when the Germans took over Vilnius, Lithuania. See more arts news New York Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing Until Sept. 18 After Immunity Claim Donald J. Trump's lawyers want to argue that a Supreme Court decision giving presidents immunity for official acts should void his felony conviction for covering up hush money paid to a porn star. At 30, She Died in Childbirth. It Shredded Her Brooklyn Family. Christine Fields's family was tight-knit. But after she died in childbirth, grief and the prospect of a multimillion-dollar settlement threatened to tear it apart. 7,300 Migrants to Get Food Debit Cards as New York City Expands Program City officials said a pilot program had reduced the costs of feeding migrants, and that fraud prevention measures were ensuring that the cards were being used properly. See more New York news Media & Advertising How Tom Hanks's Son Spawned a Hateful Meme Online When Chet Hanks first used the phrase "white boy summer," it seemed to be done ironically. Now it has been appropriated around the world by white supremacists and other hate groups. How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Covered the Trump Immunity Decision Liberal outlets criticized the ruling as a biased move from a conservative Supreme Court. Conservative commentators admonished Democrats for opposing it. Paramount and Skydance Near Merger Deal Just weeks after the Paramount's controlling shareholder and Skydance scuttled their talks about a potential deal, the two media companies have tentatively agreed to a merger. See more media & advertising news Food Competitive Eaters Are Just Like Us. Give or Take a Dozen Hot Dogs. These titans of caloric consumption aren't signing deals or getting specials, but they form the backbone of an American tradition. The Unexpected Trick to Grilling Better Hot Dogs Millions of Americans will be eating hot dogs this week. Here's a streamlined method with a final easy tweak to ensure yours sizzles and snaps. The Century-Long Saga of the Caesar Salad The world-famous salad is the pride of Tijuana, Mexico. But 100 years later, no one can agree on who created it. See more food news Science Study Finds Alaskan Ice Field Melting at an 'Incredibly Worrying' Pace The speed of decline in the Juneau Ice Field, an expanse of 1,050 interconnected glaciers, has doubled in recent decades, scientists discovered. Biden Calls Climate Denial 'Dumb,' Announces New Heat Protections for Workers The proposed regulation comes as California and Oregon brace for a punishing heat wave. New Drug Approved for Early Alzheimer's The drug, Kisunla, made by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks. See more science news Well Why Does Humidity Make Me So Miserable? Heat is only part of the picture. Here's why humid air makes us irritable and exhausted — and how you can cope. Do You Really Need Sunscreen Every Day? Some worry it robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D. We asked experts to weigh in. Our Favorite Workouts of 2024, So Far This summer, find a new fitness routine that can help you build a habit for the rest of the year. See more on Well Obituaries June Leaf, Artist Who Explored the Female Form, Dies at 94 Womanly power was a recurring theme of her work, expressed in idiosyncratic sculpture and paintings that did not align with prevailing trends. Shay Youngblood, Influential Author and Playwright, Dies at 64 She wrote memorably about her upbringing by a circle of maternal elders and the life lessons they imparted, and of her yearning for the mother she lost. Buzz Cason, Songwriter Best Known for 'Everlasting Love,' Dies at 84 As a performer, he was a leading figure in the early days of Nashville rock 'n' roll. He later found success as a writer, producer and publisher. See more Obituaries Opinion Kevin Boyle L.B.J. Did It in 1968. Biden Can Do It, Too. Reflecting on the parallels between campaigns that got caught up in existential threats to the nation. Kate Shaw The Supreme Court Creates a Lawless Presidency It is increasingly clear that this court sees itself as something other than a participant in our democratic system. Jamelle Bouie Mr. President, Your Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card Is Ready The Nixonian theory of presidential power is now enshrined as constitutional law. Philippe Marlière France Is Headed for Disaster The stakes have never been higher. Carlos Lozada Is America a City on a Hill or a Nation on the Precipice? The messy, fascinating history of American exceptionalism has taken a strange turn. The Opinions The Supreme Court Made a 'Monumentally Awful' Decision Presidential immunity never existed in America. Until now. 5 MIN LISTEN 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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