Today’s Headlines: French Far Right Wins Big in First Round of Voting

Biden's Family Tells Him to Keep Fighting as They Huddle at Camp David

View in browser July 1, 2024, 4:22 a.m. Eastern time Top News French Far Right Wins Big in First Round of Voting A surprise decision by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a snap election appears to have backfired badly, giving the National Rally a decisive victory. Biden's Family Tells Him to Keep Fighting as They Huddle at Camp David President Biden is trying to figure out how to tamp down Democratic anxiety after last week's disastrous debate performance. Nothing to See Here? White House Portrays Biden's Debate Performance as a Blip Critics of the approach say it risks making President Biden and his campaign seem woefully out of touch with the voters they need to win. Editors' Picks The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling Teachers this year saw the effects of the pandemic's stress and isolation on young students: Some can barely speak, sit still or even hold a pencil. Opinion | This Isn't All Joe Biden's Fault What is the Democratic Party for if not for dealing with a situation like this? 17 MIN LISTEN World Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote? In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn't see the point in voting in Friday's first-round presidential election since all the candidates had been vetted by the government. At Least 18 People Killed in Multiple Suicide Bombings in Nigeria Three female attackers detonated devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram, emergency service officials said. So far, no group has claimed responsibility. Four Takeaways From France's Snap Election It was a big day for the far-right National Rally. Just how big will not be clear until a second round of voting is over. See more world news U.S. In Boston, All Aboard Googly-Eyed Trains Organizers of a plan to adorn some trains with googly eyes said that if the trains could not be reliable, they could at least make commuters smile. Nevada Residents Will Vote on Abortion Rights in November A measure seeking to protect abortion access in the State Constitution will appear on the ballot. It is one of nearly a dozen such initiatives that could shape other races this election. Oklahoma Law Criminalizing Immigrants Without Legal Status Is Blocked The ruling by a federal judge is the latest setback for G.O.P.-controlled states that have passed their own laws on immigration. See more U.S. news Politics To Woo Trump, VP Contenders Show Off Their Rich Friends Vice-presidential hopefuls are posturing as part of a bid to highlight their ties to wealthy donors. Democrats Roll Out a Post-Debate Playbook to Help Biden Recover Surrogates on Sunday made the case for the president, who spent the weekend reassuring donors and supporters, with a message focused on his record and that of Donald J. Trump. Weakening Regulatory Agencies Will Be a Key Legacy of the Roberts Court Two rulings this week by the Republican-appointed majority add to its steady pursuit of enfeebling the ability of the administrative state to impose rules on powerful business interests. See more political news Business U.S. Said to Seek Boeing Guilty Plea to Avoid Trial in 737 Max Crashes The Justice Department told victims' families that it would propose a nearly $244 million fine and three years of company oversight to settle a fraud charge. Wall Street Law Firms Are in a Poaching Frenzy. Kind of Like the N.B.A. Enormous pay packages are popping up for top lawyers, especially those favored by well-heeled private equity clients. The World of Luxury Fruit: Does a $156 Melon Taste Sweeter? Fruit may be a staple. It can also be a status symbol prized for flavor, rarity and appearance. See more business news Technology She Thought She Caught a Man Cheating, So She Posted on TikTok A woman took a sneaky video of a man and woman on a plane, claiming that she was witnessing an extramarital affair. Chinese Rocket Accidentally Launches During Test, Then Crashes The commercial company Space Pioneer said the accident occurred because of a structural failure in the connection between the rocket and its testing platform. The Great Air-Conditioner Glow Up As climate change brings hotter summers, AC manufacturers are positioning sleek window units as lifestyle accessories. Some of them are less effective than they are stylish. See more technology news Sports India Wins Cricket World Cup, Stamping Its Domination of the Sport In India, cricket has become immensely profitable and a destination for the world's best players. But a tournament victory had eluded it for many years. In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain's Soccer Team The region has long seen itself as distinct from its country and disinterested in the national team. Can a Euro 2024 squad studded with Basque stars turn heads? Chris Evert Beat Cancer. Then It Came Back. So She Beat It Again. After a second course of treatment, the tennis Hall of Famer is optimistic about life, and vocal about the importance of early testing. See more sports news Arts The World's Next Big Drag Queen Is Brazilian Pabllo Vittar has become an A-list pop star and L.G.B.T.Q. activist in Brazil. Can she conquer the world? What Happened When an Orchestra Said Goodbye to All-Male Concerts This season, the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin experimented with programming works by female composers at every performance. Results were mixed. 4 Great Fictional Detectives The books in this month's column have something in common: unforgettable main characters. See more arts news New York A Wave of Pride Lights Up New York City The New York City Pride March, now in its 54th year, attracted tens of thousands in Manhattan. It was interrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The Angst and the Joy of Celebrating Pride Month in a Small Town In New York's suburban and rural communities, where L.G.B.T.Q. people can feel more isolated, Pride events often hold special meaning. Small Plane With 5 Aboard Crashes in Rural Upstate New York The plane crashed around 2 p.m. on Sunday in Delaware County, N.Y., the Federal Aviation Administration said. Multiple crews were searching for the aircraft. See more New York news Media & Advertising Costner's Costly 'Horizon' Bites Box Office Dust "Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1" was a distant third at theaters in North America this weekend, as "Inside Out 2" dominated, reaching $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Anything Can Happen, and Usually Does, on 'Watch What Happens Live' With Andy Cohen, Hillary Clinton will do shots and Oscar-winners gush about reality stars — all savvy promotion for Bravo's outrageous TV universe. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Files for Bankruptcy The parent company of Redbox, which rents movies through kiosks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. See more media & advertising news Science Scientists Find First Evidence That Butterflies Crossed an Ocean Researchers discovered painted ladies on a South American beach and then built a case that they started their journey in Europe or Africa. It's Brutus, Not Bruno! The Etiquette of Remembering Your Friends' Pets' Names. At a barbershop in Colorado, stylists and customers discussed a matter of social protocol. Biden Administration Opposes Surgery for Transgender Minors The statement followed a report in The Times that a federal health official had urged the removal of age minimums from treatment guidelines for transgender minors. See more science news Obituaries Mildred Thornton Stahlman, Pioneer in Neonatal Care, Dies at 101 She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new treatments. Paul Sperry, Tenor Who Specialized in American Song, Dies at 90 He carved out a niche by singing the music of living composers from his own country. He was praised by critics at home and abroad. See more Obituaries Opinion Amichai Lau-Lavie The Pride March Doesn't Have a Place for Me The intolerance in the LGBTQ+ community for nuanced views of the war in Gaza is not what the rainbow flag stands for. Kat Morgan and Mark Bittman How to Help Americans Eat Less Junk Food It's time to use warning labels to steer people away from food that's bad for them. David French The Supreme Court Puts the Pro-Life Movement to the Test Rarely has a case had less legal meaning and greater moral weight. Adam Kuper Who Owns the 'Victorious Youth'? There is widespread agreement, even in museums, that questionable pieces in collections should be returned. But returned to whom? Karen Stabiner The Future of Eating Out Is Lining Up Money-strapped millennials, inflation and the tough economics of the restaurant business have birthed a wait-in-line dining culture. 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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