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View in browser July 29, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Gunman at Trump Rally Was Often a Step Ahead of the Secret Service Text messages, obtained exclusively by The Times, indicate that some law enforcement officers were aware of Thomas Crooks earlier than previously known. And he was aware of them. The Quiet Bond Kamala Harris Forged With Three V.P. Contenders The vice president is considering several men who also served as state attorneys general. Those relationships could inform her crucial decision in the days ahead. A Pedigreed Rail Magnate Is Pouring Millions Into Electing Donald Trump Timothy Mellon, a reclusive heir to a storied fortune, is spending tens of millions to elect Donald J. Trump. Precisely what he wants in return is one of many curiosities surrounding him. Editors' Picks Racked by Pain and Enraptured by a Right-Wing Miracle Cure With Patriot Party News, Michael Chesebro found a sense of community, and a place where conspiracy theories could become real in the form of the "medbed." Opinion | Food as You Know It Is About to Change Our food supply is more fragile than you think. World Venezuela's Autocrat Is Declared Winner in Tainted Election The result, which would give Nicolás Maduro six more years as president, was disputed by the opposition, and the United States said it had "serious concerns." As F-16s Arrive, Ukraine Still Faces Steep Challenges in the Skies Ukraine wants to deploy its first F-16 jets this summer, hoping to counter Russia's dominance in the air. But stepped-up Russian bombing attacks on air bases complicate the effort. A Village's Anguish Over 12 Children Lost to a Rocket Strike A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon. See more world news U.S. Park Fire in Northern California Spreads to 360,000 Acres The fire, the largest active blaze in the United States, was 12 percent contained on Sunday afternoon. Fire activity was on the rise, according to officials. 3 Men With White Supremacist Ties Sentenced in Plan to Attack Power Station Two of the men met through a neo-Nazi online forum and recruited other people to join their scheme, which was rooted in white supremacist ideology, prosecutors said. 130 Years After Sinking, Ship is Found on the Bottom of Lake Michigan The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank during a storm in 1893. Shipwreck hunters found it near the mouth of a popular Wisconsin harbor. See more U.S. news Politics From Believers to Bitcoin: 24 Hours in Trump's Code-Switching Campaign When Donald J. Trump tries to win over a crowd that is not inherently his own, the results can be awkward. The Lesser-Known Side of Harris's Identity: Asian American Some Asian American leaders are rooting for Kamala Harris to become the first Asian American president. But she is not widely known as Asian American, reflecting the complexity of the identity. Harris Campaign Says It Raised $200 Million Since Biden Dropped Out The one-week total is more than President Biden's haul in the first quarter of the year. About two-thirds came from first-time donors, according to the vice president's campaign. See more political news Business Audio | Melinda French Gates Is Ready to Take Sides The billionaire philanthropist is turning 60, striking out on her own and getting political. 40 MIN LISTEN The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Your 401(k) Here is what experts say are the costliest stumbles people make with their retirement savings accounts — and how to get back on course. Prominent Short Seller Made Millions Off Bait-and-Switch Scheme, U.S. Says Federal authorities filed charges against Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, who they said made at least $16 million from a multiyear scheme to manipulate market prices. See more business news Technology Germans Combat Climate Change From Their Balconies Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations. Business Is Buzzing Again for the Meme Makers of the Left After a few sluggish years under President Biden, liberal social media creators are seeing their messages resonate as Kamala Harris campaigns for the White House. Move Over, Mathematicians, Here Comes AlphaProof A.I. is getting good at math — and might soon make a worthy collaborator for humans. See more technology news Sports An Olympics Scene Draws Scorn. Did It Really Parody 'The Last Supper'? Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided. Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world's top swimmers now scour data for even the smallest edge. The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real? See more sports news Arts Kamala Harris's Laugh Is a Campaign Issue. Our Comedy Critic Weighs in. The Trump campaign sees Harris's laugh as a vulnerability to exploit. But far from a liability, it is one of her most effective weapons. Molly Nilsson's Synth-Pop Puts Politics Front and Center She is her own manager, books her own tours and has never had a publicist. And her latest album features a song about communism in the style of Madonna's "Vogue." Museum of Natural History Says It Is Repatriating 124 Human Remains The museum reports having hundreds of consultations with Native American groups and says it is also returning 90 objects. See more arts news New York Adams Blocks Law That Bans Solitary Confinement in New York Jails Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in New York City jails and suspended parts of a law banning solitary confinement, a day before it was to take effect. At the N.R.A., a Battle Between the Old Guard and the New The new chief executive is at odds with the new board president, just as the organization is arguing against a court-ordered monitor to oversee its finances. Celebrities Support Plan to Reopen Upper West Side Movie Theater Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are all listed as advisers to a new proposal to buy the former Metro Theater, which closed in 2005. See more New York news Media & Advertising Was Your 4D Screening of 'Twisters' a Blast? Thank These Effects Wizards. For special presentations of that blockbuster and others, companies like CJ 4DPlex have turned splashing and shaking moviegoers into a lucrative art. 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Reverses Marvel's Box Office Slump The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie. How to Make Two Reality Stars Fall in Love? Cue a Tropical Beach Reality TV staples like "Love Island" and "Bachelor in Paradise" often take place in luxury resorts to set the mood. But not all resorts love the attention. See more media & advertising news Science A Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Alzheimer's 90% of the Time, Study Finds It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems. How the Shock of Catastrophic Floods Is Changing Farming in Vermont A growing cohort of young farmers is experimenting with ways to mitigate the impact of flooding and other extreme weather. Not Afraid of Sharks? Well, Now They're on Cocaine. Researchers have confirmed the presence of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, though questions remain about the effects of the drug. See more science news Well How Our Bodies Can Adapt to Heat It's possible to train your body to better handle high temperatures in just a few weeks. Is It Safe to Exercise When the Air Is Smoky? The answer depends on your overall health, along with the length and intensity of your workout. Slow Down if You See These Dating 'Yellow Flags' Are they deal-breakers? Here is how to tell. See more on Well Obituaries Edna O'Brien, Writer Who Gave Voice to Women's Passions, Dies at 93 Her novels and short stories often explored the lives of willful women who loved men who were crass, unfaithful or already married. Remembering the Firebrand Irish Novelist Edna O'Brien Her fiction delivered searing, candid portraits of Irish society through the prism of female friendship. Noriko Ohara, Who Gave Voice to a Beloved Anime Character, Dies at 88 She starred in "Doraemon" and other animated shows watched by nearly every child in Japan, and her voice became widely recognized. See more Obituaries Opinion David French Hulk Hogan Is Not the Only Way to Be a Man The Democratic Party must join the battle for the hearts and minds of young men. Guest Essay 14 Questions About Our Leaders' Health Voters deserve transparency. Farah Stockman Decoding JD Vance's Brand of Nationalism What do conservatives mean when they say that America is not "an idea"? 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