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View in browser July 28, 2024, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News JD Vance Stumbles in His Debut as Democrats Go on Offense In the 12 days since Ohio's junior senator was tapped as the future of Donald J. Trump's movement, old comments and a chorus of derision have blunted any sense of invulnerability. Israel Returns Fire After Deadly Rocket From Lebanon Hits Soccer Field The overnight strikes, a response to a rocket attack from Lebanon that killed 12 people in an Israeli-controlled town, stopped short of a major escalation, for now. Away From the War in Gaza, Another Palestinian Economy Is Wrecked With the closure of checkpoints, Israeli Arabs cannot come to Jenin and Tulkarm to shop, and West Bank Palestinians cannot leave to work in Israel, cutting incomes and building militancy. Editors' Picks JD Vance, an Unlikely Friendship and Why It Ended His political views differed from a transgender classmate's, but they forged a bond that lasted a decade — until Mr. Vance seemed to pivot, politically and personally. Opinion | I Was a Kamala Harris Skeptic. Here's How I Got Coconut-Pilled. Harris's success and setbacks could make her the ideal candidate against a man who admits no mistakes, has no humility and is utterly unrelatable. World New Israeli Evacuation Order in Gaza Displaces Palestinians Again The order affected part of southern Gaza, while farther north, the Israeli military struck the grounds of a school it said was being used by Hamas, killing more than 30 people, Gaza officials said. Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions. 'No One to Talk To': The Lingering Trauma of Russian Rape in Ukraine Prosecutors in Ukraine are pursuing cases of sexual assault by Russian soldiers, but survivors say more financial and psychological support is needed. See more world news U.S. 5 Excerpts From JD Vance's Emails to a Transgender Classmate A former Yale Law School classmate shared with The Times about 90 emails and text messages with Mr. Vance. Here are some of the most revealing moments in their correspondence. Despite Park Fire's Rapid Spread, Some Residents Are Determined to Stay Put In Butte County, Calif., some defied evacuation orders so they could protect their property from the fire that has quickly become the state's largest this year. California School Official Who Embezzled $16.7 Million Gets Nearly 6 Years in Prison Jorge Armando Contreras used his position at a school district in Orange County to fund a luxurious lifestyle, prosecutors said. See more U.S. news Politics JD Vance Hits Back at Jennifer Aniston, Defending 'Childless Cat Ladies' Remarks The "Friends" actress, who has been open about her fertility struggles, recently criticized Mr. Vance's 2021 comments on social media. 'Maybe I've Gotten Worse': Trump Makes Clear That Unity Is Over At a rally in Minnesota on Saturday, former President Donald J. Trump once more escalated his attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, painting her as extreme and mocking her demeanor. The Amiable Attack Dog From Kentucky Who Could Join the Harris Ticket Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of a deep-red state, is an intriguing Southern contender to become Kamala Harris's running mate. He's already straining to go after JD Vance. See more political news Business With a No-Fail Mission, the Secret Service Strains to Make Do The agency charged with protecting presidents and foreign leaders has its largest ever budget, but employees say it is still unable to recruit and retain enough people to carry the load. K Street Pivots for a Possible Harris Administration Lobbyists and lawyers are raising money for Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, and assessing what her term might look like. Peter Thiel, Elated by the JD Vance Pick, Warms to Trump Again Mr. Thiel, the Silicon Valley billionaire, is coming around to Donald Trump's candidacy again after bumps in their relationship. But he thinks his money wouldn't really help Trump. See more business news Technology How Do You Solve a Problem Like Elon? Linda Yaccarino, the C.E.O. of X, has worked hard to bring back advertisers and fix the platform's business. But its owner, Elon Musk, is always one whim away from undoing her work. Elon Musk Shares Manipulated Harris Video, in Seeming Violation of X's Policies The billionaire owner of the social media platform X reposted a video that mimics Vice President Kamala Harris's voice, without disclosing that it had been altered. Justice Dept. Defends TikTok Law That Forces App's Sale or Ban In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok's proposed changes wouldn't prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users' data or spread propaganda. See more technology news Sports Opening Ceremony Misses the Boat The Paris Games began with a new look and sparkled with Celine Dion. But the show suffered from bloat similar to TV's other spectacles. Simone Biles Is Done Being Judged Three years after she dropped out of the Tokyo Games with a mental block, she is back at the Olympics with a defiant attitude — and a sense of where she is in the air. Snoop Dogg, NBC's New Voice of the People The network hired the rapper for an expanded role on its broadcasts of the Summer Games in Paris after posting record-low viewership of the Tokyo competition. See more sports news Arts Helen Marden, Grieving in Bright Colors and on Her Own Terms The artist's new paintings at Gagosian show her working through the loss of her husband, the artist Brice Marden, in a hot palette, feathers and shells. Suicideboys Don't Care for the Music Biz. They Got Its Attention Anyway. The rap duo's raw songs and festival-like touring strategy has paid off: Its latest album opened at No. 5 without traditional industry strategies or support. A New Batman Is Less a Dark Knight Than a 'Weird and Creepy' One "Batman: Caped Crusader," a new animated series, is not concerned with making its hero likable — either to the citizens of Gotham or to its audience. See more arts news New York Two Women Killed in Upper East Side Murder-Suicide The shooting took place just a half block from Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor, and was related to a child-custody dispute, according to the police. You See Rubble and Garbage. She Sees New York's Next Great Park. Rosa Chang devoted herself to repurposing nine ugly acres under the Brooklyn Bridge. Amazingly, nobody has said no yet. 15-Year-Old Dies in Queens, Likely From 'Subway Surfing,' Police Say The teenage boy was found unconscious at a subway station in the Rockaways early Friday evening. See more New York news Media & Advertising Elon Musk's Transgender Daughter Says He Was 'Cruel' and 'Uncaring' Vivian Jenna Wilson's remarks, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, were a response to Mr. Musk's comments about her transgender identity. Hollywood's Message to Red States: Our Movies Are for You After a period of openly using movies to display progressive values, studios seem to be heeding a message from many ticket buyers: Just entertain us. A Smartphone Can't Help You Now: How Horror Movies Solve Their Cell Problem When one quick call can eliminate danger and undermine screams, filmmakers have to figure out a workaround. Sometimes it can even deepen a story. See more media & advertising news Science NASA Did Not Say It Found Life on Mars. But It's Very Excited About This Rock. The rock, studied by NASA's Perseverance rover, has been closely analyzed by scientists on Earth who say that nonmicrobial processes could also explain its features. The Chimps Who Learned to Say 'Mama' Old recordings show captive chimps uttering the word, which some scientists believe may offer clues to the origins of human speech. For Epidemics to Cross Oceans, Viruses on Ships Had to Beat the Odds In the era when people traveled by sailing ship and steamer, illnesses usually burned themselves out before boats reached shore, a new study finds. See more science news Magazine The Right-Wing Dream of 'Self-Deportation' Some conservatives have a grim proposal to make undocumented immigrants leave: Exclude their children from schools. John Hinckley Jr. and the Madness of American Political Violence Forty-three years ago, he shot the president in a delusional bid for attention — one in a long line of disturbed young men who have bent the arc of the nation's history. Have the Olympics Ever Been This Dangerous? Teahupo'o has one of the deadliest surf breaks in the world. Athletes could face waves up to 50 feet. See more magazine news Well Kids? A Growing Number of Americans Say, 'No, Thanks.' A new study breaks down the reasons more U.S. adults say they are unlikely to have children. The Cringey Communication Strategy Couples Counselors Love "I statements" can help reduce conflict and defensiveness — even if you feel silly while using them. It's Shark Season. How Worried Should You Be? Attacks are rare, but they do happen. Here's what you need to know. See more on Well Travel Not Too Hot, Not Too Crowded: 6 Spots for a Late Summer Trip Let others fight the lines and the heat while you relax on a secluded beach or bike a trail through the mountains. A Cheapskate in Chicago Recommendations from a city-dweller on where to find excellence in music, art, theater and food without spending a fortune. From Berlin to Paris on the Night Train: A Retro-Romantic Journey Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto itself. See more travel news Real Estate They Crossed the Country With a Dream of Manhattan and $800,000 to Spend Two longtime Californians searched for a comfortable one-bedroom, with an eye on Central Park and Lincoln Center. A Compact London Home With a Diva of a Staircase The architect Winka Dubbeldam's renovation of a nondescript 800-square-foot building resulted in a minimalist house with a maximalist sense of drama. Top Real Estate Agent Faces Another Claim of Sexual Assault A fourth woman filed a lawsuit against Oren Alexander, once a star agent of luxury real estate. See more real estate news Fashion & Style You Can't Escape This Color "This is not millennial pink. The energy behind it is alive." In a World of Fast Fashion, They Take Pride in Taking Their Time Some younger people have become obsessed with learning old-fashioned hand crafts like leather-making, millinery and lacework. Are These Real Plotlines From 'And Just Like That'? New Yorkers have been baffled by fake filming notices appearing around the city. Who's behind them? See more fashion news T Magazine At America's Biggest Fish Market, 3 A.M. Is Prime Time New York's Fulton Fish Market, which supplies the city with nearly half its seafood, is run by third-, fourth-, even sixth-generation fishmongers. So Long, Pavlova. Trifle Is the Dessert of the Summer. In Britain and beyond, chefs are embracing the traditional English sweet — and taking it to new heights. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Three Members of the Nelons Gospel Group Are Killed in a Plane Crash The band members were traveling on Friday to a performance when their plane crashed in Wyoming. Four others on board were killed. Roland Dumas Dies at 101; French Foreign Minister Tainted by Scandal A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life. Jerry Miller, 81, Lauded Guitarist With the '60s Band Moby Grape, Dies He drew praise for his blues-inflected fretwork as his critically acclaimed band rode high, if briefly, during San Francisco's Summer of Love. Darryl Daniel, Illustrator of Snoop Dogg's First Album Cover, Dies at 56 The 1993 album "Doggystyle" went on to sell millions of copies around the world and solidified the career of Mr. Daniel, known as Joe Cool, as a hip-hop illustrator. Kathy Willens, Photojournalist Seemingly Everywhere, Is Dead at 74 Guided by a keen sense of timing, she covered wars, sports, riots, politics and more for The A.P. in the '70s, when few women worked as news photographers. See more Obituaries Opinion Ross Douthat Kamala Harris and the Audacity of Desperation With the surge of support for her candidacy, you can sense an effort to overcome divisions on the left and to recover the unity of 2020. Maureen Dowd JD Vance, Purr-fectly Dreadful Women should bat JD around like a ball of twine. Nicholas Kristof A.I. May Save Us, or May Construct Viruses to Kill Us Managing artificial intelligence without stifling it will be one of our biggest challenges as we adopt the most revolutionary technology since fire. Guest Essay The Police Killing of Sonya Massey Argues for Alternatives to Reform Until we narrow the scope of what police officers can do, we'll continue to see officers bring violence into situations that don't require it. Guest Essay How Kamala Harris Can Win She will need a message that reconnects the Democratic Party with the working-class voters it has alienated in recent decades. Sandra Winther and Michael February How the Ocean Is Liberating for One of South Africa's Best Surfers Michael February, a boundary-breaking surfer and the first Black South African on the World Surf League Championship Tour, embarks on a transformative journey. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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