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View in browser July 30, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Netanyahu Vows 'Severe' Response to Deadly Rocket Attack Tied to Hezbollah Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. Israeli Troops Held for Questioning in Prisoner Abuse Investigation At least nine reservists were detained at a military base holding thousands of Gazans, prompting ultranationalists to break into the base in protest. Warning of 'Extreme' Agenda, Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul In a speech in Austin, Texas, the president outlined a proposal that included term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the justices but that faces long odds in a divided Congress. Editors' Picks How One Man Lost $740,000 to Scammers Targeting His Retirement Savings Criminals on the internet are increasingly going after Americans over the age of 60 because they are viewed as having the largest piles of savings. Opinion | What Has Happened to My Party Haunts Me Republicans once proudly proclaimed their reverence for the Constitution; in Milwaukee, they crowned as their leader a man who attempted to subvert it. Today's Videos Video | Maduro Declared Winner in Flawed Venezuela Election Venezuela's presidential election was riddled with irregularities and was disputed by the opposition. Video | Park Fire Grows to Nearly 370,000 Acres in California The wildfire in Northern California continues to spread and it was only 12 percent contained as of Sunday. Video | Heavy Rain in Tennessee Floods Parton's Dollywood Theme Park Thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern Tennessee flooded Dolly Parton's theme park on Sunday, causing a road to collapse at the entrance to the park, according to the police. World El Chapo's Son Abducted Fellow Cartel Leader to the U.S., Officials Now Say U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for the United States, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week. 2 Children Killed and More Injured in Knife Attack in English Town A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related. Protests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result President Nicolás Maduro's government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud. See more world news U.S. In Oregon, a Bid for Urban Casinos Threatens a Gambling 'Arms Race' Native American tribes say the casinos are part of their right to self-determination. But state officials fear they could siphon revenues from the Oregon Lottery. Traffic Enforcement Dwindled in the Pandemic. In Many Places, It Hasn't Come Back. The retreat by the police coincided with a surge in reckless driving and a rise in road fatalities. One Word Has Elevated Minnesota's Governor to the Democrats' V.P. Wish List "These guys are just weird," Gov. Tim Walz, a former schoolteacher, has said of the opposition. See more U.S. news Politics Roy Cooper Withdraws From Harris's Vice-Presidential Field Mr. Cooper, the governor of North Carolina, had been seen as one of the half-dozen top candidates to join the Democratic presidential ticket. Aides in Congress Create Dissent Channel to Protest Support for Israel An anonymous group of junior staff members has modeled its effort on an internal State Department messaging system, hoping to create an outlet for calls for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza. Why the Kamala Harris of Four Years Ago Could Haunt Her in 2024 She ran to the left as progressive ideas dominated the last competitive Democratic primary. Now, in a tough general election, Republicans are digging up her old stances. See more political news Business Japan Wanted Higher Inflation. It's Here, and It Hurts. Japan's economy is faltering after a rise in prices led consumers to cut back on spending. Why Global Investors Are Watching What Japan Does Next Officials at Japan's central bank are considering when to raise interest rates, as their counterparts in the United States plan to cut them, which could rattle markets around the world. Britain's Labour Government Says It Inherited a $28 Billion Budget Hole Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the Exchequer, cut some infrastructure funding and pensions benefits, adding that more "difficult decisions" would come later this year. See more business news Technology It's Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the "PayPal Mafia," are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise. Artificial Intelligence Gives Weather Forecasters a New Edge The brainy machines are predicting global weather patterns with new speed and precision, doing in minutes and seconds what once took hours. Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla's Future. Experts Have Doubts. Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn't said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits. See more technology news Sports Olympic Men's Triathlon Postponed Because of Pollution in the Seine Water-quality tests early Tuesday showed that the river running through Paris was unsafe for swimming, organizers said. Stalkers, Disease and Doubt: A Gymnast's Hard Road Back to the Games Sunisa Lee, the all-around women's champion at the Tokyo Olympics, overcame personal strife, family expectations and serious illness to get to Paris. Olympic Ceremony Put a Changing France on Full Display Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French. See more sports news Arts More States Are Passing Book Banning Rules. Here's What They Say. Discussion about what books children should access has diminished on the national stage. But most rules pertaining to schools and libraries are made at the state and local level. The Woman Who Beat the Boys of the French New Wave to the Punch A new biography surveys the prolific and pioneering career of the filmmaker Agnès Varda. Review: Grand Opera Makes a Comeback With 'Le Prophète' Meyerbeer, one of the 19th century's most popular composers, is out of fashion today. But his work is receiving a rare revival at Bard College. See more arts news New York Judge Lets N.R.A. Keep Its Independence but Pushes for Reforms In a ruling on Monday, a New York judge decided against imposing an outside monitor and pressed the gun group to change its administrative practices. Fatal Police Shooting of Woman in New Jersey Is Under Investigation A woman was shot to death by a police officer responding to a report of a mental health crisis in Fort Lee, N.J., early Sunday morning. Charges Dropped Against Police Officer Who Shot a Man in the Back New Jersey prosecutors say they discovered photographs showing Khalif Cooper with a gun on the day he was shot and paralyzed. The grand jury did not see them. See more New York news Media & Advertising How 'House of the Dragon' Turns Fiery Fantasy Into TV Reality For the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, the producers had to figure out how to make the title beasts believably bigger, badder and more prominent. Former Top BBC Anchor Charged with Making Indecent Images of Children Huw Edwards, who led the BBC's coverage of major events, including King Charles III's coronation, has been charged with three offenses, the police said on Monday. Trump's Lawsuit Against ABC and Stephanopoulos Can Move Forward The litigation stems from a March 10 interview in which George Stephanopoulos, the network's star anchor, referred to a civil case brought against Mr. Trump by E. Jean Carroll. See more media & advertising news Science Three Meteor Showers Are Active: How and When to Watch Fireball Season The Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids are reaching their peak this week. The Perseids, one of the best shows of the year, are also ramping up. How a Crisis for Vultures Led to a Human Disaster: Half a Million Deaths The birds were accidentally poisoned in India. New research on what happened next shows how wildlife collapse can be deadly for people. New York's Preparations for a Bird Flu Pandemic Rely on a Single Drug New York State's stockpile of antiviral medications for flu contains only one drug, Tamiflu, leaving no fallback plan. See more science news Well Swish, Spit, Repeat: Is Oil Pulling Good for Your Teeth? It has been said to reduce cavities, whiten teeth and minimize bad breath. Here's what the research suggests. Pediatricians Warn Against Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics said that breastfeeding problems were rarely caused by infant tongue-ties. F.D.A. Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Detection While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers. See more on Well Obituaries Sinead O'Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O'Connor, the Irish singer and activist. James C. Scott, Iconoclastic Social Scientist, Dies at 87 In influential books, he questioned top-down government programs and extolled the power of the powerless, embracing a form of anarchism. Sylvain Saudan, 'Skier of the Impossible,' Is Dead at 87 His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. "One mistake," he once said, "you die." Overlooked No More: Willy de Bruyn, Cycling Champion Who Broke Gender Boundaries A premiere cyclist in women's competitions, he helped pave the way for future athletes when he announced that he wanted to live the rest of his life as a man. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay What the Fed Is Doing to Our Election, Our Climate and Our Economy Its refusal to lower interest rates is a mistake. Paul Krugman Tech Bro Elegy: How Did JD Vance Get Here? He's hiding who he really represents behind a can of Mountain Dew. The Conversation Harris vs. Trump Is Taking Shape. And Then There's Vance. It's a whole new era in presidential politics. Right? Guest Essay In Venezuela, a Suspicious Win for the Strongmen A declaration of victory by the Maduro regime is another case of how democracy is backsliding in Latin America. Jane Coaston Some in the Anti-Abortion Movement Want a New Deal With Trump Jane Coaston interviews anti-abortion activist Kristan Hawkins about Donald Trump, the changes in the G.O.P. and how activists are pushing from the outside. Guest Essay There's a New Reason to Save Life in the Deep Ocean Fishing the ocean's twilight zone could unleash climate chaos. See more Opinion Need help? 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