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View in browser July 20, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Secluded in Rehoboth, Biden Stews at Allies' Pressure to Drop Out of the Race As he recovers from Covid, the president has grown resentful toward Democratic congressional leaders and former President Barack Obama. Chaos and Confusion: Tech Outage Causes Disruptions Worldwide Airlines, hospitals and people's computers were affected after CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, sent out a flawed software update. 11 Days in July: Inside the All-Out Push to Save the Biden Campaign President Biden has repeatedly tried to erase the concerns over his age and mental acuity. But nothing has changed the narrative. Editors' Picks The Poet Who Commands a Rebel Army "Revolution is the job of poets and artists," says Ko Maung Saungkha, leader of a rebel militia fighting the Myanmar dictatorship. He is not the only poet commander in a country with a strong tradition of political verse. Opinion | Russia Punishes Those Who Seek the Truth Evan Gershkovich is a victim of Putin's campaign to silence independent journalism in Russia. Today's Videos Video | World Court Says Israel's Occupation Violates International Law The International Court of Justice laid out it's most sweeping stance on Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and its settlements, calling for an end to Israel's presence there. The advisory opinion, while not binding, carries legal weight. Video | Drone Attack Hits Tel Aviv Surveillance footage shows the moment a deadly drone strike rocked Tel Aviv early Friday, killing at least one person and injuring several others. Video | Donald Trump Concludes R.N.C. With Mixed Message Donald J. Trump closed the Republican convention with a speech that began with a call for unity and a sober retelling of the attack on his life, but pivoted to attacks. Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times, gives her takeaways. Video | Hulk Hogan Rips Shirt Off During R.N.C. Speech Hulk Hogan tore off his shirt to reveal a Trump/Vance tank top during his speech on the last night of the Republican National Convention. World Deadly Protests Grip Bangladesh Students, armed mainly with sticks, have been demonstrating for days against a quota system for government jobs they consider unfair. Dozens have died in the violence. Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet. The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president's view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S. A Border Crossing Shuttered for Months Traps the Sick and Wounded in Gaza The Rafah crossing to Egypt has been closed since Israel captured it in early May, blocking the only route out of the territory for thousands of Palestinians who desperately need medical care. See more world news U.S. A Small Town Gives a Solemn Farewell to Man Killed at a Trump Rally Corey Comperatore died shielding his family when a gunman opened fire on the stage where the former president was speaking to supporters in Butler, Pa. From Honor Student to the Gunman Who Tried to Kill Donald Trump Thomas Crooks was a brainy and quiet young man who built computers and won honors at school, impressing his teachers. Then he became a would-be assassin. Justice Dept. Sues Contractor Over Sexual Abuse of Migrant Children Southwest Key, the Texas-based nonprofit that is the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied minors who arrive at the southern border, has faced federal scrutiny before. See more U.S. news Politics What Undecided Voters Thought of Trump's Speech: Mostly, Not Much The former president did not win them over — not that they like the alternative. Ocasio-Cortez Warns of 'Enormous Peril' if Democrats Push Biden Aside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the idea of having an open Democratic convention where candidates would compete for the nomination was "crazy." The Roots of Biden's Defiance: Anger, Fear, Pride and Regret President Biden is still bitter about feeling pushed out of the 2016 race by Democratic elites in favor of Hillary Clinton. See more political news Business White House Plan to Limit Rent Increases Nationwide Reignites Debate A proposal to make landlords' tax breaks contingent on rent limits has drawn industry pushback, progressive applause and some alternative approaches. What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn't Care. Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says. Biden Administration Pauses Student Loan Payments Amid Legal Challenges Eight million borrowers enrolled in the repayment plan known as SAVE will be placed in an interest-free forbearance while the administration deals with legal issues. See more business news Technology What Happened to 'Digital Resilience'? With each cascade of digital disaster, new vulnerabilities emerge. The latest chaos wasn't caused by an adversary, but it provided a road map of American vulnerabilities at a critical moment. The Data That Powers A.I. Is Disappearing Fast New research from the Data Provenance Initiative has found a dramatic drop in content made available to the collections used to build artificial intelligence. What Is CrowdStrike? CrowdStrike's cybersecurity software is used by scores of industries, including airlines, hospitals and retailers, to prevent hacks and data breaches. See more technology news Arts To Sell Prized Paintings, a University Proclaims They're Not 'Conservative' Valparaiso University is arguing it should never have acquired two paintings, including a Georgia O'Keeffe, in the 1960s. It hopes to sell them to pay for dorm renovations. At 'Slave Play' in London, a 'Black Out' Night Emerges From Controversy Critics slammed the idea of "restricting audiences on the basis of race," but at a recent performance, Black spectators praised producers for creating a safe space. These Sculptures Changed What Art Could Be, Then Changed Themselves Eva Hesse's latex and fiberglass pieces from the late 1960s have been reunited from five institutions. Their rapid deterioration makes their future uncertain — which may be their best quality. See more arts news New York She Danced Naked at Woodstock. She Dated Serpico. At 93, She's Not Done. Betty Gordon came to New York to become an actress (and have a good time). But her greatest talent may have been helping others. Can New York City Ever Win Its War Against Rats? Checking in with New York's rat czar and the progress she has made in reducing the city's rodent population. Harvey Weinstein's Latest Sexual Assault Trial Set to Start in November Manhattan prosecutors are proceeding with new charges against the disgraced movie mogul after his previous conviction was overturned. See more New York news Media & Advertising Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison on Fabricated Charges The Wall Street Journal reporter's trial on espionage charges was widely viewed as a sham outside Russia. But the verdict could set the stage for a prisoner exchange. Donald Trump Promised a Softer Image. He Delivered Hulkamania. The last night of the Republican National Convention featured glimpses of a more sober tone — and a whole lot of testosterone. Trump's Protective Coverings: A Bandage, Melania Trump and Patriotism As the Republican National Convention drew to a close, it painted a red, white and blue picture. See more media & advertising news Science For These Nearly Extinct Crocodiles, Life Found a Way The largest population of the endangered Siamese crocodiles this century hatched in Cambodia, a big moment for the conservation of a wild species once on the brink of extinction. Which Weight Loss Drug Should You Choose (if You Get to Choose)? As patients consider drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro to treat obesity, experts say the choices are not so simple. Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds A study of more than a million Danes found that frequent moves in childhood had a bigger effect than poverty on adult mental health risk. See more science news Obituaries Lou Dobbs, Former Fox Business Host and Trump Booster, Dies at 78 He used his platforms on CNN and Fox Business to share baseless conspiracy theories. His tenure at Fox ended after the network was sued for defamation over claims of voting machine fraud. James R. Tallon Jr., Who Steered Health Care Reforms, Dies at 82 As an influential committee leader and the majority leader in the New York Assembly, he led efforts, later embraced in Washington, to expand coverage. Renauld White, Debonair Model Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 80 The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century. Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Chef Who Made Portland a Dining Destination, Dies Her refined palate and pursuit of excellence made her the city's culinary matriarch, attracting diners and talent alike to Oregon. She died in a tubing accident. See more Obituaries Opinion Maureen Dowd Trump the Lion, or Trump the Lyin'? After years on a self-mythologizing hero's journey, the former president finally had a true story to tell. Guest Essay Pro-Lifers Helped Bring Trump to Power. Why Has He Abandoned Us? Roe is history, but abortion hasn't ended. Matter of Opinion Trump Anoints Himself So that's what a post-assassination-attempt speech sounds like. 27 MIN LISTEN Ross Douthat J.D. Vance and the Tech-Trad Alliance How Silicon Valley and religious conservatism might converge. Peter coy Trump's Misguided Fascination with Tariffs Trump talks about how great William McKinley was for raising tariffs, but what worked in 1896 isn't what works in 2024. Guest Essay This Is Venezuela's Moment. It Needs the World's Help. The United States can support Venezuelan democracy by creating an off-ramp for President Nicolás Maduro. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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