Today’s Headlines: Trump Struggles to Turn the Page on ‘American Carnage’

People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Leave the Race

View in browser July 19, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Struggles to Turn the Page on 'American Carnage' On the last night of the G.O.P. convention on Thursday, Donald J. Trump promised to bridge political divides, and then returned to delighting in deepening them. People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Leave the Race One person familiar with President Biden's thinking cautioned that he had not yet made up his mind to leave the race, after three weeks of insisting that almost nothing would drive him out. Losing Hope, Venezuelans Vow to Leave Their Country if Maduro Wins As many as one-third of Venezuelans would consider migrating if the country's authoritarian leader is given another six years in power in an election set for July 28, one poll showed. Editors' Picks See How Trump's and Biden's Campaign Rhetoric Compares Campaign emails show how the candidates discuss each other, their political rivals and what's at stake in November's election. Opinion | Donald Trump's First Term Is a Warning Your guide to the perils of a second Trump era. World Russia Threat Reaches 'Across Europe,' U.K. Leader Tells Summit More than 45 European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, met in England on Thursday. Fears over the continent's security loomed large. Fearful or Cheerful? World Leaders Mull a Potential Trump Foreign Policy Some governments are taking concrete steps to prepare for the possible return of the former U.S. president. As Many South Koreans Shun Marriage, Two Women Try to Redefine Family Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana, who are single and live together, say South Korea's laws should reflect the alternative unions that many of its people have chosen. See more world news U.S. Video | How Trump's Security Failed to Stop an Assassination Attempt Videos, audio and photographs of the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at an election rally shows how a clear threat emerged minutes before the shooting, and how law enforcement failed to protect Mr. Trump. 'Our Nation Is Not Well': Voters Fear What Could Happen Next There is growing anxiety that the country's political divide is nearly beyond repair, and the assassination attempt on Donald Trump only made things worse. Seattle Police Officer Fired Over 'Cruel Comments' About Pedestrian's Death The officer, Daniel Auderer, was heard laughing as he discussed Jaahnavi Kandula, who was struck and killed by a speeding police S.U.V. driven by another Seattle officer. See more U.S. news Politics How Trump Dominated His Own Party on a New G.O.P. Platform Donald Trump and his team displayed a ruthless efficiency in the process of making a platform, confiscating delegates' cellphones and stifling dissent and even debate. Trump Fans Try Playing Nice, but 'Fight, Fight' Comes More Easily Donald J. Trump signaled he wanted Republicans to tone it down after the attempt on his life. It's a tough ask for his fired-up supporters at the Republican National Convention. Democrats Are in Chaos: 'You Can't Win an Election This Way' As Republicans rally around Donald J. Trump, Democrats are circling President Biden like sharks. "What a time to be alive!" Larry David said. See more political news Business Why Is the Oil Industry Booming? High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars. More Gas Cars and Trucks, Fewer E.V.s as Automakers Change Plans Ford, General Motors and other automakers are slowing investments in electric vehicles and doubling down on more profitable gasoline cars and trucks. Why China Is So Interested in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan's bounty of so-called critical minerals has enriched the country and grabbed the attention of entrepreneurs scrambling to control the ingredients needed to fight climate change. See more business news Technology An Algorithm Told Police She Was Safe. Then Her Husband Killed Her. Spain has become reliant on an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim may be abused again and what protection to provide — sometimes leading to fatal consequences. A One-Man Telemundo on TikTok Carlos Espina is among a new kind of social media personalities whom politicians, especially those in the Biden White House, view as modern-day broadcasters. How Elon Musk Chose Trump The world's richest man, once deeply skeptical of Donald J. Trump, has now endorsed him and has emerged as a central character in the presidential race. See more technology news Sports W.N.B.A. Players, Bargaining Power Soaring, Seek Expert Advice on Labor Deal With the league's popularity rising, players have never had more leverage when it comes to issues like salaries, travel accommodations and revenue sharing. At 5, She Picked Up Chess as a Pandemic Hobby. At 9, She's a Prodigy. Bodhana Sivanandan, a fourth-grader, has become one of England's best players just a few years after discovering chess during pandemic lockdown. Long Holes Look Intimidating, but It's the Short Ones That Often Befuddle Golfers At the British Open at Royal Troon, a short hole called the Postage Stamp has ended many title runs. See more sports news Arts Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century The people have spoken. Here are the books they voted for. Keanu Reeves Wrote a Book. A Really Weird One. What if the star of "The Matrix" worked with a sci-fi novelist to tell the story of an 80,000-year-old warrior who can rip people's arms off but struggles with loneliness? Upstate Art Weekend Offers a Year's Worth of Art in Four Days By car or train, there's no better time to get out of the city than now, during the fifth edition of this sprawling festival north of New York City. See more arts news Movies 'Twisters' Review: When the Monster Is Real Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead a stand-alone sequel to the 1996 hit — and times sure have changed. 'No Fear, No Die': Claire Denis's Noir Comes Home to Roost The French filmmaker's confident third feature has been largely overlooked. Thankfully, a newly restored version is getting its first New York run since 1992. 'Great Absence' Review: A Mystery of Disappearance A skillfully directed Japanese mystery dips into the strangeness of dementia for those who stand by and watch. 'Crossing' Review: Stories to Tell In Levan Akin's fascinating drama, two strangers connect in Istanbul. See more movies news New York When the Taliban Took Kabul, She Fled, and Made a New Life in New York Nargis Baran was a rising legal star in Afghanistan. She became a target once the government fell. 'My Property, My Trees': New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town A Westchester County suburb updated its law about tree removals from yards, upsetting tree advocates, who want stricter rules, and residents who don't want to be told what to do. 'The Bite': Democrats Debate Councilwoman's Bizarre Assault Charge Susan Zhuang, a first-year City Council member from Brooklyn, was charged with assault for biting a police officer. Democrats are split over how harshly to reprimand her. See more New York news Media & Advertising MSNBC's Joe Scarborough Urges Biden's Advisers to 'Do the Right Thing' The host, who had been blunt but sympathetic toward Mr. Biden after the president's debate performance, all but called on aides to help him exit the race. J.D. Vance Becomes Trump's New Apprentice In his prime-time debut, the senator and "Hillbilly Elegy" author showed what he has to offer his running mate. Dig at Meloni's Height Could Cost Reporter in Italy 5,000 Euros A lawsuit that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won is one of several she has filed against critics. Press-freedom groups say it is a concerning practice. See more media & advertising news Science The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Wasn't Pompeii's Only Killer While the volcano's eruption was deadly, research shows that many people in the ancient Roman city died in building collapses from the earthquake associated with the outburst. Why the Era of China's Soaring Carbon Emissions Might Be Ending Analysts are seeing promising signs from the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. Why Are Gen Z Boys Chewing on Rock-Hard Gum? Young men are buying "Facial Fitness" chewing gum that promises to bulk up their jawlines. But dentists say the products are not particularly effective or safe. See more science news Obituaries Bob Newhart, 94, Dies; Soft-Spoken Everyman Became a Comedy Star He was a show-business neophyte when he stammered his way to fame in 1960. He went on to star in two of TV's most memorable sitcoms. Pat Williams, Charismatic N.B.A. Executive, Is Dead at 84 Known for his unorthodox marketing practices, Mr. Williams, a founder of the Orlando Magic, was sometimes called the P.T. Barnum of professional basketball. Joe Bryant, Former N.B.A. Player and Kobe's Father, Is Dead at 69 A 6-foot-9 forward known as Jellybean, he was drafted out of La Salle and had pro stints in Philadelphia, San Diego and Houston before playing in Italy. See more Obituaries Opinion Carlos Lozada What Trump Means When He Tells Us to 'Fight' In the canon of Trump books and speeches, "fight" is a constant byword. Michelle Goldberg It's Time for Democrats to Hold Hands and Jump Those who want a new presidential nominee need to go public. Paul Krugman J.D. Vance Puts the Con in Conservatism He's a "populist" who holds contempt for the working class. David Brooks What Democrats Need to Do Now If Democrats hope to win, they have to take the MAGA worldview seriously and respectfully make the case, especially to working-class voters, for something better. john mcwhorter Why Are Democrats Speaking to America in Ancient Greek? Democracy is vital. "Democracy," the word, is inert. Guest Essay 'Twisters' Is a Great Escape Until It Happens to Your Town Disaster movies make for thrilling blockbusters. But the reality of a changing climate is slow-motion tragedy, broken bureaucracy and lingering tedium. 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. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018