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View in browser July 14, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Wounded in Assassination Attempt as Hail of Bullets Erupts at Campaign Rally Mr. Trump was declared "fine" by his campaign, and the gunman was killed by Secret Service snipers. The explosion of political violence further inflamed the campaign for the White House. Shooting at a Trump Rally in Pennsylvania: Maps and Photos Former President Donald J. Trump was speaking at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., when shots rang out and Mr. Trump was whisked off the stage. Unbowed by Jan. 6 Charges, Republicans Pursue Plans to Contest a Trump Defeat Mr. Trump's allies are preparing to try to short-circuit the election system, if he does not win. Editors' Picks Richard Simmons, Exercise and Fitness Personality, Dies at 76 With his exuberant can-do spirit, Mr. Simmons appealed to a wide following to get moving with exercise videos like "Sweatin' to the Oldies." Opinion | The Attack on Donald Trump Is Antithetical to America Any attempt to resolve an election through violence is abhorrent. Today's Videos Video | Trump Rushed Off Stage at Rally Former President Donald J. Trump was escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents and into his motorcade just minutes into a rally after a series of shots rang out. Videos Show Suspect Lying Motionless on Nearby Rooftop After Shooting An audio analysis by the The New York Times and an another expert suggested that eight shots had been fired by the gunman. Video | Biden Condemns Shooting at Trump Rally President Biden said he would try to reach Donald J. Trump after a man fired at the former president during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. World How Hamas Is Fighting in Gaza: Tunnels, Traps and Ambushes Hamas overwhelmed Israel's border in October with a coordinated, large-scale maneuver before committing atrocities. Now, it acts as a guerrilla force, its fighters often disguised as civilians. Ukraine Is Targeting Crimea, a Critical Base for Russia's Invasion Newly armed with deep-strike missiles, Kyiv is trying to degrade Russian abilities on the peninsula, aiming at airfields, air defenses and logistics hubs. Colombia Faces a New Problem: Too Much Cocaine Even as production surges, domestic and foreign shifts in the global drug industry have devastated many poor Colombians whose livelihood is tied to cocaine. See more world news U.S. After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments The Supreme Court decided last month that cities could cite homeless campers. Some say 'clear them all.' Others are ramping up outreach. What to Expect as a Punishing Heat Wave Shifts East The West will get a small break from record-breaking heat, while much of the Midwest and the East Coast swelter into next week. Man Gets 226 Years in Prison in the Alaska Killings of 2 Native Women The man was arrested in 2019 after a woman turned over images and a video of one of the murders that she had found on his phone. He confessed to having killed another woman, the authorities said. See more U.S. news Politics What We Know About the Assassination Attempt Against Trump The former president was holding a rally when he said he was shot in his ear. Two people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and two were critically injured. Here's What Is Known About the Suspected Gunman Authorities identified the gunman as a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, a town about an hour's drive from the site of the shooting. 'America's Under Attack': A Gleeful Trump Rally Shattered by Gunfire Some began to cry and to pray. Others screamed, as law enforcement officers shouted for everyone to get down. See more political news Business Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy? With Fortitude Ranch, the entrepreneur Drew Miller is betting on franchised timeshares for people who are worried about the end of the world. Delta Changes Uniform Policy After Employees Seen With Palestinian Flag Pins A social media post showing two flight attendants wearing the pins drew criticism and prompted Delta to say that only U.S. flag pins would be permitted. The $25 Trillion System of Retirement Savings Needs Fixing Fifty years after Congress passed a landmark retirement law, 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts enrich mostly higher-income households. Here are five ways they can be improved. See more business news Technology Elon Musk Endorses Trump, Moments After Shooting at His Rally Mr. Musk also suggested, without evidence, that the Secret Service may have been "deliberate" in allowing the attack. What if the A.I. Boosters Are Wrong? A skeptical paper by Daron Acemoglu, a labor economist at M.I.T., has triggered a heated debate over whether artificial intelligence will supercharge productivity. Angry Birds Take on Drones at New York City Beach American Oystercatchers are attacking drones that have been deployed to scan for sharks and swimmers in distress. See more technology news Sports This Soccer Player Wanted to Wear Her Hijab on the Field. France Wouldn't Let Her. Lina Boussaha joined a team in Saudi Arabia so she could wear her head scarf while playing the sport she calls "a part of my soul." In England, a Changed Nation Hopes for a Change in Soccer Fortunes After installing a Labour government for the first time in 14 years, the country is looking to a historical precedent as a presage to a long-awaited sporting success. Wind, Hills and Range Anxiety: A 50-Mile Handcycling Adventure Every spring, hundreds of bicyclists gather in Santa Fe, N.M., to ride through a high-desert landscape rich in art, history and Indigenous culture. This year, the author, who lost the use of his legs 12 years ago, joined them. See more sports news Arts The Nazi Jurist Who Haunts Our Broken Politics A contempt for compromise. An expansive vision of executive power. Both owe much to Carl Schmitt. 'Signs of Scorching Prejudice' Doomed the Case Against Alec Baldwin A high-pressure manslaughter case against a movie star turned into an interrogation of the prosecution's conduct. The American 'Pope' of German Ballet Steps Down After a Long Reign John Neumeier has run the Hamburg Ballet for 51 years, putting his stamp on the company and the city. See more arts news New York Police Kill a Boy, and a Refugee Group's Young Lead the Call for Answers A Utica, N.Y., officer's fatal shooting of a 13-year-old provokes anger among the city's Karen residents, members of an ethnic group from Myanmar. After Dismissal of Bankruptcy Case, Here's What's Next for Giuliani Without the protection of Chapter 11, the former mayor and Trump lawyer could have his assets seized and sold by creditors. The N.R.A. Is Facing a Court Fight for Control of Its Future Wayne LaPierre stepped down on the eve of the first phase of the trial. In the second act, the stakes will be far higher. See more New York news Media & Advertising A Times Photographer Who Was Feet Away From Trump Describes the Shooting "I hope I get the right shot. I hope I'm not shot myself," said Doug Mills, who has been photographing presidents since 1983. Photo Appears to Capture Path of Bullet Used in Assassination Attempt Michael Harrigan, a retired F.B.I. special agent, said the image captured by Doug Mills, a New York Times photographer, seems to show a bullet streaking past former President Donald J. Trump. Audio | Robert Putnam Knows Why You're Lonely The author of "Bowling Alone" warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse. 44 MIN LISTEN See more media & advertising news Science SpaceX Rocket Fails in Orbit The malfunction, the first since 2016, ended a streak of more than 300 successful launches for the Falcon 9 rocket. Why Does a Routine Test of Newborns Reward 'Pink' Skin? The Apgar test grades infants in five areas, including skin tone. Babies of color score lower, and may be subjected to unnecessary treatment. Colorado Reports Three More Presumed Cases of Bird Flu The cases, which have yet to be confirmed, were identified in farmworkers culling infected birds. The risk to the public remains low, health officials said. See more science news Magazine The Kidnapping I Can't Escape Fifty years ago, my father's friend was taken at gunpoint on Long Island. Then he went on with his life — and that's the part that haunts me. I Knew Diddy for Years. What I Now Remember Haunts Me. Looking back on my life as a woman in the music industry, I'm unsettled by the inescapable sexism perpetrated by Sean Combs and others. Ti West Is Turning Hollywood Into a Horror Show His "X" trilogy — which culminates with "MaXXXine" — obsesses over cinema, stardom and the industry itself. See more magazine news Well Narcissism Is a Trait That's Hard to Shake, Study Says Here's how to recognize it and cope with the narcissist in your life. You Have Covid Again. Why Does It Feel So Different From Last Time? Cases are rising across the United States. Here's what to know about how symptoms of an infection can shift. The Best and Worst Habits for Your Teeth Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavored coffees, post-meal water rinses and more. See more on Well Travel Copenhagen Tries Rewards for Good Tourist Behavior The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives. Thinking About a Mississippi River Cruise? There's One Big 'If.' Though operators are building ships, and towns are investing in landings and other infrastructure, fluctuations in the river's flow, exacerbated by climate change, are hampering sailings. Delighting in the Lavender Fields of Central Spain By welcoming visitors with glorious scents and a natural beauty that rivals Provence in France, the annual lavender harvest has revitalized the medieval town of Brihuega. See more travel news Real Estate A Tiny House Reunited Their Family "A lightbulb went on": By building a stylish little A.D.U. in front of the main house, he realized, several generations could live happily together. Did King Charles Really Buy a $6 Million New York Condo? The reports were tantalizing, but someone else was behind the expensive purchase. After She Lost Her Home in a Fire, an Opportunity Rose From the Ashes The fire-resistant house she built in Napa, Calif., with the insurance money was "so different — and I like different." See more real estate news Fashion & Style A Study in Scarlett After avenging herself on Disney and OpenAI, Ms. Johansson stars in a summer rom-com revolving around the race to the moon. She Makes Wigs Good Enough for Naomi Shani Lechan's wigs have been worn by cancer patients, neighborhood moms and supermodels. Her golden rule? They can't look "wiggy." Bollywood Stars, Former Prime Ministers and the Kardashians Attend the Ambani Wedding After months of lavish prewedding festivities that have captured the attention of onlookers worldwide, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of India's richest man, married Radhika Merchant in Mumbai. See more fashion news T Magazine How a Death Doula Throws a Dinner Party At the Baroque guesthouse she runs in Portugal, Rebecca Illing hosted old friends for a meal suffused with nostalgia. On an Island in Maine, a Meal Worth Traveling For A family celebrated the arrival of a special artwork at their home by inviting its maker to stay — and cooking her an oceanside dinner. In New York, a Lunch With Extravagant Jewelry and Local Dim Sum The designer Rolly Robínson gathered their close friends and collaborators to celebrate their new collection of jungle-themed pieces. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Guru Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96 Frank and funny, the taboo-breaking psychologist said things on television and radio that would have been shocking coming from almost anyone else. The Irony of Dr. Ruth People often laughed when she spoke, but Ruth Westheimer delivered a punch that challenged norms for older women. Some of Dr. Ruth's Most Memorable Moments After rising to fame in the 1980s, Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, mingled with celebrities, wrote dozens of books and was named as New York's "loneliness ambassador." Hope Alswang, 77, Who Transformed Florida's Largest Art Museum, Dies As the executive director of the Norton Museum of Art, she oversaw an expansion by the British architect Norman Foster. "Great art," she said, "deserves great architecture." Judy Belushi Pisano, Who Defended Her Husband's Legacy, Dies at 73 She was married to John Belushi until his fatal drug overdose in 1982. She went on to celebrate his comic talent in books and a documentary. William E. Burrows, Historian of the Space Age, Is Dead at 87 In books and articles he wrote about the militarization of space and believed that investing in exploration would ultimately "protect Earth and guarantee the survival of humanity." See more Obituaries Opinion Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders: Joe Biden for President Enough! It's time for Democrats to stop the bickering and nit-picking. Maureen Dowd For Biden, a Race Against Time The president should be poked — out of the race. Ross Douthat The 4 Ways I See This Going With Trump He is closer than ever to a second term, but what that would bring remains unclear. Bret Stephens Republicans Will Regret a Second Trump Term They should heed the law of unintended consequences. Nicholas Kristof It's No Big Deal That a Woman May Be the President. What a Beautiful Thing. As we consider who might replace Biden on the ticket, we seem finally to have evolved when it comes to evaluating the female contenders. Daniel Schlozman Democrats Don't Have a Nominee Until Delegates Say So Delegates have the power to choose a new nominee at the convention. Gregory Berns Cows Are the New Puppies Under the blazing sun, cows move slowly. That's a lesson for us humans to take to heart, too. 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. 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