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View in browser July 8, 2024, 4:01 a.m. Eastern time Top News Wildlife Protections Take a Back Seat to SpaceX's Ambitions A New York Times investigation found that Elon Musk exploited federal agencies' competing missions to achieve his goals for space travel. Top House Democrats Privately Say Biden Must Go as Allies Insist He Must Do More During a private meeting of top House Democrats, several senior lawmakers said it was time for President Biden to withdraw, while a Senate Democrat said publicly he must do more to reassure voters. French Election Yields Deadlock as Left Surges and Far Right Comes Up Short The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis. Editors' Picks Stephen King, Sarah Jessica Parker and More Share Their Top Books of the 21st Century We asked some literary luminaries to share their full ballots. Opinion | Jim Clyburn Is Right About What Democrats Should Do Next To find a new nominee, Democrats need to hold a real contest. World After 9 Months of War, Israelis Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections A day of nationwide anti-government protests comes amid signs of progress toward a truce and hostage deal with Hamas, as well as continued fighting. In Rafah, We Saw Destruction and the Limits of Israel's Gaza Strategy Months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "victory is within reach," the Israeli military escorted journalists into parts of a devastated Gazan city. Can Foreigners Handle the Heat? Mexico City Debates Milder Salsas. As more foreigners, especially Americans, visit or move to Mexico City, some taco shops have lowered the heat in their sauces. Not everyone is happy. See more world news U.S. 'A Little Scary': Ukraine Tries to Stay Neutral in U.S. Political Dogfight With President Biden's future unclear, Donald J. Trump's support uncertain and a major NATO meeting looming, Ukrainian leaders are straining to keep their balance. Judge Denies Effort by Trump Co-Defendant to Have Charges Dismissed Walt Nauta, a personal aide to former President Donald J. Trump, claimed that he was the victim of vindictive prosecution in the classified documents case. 'Lake Fire' in California Prompts Evacuations and Threatens Neverland Ranch The fire erupted on Friday near Zaca Lake, northeast of Los Olivos, Calif. As of Sunday, it had burned more than 16,000 acres and was zero percent contained. See more U.S. news Politics McCarthy's Revenge Tour Rolls On, With Mixed Results The former speaker has spent much of his time, energy and money since leaving Congress in a bid to defeat the Republicans who cost him his gavel — and his political career. Resilience Has Fueled Biden's Career. But So Has Defiance. The resilience that President Biden sold as a trademark of his political brand for half a century now looks to some like blind resistance in the face of a rising tide. In Choosing a V.P., Trump Is Elevating the Next Generation of Republicans The process of choosing a running mate has created a new roster of rising Republicans with the potential to lead the ticket in 2028. See more political news Business Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony in Deal With Justice Department As part of the deal, stemming from fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019, the company agreed to pay a fine of nearly half a billion dollars and strengthen its safety programs. For Some Young Couples, Saving on Rent Means Moving In Together Early Citing high housing costs, some couples are sharing apartments after dating for just a short period. Not all relationships survive. New Plan to Target Russia's Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive. See more business news Technology As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race Growth in electric vehicle sales has been slowing, but the Italian luxury carmaker is stepping up investment and setting ambitious targets. Mark Zuckerberg's Surf Video Gets Lots of Likes (but Not From Elon Musk) In a sequel to his much-mocked hydrofoil video, the Meta founder celebrates the Fourth of July in his own particular way. Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic. See more technology news Sports In Las Vegas, a Violent Sport Sparks Controversy The team behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship is betting big on Power Slap, a new and extremely dangerous competition with many detractors. Young People Are Collecting the Cars Their Parents and Grandparents Drove Collectors tend to buy the vehicles they loved in their youth, but millennials and Gen-Zers are skipping back generations. Sometimes It Is the Coach's Fault The U.S. collapsed under the weight of expectations at the Copa América. Its next move could determine if there is a repeat, or a revival, at the 2026 World Cup. See more sports news Arts Weeks After Alice Munro's Death, Daughter Tells of Dark Family Secret Andrea Skinner said in the Toronto Star that her stepfather sexually abused her at age 9, and that her mother stayed with him after she learned of it. Reynaldo Rivera Brings the Underground Into the Gallery This artist's indispensable archive of queer and Latino life on display at MoMA PS 1 leaves us intoxicated by the energy of a world too long under the radar. San Francisco's Arts Institutions Are Slowly Building Back Although attendance remains down from prepandemic levels, the city's arts groups are having some success getting audiences to return. See more arts news New York The Sad State of Underground Retail in New York City Nearly 75 percent of shops operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are vacant. How a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Menendez From Prosecution Backfired Abbe Lowell, a lawyer for Senator Robert Menendez, met with prosecutors last fall to plead his case. Days later, the senator was indicted on bribery charges. How Kaitlin Becker, Meekah From 'Blippi,' Spends Her Sundays She makes children laugh during the week, but on Sundays it's her turn to enjoy herself: movies, fancy treats and museum trips with her 6-year-old son. See more New York news Media & Advertising Paramount Agrees to Merge With Skydance The deal, approved by Paramount's board, would usher in a new chapter for the company, which owns CBS and the movie studio behind "Top Gun." Radio Host Who Was Fed Questions by Biden Campaign Leaves Philadelphia Station WURD said that the interview with President Biden was not up to its standards and that the host, Andrea Lawful-Sanders, had resigned in a mutual decision. Can Japan's First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show Change Hearts and Minds? Producers of "The Boyfriend" on Netflix hope it will encourage broader acceptance of the L.G.B.T.Q. community in Japan, which still has not legalized same-sex unions. See more media & advertising news Obituaries Stanley Moss, Poet Who Evoked a Troubled World, Dies at 99 His moving and often painful free-verse observations on friends' deaths, the Holocaust and other topics won him many devoted fans. Yoshihiro Uchida, Peerless Judo Coach, Is Dead at 104 A coach at San Jose State for seven decades, he helped establish the sport in America and trained generations of athletes, many of whom went to the Olympics. Vic Seixas, Winner of 15 Grand Slam Tennis Titles, Dies at 100 Once declared "the face of American tennis," he was ranked among the leading players in the United States from the 1940s to the '60s. Martin Stolar, Lawyer Who Fought for Social Justice, Dies at 81 His clients included antiwar protesters and terror suspects. His practice "not only defended needy people, it propelled social movements," a colleague said. See more Obituaries Opinion David French What Happened to the Originalism of the Originalists? In both Trump cases the liberal dissenters are more originalist than the conservative majority. Farah Stockman NATO Has to Change. Here's How. It is increasingly clear that Europeans need to shoulder more responsibility for their own defense. Sasha DiGiulian Women Are Reaching New Heights in Climbing but Still Face Old Obstacles Climbing is a sport where the sexes are reaching parity. And that has led to pushback. Robert Langellier To Save Life on Earth, Bring Back Taxonomy Naming species has been a victim of a broad shift in our scientific priorities. But we need it more than ever. Charles Piller All the Alzheimer's Research We Didn't Do The hyper-focus on one theory for treatment has slowed progress. 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. 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