Today's Headlines: From Tips to TikTok, Trump Swaps Policies With Aim to Please Voters

Israel Prepares for Expected Attacks by Iran and Hezbollah

View in browser August 9, 2024, 5:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News From Tips to TikTok, Trump Swaps Policies With Aim to Please Voters The former president's economic agenda has made some notable reversals from the policies he pushed while in the White House. Israel Prepares for Expected Attacks by Iran and Hezbollah Israel advised people to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told soldiers that Israel is "prepared for defense, as well as offense." AIPAC Demonstrates Its Clout With Defeat of a Second 'Squad' Member The pro-Israel group put more than $8 million into a primary to help beat Representative Cori Bush of Missouri, the second Democrat it has successfully targeted for not supporting Israel in the war. Editors' Picks Trying to Capitalize on Anti-Migrant Riots Could Backfire on U.K.'s Far Right The public's reaction to the recent rioting has been resoundingly negative, suggesting that using the unrest to push anti-immigrant policies could backfire, at least in the short term. Opinion | Are We Happy Yet? The American obsession with individually defining, tracking and boosting happiness may be making us miserable. Today's Videos How Anti-Immigrant Riots Flared in the U.K. A far-right movement fueled by disinformation has brought fear and violence to cities across England and in Northern Ireland. That has in turn prompted counterprotests. Video | On the Front Lines with Our Reporter While many armed rebels around the world are driven by extreme ideas, one elusive armed group is fighting for democracy — the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North. Nicholas Casey, a New York Times Magazine reporter, and Moises Saman, a photographer, embedded with the group in territory it runs amid the civil war ravaging Sudan. As many as 150,000 people might be dead, and millions are displaced, though the chaos has made an accurate count impossible. As the rebels eye the next city to "liberate," in their words, they seem more equipped for battle than for defending their people against a famine hurtling towards them. New Footage From the Trump Assassination Attempt Shows a Frantic Police Effort to Reach the Gunman Bodycam videos and other footage provide new insights into the law enforcement response and presence at the building where the shooter was positioned. World The Toll of 10 Months of Simmering Conflict on the Israel-Lebanon Border Satellite data shows the devastation the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants has left on both sides of the border. In Multicultural Liverpool, Residents Rallied Against Hate Liverpool has a long history of protest. Residents continued that tradition this week, delivering a resounding message to anti-immigrant rioters: Not here. Ukraine's Push Into Russia Is a Surprising Turn in the War The local government in the Russian region of Kursk declared a state of emergency as military analysts reported that Ukrainian forces had advanced several miles across the border. See more world news U.S. Burned Out of Lahaina, Thousands Try to Rebuild Lives Elsewhere Many struggled to find housing and work after the wildfire destroyed the seaside town on Maui last year. But they have faced new hardships. As Opioid Deaths Plague Baltimore, the City's Strategy Is Silence The city has declined to divulge its plans or hold hearings on one of the worst public health crises in the United States, saying it does not want to jeopardize its lawsuit against drugmakers. What to Know About the Park Fire, the 4th Largest in California History The rapidly spreading fire has consumed over 427,000 acres since it started burning in late July. See more U.S. news Politics How Tim Walz's Time in the House Paved the Way for His Ascent The congressional voting record of the Democrat nominee for vice president shows his liberal streak, but with a deference to a conservative district's needs. Harris's Rise Has Unsettled Trump, Who Is Struggling to Focus, Supporters Say Donald J. Trump's allies want him to talk about the issues, but he seems distracted by Kamala Harris's burst of momentum. Trump Tries to Wrestle Back Attention at Mar-a-Lago News Conference In an hourlong exchange with reporters, the former president criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for not doing the same, insulted her intelligence and boasted about the size of his rallies. See more political news Business Riding With a Trucker, Witnessing India's Past and Potential Ragib Khan's careful journey at the wheel of a long-haul truck revealed how far India's infrastructure has come and how far it has to go. This Texas Energy Is So Bountiful, They Pay You to Take It Away Natural gas has traded at negative prices for weeks at a time in West Texas, where pipelines often lack the capacity to get the fuel to places that need it. Can Fed Officials Still Nail the Landing? As Rate Cuts Near, It's a Moment of Truth. The Federal Reserve was about to cut interest rates, turning the corner after a long fight with inflation. But now, its soft landing is in question. See more business news Technology What Works in Taiwan Doesn't Always in Arizona, a Chipmaking Giant Learns TSMC modeled its facility in Phoenix on one at home. But bringing the company's complex manufacturing process to America has been a bigger challenge than it expected. Advertising Coalition Shuts Down After X, Owned by Elon Musk, Sues The Global Alliance for Responsible Media will dissolve after Mr. Musk accused the group of orchestrating a boycott. The New A.I. Deal: Buy Everything but the Company Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here's why. See more technology news Sports Hip-Hop Arrives at the Paris Olympics With Breaking's Debut Breaking spread across the globe in the decades after it originated in the streets of New York City. Its roots will be on display in Paris, if you know what to look for. No Hands, Please: We're Dutch After two pandemic-disrupted Olympics, most teams haven't given Covid a second thought in Paris. The one from the Netherlands is the exception. A Year After the Fire, a Lahaina Little Leaguer Finds Solace in Baseball A team from Maui is now one win away from the Little League World Series, including one player whose family lost almost everything. See more sports news Arts What if All Dance Forms Were Considered Equal? At the Palais Garnier, ballet met hip-hop and beyond in a glittering Cultural Olympiad presentation of Saïdo Lehlouh's ever-evolving "Apaches." Food Porn Gets Dark Shots of extravagantly composed dishes have become cliché. "The Bear" and two other summer releases use well-plated food to convey darker themes. Green Day Comes Around, Celebrating Two Album Anniversaries The long-running California punk band brought a show focused on two classic LPs and a new release to New York, and multiple generations turned out for the spectacle. See more arts news Movies At 50, 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' Still Cuts Deep Eli Roth, Paul Feig and other directors with movies out this month explain how this gory horror classic has inspired their work. 'Good One' Review: Revelation in the Woods Lily Collias delivers an extraordinary lead performance in this exquisite debut feature about a camping trip and a moment of self-realization. 'Cuckoo' Review: Never Has a Movie Been More Aptly Named Dan Stevens and Hunter Schafer face off in this unexpectedly fun and undeniably nutty horror-comedy about cross-species pollination. 'The Instigators' Review: Bumblers in Beantown Casey Affleck and Matt Damon star in a Boston heist that goes sideways. 'It Ends With Us' Review: Love Hurts, and Sometimes Bruises Blake Lively plays Lily Bloom, a flower lover with a thorny personal garden, in this gauzy adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel. 'Borderlands' Review: Shoot First, Ask Questions Never In Eli Roth's caper movie, based on the best-selling video game franchise, Cate Blanchett plays a bounty hunter who is tasked with finding a tycoon's daughter. See more movies news New York How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and vacations. The money to sustain it did not exist. 3 Columbia University Deans Who Sent Insulting Texts Have Resigned The deans were put on leave earlier in the summer after sending messages that disparaged Jewish panelists. A fourth dean, who is tenured, will remain at the university. 7 Years After 'Summer of Hell,' the Subway Is Approaching Another Crisis The suspension of congestion pricing has put off critically needed repairs to New York City's transit network. Experts say the system hangs by a thread. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Political Appeal of the Aggressively Normal Dad The vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz, and his online fans, have elevated Midwestern dad vibes into nostalgic art. Where Are the Trumpiest Ads? All Over Truth Social. Donald J. Trump's social network is increasingly relying on a niche of the ad market that caters to hard-core Trump fans and Christian conservatives for revenue. CNN's Media Chronicler Strikes Out on His Own Oliver Darcy is starting a subscription-based news site dedicated to covering the media industry, joining a crowded field. See more media & advertising news Science How Hearing and Vision Loss Increase the Risk of Dementia In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. Engineered Virus Steals Proteins From H.I.V., Pointing to New Therapy After promising results in monkeys, scientists plan to test the new treatment in a few people with H.I.V. Ship Brings Rocky Clues to Life's Origins Up From Ocean's 'Lost City' Scientists in an expedition to the Mid-Atlantic ocean ridge lifted almost a mile of precious rocks from beneath an exotic feature linked to life's possible beginning. See more science news Obituaries Tom Korologos, Sherpa of Republican Nominees, Dies at 91 As a White House official and later as a lobbyist, he guided about 300 nominees through their confirmation hearings, including Supreme Court justices. Joss Naylor, the English King of Racing Up Mountains, Dies at 88 A sheep farmer, he set records in so-called fell running — rugged off-trail competitions that can last days and present painful hazards, including an irate cow. Billy Bean Dies at 60; Led Baseball on Diversity After Coming Out as Gay As an outfielder, he hid his sexual identity from his teammates for nearly a decade before retiring and becoming a force for inclusion in the organization. Connie Chiume, 72, Dies; 'Black Panther' Actor Bridged S. Africa Eras Her career began during apartheid and outlived it, reaching a personal milestone in a blockbuster movie and its sequel. See more Obituaries Opinion Jessica Grose Are We Happy Yet? The American obsession with individually defining, tracking and boosting happiness may be making us miserable. Paul Krugman Tim Walz and the Weird Politics of Free School Lunches Another reminder that MAGA isn't "populist." Guest Essay Heat Waves and Droughts Are a Bonanza for Junk Food Companies Ultraprocessed food companies are taking advantage of worsening environmental conditions to increase their profits. Pamela Paul Harris Might Become the First Female President, but Keep the Focus Where It Belongs Stop all the talk of breaking barriers and glass ceilings. Guest Essay How to Avoid Another Recession The Fed should preserve its option to pivot as new developments arise. Guest Essay The Emotion I Didn't Expect as a New Parent: Regret A new father reflects on the feelings of regret he has around becoming a parent. Guest Essay A Dystopian Effort Is Underway in the Pacific Northwest to Pick Ecological Winners and Losers We need new laws to protect important ecosystems. 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