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View in browser August 4, 2024, 5:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News How JD Vance Thinks About Power Mr. Vance has been blunt about wanting to break norms and test constitutional limits to execute his ideas: "We have to get pretty wild, pretty far out there." Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Acknowledges Long-Ago Affair The relationship with a teacher at his children's elementary school occurred when he was married to his first wife, years before he met Ms. Harris. Shapiro Faces Scrutiny Over Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Aide The case has attracted renewed criticism now that Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, is on the short list to be Kamala Harris's running mate. Editors' Picks Willing to Die for MrBeast (and $5 Million) The contestants in the internet star's "Beast Games" expected outlandish challenges and signed contracts that acknowledged risks of serious injury and death. Still, few were prepared for the conditions on set. Opinion | 'An End to the Trump Story': Three Columnists Size Up Harris and Her V.P. Options What three columnists are thinking about possible Democratic presidential tickets and the state of the race between Harris and Trump. Today's Videos Video | Unrest Erupts Across Britain in Wake of Deadly Knife Attack Far-right activists scuffled with the police and counterprotesters across England after a stabbing at a dance class in Southport on Monday. Video | Can Harris Build Momentum Among South Asian Voters in Georgia? In Georgia, a critical swing state President Biden won by less than 12,000 votes in 2020, Kamala Harris' political identity has prompted renewed interest among Asian Americans, the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States. World In Gaza, Even Poetry and Toilets Aren't Safe From Thieves Israel's assault has driven Hamas underground, but for nearly two million Gazans, what followed in its wake is a lawlessness that is undermining communal trust. War Shatters Dating Scene for Women in Ukraine While the pursuit of love might seem secondary to dealing with the horrors and privations of the war, many Ukrainians say they need romantic relationships to help them cope. Long Johns, Forensics and a Bound Russian Killer: Inside the Big Prisoner Swap The complex choreography caught some prisoners being freed in their robes and slippers, unaware of their fates, and required forensic experts to make positive identifications. See more world news U.S. Should Harris Talk Much About Her Racial Identity? Many Voters Say No. Even as Trump plays up racial divisions, many Americans said they would rather not dwell on race or identity. "We can all see that you're Black." San Francisco Takes Harder Line Against Homeless Camps, Defying Its Reputation Mayor London Breed has told city officials to issue citations and encourage homeless people to leave town by offering free bus tickets. Man Who Killed 4 After Dispute Over Stimulus Check Gets 145 Years in Prison Malik Halfacre, 28, wounded his girlfriend and killed four of her family members in Indianapolis in 2021 after a dispute with her over money, prosecutors said. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Cancels a Debate With Harris on ABC News and Pitches One With Fox News Instead Mr. Trump said in a social media post that the previously scheduled presidential debate to be hosted by ABC News was "terminated" once President Biden dropped out of the race. Trump Says Georgia's Governor Is Hampering His Efforts to Win There At a rally in Atlanta, former President Donald J. Trump said the battleground state's governor and its top election official wanted him "to lose" and falsely claimed that he'd won the state twice. Killing of Hamas Leader Fuels More Tension Between Biden and Netanyahu President Biden has expressed concern that the circumstances of the assassination have thrown cease-fire talks into doubt, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel rejects that idea, officials say. See more political news Business So, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable? Get in line behind the H.R. managers themselves, who say that since the pandemic, the job has become an exasperating ordeal. "People hate us," one said. The Retirement Home for N.F.L. Players That Never Was A planned senior care facility next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was trumpeted a decade ago. Today, no such place exists and the idea seems to have been dropped. Berkshire's Cash Stockpile Soars as It Cuts Its Stake in Apple The conglomerate reported nearly $277 billion in cash in the second quarter. And while it sold about 390 million shares in Apple, it still owned about 400 million. See more business news Technology With Smugglers and Front Companies, China Is Skirting American A.I. Bans The U.S. is trying to stop China from getting Nvidia microchips to advance its military. The private sector is fighting back. Will A.I. Kill Meaningless Jobs? And is that so bad? Meta in Talks to Use Voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina and Others for A.I. If deals are struck, Meta may incorporate the actors' voices into a digital assistant product called MetaAI, people with knowledge of the effort said. See more technology news Sports JD Vance's 'Weakest Moment' Remark About Simone Biles Draws New Scrutiny The gymnast won a second Olympic all-around title on Thursday in Paris, three years after stepping away from competing because of a mental health issue. Meet the Nations That Have Never Won an Olympic Medal (and Two That Just Did) Gold medals in track and field brought St. Lucia and Dominica into an exclusive club of nations. But for 66 other countries and territories, the wait for an Olympic medal goes on, and on, and on. Algerian Boxer at Center of Olympic Eligibility Fight Clinches Medal Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal. See more sports news Arts Baldwin's 'Blues for Mister Charlie,' 60 Years After It Hit Broadway On the centennial of James Baldwin's birth, a look at this revolutionary work that was a playwriting milestone for him. Lisa Kudrow Brings Her Daffy Charm to 'Time Bandits' The actress dialed up the zaniness in the TV reboot of a Terry Gilliam fantasy classic, created by the team behind "What We Do in the Shadows." What Can Be Shown, What Must Be Told New books by Gordon Parks, Platon, Peter van Agtmael and Myriam Boulos reveal how words powerfully fortify photographs. See more arts news New York Trump Claims Judge Has Ties to Harris and Seeks to Toss Him Off Case The daughter of the judge in Donald J. Trump's Manhattan criminal trial has worked as a consultant for Democratic candidates, though her relationship to the vice president is unclear. A Brooklyn Enclave's Uneasy Peace With 4,000 New Migrant Neighbors A pair of shootings deepened quality-of-life concerns among Brooklyn neighbors of a giant office development being used to shelter migrants from Africa and Latin America. Street Sheds Transformed New York City Dining. Many Will Soon Disappear. New requirements for the city's outdoor dining program are being met with concern by restaurant owners. See more New York news Media & Advertising Audio | Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting. 44 MIN LISTEN Jackie Fox Saw the Dark Side of Rock. Now She's Playing Her Own Way. The teenage bassist of the Runaways cut her music career short in 1977. Rather than retell her story, she's reimagined it as a board game, Rock Hard: 1977. Taylor Swift Gets the Museum Treatment Costumes and memorabilia from the pop star's personal archive are now on display at the V&A museum in London. See more media & advertising news Science Amid Heavy Industry, Canada's Newest (and Tiniest) National Park The creation of an urban national park on an unprepossessing parcel of land in the automaking hub of Windsor, Ontario, is also meant to serve as an act of Indigenous reconciliation. Inside the Petrostate Hosting This Year's Global Climate Negotiations In Azerbaijan, the causes and effects of climate change are on vivid display and the painful trade-offs needed to fight it are acutely felt. Fires Have Burned 4.5 Million Acres This Year, Blanketing Much of North America in Smoke Nearly 90 large fires are raging across the United States, intensifying this year's fire season. The forecast shows no sign of letting up. See more science news Magazine Trumps of the Tropics: Brazil's Far Right Plots Its Return Bolsonaristas are (still) taking their cues from America's MAGA movement. The Shirt That Changed How I Think About Aging Fashion eras come and go, but retro jerseys do so much more than link you with the past. They connect you with a story, a career, a sense of possibility. Can I Ask Straight Women to Stop Calling Their Pals 'Girlfriends'? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on the quirks of common language — namely the myriad ways to refer to friends and lovers. See more magazine news Well 5 Ways to Make Friends (Without Joining a Book Club) Experts share strategies for connecting that actually work. Scientists Keep Finding Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate. Should You Worry? New research adds to the evidence that certain cocoa products contain lead and cadmium. A 10-Minute Workout for People Who Don't Like Working Out It's hard to get motivated when you dread exercise. Here's how to get started. See more on Well Travel What to See at 5 Top Art Museums? We Asked Guards for Their Favorite Works. After years of standing by their sides, these guards find these pieces of art deeply meaningful. You might too. With Solitude and Untouched Nature, the Quieter Corners of the Adirondacks Beckon New York's Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don't venture far from the park's population centers. Here's where to go to avoid the crowds. 36 Hours in Salzburg, Austria Summer is when this compact Austrian city of medieval alleys, majestic Alpine views and just 150,000 residents, bursts to life. See more travel news Real Estate He Broke Into a Bank (With Permission). Then He Rented It for $1 a Month. After an unconventional negotiation with his building manager, an artist transformed what was once a bank into a studio. He Wanted a Three-Bedroom House for $350,000. Here's the California City Where He Found It. A young schoolteacher in the Central Valley plotted his way toward homeownership one move at a time. Two Projects in Brooklyn Could Affect Popular Green Spaces Plans for a tower near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and a skate facility in Mount Prospect Park bring mixed reactions. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Your Feet Are Killing Me Are sandals in the city an insult to the eye or the advent of a digital revolution? Not Even the Inside of Your Fridge Is Safe From Decorating Some artists use canvas; others, refrigerators. Welcome to fridgescaping. She Uses Jewelry to Help Identify the Nameless After disasters and unexpected deaths, Maria Maclennan examines necklaces, rings and other items to aid investigators and families looking for answers. See more fashion news T Magazine New York Italian Food Is Getting Weird (in a Good Way) From olives encased in Jell-O cubes to giant ravioli, iconoclastic takes on Italian classics are shaping the menus at a new wave of restaurants. Do You Need a Lazy Susan? Maybe Not. But They Make Meals a Lot More Fun. Long overlooked as throwback novelties, spinning trays are making a comeback. An Easy, Beautiful Tomato Tart to Make All Summer Long The New York-based, French-born chef Yann Nury updated his childhood favorite with cherry tomatoes and an olive oil crust. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Peter C. Theisinger, 78, Dies; Led Mars Rover Missions for NASA He directed a team of engineers that built Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity, mobile robots that offered astonishing glimpses into the planet's ancient past. Manfred Kirchheimer, 'Indispensable' New York Filmmaker, Dies at 93 For decades, he meticulously crafted short films and documentaries in relative obscurity. Then, in his 80s, he enjoyed a burst of productivity and acclaim. Don Buchwald, Howard Stern's Loyal 'Superagent,' Dies at 88 He had clients like Tony Curtis and Kim Novak, but his biggest score came when he negotiated the "King of All Media's" landmark contract with Sirius Satellite Radio. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Why Silicon Valley Should Get Behind Kamala Harris Kamala Harris's presidency could support the technological innovation our economy needs. Nicholas Kristof Dogs Are the Best! But They Highlight Our Hypocrisy. While we increasingly pamper our dogs, we blithely accept the torture of the pigs we eat. Guest Essay My Erotic Awakening in the Pages of 'Sweet Valley High' Twins, one good and one bad. Choose your adventure. Or be both at the same time. David French Being Good Is as Important as Being Right Theology is meaningless in the absence of character. Zeynep Tufekci We're Not More Divided Than Ever It's been worse, and that should help guide where we go from here. See more Opinion Need help? 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