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View in browser August 14, 2024, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News Hunter Biden Sought State Department Help for Ukrainian Company After President Biden dropped his re-election bid, his administration released records showing that while he was vice president, his son solicited U.S. government assistance. Israel Was Less Flexible in Recent Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Documents Show The country made five new demands, according to documents detailing its newest negotiating positions. How Food Prices Have Changed Over the Past Four Years Grocery prices are no longer rising as rapidly, but food inflation remains a top issue for voters, polls show. Editors' Picks The Unraveling of a Crypto Dream Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he's mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners. Opinion | Nate Silver on Kamala Harris's Chances and the Mistakes of the 'Indigo Blob' The election forecaster discusses 2024 and what politicians can learn from gamblers. 1 HR 6 MIN LISTEN Today's Videos How Kamala Harris Found Her Footing in the Spotlight The vice president long had a reputation as an uneven political messenger prone to missteps. That has steadily been changing. Video | President Biden Announces $150 Million in Cancer Research Grants President Biden said eight research centers would receive research awards aimed at pioneering new methods of precision cancer surgery as part of his administration's cancer "moonshoot" initiative. Late Night Recaps Musk's and Trump's Two-Hour Chat on X Stephen Colbert called it "a big night for weird old rich guys with no friends." World Japan's Leader, Fumio Kishida, Will Step Down The unpopular prime minister bowed to pressure within his party, which has been searching for a potential successor. He is expected to leave office next month. Where Students Run the Streets: Bangladesh in Limbo The young protesters who felled an autocrat are now cabinet ministers and traffic cops, trying to restore order and chart a new future for a nation of 170 million. Tanzania Arrests 520 People in Mass Opposition Crackdown The clampdown came after the police banned a youth rally and pointed to the anti-government protests that have swept neighboring Kenya in recent months. See more world news U.S. Nearly 40 Years Later, a California Serial Killer Confesses to Another Murder William Lester Suff, 70, was already on death row for a dozen murders in Southern California. Now, he has confessed to killing a 19-year-old woman, shutting a 1986 cold case, officials said. Ohio Officer Is Charged With Murder in Shooting of Pregnant Black Woman Connor Grubb, 29, of the Blendon Township Police Department faces multiple charges in the fatal shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, 21, who was shot in her car outside a Kroger last year after being accused of theft. Transfers and Pay Cuts: Pregnant Officers Accuse Border Agency of Discrimination Under a $45 million settlement, Customs and Border Protection agreed to adjust its policy around pregnancy. Some women say the agency has instilled a culture of shame and perpetuated a fear of retaliation. See more U.S. news Politics Ilhan Omar, a Vocal Critic of Israel and 'Squad' Member, Wins Her Primary Two other House Democrats who are part of the left-wing "squad" lost primary contests this summer after an influx of spending by pro-Israel groups. Crucial Senate Race in Wisconsin Is Set Between Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin Mr. Hovde, a wealthy businessman endorsed by Donald J. Trump, won the Republican primary Tuesday night to challenge Senator Tammy Baldwin, the Democratic incumbent. Why Are Free School Lunches Becoming a Campaign Issue? Here's what you should know about federal and state programs to feed children, and what the two parties are saying. See more political news Business Can This Country Show Europe How to Compete Again? Sweden outperforms in tech, has a roster of $1 billion-plus start-ups and could be a model as the European Union refigures its growth policies. Starbucks Replaces C.E.O. With Chipotle's Brian Niccol The coffee chain said that Chipotle's chief executive would replace Laxman Narasimhan, who is leaving the company after just over a year at the helm. Consumer Agency Cracks Down on Seller-Financed Home Sales Risky contract-to-deed home sales are subject to the same protections as mortgaged-financed homes, the consumer protection agency said. See more business news Technology How 'Deepfake Elon Musk' Became the Internet's Biggest Scammer An A.I.-powered version of Mr. Musk has appeared in thousands of inauthentic ads, contributing to billions in fraud. Musk's Trump Talk: After Glitchy Start, a Two-Hour Ramble Problems in the livestream renewed questions about X's ability to handle big events, but it also showed how the platform can still grab attention. U.S. Said to Consider a Breakup of Google to Address Search Monopoly The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to remedy Google's dominance in online search, including a breakup of the company. See more technology news Sports China's Extreme Fan Culture Makes Olympic Gold a Mixed Blessing Fans have mobbed athletes in public and staked out their homes. State media outlets denounced their "visibly aggressive" behavior. Head of Panel That Ruled Against Jordan Chiles Represents Romania in Other Cases The decision outraged U.S. Olympic and gymnastics officials, and led to a torrent of online abuse against both Chiles and Ana Barbosu, the Romanian athlete who ended up with the bronze. A Sports Agent Went Viral. He Isn't Ready to Fade Away. Sean Stellato rocketed to fame through a mix of outlandish clothes, an outsize personality and an embrace of the N.F.L.'s underdogs. He is sticking with what worked. See more sports news Arts Haley Joel Osment Sees Contentment Twenty-five years after breaking through in the smash "Sixth Sense," the actor has worked steadily, finding a balance that has eluded some child stars. A Newly Translated Oral History Reveals Krautrock's Antifascist Roots Christoph Dallach's book explores how Nazism, a postwar German identity crisis and anti-authoritarian youth movements spurred some of the most daring experiments of 1970s music. Has a Neglected Soviet-Era Composer's Time Finally Come? With an opera at the Salzburg Festival and recordings on Deutsche Grammophon, the music of Mieczyslaw Weinberg may be taking root. See more arts news New York George Santos May Be Gone From Congress, but His Trial Still Looms With Mr. Santos's federal trial scheduled for next month, a judge agreed to shield the identities of jurors but rejected his request for extra jury screening. WCBS Radio, the Soundtrack of Countless Cab Rides, Goes Quiet The news radio mainstay is turning its airwaves over to ESPN, ending its continuous coverage of the five boroughs. The Mets broadcasts will remain. Mayor Adams Names Robert Tucker as New Fire Commissioner Mr. Tucker will succeed Laura Kavanagh as leader of the Fire Department. A longtime supporter of the department, he has worked for 25 years in law enforcement and private security. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Little Streamer That Could Tubi has exploded in popularity over the past 18 months, outpacing some competitors with much bigger budgets. 'Bad Monkey,' Bad Deer, Bad Weather: The Fun of Filming in Florida Shooting in the Sunshine State involves navigating a lot of humidity and critters, but the producers of a new Carl Hiaasen adaptation knew it was necessary to get the story right. Production Company for Katy Perry's 'Lifetimes' Video Under Investigation in Spain Local authorities opened an investigation into the production company for filming in a protected area without clearance, according to a news release. See more media & advertising news Food In the Fierce Lobster Roll Rivalry, There Are Only Winners Whether you are a buttered Connecticut-style fan or a partisan of the Maine rolls with mayo, summer is your season. Learn to Make the Best Roasted Eggplant of Your Life This summer staple has a reputation of being bitter, seedy, even greasy at times, but a few small considerations can make it excellent. Why Are Free School Lunches Becoming a Campaign Issue? Here's what you should know about federal and state programs to feed children, and what the two parties are saying. See more food news Science Parts of Canada's Boreal Forest Are Burning Faster Than They Can Regrow The delicate balance of one of the planet's largest natural systems for storing carbon depends on the humble black spruce tree. 9 Things Musk and Trump Said About Climate Change, Annotated In a conversation on X, Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk spoke for a bit about climate change. Here's what they got wrong and what they got right. Saving Australian Crocodiles by Yucking Their Yum The aquatic reptiles cannot resist eating invasive toads that are toxic, so scientists gave the crocodiles a dose of nonlethal food poisoning to adjust their behavior. See more science news Well Hot Summer Threatens Efficacy of Mail-Order Medications The temperatures inside delivery trucks can reach twice the recommended threshold, but federal rules on drug storage conditions do not apply to the booming world of mail-order delivery. Are We Thinking About the Youth Mental Health Crisis All Wrong? Global trends in economics, climate and technology are weighing on young adults, a report finds. It recommends overhauling how we approach mental health care. Can Stress Actually Turn Your Hair Gray? Experts have been pondering the question for years. Here's what we know (so far). See more on Well Obituaries Peggy Moffitt, 86, Dies; Defined '60s Fashion With a Bathing Suit and a Bob She became famous for posing in the fashion designer Rudi Gernreich's topless swimsuit. But she saw herself more as a performer than as a model. Ángel Salazar, Comedian and 'Scarface' Actor, Dies at 68 He first made his mark doing stand-up in New York, but he was best known for his role as Chi Chi opposite Al Pacino in the hit 1983 movie. Vienna Bids Farewell to Magnate Who Brought Stars to Its Opera Ball Sophia Loren, Kim Kardashian, Priscilla Presley and Jane Fonda were among the stars Richard Lugner enticed, and often paid, to appear at the Vienna Opera Ball. See more Obituaries Opinion Lydia Polgreen The Strange Report Fueling the War on Trans Kids For all its claims to science, the Cass report is fundamentally a subjective, political document. Jamelle Bouie What the Republican Party Might Look Like if Trump Loses Even if he is defeated in November, the former president isn't going anywhere. Bret Stephens Naftali Bennett Needs to Topple Two Regimes The former prime minister sees Israel threatened by Netanyahu and Iran. Guest Essay What Should We Do About Google? A federal judge has ruled Google has a monopoly on online search and has been illegally defending that monopoly for years. But what should the remedy be? Guest Essay What the Polls Say About Harris Erasing Trump's Lead on the Economy On a key issue, voters' attitudes may be shifting. John Robert Lee Four Women Share Their Experiences in the Sex Trade: 'I Don't Want to Be in This Forever.' In this animated short film, women who work in the sex trade in Wales anonymously share their experiences. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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