Today's Headlines: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Trump and Suspends His Independent Bid for President

Harris Faces Challenge of Translating Convention Joy to Fall Momentum

View in browser August 24, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Trump and Suspends His Independent Bid for President Mr. Kennedy said he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states, so as not to be a spoiler. Why Mpox Vaccines Aren't Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need Drugmakers have supplies ready to ship that are necessary to stop a potential pandemic. But W.H.O. regulations have slowed access. Harris Faces Challenge of Translating Convention Joy to Fall Momentum The newly anointed Democratic presidential nominee revived a demoralized party. But as she leaves Chicago, a bruising, closely fought contest awaits her. Editors' Picks How to Be Truly Free: Lessons From a Philosopher President Pepe Mujica, Uruguay's spartan former president and plain-spoken philosopher, offers wisdom from a rich life as he battles cancer. Opinion | Kamala Came to Slay The Democratic presidential nominee was both smart and scorching on the final night of the party's convention. Today's Videos Video | How Democrats Honed Their Attack on Trump At the Democratic National Convention this week, Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies refined their attack on former President Donald J. Trump. Maggie Haberman, senior political correspondent for The New York Times, explains how Democrats worked to minimize and disengage from him. Video | Two Crew Members Injured After Train Derails in Colorado A train operated by BNSF Railway derailed in Boulder, Colo., on Thursday night, injuring two crew members and spilling fuel, authorities said. Video | Fed's Powell Signals an Upcoming Rate Cut in Jackson Hole Remarks Jerome H. Powell indicated the Federal Reserve will begin to cut interest rates in September, but stopped short of stating how large that move might be. World Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War After Israel recovered the bodies of six men who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, survivors accused the government of sinking the chances of hostages returning alive through a cease-fire deal. Ukraine Steps Up Strikes Into Russia as Moscow Pushes Ahead in the East Ukraine struck a port across from Crimea and damaged a cargo ferry. But Kyiv's forces continued to struggle in eastern areas under a relentless Russian assault. France's Political Truce for the Olympics Is Over. Now What? Lucie Castets, a relatively obscure bureaucrat, is the left's choice to be prime minister. Just one person stands in her way: the president. See more world news U.S. Heat Kills Thousands in the U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track? As heat waves become more frequent and intense, researchers and activists say the lack of precise data is leading to needless fatalities. Veterans Say Attacks on Candidates' Service Records Are a Turnoff Many veterans say that disparaging an opponent's military service, as JD Vance has done with Tim Walz, is unhelpful, and they want to hear about current issues instead. 16 Republican-Led States Challenge Program to Aid Undocumented Spouses The new Biden administration initiative, which could put many undocumented spouses of Americans on a path to U.S. citizenship, began taking applications this week. See more U.S. news Politics On Gaza, Democrats' Most Divisive Issue, Harris Embraces Biden's Balancing Act With her party torn between pro-Israel Democrats and younger progressives, she's looking for a way to quiet one major issue until after the election. Dialing In to Fox News, Trump Offers a Rambling Rebuttal to Harris's Speech The network ended the live interview after 10 minutes. Beeps could be heard as the former president seemed to accidentally press the buttons on the keypad of his phone. Abortion Rights, on Winning Streak, Face Biggest Test in November Ten states have ballot measures to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions. The pushback has already begun. See more political news Business Fed Chair Powell Signals 'Time Has Come' for September Rate Cut Jerome H. Powell made it clear that the Federal Reserve will cut rates on Sept. 18, as the central bank turns the corner in its fight against inflation. Nepal Asks China to Wipe Away a Loan It Can't Afford to Pay Back A new government in Nepal formally asked for relief from a $216 million debt it incurred for construction of an airport in Pokhara that has been beset by problems. Why 7-Eleven Is a National Treasure in Japan Convenience stores are a part of the country's culture, meaning that the foreign buyout bid for 7-Eleven, the largest chain, could be a hard sell in Japan. See more business news Technology U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against the real estate software company, accusing it of creating an illegal pricing scheme to charge tenants more. U.S. Tightens Technology Controls to Target Russian War Machine The Biden administration announced new penalties on shell companies and suppliers that were feeding Russia's war against Ukraine. See more technology news Arts At Edinburgh Festival, Sometimes Simpler is Better The event's best theater production avoided the gimmicks of other shows in favor of well-drawn characters and well-written dialogue. Zoë Kravitz Needed a Place to Put Her Frustrations. So She Made a Movie. Her directorial debut, the #MeToo horror-mystery "Blink Twice," examines power dynamics between men and women. 'Rings of Power' Returns, With More Creatures and More Evil For its second season, the creators of Amazon's pricey "Lord of the Rings" prequel aim to raise the bar, and have leaned into psychodrama. See more arts news New York David Copperfield Vanished. The Problem of His Penthouse Remains. Residents of the Galleria, a Midtown Manhattan apartment building, sued Mr. Copperfield, saying he left his once-ornate condominium in disrepair. Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months George Helmy was selected for the temporary job by Philip Murphy, New Jersey's Democratic governor. He said he will caucus and vote with the Democratic Party. Drinking Water Is at Risk in Parts of Long Island, Study Finds Decades of pumping have allowed saltwater to threaten the aquifers that supply many communities, including Long Beach and Great Neck. See more New York news Media & Advertising Celebrities and Notable Faces in the Crowd at the Democratic Convention See some of the prominent people spotted at Chicago's United Center this week as Democrats gathered to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Kamala Harris's Main-Character Energy Accepting the nomination, the vice president completed a whirlwind ascent — and sought to finally supplant Donald Trump at the center of America's political drama. What Makes Good Chemistry? For Chat Podcasts, It's Fundamental The popular podcast genre makes the generation of compelling conversation look effortless. In reality, it's anything but. See more media & advertising news Science Scientists Made a List of Lost Birds and Now They Want Us to Find Them Some 144 bird species had not been seen in at least a decade, but a project by conservation organizations proposes they all may still be hidden somewhere in the wild. Judge Blocks E.P.A. From Using Civil Rights Law in Pollution Case The decision is a setback for a Biden administration strategy for protecting minority communities with numerous polluting industries nearby. Medication Mistakes Pharmacists Want You to Stop Making Common habits like storing pills in your medicine cabinet can reduce their effectiveness, experts say. See more science news Obituaries Charles R. Cross, Biographer of Cobain and Hendrix, Dies at 67 He tracked the rise of grunge as the editor of the Seattle music magazine The Rocket. He also wrote acclaimed books about two of the city's most celebrated rock luminaries. Geri Taylor, a Voice for Alzheimer's, Is Dead at 81 She turned her diagnosis into a command to live life passionately, leading to a 12-page New York Times profile and a new career as a public speaker. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay My Son and Gus Walz Deserve a Champion Like Tim Walz If the Harris-Walz ticket wins, will parents of people who struggle with being different at last find a powerful advocate in the White House? The Ezra Klein Show Kamala Harris Wants to Win The Democratic presidential nominee's speech on Thursday night sought to persuade. 44 MIN LISTEN Michelle Goldberg Billionaire Donors Have It Out for This Legal Prodigy, but President Harris Will Need Her Lina Khan of the F.T.C. would be crucial to efforts to combat price gouging. serge Schmemann Putin Is Getting Rattled The surprise incursion into Kursk has given Ukraine an advantage over Russia in the propaganda battle, an important front in this conflict. guest essay Why We Love a Movie Star in a White T-Shirt No garment is simpler. No garment has more star power onscreen. Guest Essay How Psychedelic Research Got High on Its Own Supply There's an extraordinary hype that psychedelics will change how we treat mental illness. But the bubble may have just burst. 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 Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018