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View in browser August 8, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Tim Walz's Extraordinarily Ordinary Life The governor of Minnesota hasn't spent his life striving for the pinnacle of politics. That is how he got there. Trump Dangles New Tax Cut Proposals With Real Political Appeal The most recent and costliest of Mr. Trump's ideas would end income taxes on Social Security benefits. NASA Says Boeing Starliner Astronauts May Fly Home on SpaceX in 2025 The agency had insisted for a couple of months that it was confident that Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore would return on Starliner. Editors' Picks Heat Raises Fears of 'Demise' for Great Barrier Reef Within a Generation A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries. Opinion | Democrats Have Needed Someone Like Tim Walz for Decades The Minnesota governor fills a decades-long geographic messaging gap for the party. Today's Videos Video | Hotel Collapse in Mosel Region of Germany Kills 2 A small hotel in the Mosel region of Germany collapsed late on Tuesday, killing two people and prompting a frantic rescue effort for guests trapped under the rubble. Video | U.K. Business Owners Prepare For Potential Riots Businesses across the U.K. have shut down operations and boarded up their windows in an attempt to fortify themselves against potential destruction caused by the recent anti-immigration protests and riots. Video | Heavy Downpour Floods New York City Streets Drivers navigated flooded roads, including major highways, as a storm hit the New York City region. World Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia's western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian officials have not commented. Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he controls, drawing the ire of the prime minister. U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel's Omission The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel's ambassador was excluded. See more world news U.S. Undecided Voters React to Harris's V.P. Pick We asked how they felt about Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota as Kamala Harris's running mate. At least a handful of them are still unsure. How Tim Walz Embraced Minnesota's Leftward Shift Kamala Harris's running mate was picked for his rapport with Middle America, but his progressive record as governor parallels his state's move toward more liberal politics. Family of Titan Crew Member Sues OceanGate Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a French explorer, died along with four other crew members when OceanGate's Titan craft imploded on its journey to the Titanic. See more U.S. news Politics How Kamala Harris Trusted Her Gut and Picked Tim Walz The ambitious Josh Shapiro asked about his role as vice president. The battle-tested Mark Kelly was already seen as a third option. And the happy-go-lucky Mr. Walz promised to do anything for the team. Vance Attacks Walz's Military Record, Accusing Him of Avoiding a Tour in Iraq Senator JD Vance of Ohio also claimed Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota had exaggerated his service record. Mr. Walz said a decision to retire and run for Congress came months before any notice of deployment. Prosecutors Preview Aggressive Strategy in Hunter Biden's Tax Case They stopped short of accusing Mr. Biden of violating foreign lobbying laws but said they would show how foreign interests paid him to influence the government while his father was vice president. See more political news Business Recession Risks Rise as Consumers Turn Cautious Consumer spending has powered the economic recovery from the pandemic shock. Now wallets are thinner, and some businesses are feeling the difference. Three Days That Rocked Japan's Markets The fragility of a more-than-yearlong stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency. After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year Despite months of troubleshooting the college aid application process, the Education Department said the form would not be fully ready for next year's students until Dec. 1. See more business news Technology The Gamer and the Psychiatrist Did Dr. Alok Kanojia's livestreamed conversations with a troubled video game champion cross an ethical line? What Do Conspiracy Theorists Do When Proved Wrong? Double Down or Move On. An outlandish idea that President Biden was dead or nearly dead was quickly refuted. Few of the accounts that had spread it online recanted. Apple Store Workers Get First U.S. Contract The agreement at a Maryland store, the first to unionize, raises wages roughly 10 percent over three years and guarantees benefits and severance pay. See more technology news Sports Disqualification Costs India a Gold Medal, but Its Future Still Looks Bright The wrestler Vinesh Phogat had a chance to become the first woman from India to win an Olympic gold, but she was disqualified when she missed her weight class by a few ounces. Does a Speedsuit Make You Faster? Maybe. Does It Look Cool? Absolutely. Once an outfit strictly worn by sprinters, the single-piece speedsuit has become common among middle-distance runners. Its efficacy is beside the point. A Year After the Fire, a Lahaina Little Leaguer Finds Solace in Baseball A team from Maui is now steps away from the Little League World Series, including one player whose family lost almost everything. See more sports news Arts Taylor Swift's Vienna Concerts Are Canceled After Terror Plot Arrests Three shows were called off after Austrian officials arrested two men and accused them of plotting a terrorist attack, and said that one had been focused on her upcoming stadium concerts. Before Reality Became Debatable, There Was 'The Blair Witch Project' Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, "Was that real?" The question now permeates our age of misinformation. Talent, Glamour, Money, Fraud: Welcome to the Art World A memoir by a former high-end dealer depicts a largely unregulated industry where jet-setting extravagance goes hand in hand with guile and deceit. See more arts news New York Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks The shift came as Planned Parenthood's New York chapter revealed plans to close four clinics across the state, as financial issues mount. Tax Revenues From New York City Office Buildings Rise, Despite Vacancies The assessed market value of the city's buildings is still growing, according to a report from the state comptroller, leading to a modest increase in tax revenue. Kennedy's Wife and Birds Live in California. He Says It's Not Home. The presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in Albany in an attempt to stay on New York's ballot. If he is kicked off, other states could follow. See more New York news Media & Advertising Disney's Parks Struggle, Exposing a New Trouble Spot Companywide profit increased, the result of hit movies and streaming growth. But Disney said softening theme park demand "could impact the next few quarters." Warner Bros. Discovery Takes $9 Billion Write-Down on Cable Networks David Zaslav, the company's chief executive, said the accounting change was an acknowledgment of the pressures facing traditional media. New York Times Reports 13.6% Jump in Profit The publisher added about 300,000 digital subscribers in the latest quarter, and now has more than 10.8 million subscribers. See more media & advertising news Science After Breaking Free, World's Largest Iceberg Is Stuck Spinning in Circles Round and round a city-size iceberg goes, stuck in a vortex over an underwater mountain. When it will stop, nobody knows. How Glue Helps Frogs Out of Sticky Situations You've heard of a "frog in your throat," but probably not like this. Warm Air and Warm Oceans Power Storms Like Debby The heating of the planet is increasing the amount of moisture in the atmosphere. That helps to load hurricanes and other storms with more water. See more science news Well What Does It Mean to 'Engage Your Core'? The advice is common — and vague. Here's how to do it properly. What Causes Dangerous Inflammation in Children With Covid? The sometimes fatal condition, MIS-C, may be driven in part by a misdirected immune system, a new study finds. Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address IUD Insertion Pain As videos describing the procedure as agonizing spread on social media, new guidelines advise physicians to consider various anesthetics. See more on Well Fashion & Style The Secret to Debbie Harry's Style For a new collection with the brand Wildfang, the Blondie singer took inspiration from a personal wardrobe she cultivated by dressing "as daring as you could." Second Gentleman Merchandise? The Harris Campaign Leans In. An old photo of Doug Emhoff caught the internet's attention, and Kamala Harris's staff seized a fund-raising opportunity. Wallet, Keys, Personal Fan? The New Must-Have. With temperatures rising, small electric fans have become a go-to accessory at bars, restaurants and even the post office. See more fashion news Obituaries Anton van Dalen, Whose Art Examined an Evolving Neighborhood, Dies at 85 He traced the dramatic transformation of the Lower East Side from his building, where he lived for 50 years. He also assisted the cartoonist Saul Steinberg. See more Obituaries Opinion Charles M. Blow Harris, Walz and Democrats' Joyful Campaign This election has become a contest between Harris's high spirits and Trump's dark vision. Guest Essay Two Opposing Developments That Changed American Politics While liberals moved decisively leftward from 2012 to 2020, a counter phenomenon was taking place on the right. Guest Essay The Stock Market Drama Was a Toddler Tantrum Watch the financial markets, but keep your eye on the hard economic numbers, too. Guest Essay The Fentanyl Trade Is Killing Americans. We Have the Means to Combat It. A former F.D.A. commissioner thinks we've ignored two crucial avenues that are fueling the opioid crisis. Guest Essay A Deal That Could Save Venezuela A power-sharing deal may be the best way out of Venezuela's political crisis. Guest Essay It's Unclear What Kamala Harris Thinks About Corporate Power. But the Signs Are Worrisome. Take a look at the people around her. 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. 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