Today’s Headlines: Trump Questions Harris’s Racial Identity, Saying She Only ‘Became a Black Person’ Recently

Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Top Official and Vow to Strike Back

View in browser August 1, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Questions Harris's Racial Identity, Saying She Only 'Became a Black Person' Recently In an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists, Donald Trump also said his choice of Senator JD Vance as vice president will not matter to voters. Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Top Official and Vow to Strike Back The deadly strike on Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran threatened to further inflame the region and derail negotiations aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza. Unrest at Army Bases Highlights a Long Battle for Israel's Soul After Israeli soldiers were detained on suspicion of abusing a Palestinian, riots broke out that symbolize a wider struggle over Israel's future that has divided the country. Editors' Picks Trolls Used Her Face to Make Fake Porn. There Was Nothing She Could Do. Sabrina Javellana was a rising star in local politics — until deepfakes derailed her life. Opinion | How Trump's Ideas Could Seriously Mess With Your Financial Life Policy proposals from Donald Trump and his circle threaten the huge advantages the United States enjoys from the Treasury market. Today's Videos Video | Trump Questions Harris's Racial Identity at NABJ Conference Former President Donald J. Trump appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists conference where he questioned Vice President Kamala Harris's ethnicity, downplayed the role of the vice president and repeated his openness to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Video | A Top Hamas Leader Assassinated in Iran Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the inauguration of Iran's new president. Video | Flood in Vermont Destroys Homes One resident of Lyndonville described how a brook in his neighborhood overflowed, taking out several homes along with part of his front yard. World Iran's Leader Orders Attack on Israel for Haniyeh Killing, Officials Say Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ordered retaliation after a humiliating security failure, as Iran once again balances showing strength against the risk of escalation. How Disinformation Fed a Far-Right Riot After a Deadly Stabbing in England More than 50 police were injured in an outbreak of violence driven by false reports that the suspect in the stabbing attack on a children's dance class was a migrant. As War Gets Bleaker, More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country's leaders highlight a palpable shift in the conversation around peace talks. See more world news U.S. Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantánamo Bay Word of the deal emerged in a letter from prosecutors to family members of victims of the attacks. Justice Dept. Watchdog Criticizes Barr for 'Chaotic' Response to Protesters in 2020 The inquiry, which found that the attorney general did not order the forced removal of protesters, covered Donald J. Trump's polarizing decision to walk through Lafayette Park for a photo opportunity nearby. Arizona Republican Who Said 2020 Election Was Not Stolen Loses Primary Stephen Richer, the Maricopa County recorder in Phoenix, was widely criticized by Republicans for defending the state's voting system against false claims about the 2020 election. See more U.S. news Politics Back-to-Back Assassinations in Middle East Scramble Biden's Hopes for Peace President Biden had anticipated using his remaining time in office to finally bring an end to the war in Gaza. But that was Monday. Trump Remarks on Harris Evoke a Haunting and Unsettling History White America has long sought to define racial categories — and who can belong to them. Vance's Links to the Project 2025 Leader Complicate Trump's Attempts at Distance Donald Trump disavowed the set of conservative plans after it became a popular target for Democrats, but his running mate, JD Vance, wrote a foreword for a forthcoming book by its principal architect. See more political news Business Boeing Names New C.E.O. as It Looks to Recover From Safety Crisis The company, which has been under pressure since a panel blew away from a 737 Max plane, appointed Kelly Ortberg, an aerospace industry veteran, as its chief executive. Autoworkers Union Endorses Kamala Harris for President The United Automobile Workers had backed President Biden but did not immediately endorse the vice president. Ms. Harris will rally with U.A.W. members in Detroit next week. Fed Opens Door to September Rate Cut if Inflation Stays Cool Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged but signaled that a rate cut could be imminent as they watch inflation and the labor market. See more business news Technology Will A.I. Upend White-Collar Work? Consider the Hollywood Editor. Actors and writers won strict limits on artificial intelligence in last year's contract negotiations, but editors and artists face a growing challenge. More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris The group, including Democratic donors such as Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla, has been organized under an effort called VCsForKamala. China Wants to Start a National Internet ID System The government said the proposal would protect online privacy. Critics said it could further concentrate government control over the internet. See more technology news Sports War Gives Palestinian Olympians a Wider Role: Athlete-Diplomats The Israel-Hamas war has given the eight Palestinians competing in Paris Olympics a higher profile than usual. Why the Top Gymnast in France Is Competing for Algeria A bitter fight with the French gymnastics federation threatened the Olympic hopes of Kaylia Nemour. Dual nationality offered a way out. The Thai Women Punching Their Way Out of Poverty Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with one of the world's widest income divides. See more sports news Arts Here's Why 'The Matrix' Is More Relevant Than Ever One scene reflects the themes — A.I., fake news, transgender lives and Gen X — that make the film a classic. In Hawaii, Weaving New Life Into a Nearly Vanished Art Form The age-old practice of turning tree leaves into mats has been revived on the islands. "It teaches you how to weave relationships, past and present," one master artisan says. Anna Netrebko, Shunned in U.S. Over Putin Support, to Sing in Palm Beach The star soprano, who lost work at American opera companies after Russia invaded Ukraine, will sing at a gala for Palm Beach Opera, her first American engagement since 2019. See more arts news New York Domestic Violence Victims Reported Abuse. Caseworkers Watched Them Too. New York parents who report abuse to protect themselves and their families often become the targets of child welfare investigators. A lawsuit is trying to change that. Ex-Green Beret Who Planned Failed 2020 Venezuela Coup Is Arrested by U.S. Jordan Goudreau, 48, had taken credit for a failed coup attempt against Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. He faces federal charges of illegal arms smuggling. Adams Nominates Mastro, Setting Up a Showdown With the Council Mayor Eric Adams is moving forward with nominating Randy Mastro as New York City's top lawyer, despite opposition from the City Council. See more New York news Media & Advertising Two Al Jazeera Journalists Were Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza A reporter and a cameraman were working from or near the house of Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political chief who was assassinated on Tuesday. Former BBC Anchor Pleads Guilty to Accessing Indecent Images of Children Huw Edwards, who was one of Britain's top television anchors, admitted to offenses in a London court on Wednesday. Scotland Yard Will Review Email Deletions in News Corp Hacking Scandal A preliminary inquiry threatens to reopen a tumultuous chapter in U.K. news media history. It could entangle The Washington Post's publisher and other former News Corp figures. See more media & advertising news Science 'Earthalujah!': A Rebel 'Pastor' Preaches for the Planet As part of its crusade against consumerism, an unorthodox New York church urges action to preserve the Earth. A Test for Life Versus Non-Life In a new book, physicist Sara Walker argues that assembly theory can explain what life is, and even help scientists create new forms of it. Underwater Robot Reveals 'Enigmatic' Shapes on the Bottom of Antarctic Ice The new images of the melting underside of an ice shelf could help scientists better forecast how the continent is contributing to rising sea levels. See more science news Well Take Our Dream Quiz Scientists aren't exactly sure why we have dreams, but they may help us rehearse situations and work through emotions. See how much you know. Why Are So Many Americans Choosing to Not Have Children? It's probably not selfishness, experts say. Even young adults who want children see an increasing number of obstacles. More Evidence Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Dementia Recent research, including a new study on processed meat, has suggested these foods can affect brain health. Experts are trying to understand why. See more on Well Fashion & Style Kamala Harris Is Dressing to Be President With very little time to prepare for the campaign trail, the vice president is sticking to her suits — a political move of its own. At 95, He Has Learned How to Use Nostalgia Stan Herman, New York's godfather of fashion, knows what makes life worth living for. Why Does My Teenager Insist on Wearing Used Clothes? Our fashion critic offers guidance to a reader seeking to refine their daughter's thrifty wardrobe while respecting her fashion choices. See more fashion news Obituaries Ismail Haniyeh, a Top Hamas Leader, Is Dead at 62 Mr. Haniyeh, the Palestinian militant group's exiled political chief, managed high-stakes negotiations, including the ongoing cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza. Richard Crawford, Leading Scholar of American Music, Dies at 89 American Music was a marginal subfield in the 1960s when he began his research as a student, and then as a faculty member, at the University of Michigan. Jill Schary Robinson, Who Wrote of Her Hollywood Upbringing, Dies at 88 A screenwriter's daughter, she grew up in the glittering world of privilege and its contradictions, which became rich material for her memoirs and novels. Michael Hardy, Sharpton's Longtime Lawyer and Confidant, Dies at 69 He was general counsel of Mr. Sharpton's civil rights group, the National Action Network, and defended him in a defamation suit arising from the Tawana Brawley case. See more Obituaries Opinion Jessica Bennett Trump Is 'Weird,' Vance Is 'Creepy.' Finally, the Democrats Start Name-Calling. The insults are delightfully petty and supremely satisfying. Charles M. Blow Sonya Massey's Killing Is Black America's Sorrow Her death is the manifestation of a societal sickness that devalues Black life. Guest Essay The Mystery of JD Vance Is Unraveling Even so, despite his early stumbles, it's too early to know whether Vance will turn out to be a boon or a bust for the Trump campaign. Tressie McMillan Cottom Why I Love the D.M.V. — And You Should, Too There is no express lane for rich people here. Lydia Polgreen Hypocrisy Makes Us Human When our ideals meet reality sometimes we have to adjust. Bret Stephens The Market Doesn't Always Get It Right Wisdom rooted in experience and expertise should mean something. 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