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View in browser August 29, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Sees a World on Fire, and Says He Knows Who's to Blame Former President Donald J. Trump blames President Biden for crises around the globe. But the reality is that presidents inherit a world already hurtling through history. At Least 10 Killed as Israeli Military Steps Up West Bank Raids Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza. The East Rises in Germany, and So Does Political Extremism Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin. Editors' Picks The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down The dream of Próspera, founded by a U.S. corporation off the coast of Honduras, was to escape government control. The Honduran government wants it gone. Opinion | Surgeon General: Parents Are at Their Wits' End. We Can Do Better. Raising children is crucial work. Why don't we treat it that way? Today's Videos Typhoon Shanshan Lashes Southern Japan as It Moves Inland The storm weakened after making landfall, but the authorities reported three deaths and warned of potential landslides and floods. Video | Israeli Forces Launch Raid in the Occupied West Bank The operation follows months of escalating Israeli raids, where nearly three million Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. World The Woman Shaking Up German Politics From the East Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, has founded her own party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime and the dangers of the war in Ukraine. Inquiry Into 'Killer Nurse' Won't Weigh Key Question: Is She Innocent? More than 20 experts have called on the U.K. government to delay a public inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering babies, because of growing concerns about the evidence. Italians Fight for the Right to Feast on the Beach For those who feel priced out of expensive, privatized seaside clubs in Italy, elaborate lunch spreads feel like the last bastion of good spirits. See more world news U.S. Would-Be Trump Assassin's Interest in Violence Went Back to 2019 F.B.I. officials said the profile that has emerged of Thomas Crooks, based on an analysis of his electronics, resembles that of a mass shooter more than a politically motivated assassin. Texas Removed 1 Million From Voter Rolls. But Most Had Moved or Died. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the purge, but the numbers were in line with routine culling from the past. Democrats said some removals sent a chilling message to Latino voters. Former Officer Charged With Killing Woman Whose Death Was Ruled a Suicide Sandra Birchmore was pregnant when she was found dead in Canton, Mass., in 2021, and she had told the officer that he was the father, federal prosecutors said. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Reposts Crude Sexual Remark About Harris on Truth Social Though the former president has a history of making crass insults about opponents, the reposts signal his willingness to continue to shatter longstanding political norms. Trump Videos at Arlington Stir More Fallout After Gravesite Visit The family of a Green Beret buried there expressed concern about videos and photos taken by his grave. And a cemetery employee declined to press charges after an altercation with the Trump team, fearing retribution. Far From Presidential Battlegrounds, Blue States Could Decide Congress New York and California have become unlikely focal points in the fight for control of the House, as Democrats toil to appeal to wary voters in districts won by President Biden. See more political news Business Supreme Court, for Now, Keeps Block on Revamped Biden Student Debt Plan The new plan was part of a piecemeal approach to student debt after the justices rejected a proposal last year that would have canceled more than $400 billion in loans. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Hits $1 Trillion in Market Value The conglomerate joined a small club of companies that have crossed the mark. Troubled Hedge Fund Two Sigma Replaces Feuding Founders The multibillion-dollar trading firm said its billionaire co-chief executives, John Overdeck and David Siegel, would step down. See more business news Technology Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country. How to Squeeze More Time Out of a Failing Phone Battery If your current smartphone can't make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer. Google's Antitrust Defeat Opens the Door to Lawsuit From Yelp Yelp complained for more than a decade that Google tilted the search market in its favor. After its rival's landmark legal loss, it finally decided to sue. See more technology news Sports A Parisian Found Patriotism as He Designed Paralympics Costumes Louis-Gabriel Nouchi was given an enormous task: create 700 distinctive garments for people with disabilities for the event's opening ceremony. Uruguayan Soccer Player Dies Days After Collapsing During a Match Juan Izquierdo, 27, suffered cardiac arrest on Aug. 22 while he was playing for Nacional against São Paulo in Brazil. Serena Williams Reflects on Her Life and Legacy in a New Docuseries "In the Arena: Serena Williams," an eight-part documentary on ESPN+, revisits the highs and lows of the star's career and considers her impact on tennis and beyond. See more sports news Arts You Will Grow Old Waiting for Your Favorite Show to Come Back Remember "Severance"? Remember "Stranger Things"? Today's leisurely TV schedules are taxing memories and changing the experience. Meet the Trans Actress Who Could Make Oscar History Karla Sofía Gascón plays a drug kingpin who undergoes gender-affirming surgery in a performance that wowed Cannes. Is the academy next? How Laurie Anderson Conjured Amelia Earhart's Final Flight The restlessly multidisciplinary performer juggles orchestral depth and historical imagination with her new album, "Amelia." See more arts news New York For Years, He Has Saved Lives in Rural America. Who Will Take His Place? Volunteer ambulance squads are running out of volunteers. What happens when Bob VanCoughnett retires? Election Worker Charged With Taking Kickbacks for Polling Place Jobs Federal prosecutors said Nicole Torres sold election jobs to Bronx residents for $150 apiece. It is just the most recent smudge on the reputation of the New York City Board of Elections. Salesman for Moving Company That Held Goods Hostage Gets 2-Year Sentence Andre Prince, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, used a "stage name" as he worked for companies that also frequently swapped identities. See more New York news Media & Advertising Former Las Vegas Official Convicted in Journalist's Murder The highly unusual killing had raised fears about press freedom and the risks facing local journalists. Sarah Palin Is Granted New Libel Trial Against The New York Times A federal appeals court said the judge overseeing the original trial, which Ms. Palin lost, had wrongly excluded evidence and might have swayed jurors as they were deliberating. How Wall Street Learned About Last Week's Labor Data Before the Public The Labor Department provided insight into a recent lapse in which revised payroll data was given out à la carte before it went online. See more media & advertising news Science Canada's Wildfires Were a Top Global Emitter Last Year, Study Says The blazes produced more planet-warming carbon than almost any country, researchers found. That could upend key calculations on the pace of global warming. 5 More People Die From Listeria Linked to Boar's Head Meats, C.D.C. Says The nationwide outbreak that started in May has been connected to eight deaths. The C.D.C. is advising people not to eat any recalled products. Scientists Discover Similar Dinosaur Footprints on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic More than 260 similar footprints found in Brazil and Cameroon help us understand a region that broke apart millions of years ago. See more science news Well These 6 Exercises Are Fundamental to How You Move Practicing these movements can make everyday tasks — like carrying groceries and walking up stairs — easier. How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health As wildfires grow more frequent and more intense, scientists are studying how their smoke might harm our health. A Rare but Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Virus Is Changing Routines in Massachusetts Ten communities are at high or critical risk from Eastern equine encephalitis, which killed a man in New Hampshire this month and sickened two people in Massachusetts and Vermont. See more on Well Fashion & Style Does Alexa Chung Still Have 'It'? She calls herself a "geriatric 'it' girl." The brand Madewell calls her an "original muse." Just don't call this look "indie sleaze." Meghan Markle Is a 'Dolphin,' Not a Shark At least when it comes to investing. The latest addition to her portfolio: the handbag brand Cesta Collective. What's Vexing Donald Trump Now? Kamala Harris's Looks. From the vice president's looks to the "angel" judge at his trial, the former president can't help commenting on the appearance of others — especially in relation to himself. See more fashion news Obituaries Betty Halbreich, World's 'Most Famous Personal Shopper,' Dies at 96 She was a local New York secret before gaining wider renown as the dressing-room companion of rich, powerful women. A dark past lay beneath her savoir faire. Sid Eudy, 63, Dies; Wrestler Known as 'Sid Vicious' (Among Other Names) Listed at 6-foot-9 and 317 pounds, he faced off against some of the industry's biggest names, including Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan. See more Obituaries Opinion Charles M. Blow Tulsi Gabbard, Robert Kennedy and Trump's 'Game of Thrones' Sycophants still line up to play his game. Guest Essay You Want Policies? Trump's Got Policies. The former president's plans for a second term are very likely to have unintended consequences. Nicholas Kristof Is Europe a Model for America? Or a Warning? The continent softens the edges of capitalism and achieves impressive well-being, but it overregulates and is struggling to keep up. Guest Essay This Is Who Kamala Harris Fails Leaning into the powerful marketing of the vice president as a bastion of hope requires enormous amnesia. Guillermo F. Flórez 'That's What I Would Have Liked, to Live in a Wild Sea' An 86-year-old woman's decision to end her life raises complex questions about life and death for a filmmaker. Gail Collins Your End-of-Summer Politics Quiz Is Here How closely have you been following the news these last few months? Let's find out. 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