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View in browser August 7, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Walz, Throwing Punches at Republicans, Makes His Big Entrance With Harris As the vice president introduced her new running mate at an energetic rally in Philadelphia, he quickly demonstrated his ability to deliver searing attacks against Donald Trump and JD Vance. In Walz, Harris Sees a Battleground Strategy Dressed in Carhartt Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz's cultural ties are needed to talk to rural and working-class voters. But Republicans are not going to let his folksy style obscure a liberal record. The Zombie Pharmacies That Are Holding Back New York City Retail Over a million square feet of retail space is empty in vacant chain-drugstore locations across New York City. Here's why it's so hard to fill. Editors' Picks Decline in Veterans' Homelessness Spurs Hopes for a Broader Solution Two federal agencies, backed by ample funding from Congress, have quietly shown that it is possible to make progress on a seemingly intractable problem. Opinion | The Last Survivors of an Atomic Bomb Have a Story to Tell On the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we must listen to the few who can still speak to the horror nuclear weapons can inflict. Today's Videos Video | Harris and Walz Hold First Campaign Rally Together Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly announced running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, went on the attack against the Trump-Vance Republican ticket during a raucous rally in Philadelphia. Video | 'Tim Walz's Record Is a Joke': JD Vance Slams Harris's V.P. Pick JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, shared his thoughts on the Democratic ticket at a rally in Philadelphia. World Hamas Elevates Gaza Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 Attacks to Top Post The selection of Yahya Sinwar, a prime target of Israeli forces, to replace the assassinated Ismail Haniyeh consolidates authority in the hands of a hard-liner who is in hiding. Nobel Laureate Tapped to Lead Interim Government in Bangladesh The new government was being formed a day after Bangladesh's longtime leader, facing fierce protests, fled the country. 'Why Trash Your Own Town?' An English City Reckons With a Riot. Days after an angry crowd marauded through Sunderland, people in the industrial port city are trying to make sense of what just happened. See more world news U.S. Justice Dept. Charges Pakistani Man in Alleged Plot to Kill U.S. Leaders Investigators believe that the targets of the man, who had recently spent two weeks in Iran, likely included former President Donald Trump. Arizona Grand Jury Wanted to Indict Trump in Fake Electors Case Court papers show that grand jurors signaled their interest in charging the former president, only to have state prosecutors advise against it because of similarities to a federal case against him. 4 Milwaukee Hotel Workers Charged With Murder in Fatal Pinning of Man Four workers who pinned down D'vontaye Mitchell, 43, outside a Milwaukee Hyatt hotel in June were charged with murder. His family said he had been having a mental health crisis. See more U.S. news Politics Georgia Board Grants Local Officials New Power Over Certifying Elections Across the country, conservative organizations and allies of former President Donald J. Trump have sought to grant local election officials more authority over the certification process. Cori Bush, 'Squad' Member and Vocal Critic of Israel, Loses Her Primary Her defeat is another loss for progressives in a race defined by Democratic divisions over the war in Gaza, with pro-Israel groups pouring millions into a campaign to oust her from office. Walz's Decades-Old Drunken Driving Arrest Draws New Attention Tim Walz ultimately pleaded to a reduced charge of reckless driving after the 1995 incident, which his critics resurface to question his fitness to serve. See more political news Business Boeing Says It's Changing Type of Panel That Blew Off Alaska Airlines Jet The company told regulators the changes in design and production of the door plugs would allow its warning systems to detect malfunctions. Recession Fears May Be Overstated, but Not Unfounded The economy has repeatedly defied predictions of a downturn since the pandemic recovery began. Now signs of strength contend with shakier readings. Dolce & Gabbana Has New Dog Perfume. Veterinarians Turn Up Their Noses. An extravagant scent might seem like the height of pampering for your pup. But veterinarians are raising red flags: "Overall, it's a very bad idea." See more business news Technology How the Google Antitrust Ruling May Influence Tech Competition Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge's decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects. As Regulators Close In, Nvidia Scrambles for a Response With a 90 percent share of the A.I. chip market, the company is facing antitrust investigations into the possibility that it could lock in customers or hurt competitors. Microsoft Says Delta Was Largely Responsible for Flight Cancellations The software company said in a letter that Delta Air Lines had falsely blamed Microsoft for its decision to cancel thousands of flights after a tech outage. See more technology news Sports The Tiny Chinese Restaurant That Became an Olympic Hot Spot A few blocks from the table tennis venue, a restaurant has become an unofficial (and unlikely) clubhouse for fans, team officials and athletes. Boxer in Controversy Over Eligibility Lets Her Gloves Do the Talking Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal. Star Power Elevates Pin Trading, the Unofficial Sport of the Olympics Celebrities and athletes are chronicling the chase for their most prized conquests on social media, with high demand for designs from Snoop Dogg and Simone Biles. See more sports news Arts Utah Bans 13 Books From All Public Schools This is the first time titles have been prohibited statewide, according to a free speech organization. The list includes books by Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood. Fifty Years Later, Philippe Petit Is Still a 'Man on Wire' The high-wire artist has a new show commemorating the 50th anniversary of his walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. How Far Will a Reader Go to Hear Songs Inspired by Books? In search of a connection between two worlds — one beloved, one baffling — a bibliophile made a musical pilgrimage. See more arts news New York New York City Failed to Halt Major Overspending on Migrants, Audit Finds An audit by the city comptroller, Brad Lander, found that a city agency allowed a troubled contractor to bill for unnecessary expenses like unused hotel rooms. Kennedy Testifies in Ballot Case, Insisting He Does Live in New York In the wake of the revelation that he once dumped a bear in Central Park, Kennedy appeared in court over a challenge to the address on his presidential nominating petitions. Landlord Is Ordered to Jail Again Over Problems in His Buildings A New York City landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, already served a 60-day sentence on Rikers Island this year. But officials and tenants say he still didn't fix his apartments. See more New York news Media & Advertising X, Owned by Elon Musk, Brings Antitrust Suit Accusing Advertisers of a Boycott The company claimed that members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media coordinated to dissuade brands from advertising on X. Axios Laying Off 10% of Staff Jim VandeHei, the company's chief executive, said in an email that the cuts were necessary to adapt to "changes in the media business." CNET to Be Sold to Ziff Davis in Sign of Possible Media Deals to Come Ziff Davis is acquiring CNET for more than $100 million. Its chief executive thinks more acquisitions are on the horizon. See more media & advertising news Food I Reviewed Restaurants for 12 Years. They've Changed, and Not for the Better. In his last essay as a restaurant critic, Pete Wells reflects on a dining world of touch screens and reservation apps, where it's getting hard to find the human touch. A Family Reunion Menu Over 150 Years in the Making The food at the Coleman-Richards reunion in Fayette County, Ky., offers a look at the family's ties to America and Liberia. Live, Laugh, Lowboy: Fine Dining's Love Affair With Inspirational Quotes Sayings from Navy SEALs, furniture designers and Steve Martin are just a few examples of how restaurants use signs to motivate their staffs. See more food news Science E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to Fetuses The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said. Tim Walz Has Championed Climate as Governor Kamala Harris's V.P. pick, known for his folksy persona and rural Midwestern roots, has elevated the issue of climate change in his state. Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic. See more science news Well The 'Orgasm Gap' Isn't Going Away for Straight Women A new study suggests they still have fewer orgasms during sex than men do, even with age and experience. More People Are Overdosing on Ozempic Alternatives Some patients say it's easy to get the do-it-yourself doses of compounded semaglutide wrong. Is Nail Polish Bad for Your Nails? Here are some signs that it may be time to give your nails a break. See more on Well Obituaries Walter Arlen, Holocaust Refugee and Belated Composer, Is Dead at 103 After fleeing Vienna, he was a music critic and teacher before returning to composing in the 1980s. His memories of Nazi barbarism inspired his music. Lorenza de' Medici, Who Elevated Italian Cooking, Is Dead at 97 A descendant of a storied family, she was an author, TV host and cooking school director who showed that Italian cuisine was about more than tomatoes, pizza and pasta. Patti Yasutake of 'Star Trek' and 'Beef' Dies at 70 Ms. Yasutake played Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay He Stands Out in a 'Sea of Elites and Strivers': Our Writers on What Tim Walz Brings to the Ticket Opinion asked eight columnists and contributors to weigh in on how much the Minnesota governor will help Harris against Trump. The Ezra Klein Show Kamala Harris Isn't Playing It Safe In picking Tim Walz, Harris is after more than just Pennsylvania. 30 MIN LISTEN Bret Stephens The World That Awaits the Next President Maintaining our global primacy is worth the price in effort, treasure and sometimes blood. Guest Essay What the Polls Say About Harris That the Trump Team Doesn't Like If a major change on the Democratic ticket fires up progressives, it wouldn't be unusual to see a slightly higher number of progressive likely voters. Guest Essay Why Tim Walz Will Be a Potent Weapon for Kamala Harris He is of a vanishing political breed: the heartland left populist. Tressie McMillan Cottom What's Happening in Louisville Could Solve a Housing Crisis An organizing effort could set a template for helping the nation's poorest and marginalized Americans find stability. 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. 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