Today's Headlines: Biden Warns the World Is at an ‘Inflection Point’ Amid Global Crises

As U.N. Meets, Israel Pounds Targets in Lebanon, Sending Civilians Fleeing

View in browser September 25, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden Warns the World Is at an 'Inflection Point' Amid Global Crises In his final U.N. speech, President Biden framed his decision to drop his bid for re-election as a lesson that "some things are more important than staying in power." As U.N. Meets, Israel Pounds Targets in Lebanon, Sending Civilians Fleeing Israel said it was striking Hezbollah targets with "high intensity" to keep the campaign as short as possible, as the Lebanese militants maintained their own cross-border barrage. Anti-Aging Enthusiasts Are Taking a Pill to Extend Their Lives. Will It Work? Rapamycin is typically prescribed as an immunosuppressive, but off-label users believe it can do much more. Editors' Picks Behind Kamala Harris's Rise: Silicon Valley's Wealthiest Woman The alliance between Kamala Harris and Laurene Powell Jobs is a genuine friendship that has thrust the press-shy billionaire philanthropist into the political spotlight. Opinion | What Pete Buttigieg Learned Playing JD Vance The politician discusses how Democrats can rebuild trust. 59 MIN LISTEN World How a Leftist Delivered Sri Lanka's Biggest Political Jolt in Decades Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered his broad leftist coalition as the best hope for a different political culture, one not ruled by nepotism and corruption. As Lebanon Reels From Israeli Attacks, the Future Is Murky for a Wounded Hezbollah Some experts said that Israel's onslaught had left Hezbollah in disarray. Others noted its large weapons stockpiles and history of adapting to battle Israel's much more high-tech military. Families of Hostages and Gazans Feel Forgotten as War Heats Up in Lebanon Talks to reach a potential cease-fire in Gaza and free the remaining 100 or so hostages have stalled. See more world news U.S. These Maternity Homes Offer Sanctuary, but It Can Feel Oppressive Unregulated homes are proliferating amid abortion restrictions and a housing crunch. Some limit residents' movements, contacts and day-to-day decisions. The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the Rage and Obsession. Every year, U.S. News & World Report publishes rankings that often change very little, though they draw attention and frustration from universities and applicants. Missouri Man Executed After Long Fight for Exoneration Marcellus Williams, who was convicted of a 1998 murder in suburban St. Louis, maintained he was innocent. But the courts and the governor were not persuaded. See more U.S. news Politics These Voters Are Anti-Trump, but Will They Be Pro-Harris? Democrats see an opportunity to win over right-leaning Americans who have recoiled from Donald Trump. The challenge is coaxing them off the sidelines. Hemmed In by the Hard Right, Johnson Again Turns to Democrats for Votes The House speaker is trying to get a short-term spending agreement passed despite opposition from some conservative members of his own party. Baldwin, With Shapiro in Tow, Looks For 'Trump-Tammy Voters' in Wisconsin The Democratic senator, who is seeking a third term in a politically competitive state, rallied with the Pennsylvania governor, who has a track record of appealing to voters in rural, conservative-leaning areas. See more political news Business Caroline Ellison, Star Witness at FTX Trial, Is Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison A top adviser to Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, Ms. Ellison pleaded guilty to conspiring with him to steal $8 billion and became a crucial witness for the prosecution. U.S. Accuses Visa of Monopoly in Debit Cards The financial giant, which processes the majority of debit card spending in the United States, unfairly imposed fees on merchants and deterred rivals, the Justice Department said. A Looming East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy Businesses are preparing for a strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, which could begin Oct. 1 if negotiations don't yield a new contract. See more business news Technology Mark Zuckerberg Is Done With Politics He was once a backer of liberal causes. Then everyone seemed to turn on him. Now he wants to stay away from politics — if that's possible. Rethinking 'Checks and Balances' for the A.I. Age A project at Stanford points to the need for institutional innovation, especially in government, to increase the odds that A.I. enhances democracy. CrowdStrike Executive Questioned by Lawmakers Over Global Tech Outage Adam Meyers, a senior vice president of the cybersecurity firm, testified in front of a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the July mishap. See more sports news Arts The Author of 'Impossible Creatures' Tucks Big Ideas in Tales of Wonder Katherine Rundell said children can handle hefty themes, but finds it "bad manners to offer a child a story and give them just a moral." Strange Cellmates in a Brooklyn Jail: Sean Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried Mr. Combs is sleeping in the same dormitory-style room as Mr. Bankman-Fried, the crypto mogul who was convicted of fraud. Review: A Devastated Drone Pilot Opens the Met Opera's Season Jeanine Tesori and George Brant's bloodless "Grounded," about a fighter pilot turned dissociating drone operator, stars the mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo. See more arts news New York David Banks, New York City's Schools Chancellor, to Resign The resignation of Mr. Banks, planned for the end of the year, comes amid a flurry of federal investigations into Mayor Eric Adams and his administration. Rare Police Killing of Asian American Woman Has Rattled Her Community Victoria Lee, a young Korean American woman, was fatally shot by a police officer during a mental health emergency. The event has sent shock waves through Fort Lee, N.J. N.J. State Police 'Weaponized' Disciplinary Investigations, Reports Find The state's attorney general has seized control of the agency's human resources and equal opportunity functions after investigations into racial and gender bias. See more New York news Food Can Young Chefs Save the New York Diner? Across New York City, younger chefs are tweaking the menus, prices and interiors of diners on the brink, but not too much else. Restaurant Portions Are About to Get Smaller. Are Americans Ready? The towering burger and ballooning bagel have withstood public health campaigns, but a new movement to shrink servings is finally gaining traction. No Plates Allowed Tortellini soup, mushrooms and dumplings, niku udon and more spoon-friendly dishes. See more food news Fashion & Style A Pygmy Hippo Is Stealing Hearts (and Biting Zookeepers) Moo Deng, whose name translates to "bouncy pork," has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom. The Most Famous Cafe in Paris Preps for a New Generation For Les Deux Magots, 2024 is more than a milestone. A Night at the Opera With Jonathan Groff, Juliana Canfield and Christine Baranski The Metropolitan Opera drew a crowd of celebrities, philanthropists and Broadway stars for the opening night of its new season. See more fashion news Obituaries Fredric Jameson, Critic Who Linked Literature to Capitalism, Dies at 90 Among the world's leading academic critics, he brought his analytical rigor to topics as diverse as German opera and sci-fi movies. Caterina Valente, Singer Who Was a Star on Two Continents, Dies at 93 Born in Paris to Italian parents and raised in Germany, she had her own show on television in the 1950s and was later a small-screen mainstay in the U.S. Benny Golson, Saxophonist and Composer of Jazz Standards, Dies at 95 After forming a lauded band and writing tunes like "I Remember Clifford," "Whisper Not" and "Killer Joe," he had a second career composing and arranging music for television. See more Obituaries Opinion Bret Stephens Hezbollah Is Everyone's Problem The United States must help Israel defeat it. Michelle Cottle The Senate May Come Down to a Blue State Surprise How party control of the Senate may come down to Maryland Democrats taking a big gamble. Jamelle Bouie The Black Box of the Undecided Voter Won't Yield Its Secrets Undecided voters have tuned out the noise of American politics. Katherine Miller Kamala Harris's Ideas About Patriotism Patriotic Americana has been the vice president's theme since she became the Democrats' presidential candidate. Guest Essay I Have Studied Social Mobility for Years. Here's How Kamala Harris Can Build an 'Opportunity Economy.' What we can learn from the science of economic opportunity. Max Roser We Need a New Global Measure for Poverty Eradicating poverty is at the top of the U.N.'s stated goals. But their measure of poverty is only half the story. 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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