Today's Headlines: Harris and Trump Bet on Their Own Sharply Contrasting Views of America

'It's Still Overwhelming': Mourners Across New York City Remember 9/11

View in browser September 12, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Harris and Trump Bet on Their Own Sharply Contrasting Views of America Former President Donald J. Trump is gambling that Americans are as angry as he is, while Vice President Kamala Harris hopes voters are exhausted by the Trump era and ready to move on. 'It's Still Overwhelming': Mourners Across New York City Remember 9/11 Commemorations for those killed in the attacks 23 years ago took place throughout the city, with politicians joining those assembled at ground zero. Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills 18, Officials Say, Including 6 U.N. Workers While resuming its offensive against militants in the West Bank, Israel also kept up its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, striking a school building used as a shelter for displaced people. Editors' Picks How Taylor Swift Surprised Harris, and Entered a New Political Era The pop star capped a big night for Kamala Harris with an unexpectedly timed endorsement that could draw in more young voters. Ms. Swift's political message, too, was newly direct and personal. Opinion | A Debate Recap With Song, Dance and Joseph Gordon-Levitt The debate analysis you didn't know you needed. World How Russia's Steady Advance Threatens Ukraine's East Russia is getting closer to cutting critical supply lines for troops in the remaining Ukrainian strongholds across the region. England's Health Service Is in Deep Trouble, Report Finds A government-commissioned review into the National Health Service laid bare the challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces after years of underinvestment. Mexico's Judicial Overhaul Overcomes Its Biggest Obstacle: The Senate The chamber's approval clears away the last major hindrance to the sweeping proposals championed by the president, which have prompted nationwide strikes. See more world news U.S. The Hurricane Season Is Suddenly Looking More Active Forecasters are watching more than just Francine, as several other storm systems could become the next named storm in the Atlantic. Dozens of Homes Burned in California as Wildfires Rage in the West Three fires in Southern California exploded in size overnight, and the authorities arrested a man suspected of starting one of them. Large blazes continued to burn in Oregon and Idaho. Harvard's Black Student Enrollment Dips After Affirmative Action Ends Defying expectations, a Supreme Court decision curtailing race-based admissions still had a relatively small impact at some highly selective schools like Harvard, even as other schools saw big changes. See more U.S. news Politics Grieving Ohio Father Tells Trump and Vance to Stop Talking About His Son Nathan Clark says the candidates are exploiting his son's death in a crash caused by an immigrant outside the small city of Springfield. "This needs to stop now." Trump Says He Had a Great Debate. His Allies Privately Say Otherwise. Donald J. Trump's aggressive spinning of his debate performance suggested he knew it was suboptimal, and left aides considering how to move ahead with eight weeks to go. A Temporary Truce in the Political Wars as Harris, Trump and Biden Mark 9/11 Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump joined President Biden and other dignitaries in a daylong journey to sites of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. See more political news Business Trump Media's Stock Plunges After Debate Shares of the parent company of Truth Social, which have traded like a proxy for former President Donald Trump's election prospects, set a new low for the year. Inflation Cooled in August, Keeping the Fed Poised to Cut Rates Consumer Price Index inflation continued to cool, reaching a new three-year low. But signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface. 67.1 Million People Watched Harris and Trump, Outdrawing Last Debate The TV audience for the Harris-Trump matchup was roughly comparable to the second Trump-Clinton debate in 2016. See more business news Technology OpenAI's Fund-Raising Talks Could Value Company at $150 Billion The San Francisco start-up hopes to raise $6.5 billion as part of an aggressive push for more investment. Live From San Francisco: Mark Zuckerberg Tapes a Podcast With 6,000 Friends Mr. Zuckerberg talked to a packed house Tuesday night for the "Acquired" podcast. It's a sign of how tech titans reach the public now. A Billionaire in Orbit and His Crew Prepare to Walk in Space The astronauts of the Polaris Dawn mission, after traveling through heavy radiation and high orbits, are getting ready to open the hatch of their SpaceX vehicle. See more technology news Arts Art Museum Fires 3 Employees for Wearing Kaffiyehs The Noguchi Museum said the headscarves, a symbol of Palestinian identity, violated a dress code that recently banned "political messages, slogans or symbols." They Said Her Music Was Too Exotic. Now She's a Classical Star. Gabriela Ortiz, Carnegie Hall's composer in residence this season, has spent her career channeling the sounds and sensibilities of Latin America. Juilliard Receives $20 Million to Unite Disciplines and Support Jazz The donations, from John and Jody Arnhold, will expand creative work across disciplines, help pay for an annual fall festival and support the jazz program. See more arts news New York 23 Years After 9/11, Families of Cancer Victims Fight for Benefits Some families are still pushing for recognition after their loved ones died from cancer that they believe is linked to Sept. 11, but that the federal government won't recognize as such. Guards Say Top Adams Aide Threatened Them After Having Them Arrested Two security guards said the aide, Timothy Pearson, attacked them then had them arrested. Federal agents seized his cellphone last week as part of a separate investigation. Longtime MoMA Director Will Step Down Next Year After 30 years at the helm of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Glenn Lowry will depart in September 2025. See more New York news Media & Advertising Trump Walked Into the Media 'Spin Room' Himself After the Debate It was an unusual move for a presidential candidate. ABC's Matter-of-Fact Moderators Built Factual Guardrails Around Trump Calmly and firmly, Linsey Davis and David Muir pursued the kind of real-time fact-checking missing from many previous debates. Trump Assails ABC, but He's Not Thrilled With Fox News, Either The former president played media critic during a Wednesday morning interview on "Fox & Friends." See more media & advertising news Travel Thinking About a Solo Cruise? Here's What to Know. As solo cruising becomes more popular, pricing and cabin types are changing. Deals can be found, especially with advance planning, but it takes a little know-how. Sacred Sites and Sun-Dappled Canals: Kyoto from the Water The Japanese city is famous for its temples and gardens, but it is laced with waterways that can offer a different, and no less enchanting, view. Marseille Is for Pizza Lovers Get the full flavor of France's second-largest city through its favorite street food, whether it's topped with raw garlic, sweet Corsican sausage, Emmental cheese or anchovies. See more travel news Real Estate Making Music (and a Home) in Montclair Christian McBride, the Grammy-winning bassist, was reluctant to move out of New York, but his wife, Melissa Walker, a jazz vocalist, turned a century-old house in New Jersey into a sanctuary. Native Landscapes Can Be Hard to Plant. But Help Is Here. The nonprofit group Wild Ones offers a free library of designs, with plants specific to your area — and you don't have to be a member to use it. $1.4 Million Homes in Utah, Georgia and California An 1890 Queen Anne Revival house in Salt Lake City, an 1872 brick townhouse in Savannah and a 1938 Spanish-style home in Albany. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Battle of the Political Brands When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off on the debate stage, governing style was on display. A Rock Star's Mystery Baby Offers a Lesson in Crisis Communication The timing and content of Dave Grohl's admission that he had a child outside his marriage was complimented for addressing the issue and relying on short memories. Why a YouTuber's Drastic Weight Loss Went Viral Nikocado Avocado, a popular vlogger known for his mukbang videos, said he spent the last two years plotting the reveal. See more fashion news Obituaries Alberto Fujimori, Ex-Leader of Peru Imprisoned for Rights Abuses, Dies at 86 During his decade in power, he revived the economy and crushed two violent leftist insurgencies. But he was forced out in a corruption scandal and later imprisoned for human rights abuses. Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81 He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie "Argo." Will Jennings, Oscar Winner for 'My Heart Will Go On,' Dies at 80 As an in-demand lyricist, he won a shelf of awards for hits with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and Dionne Warwick, as well as for the theme song for "Titanic." Francisco Lopera, Pioneer in Alzheimer's Research, Dies at 73 A neurologist in Colombia, he worked with the world's largest extended family with Alzheimer's and helped fuel research to prevent or delay dementia symptoms. See more Obituaries Opinion Charles M. Blow Trump May Not Have Met His Waterloo, but He More Than Met His Match The election is too close to call, but the vice president has exposed the former president. Kathleen Kingsbury The Question Kamala Harris Couldn't Answer Some voters may still be left looking for an answer. The Ezra Klein Show Harris Had a Theory of Trump, and It Was Right The vice president successfully baited Trump's angry, conspiratorial, free-associating side. But what wasn't said was just as telling. 46 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay Trump's Obsession With Oil Could Destroy America's Auto Industry If Donald Trump wins a second term, America would be at risk of falling even further behind China. Guest Essay MAGA vs. Science Is No Contest A substantial number of Republican voters are losing faith in science. DAvid Wallace-Wells Is Europe Turning Its Back on the Left? The elections went well. It's what came afterward that is worrying. 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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