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Iran's Dilemma: How to Preserve Its Proxies and Avoid Full-Scale War

View in browser September 26, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Hezbollah Targets Tel Aviv as Israel Moves Forces Toward Lebanon A top Israeli military official hinted to soldiers of a possible ground invasion as the United States and France drafted a cease-fire proposal to try to stave off a broader conflict. Iran's Dilemma: How to Preserve Its Proxies and Avoid Full-Scale War Iran says Israel wants to trap it into a direct conflict by bombing Hezbollah, even as a new Iranian president tries outreach to the West. Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown In a pair of votes in quick succession, the House and Senate moved to keep federal funding flowing through Dec. 20. But they punted a bigger spending fight to the end of the year. Editors' Picks As School Threats Proliferate, More Than 700 Students Are Arrested The number of threats after a Georgia school shooting this month is much higher than usual, many officials said. In response, some have cracked down with arrests and detention for children as young as 10. Opinion | Why Do People Like Elon Musk Love Donald Trump? It's Not Just About Money. Trump's backers in tech see him as a fellow victim of the state and a shield they need to escape accountability. World A Litmus Test in Japan: Should Spouses Be Able to Have Different Surnames? The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name. France's Horrifying Rape Trial Has a Feminist Hero Gisèle Pelicot waived anonymity to make public the trial of her former husband and the 50 men accused of joining him in raping her. Her poise and courage have made her an icon. Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Mile After Mile in the West Bank Videos from Tulkarm and Jenin show bulldozers destroying infrastructure and businesses, as well as soldiers impeding local emergency responders. See more world news U.S. Kushner's Fund Has Reaped Millions in Fees, but So Far Returned No Profits The son-in-law of former President Donald J. Trump has said he has intentionally moved slowly to invest investors' money, which came primarily from foreign entities. Trump's Low-Tax, High-Tariff Strategy Could Clash With Economic Realities The former president's efforts to compel companies to remain in the United States had limited success while he was in the White House. Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Fatally Shooting Judge Pleads Not Guilty Sheriff Shawn Stines made his first appearance in court as a defendant in the case that has shaken the small rural community of Letcher County, Ky. See more U.S. news Politics Republicans' Electoral College Edge, Once Seen as Ironclad, Looks to Be Fading A review of the evidence that Donald Trump's advantage relative to the national popular vote has declined significantly. Biden, on 'The View,' Calls Trump a 'Loser' Who Lacks 'Redeeming Value' President Biden became the first sitting president to appear live on "The View." He said he was "at peace" with his decision not to run again. Leadership, but No Clear Leader, Failed at Tragic Trump Rally A Senate committee report on the Secret Service's inability to protect the former president at a July event depicts a lack of individual responsibility among those charged with planning. See more political news Business Will A.I. Be a Bust? A Wall Street Skeptic Rings the Alarm. Jim Covello, Goldman Sachs's head of stock research, warned that building too much of what the world doesn't need "typically ends badly." News Outlets Brace for Chaos on Election Night (and Perhaps Beyond) Here's how they're preparing to make calls in a very tight race — and ensure that viewers and readers believe them. France Prepares to Raise Taxes on Businesses and the Rich France's new prime minister, Michel Barnier, has opened the door to reversing some of President Emmanuel Macron's tax cuts in an effort to fix the country's widening budget deficit. See more business news Technology That Message From Your Doctor? It May Have Been Drafted by A.I. Overwhelmed by queries, physicians are turning to artificial intelligence to correspond with patients. Many have no clue that the replies are software-generated. Behind OpenAI's Audacious Plan to Make A.I. Flow Like Electricity Sam Altman, OpenAI's chief executive, is talking to the United Arab Emirates, Asian chipmakers and U.S. officials to expand the computing power needed to build artificial intelligence. How to Make Typing Easier on the Phone and Leave the Laptop at Home Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler. See more technology news Arts Did Sean Combs Firebomb Kid Cudi's Car? Charges Allude to a Reported Arson. The government does not name the victim of a firebombing cited in its case against Mr. Combs, but the timing and facts line up with a reported 2012 attack on the rapper's car. The Mushroom Kingdom That Shigeru Miyamoto Built Decades after Miyamoto invented Mario and Zelda, he explains what makes Nintendo special and its transformation into a global entertainment brand. She Found a Home in Music. Now She's the Composer for the King. Errollyn Wallen, a Belize-born artist who has been named master of music by King Charles, discusses music as an escape, confronting racism and living by the sea. See more arts news New York Mayor Adams Names New Schools Chancellor, as Chaos and Inquiries Swirl The quick selection of Melissa Aviles-Ramos to lead the New York City school system seemed intended to quell a deepening crisis that has seen several top officials resign. Investigators Trace Former Police Commissioner's Ties to Nightclubs Police officers have been asked for communications that would show that rewards were offered for favorable treatment of night spots, said a person familiar with the investigation. Ocasio-Cortez Says Adams Should Resign 'for the Good of the City' Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the most prominent elected official to call for Mayor Eric Adams to no longer lead New York City. See more New York news Food How to Use Up an Entire Jar of Sun-Dried Tomatoes Make use of that savory oil with this brilliant pasta recipe. Making Tender Scones at Home Is Easier Than You Think All you need is a bowl, fork and baking sheet for fresh, warm scones with crisp tops and soft centers. How Caribbean Pepper Sauce Gets Its Fire Across the region and the diaspora, the Scotch bonnet lends its distinctive, tart, numbing heat to this hot sauce, offering a taste of the islands and a punch of flavor. See more food news Science This Black Hole Has a Cosmic Wingspan Astronomers have discovered a black hole emitting energy in jets longer than the width of 140 Milky Way galaxies. A Leggy Tyrannosaur Emerges From a Mexican Desert Scientists say that the fossil of a close relative of Tyrannosaur rex bolsters their case for a distinctive southern population of the fearsome dinosaurs. This Cheese Stood Alone for 3,600 Years The cheese was dug up with mummified human remains in the Xinjiang region of China and offers insights into the origins of the dairy product known as kefir. See more science 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. Donald Trump Embraces 'Love' Politicians often lean toward hyperbole, but the frequent use of the word "love" in the former president's fund-raising notes is an increasingly common tactic for him. Conveying Confidence Through Clothing Signs of self-assurance were apparent in outfits on and off the runways at Milan Fashion Week. See more fashion news Obituaries Ukrainian Poet and Rock Star Fights Near Front and Performs Behind It Serhiy Zhadan, 50, is a beloved Ukrainian poet as well as a novelist, lyricist and rock star. Furious over the invasion, he enlisted to fight even as his band still plays and his readings fill halls. Cat Glover, Who Danced With Prince, Dies at 62 She worked with Prince on many of his iconic works, including the "Sign o' the Times" tour and the "U Got the Look" music video. Naftali Herstik, Renowned and Influential Cantor, Dies at 77 Part of a long line of cantors, he led services at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem for 30 years and helped train the next generation. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay The Real Trump Mystery How is it possible that the former president has a reasonable chance of winning the election despite all that voters now know about him? Guest Essay Both My Abortions Were Necessary. Only One Gets Sympathy. There are many reasons to terminate a pregnancy. Mara Gay To Win in North Carolina, Democrats Need to Get Out of Town Harris has a chance in the state, but only if she hits the ground hard in rural areas, as Obama did in 2008. Guest Essay The N.B.A. Is Partnering With a Repressive Regime How can the N.B.A. square its profession of high ideals with doing business with a repressive government? Thomas L. Friedman Why Everything Is Suddenly Spiraling for Israel Israel faces a dire threat from the outside, and its prime minister and his allies have been prioritizing their own interests. letters Giving Prisoners a Second Chance Responses to a guest essay by a prisoner in New York. 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