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View in browser September 2, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found. Discovery of 6 Dead Hostages in Gaza Spurs Protest and Division in Israel The Israeli military said Sunday that Hamas had killed the hostages before they were discovered by Israeli troops on Saturday. In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza, a daunting effort for health workers. Editors' Picks America Must Free Itself from the Tyranny of the Penny Few things symbolize our national dysfunction as much as this accursed coin, which we mint by the millions because it's too worthless to spend. Opinion | Trump Tried to Humanize Himself. Better Luck Next Time. At a Moms for Liberty event on Friday night, the former president passed up a pretty good opportunity. World East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy. With Russia on Its Doorstep, a Ukrainian Town Packs Its Bags Ukraine gambled that its move into Russia would draw Moscow's forces away from the town of Pokrovsk. It didn't happen. And now resigned residents are evacuating daily. France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a decade. The questions raised by the case have unsettled the country. See more world news U.S. Fraternity Brothers Balk at a $515,000 Party for Defending the Flag After students at the University of North Carolina shielded a U.S. flag from protesters, admirers raised money to throw a "rager" in their honor. Some didn't want it. Killing of Israeli-American Hostage Prompts Outpouring of Grief Across U.S. Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the hostages whose bodies were found on Saturday. Many remembered him as a gleeful and good-humored person — who later became a symbol of hope. San Diego School Superintendent Is Fired After Misconduct Investigation Lamont Jackson, who led California's second-largest school district, engaged in "unwelcome, sex-based behavior" toward two female employees, the investigation found. See more U.S. news Politics Others Have Politicized Arlington, but Trump's Approach Has No Precedent Donald J. Trump isn't the first candidate to run afoul of the ban on partisan activity in Arlington National Cemetery. But no one else has responded as hostilely as his campaign has. Harris's Team, With a Wink, Insists She's an Underdog Her campaign's message that Democrats are losing, which she never voiced when President Biden was tanking the ticket, is an artful attempt to lower expectations. Who Are the Biggest Donors to Trump and Harris? In presidential politics, campaigns are powered by billionaires. Here is a look at the most influential givers. See more political news Business About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend The union representing the workers, UNITE HERE, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled. How Will the Nationwide Hotel Strike Affect My Labor Day Plans? Though hotel chains say they'll continue to operate normally, travelers could see disruptions as employees walked off the job in cities from Boston to Honolulu. Here's what to know. Even Summer Nights Can't Escape Egypt's Economic Crisis It's so hot in Cairo that people like to go out all night. It might look like a party, but in reality, one shopkeeper said, "everybody is dead on the inside." See more business news Technology To Stay Relevant, a Spanish Energy Giant Turns to Waste Repsol figures that there is still life in vehicle fuels as long as they can be portrayed as low carbon. Telegram Turmoil Threatens Dominant Chronicle of the War in Ukraine The detention of Telegram's founder has highlighted the messaging app's outsize status in Europe's deadliest war since World War II. See more technology news Arts The Highly Deceptive, Deeply Loved, Down-to-Earth Carol Kane Her range is wider than her oddball roles suggest, and the actress adored by Anjelica Huston, Tina Fey and Bette Davis is more connected than you'd think. Review: On 'English Teacher,' School Is a Battlefield A new FX sitcom handles the educational culture wars with a light touch. Florida Family Spent $6 Million on Fake Warhols, Lawsuit Claims The family sued a Miami gallery, accusing it of going to elaborate lengths to pass off forged artworks as authentic Andy Warhols; the art dealer denied the allegations. See more arts news New York The Lure of New York's Secret Swimming Holes Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, swimming holes offer relief from increasingly hot summers but also pose risks for adventure seekers. The U.S. Open Is Busier Than Ever. Some Fans Are Not Happy About It. As interest in tennis increases, so do the crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In New York, Schools Are Reclaiming Roads for Recess The city's Open Streets program will allow schools to close 71 streets to traffic and open them for students to play without worrying about speeding cars. See more New York news Media & Advertising Trump Biopic 'The Apprentice' Gets U.S. Release Date The movie, which stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 11, ahead of the presidential election. How Media Outlets on the Right and Left Are Covering the Debate Over the Debate Conservative publications claim Vice President Kamala Harris is looking for reasons to back out of the debate. Liberal sites say it is former President Donald Trump who is seeking excuses to withdraw. From Biggie to Lil Yachty, In Choosing This Bling, Rappers Speak Volumes Hip-hop jewelry does a lot of heavy lifting in a new exhibition in Manhattan. It signifies elite membership, romantic courtship and ambition for greatness. See more media & advertising news Obituaries Alastair Carruthers, 79, Dies; Pioneered the Cosmetic Use of Botox With his wife, Dr. Jean Carruthers, he conducted hundreds of studies on the wrinkle-erasing properties of the neurotoxin that causes botulism. The work revolutionized beauty care. Landon Y. Jones, Who Made People a Star Among Magazines, Dies at 80 An unapologetic champion of the newsworthiness of celebrities, he also drew attention to teenage pregnancy and helped popularize the term "baby boomer." Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89 His clean tone and less-is-more approach made him a studio stalwart and a pioneer of what came to be known as the Nashville Sound. Fatman Scoop, a D.J. and Rapper, Dies at 56 Questlove called him "an embodiment of what hip-hop was truly about." He collapsed onstage while performing in Hamden, Conn. See more Obituaries Opinion David French The Loneliness Epidemic Has a Cure There are few higher and better callings than to forge a bond with a person and provide a place where they belong. Guest Essay How Should We Mourn the End of Summer? Sadness is a natural response to the passing of summer. We need to cope with small griefs using mechanisms similar to those we'd use for large griefs. Guest Essay We Know Mental Health Affects Physical Health. Why Don't We Act Like It? Physical health and mental health are inextricably tied to each other. We need to devote the same care to both parts of ourselves. Guest Essay Young Americans Can't Keep Funding Boomers and Beyond U.S. government spending is lavished on its older people at the expense of its young. 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