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View in browser September 15, 2024, 6:20 p.m. Eastern time Top News A Georgia Work Program Previews How Trump Could Reshape Medicaid The nation's only Medicaid work program is part of a broad Republican push to change how poor people qualify for health care. In a second Trump term, Medicaid could be a target for huge spending cuts. Nixon Started the War on Drugs. Privately, He Said Pot Was 'Not Particularly Dangerous.' President Richard Nixon's remarks were captured on his secret White House recording system but had eluded the notice of leading Nixon era historians until now. Today's Parents: 'Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind' The surgeon general is warning about parents' stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents. Editors' Picks Should a 'Diverse' Campus Mean More Conservatives? Republicans are demanding colleges embrace "viewpoint diversity." They aren't the only ones who are concerned. Opinion | Elizabeth Warren: What Donald Trump Isn't Telling Us It's to kick millions of Americans off their health insurance. Today's Videos Video | Secret Tapes Reveal Nixon's Views on Marijuana Two years after launching the war on drugs, President Richard Nixon made a startling admission during a meeting in the Oval Office. He said that marijuana was "not particularly dangerous." The remarks, captured by the former president's secret recording system, bolster the notion that the criminalization of marijuana was driven by politics. Ernesto Londoño, a New York Times reporter who covers drug use and counternarcotics policy, explains. World Justin Trudeau's Party Has a Popularity Problem: Justin Trudeau A vote in Montreal is seen as a referendum on Canada's prime minister, who has brushed aside calls to step down as party members fear a wipeout in the next general election. Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest's Legacy Abbé Pierre campaigned for decades against homelessness and poverty. Revelations about his treatment of women have destroyed his image as a symbol of virtue in France. Ukrainian Troops Talk of Stiffer Resistance as They Fight in Russian Territory Soldiers and military analysts say that Ukraine is largely holding onto land it seized in the Kursk region, even as Moscow has begun a counterattack. See more world news U.S. How Colleges Are Changing Their Rules on Protesting Ahead of a new school year, colleges across the country have adopted a wave of new rules around protest and speech. Earlier Investigation of Georgia Shooting Suspect Ended Too Soon, Experts Say The teen suspect was questioned last year about online threats, though nothing conclusive emerged. Many local police departments lack the resources to take deeper looks at suspicious actors. 'Nothing Left': As California Fires Burn, Some Residents Begin to Mourn Lost Homes Firefighters are making progress against the Bridge, Line and Airport fires to prevent more destruction, but for some, the damage is done. See more U.S. news Politics In Politically Divided America, Even the Walz Family Has Painful Rifts Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has lamented the angry splits within families over politics. But he and his Republican brother rarely speak. Republicans Don't Want to Talk About Jan. 6. Trump Can't Help Himself. Donald J. Trump has made his revisionist account of the Capitol attack the foundation of this campaign, even when there is little political advantage. In Pennsylvania, Wary Voters Wonder if Harris Can Deliver Economic issues including soaring rents, student loan debt, supply chain issues and a stagnant minimum wage are on their minds. See more political news Business Ending the Boeing Strike Won't Be Easy. Here's Why. The vehemence of workers over wages and other issues caught the company and union leaders off guard. 20 Million Cards: A Sports Memorabilia Gold Mine Uncovered in Virginia Three years ago, a businessman bought a collection of roughly 20 million sports cards from its reclusive owner. Now he wants to show it to the world. Paraguay Loves Mickey, Its Cartoon Mouse. Disney Doesn't. Mickey, a homegrown food-packaging company, is famous for facing down Disney in Paraguay's Supreme Court. As the family business turns 90, why is it still so popular? See more business news Technology Dejected Social Media Users Call 'Garbage Time' Over China's Ailing Economy The sports term refers to a time during a game when defeat becomes inevitable. Officialdom is warning against using it to take veiled jabs at the country's political and economic system. Sam Bankman-Fried Files Appeal to Overturn Fraud Conviction Mr. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was convicted last fall and is serving a 25-year sentence in prison. See more technology news Arts Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in "The Substance," she delves into an unusually disturbing new role. The Lijadu Sisters, Nigeria's Twin Musical Pioneers, Are Celebrated Anew Taiwo and Kehinde were groundbreaking for their funky songs, as well as their feminism. Five years after Kehinde's death, their albums will be reissued. Buried for Years in an Archive, a Novel by a Master of Horror Is Out "Pay the Piper," a manuscript by George A. Romero, the director of classics like "Night of the Living Dead," was incomplete. Daniel Kraus, who studied Romero's oeuvre, gave it a fitting finish. See more arts news New York After Commissioner's Abrupt Exit, the N.Y.P.D. Struggles to Right Itself The new top police officer will take over an agency that Mayor Eric Adams has seeded with loyalists, who have created an atmosphere of intrigue and aggression. How a 90-Year-Old Comedian Spends Her Sundays D'yan Forest goes swimming, plays golf and then closes her day with a 10-minute set at Gotham Comedy Club that brings her a "huge sense of happiness and success." Inside the Funeral Home for New York's Luminaries Everybody dies. But not everybody is embalmed at Frank E. Campbell, a discreet mortuary on Manhattan's Upper East Side. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Star-Making Machine That Created 'Donald Trump' The inside story of how the producers of "The Apprentice" crafted a TV version of Mr. Trump — measured, thoughtful and endlessly wealthy — that ultimately fueled his path to the White House. A Shocking Country Song Is Dominating TikTok. Is Girly Girl for Real? "10 Drunk Cigarettes" is from an album that boasts it was made with help from A.I. It pairs dark internet humor with a poppy sound that just might find a bigger audience. Disney and DirecTV Reach Deal, Ending ESPN Blackout The agreement ends a two-week dispute that had prevented many of DirecTV's 11 million customers from watching programs like Monday Night Football. See more media & advertising news Well Adderall in Higher Doses May Raise Psychosis Risk, Study Says New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants. Gillian Anderson Wants Women to Put Pleasure First With a new book about fantasies, the "Sex Education" star is hoping to help women tap into their most intimate desires — in and out of the bedroom. What Could a Menopause-Friendly Workplace Look Like? The Menopause Society announced a new initiative to support workers during this life stage. Whether employers implement it is another story. See more on Well Real Estate Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Here's Why Buyers Take the Risk. New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change. One House, One Homeowner and More Than 100 Shades of White The neutral can be very colorful, a homeowner learned the hard way. Take our quiz to see if you can tell the difference between shades. Could Your Favorite TV and Movie Characters Afford Their Homes Today? From "Friends" to "Breaking Bad" to "Twilight," a study looked at current rents and home prices to see who could still live in the homes viewers know and love. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Redefining American Style A new generation of New York designers is changing the look of the country. The National Park Service Is More Than Just Its Iconic Hat During fashion month, the N.P.S. has had its employees showing off their various uniform options. One ranger in North Dakota has stood out among his peers. Who Says Your Couch Can't Match Your Sweater? Bold colors and bright patterns mark the first collaboration between fashion house Clare V. and home goods company Schoolhouse. See more fashion news Obituaries Charles Biasiny-Rivera, Champion of Latino Photography, Dies at 93 A New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, he helped start a collective that brought recognition to Hispanic photographers and illuminated life in the city's barrios. Lloyd Kaufman, Who Saw Answers Behind the 'Moon Illusion,' Dies at 97 He advanced the study of a millenniums-old mystery: why the moon appears larger on the horizon than it does high in the night sky. Sybil Haydel Morial, New Orleans Civil Rights Matriarch, Dies at 91 The wife of Ernest N. Morial, the city's first Black mayor, she fought for equal rights for Black women. Mary McFadden, Celebrated Designer of Shimmering Dresses, Dies at 85 She took symbols from ancient cultures and translated them into intricate embroideries, beadings and paintings on clothes worn by the likes of Jacqueline Onassis. R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97 As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music. See more Obituaries Opinion Lydia Polgreen Trump Has Crossed a Truly Unacceptable Line There is something particularly insidious about his claim that Haitian immigrants are eating household pets. M. Gessen The Organizers Are Jewish. The Cause Is Palestinian. This College Won't Be Hosting. An event for the magazine Jewish Currents took a surprising turn. Ross Douthat What Undecided Voters Might Be Thinking 2024 and the dilemmas of the elite-populist deadlock. Nicholas Kristof The Climate Peril We Overlook We often focus on doomsday scenarios, but we shouldn't let them distract us from other consequences of climate change like impaired learning, crime, suicide — even slipping off ladders. Jamelle Bouie Shouldn't JD Vance Represent All of Ohio? The senator's anti-Haitian lies are putting people in danger. Guest Essay The Secret Behind the TV Show Set to Sweep the Emmys Audiences saw a hit adaptation of the Japanese story "Shogun" back in 1980. But it was very different from today's version, and America was different then, too. 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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