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View in browser September 28, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel Bombs Residential Site in Effort to Kill Hezbollah Leader The strike came barely an hour after the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, delivered a fiery address to the U.N. General Assembly. Mayor Adams Pleads Not Guilty as New Yorkers Contemplate What Comes Next Mayor Eric Adams, muted but defiant, said he was innocent of bribery and other charges, and his lawyer attacked the prosecution's case. Hurricane Helene Leaves Huge Swaths of Damage in Its Wake More than 40 people were reported dead in four states as the huge storm spawned flash floods and landslides on its way north after devastating parts of Florida's Gulf Coast. Editors' Picks Opinion | The Visual Explanation For Why Fentanyl Is Unlike Any Drug We've Dealt With Before The drug has swept across the country and brought a massive wave of overdose deaths in its wake. Surviving Spouses May Not Be Responsible for Partners' Medical Bills A call from a debt collector may add to the challenges that bereaved people are already dealing with. But spouses "should not assume that they have to pay." World This Is What Can Land You in Jail for Sedition in Hong Kong Three men were the first to be convicted under the city's recently expanded national security law, which has greatly curtailed political speech. Israel's New Campaign Against Hezbollah Started With Raid in Syria An attack on a secret weapons lab was one of the most daring Israeli operations against the Iranian proxy group in years, covert in name only. On Trip to U.S., Zelensky Finds Ukraine's Fortunes Tied to the Election A whirlwind week of top-level meetings failed to alleviate concerns in Kyiv that a Trump presidency could lead to a dramatic shift in American policy. See more world news U.S. Special Counsel Proposes Making Public More Evidence From Trump Election Case Jack Smith is seeking to disclose quotations from secret grand jury testimony and interviews, but is proposing to shield witness identities. Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case Unfolds The government is trying to cancel a plea deal for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, accused of masterminding the attacks. But a clause in the agreement may stop prosecutors from reinstating a capital case. 'Quiet Place' in Pennsylvania Is Thrust Into Loud Immigration Debate Former President Donald J. Trump turned his sights on Charleroi, Pa., where many Haitians have settled in recent years, and he fueled a fire that was already smoldering. See more U.S. news Politics As Mark Robinson's Campaign Crumbles, North Carolina Republicans Seethe The scandal surrounding Mr. Robinson has incensed party officials and donors, some of whom described longstanding concerns about his campaign. G.O.P. Candidates, Looking to Soften Their Image, Turn to Their Wives Ads featuring candidates' families have long been a campaign staple. But they have taken on new urgency, especially for vulnerable Republicans, in a year when reproductive rights are a pivotal issue. Harris, at the Border, Shows Democrats' Hard-Line Evolution on Immigration Vowing to carry on President Biden's crackdown on asylum and to impose order on the southern border, the vice president demonstrated how much the politics of immigration have changed. See more political news Business OpenAI Is Growing Fast and Burning Through Piles of Money As the company looks for more outside investors, documents reviewed by The New York Times show consumer fascination with ChatGPT and a serious need for more cash. Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Artificial intelligence's hunger for energy has set off a boom in utility stocks and may lead to the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, our columnist says. China Stocks Soar in Biggest Single-Week Jump Since 2008 Economic stimulus moves triggered a broad rally in trading in Shanghai and Shenzhen. See more business news Arts Late Night Roasts New York Mayor Eric Adams Over His Indictment Jimmy Fallon joked that it's "always fun when the city mimics the exact plot of a Batman movie." Van Gogh 'Sunflowers' Targeted Again as Protesters Are Sentenced to Jail A judge said he hoped to deter protests when he handed down lengthy terms for the two activists, who dumped soup on the painting in 2022. Later that day, activists did it again. The Cure's First Fresh Music in 16 Years, and 9 More New Songs Hear tracks by Lady Gaga, Rosalía, Stevie Nicks and others. See more arts news Movies Maggie Smith Was Imperious in the Most Delightful Way Throughout her career and on "Downton Abbey," she perfected the role of the commanding Englishwoman with an arrow-sharp wit. 'Megalopolis' Review: The Fever Dreams of Francis Ford Coppola The director's latest is a great-man story about an architect, played by Adam Driver, driven by ideals and big plans. It's a personal statement on an epic scale. 'Nobody Wants This' Review: Resuscitating the Rom-Com Kristen Bell and Adam Brody star in a Netflix series whose familiar rhythms and punchlines are exactly the point. See more movies news New York Legal Fight to Revive Congestion Pricing Can Proceed, Judge Rules A New York judge rejected a motion by lawyers for Gov. Kathy Hochul to dismiss lawsuits challenging her decision to halt the tolling program. As Adams's Fate Hangs in the Balance, Cuomo Waits in the Shadows The uncertainty surrounding Mayor Eric Adams has fueled rampant speculation that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo may enter the mayor's race. Agents Seize Phones From Adams's Top Adviser and Subpoena Her Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been close to Mayor Eric Adams for decades, and has cultivated a reputation as a ruthless political actor. See more New York news Food Maggie Smith's Influence Rippled to the Cocktail Hour In 2011, a New York bartender paid tribute to the actor with a sly tweak to a pre-Prohibition cocktail. The Best, Easiest Dinner Party of Your Life Spicy cucumbers, peppery sea scallops and coconut tapioca fill out this David Tanis menu. Zha Jiang Mian, Porky and Rich, Salty-Sweet and Satisfying It's the sort of meal you ought to make after a day of airline snacks or conference-room repasts, and definitely on Friday nights. See more food news Fashion & Style He Was Open to Love — but Kept His Job a Secret After Jonathan Filiberto, a medium known as Jonathan Mark, matched with Jessica Rega on a dating app, it took months before he shared what he did for a living. I Decentered Men. Decentering Desire for Men Is Harder. Organizing my life around some idyllic future husband has always felt wrong to me. The Secrets of the Ultimate Celebrity Photographer In a declining business, Kevin Mazur has thrived by gaining the trust of Beyoncé, Madonna and Taylor Swift. His motto: "Why wouldn't you want to make people look good?" See more fashion news Obituaries Maggie Smith, Grande Dame of Stage and Screen, Dies at 89 She earned an extraordinary array of awards, from Oscars to Emmys to a Tony, but she could still go almost everywhere unrecognized. Then came "Downton Abbey." Richard Pettibone, Master of the Artistic Miniature, Dies at 86 He painted tiny reproductions of works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Duchamp and many others, raising questions about originality and creativity. Neil King Jr., Who Wrote of a Long Walk of 'Renewal,' Dies at 65 His book, "American Ramble," lyrically recounted a 330-mile trek from Washington, D.C., to New York City while he was in remission from cancer. See more Obituaries Opinion Ross Douthat The Possible Meanings of a Masculine Religious Revival Jessica Bennett They Call Themselves the 'Strange Sorority.' Trump Was Their Initiation. The world has moved on. They haven't. Guest Essay I've Lived With Hurricanes for Years. The Decisions Keep Getting Harder. More than the sheer repetition of extreme weather, the stakes have grown — for our homes, our communities and our lives. Jamelle Bouie The Best Way to Keep Congress From Getting Things Done Supporters of the filibuster argue that without unlimited debate, democracy succumbs to silence. Or something. Guest Essay The Most Galling Part of the Whole Eric Adams Affair With all its talent, how did the city end up with a mayor accused of being an incessant petty grifter? Peter Coy Can TikTok Be Reformed? This Billionaire Wants to Try. Frank McCourt hopes to make TikTok safer to use. He'll have to buy it first. 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