Today's Headlines: Judge Delays Trump’s Sentencing Until Nov. 26, After Election Day

Teen and Father Charged with Georgia School Shooting Appear in Court

View in browser September 7, 2024, 4:05 a.m. Eastern time Top News Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing Until Nov. 26, After Election Day The decision by Justice Juan M. Merchan means voters will be left in the dark about whether the former president will face time behind bars. Teen and Father Charged With Georgia School Shooting Appear in Court Both are being prosecuted in the killings of two teachers and two students. New questions arose Friday about whether school officials were told about an investigation of the teenager last year. Hamas's Release of Hostage Videos Inflames Divisions in Israel The fourth recording in as many days of a hostage killed in Gaza has added to pressure on the Israeli government to reach a cease-fire deal with Hamas. Editors' Picks There Are Only Two Shakers Left. They've Still Got Utopia in Their Sights. Their numbers have dwindled, but the remaining members are imagining what comes next. Opinion | Blaming a Parent, Again, for Failed Gun Laws Is the problem the man who gave his son a gun, or the gun? World China Stops Foreign Adoptions, Ending a Complicated Chapter Beijing said the move was in line with international trends, as more countries have limited such adoptions. Many would-be adoptive families were left in limbo. Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats The Ukrainian offensive over the border caught Moscow's intelligence agencies by surprise, experts say. It wasn't the first time that has happened during the war. The Road to a Gaza Cease-Fire Runs Through Qatar The emirate has used its influence with Hamas to press for a truce with Israel. But "the last word is with those on the battlefield," one expert said. See more world news U.S. What We Know About the Apalachee High School Shooting A teenager is accused of killing two students and two teachers in the deadliest school shooting in Georgia's history. His father was arrested, too. Book Deals Can Add Up to Millions of Dollars for Supreme Court Justices For the justices, selling books remains one of the few ways to earn income outside the court. 100 Degrees at Midnight: California Coast Swelters in 'Concerning' Heat Temperatures in the region were forecast to remain high into the weekend, with more than 31 million people under excessive heat warnings. See more U.S. news Politics Vance Declines to Denounce Carlson After Interview With Holocaust Revisionist JD Vance's campaign said he "doesn't believe in guilt-by-association cancel culture" but doesn't share the views of Tucker Carlson's guest, who claimed the Holocaust was not premeditated genocide. How the Fight to Define Kamala Harris Will Shape Next Week's Debate The battle over who Ms. Harris is — and what she stands for — will take center stage on Tuesday when she and Donald Trump debate for the first time. Harris's Debate Tutor: A Lawyer Unafraid of Telling Politicians Hard Truths Karen Dunn, who is preparing the vice president for next week's clash, has trained Democrats for debates in every election since 2008. Her approach, as Hillary Clinton put it, is "tough love." See more political news Business For the Fed, a Sign That the Job Market Is Cooling but Not Cracking Fed officials are hurtling toward a rate cut this month, but Friday's jobs data left their options open on the size of that reduction. Wall Street Is Worried About Carl Icahn The value of the 88-year-old activist investor's company has fallen by nearly $20 billion. Mr. Icahn said that he was "absolutely not selling." Stock Slide as Investors Wrestle With Shifting Bets on Rate Cuts The stock market "can't win" at the moment, said Andrew Brenner, head of international fixed income at National Alliance Securities. "Heads I lose, tails I lose." See more business news Technology How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk's sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November. Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward. A.I. Isn't Magic, but Can It Be 'Agentic'? So-called agentic artificial intelligence doesn't require a human to tell it what to do. At least, that's the idea. See more technology news Arts Oasis Fans Balked at High Ticket Prices. But Were They 'Dynamic'? A regulator said it was opening an investigation into Ticketmaster's actions, but the company disputed that "dynamic pricing" came into play. Architects Are Coaxing Downtowns Back to Life Gone are the days when designers made a splash with a shimmering new building torquing this way and that. The season's debuts forge links to regional designs and new connections. 27 TV Shows to Watch This Fall A "WandaVision" spinoff, Colin Farrell in "The Penguin" and Alfonso Cuarón's "Disclaimer" are among the season's tantalizing offerings. See more arts news New York Flurry of Inquiries Prompts Questions About Adams's Ability to Run New York The revelation that much of Mayor Eric Adams's inner circle is under federal investigation stunned city officials, and some worried their work could be affected. Facing Entrenched School Segregation, New Jersey Tries Something New New Jersey is holding mediation sessions to settle a segregation lawsuit. If an agreement is reached, other states may take notice. 40 Years Later, Does 'Bright Lights, Big City' Still Resonate? Remembered for capturing '80s downtown decadence, Jay McInerney's iconic novel predicted the mood of New York City today. See more New York news Media & Advertising Tucker Carlson Criticized for Hosting Holocaust Revisionist Mr. Carlson's guest on "Tucker on X" made a variety of false claims about the Holocaust and World War II. On N.B.A. Player Podcasts, There's the Star and Then the Other Guy For the friends of some famous athletes, hosting a show can mean a little money, some fame and a whole lot of work. See more media & advertising news Magazine The Secret to Deeper Friendships Is in Your Calendar A standing meeting at the diner has led to new levels in connection and community. The First Movie About Pop Music to Nail Its Mediocrity This summer's "Trap," from M. Night Shyamalan, works hard to turn its fictional star — and her fans — into heroes. Judge John Hodgman on Creepy Dog Names A boyfriend is uncomfortable with naming a pet after a participant in the Soviet space program. See more magazine news Well Are Some Ultraprocessed Foods Worse Than Others? A new study may offer the biggest clues yet. 6 Mistakes New Runners Make Running experts and coaches share their best advice for avoiding these common pitfalls. Are At-Home Chemical Peels Safe? The F.D.A. recommends against using the skin care products without professional supervision. Experts explain the risks. See more on Well Travel Rafting a Western River With the Next Generation On a family trip in Montana, a father shares a tradition with his two sons even as climate change threatens the certainty of the rivers he grew up running. 6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers. 36 Hours in Door County, Wis. Spend a weekend exploring the forest preserves, cliff-lined shores and walkable towns of this peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan. See more travel news Obituaries Sergio Mendes, 83, Dies; Brought Brazilian Rhythms to the Pop Charts A pianist, composer and arranger, he rose to fame with the group Brasil '66 and remained a force in popular music for more than six decades. Steve Silberman, 66, Dies; Writer Deepened Understanding of Autism Prodded by Oliver Sacks, he wrote a humane, award-winning book about the condition. A music maven, he also wrote liner notes for the Grateful Dead and his friend David Crosby. Brian Ketcham, Effective Foe of Traffic and Smog, Dies at 85 An engineer and influential environmentalist in New York, he fought for bus lanes, bridge tolls and limits on parking and against more highways, as in the aborted Westway plan. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Goldberg Tucker Carlson Welcomes a Hitler Apologist to His Show Nazi sympathy is the natural endpoint of the politics of trolling. Jamelle Bouie Donald Trump Is Stuck The former president has to answer for Dobbs. He can't wriggle out of it. Matter of Opinion Two Christian Conservatives Debate the Merits of Voting for Kamala Harris Ross Douthat goes head-to-head with his fellow columnist David French over how to move Republicans past Trump. 54 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay We Must Invest in Our Aging Nuclear Arsenal All three legs of America's nuclear triad need substantial modernization and billions of dollars to keep pace with our adversaries. Guest Essay Only the First Amendment Can Protect Students, Campuses and Speech Colleges and universities are democracy's greatest arsenal. They do not need the unanimity of the graveyard. Guest Essay Housing in Ireland Is Broken Are the thousands of empty properties scattered across the country any kind of solution? 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. 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