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View in browser September 27, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Mayor Adams, Confronted With Detailed Graft Charges, Says He Won't Quit Mr. Adams accepted free airline tickets, lavish overseas accommodations and illegal foreign campaign donations, prosecutors said. He denied the charges. Netanyahu Defiant as World Leaders Press for Israeli-Hezbollah Truce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowed to keep striking the Lebanese militants, who began launching rockets across the border almost a year ago in support of their Hamas allies in Gaza. U.S. House Speaker Demands That Ukraine Fire Ambassador The public call from Speaker Mike Johnson deals a blow to Kyiv's efforts to avoid the partisan acrimony of the U.S. presidential campaign. Editors' Picks Opinion | The Dangers of Donald Trump, From Those Who Know Him What 91 people who know the former president say about his character. Even Many Hurricane Veterans Were Leaving Florida's Big Bend Ahead of Helene The region has endured two other hurricanes recently, but many more people appeared to be evacuating this time, leaving their small coastal towns eerily empty. World First It Was Lynch Mobs. Now Police Kill Pakistanis Accused of Blasphemy. The deaths of two men have reverberated across Pakistan, where the charge of insulting Islam has long been a sensitive issue. Israel's Displaced Want to Go Home. But Will Attacks on Hezbollah Offer That Path? Israel said the goal of its strikes on Hezbollah was to allow residents of the north to go home. Some are hopeful that plan will work, but others worry that war may not bring safety. 200 Clashes a Day as Russia Races to Break Ukrainian Strongholds With fall approaching, Ukraine says its forces in the eastern Donetsk region are facing battle more frequently than they have in months. See more world news U.S. Harris Now Has an Economic Plan. Can It Best Trump's Promises? A central question in the final stretch of the election is if Vice President Kamala Harris's proposals will cohere into an economic argument that can top former President Donald J. Trump's. Crunchtime for Election Interference: October Is the Month of Mischief U.S. officials are stepping up their warnings about foreign interference in the election, focused on three main adversaries: Russia, China and Iran. See more U.S. news Politics Republican Candidates Keep Straying Into Dangerous Territory: Abortion In a campaign they would like to center on the economy and the border, Republican candidates keep drifting back to abortion rights, an issue that favors Democrats. With Few Wins to Highlight, House Republicans Head Home to Chase Votes The G.O.P. has plenty of dysfunction to point to after nearly two years of controlling the chamber, but not many successes to show voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Case Over 2020 Election Jury selection in the case began on Thursday morning, and the trial had been expected to take up to four weeks. See more political news Business Francis Ford Coppola Re-enters a Changed Hollywood. It Could Be Rough. Mr. Coppola has spent $120 million on his new movie, "Megalopolis." Most box office analysts predict that he'll get far less in return. Southwest Airlines Lays Out Overhaul, and Stock Gains The carrier's move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after a hedge fund called for cost savings and better profits. Coming Up Next on CNN: A Paywall CNN will begin experimenting in October with a subscription model, in a major initiative from its chief executive, Mark Thompson. See more business news Arts 'The Wild Robot' Review: Wonder and Whimsy That Does Compute Chris Sanders's movie about a robotic assistant and the gosling she raises is defined by dazzling visuals and frank ideas about the circle of life. At the Whitney, a Stirring Ailey Tribute Moves Dance to the Edge Music's in the air, and there's painting and sculpture in imaginative variety as an art museum gives rare treatment to an ephemeral medium. Lhasa's Music Captivated Audiences Everywhere but Here At Pop Montreal, tribute concerts on Sept. 29 and 30 will honor the memory of Lhasa de Sela, the American-born multilingual singer-songwriter. See more arts news New York These Are the Charges Against Eric Adams A federal indictment accuses Mr. Adams of crimes dating back a decade, including bribery conspiracy, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. As Adams Faces Calls to Resign, Jumaane Williams May Play a Pivotal Role Mr. Williams, New York City's public advocate, would become acting mayor if Eric Adams resigns. He says he is prepared for that moment. What to Know About Damian Williams, the Man Prosecuting Eric Adams Mr. Williams already had a compelling biography, but the first-ever indictment of a New York City mayor has added an astonishing new chapter to his life's story. See more New York news Food A Weeknight Winner: Skillet Chicken Dinner Melissa Clark's skillet-braised chicken with greens is exactly the sort of easy, hearty dinner I want to cook right now. Put 'Eat Dinner' on Your Calendar Ten-minute tofu, 15-minute fried rice and more recipes for when life overwhelms. A Rosh Hashana Dish Keeps the Memory of Home Legumbres para rosana, a dish of Spanish Moroccan origin, is a delicious reminder of a family's journey. See more food news Science The Sun Will Destroy the Earth One Day, Right? Maybe Not. Astronomers spotted a potential Earth-size rocky world orbiting a white dwarf, suggesting a future in which our planet outlives its star. A Patchwork of Cannabis Laws Creates Health Risks, Study Finds A new report calls for public education and closing of legal loopholes to keep the public safe. This Fish Evolved Legs That It Uses to Taste Stuff on the Seafloor While the sea robin has legs, it still doesn't need a bicycle. See more science news Well Memory Loss Isn't the Only Sign of Dementia Here are five other common red flags to look out for. Free Covid Tests Are Back Here's how to get them, plus when to take a test. Suicides Using Guns Have Grown More Common Among U.S. Women New C.D.C. data show that firearms remain the leading means of suicide for both men and women. See more on Well Fashion & Style What Does Baseball Lose When the A's Leave Oakland? A team's plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money. Why Does My iPhone Keep Asking Me to Check In With My Ex? An iPhone feature has some users baffled as they are asked to share their location with work acquaintances, dead relatives and people on other continents. A King of Cool Casual's Next Act With a new store, Steven Alan is trying to reconjure the magic of the boutique that put him on the fashion map. See more fashion news Obituaries Robert Lansdorp, Coach of Tennis Champions, Is Dead at 85 His students, including Tracy Austin, Maria Sharapova, Pete Sampras and Lindsay Davenport, developed their ground strokes through his regimen of intense repetition. Frank Coppa, First Bonanno Mafia Family Member to Flip, Dies at 82 His decision to describe gruesome murders to the F.B.I. led at least 10 other members to do the same and ultimately immobilized a mafia family. Lloyd Macklowe, Leading Purveyor of Art Nouveau, Is Dead at 90 He and his wife began buying pieces to furnish their apartment. They wound up with a museum-quality collection and a pre-eminent retail business. See more Obituaries Opinion The Editorial Board Eric Adams Should Resign The federal indictment reveals how the city's leader repeatedly failed in his duty to uphold the public trust. Pamela Paul It's Easy to See What Drove Jonathan Holloway to Quit Rutgers's president was worn out by turmoil and animosity. Guest Essay Stanley McChrystal: Why Kamala Harris Has Won Me Over Some deeply consequential decisions are starkly simple. Paul Krugman The Tech Bro Style in American Politics Why some billionaires are helping to promote political extremism. Guest Essay The Greatest City in the World, Some Really Lousy Mayors You have to go way back to the days of the secular saint Fiorello La Guardia to come up with a New York mayor unencumbered by significant baggage. Jesse Wegman Presidential Elections Aren't Really That Close The folly of the Electoral College creates too many points where history could turn on narrow outcomes. 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