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View in browser September 8, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Mother of Georgia Suspect Called School Minutes Before Shooting, Family Says The mother told relatives she reached out to the school on Wednesday morning, warning of an emergency, the suspect's aunt said Saturday. Israel Strikes Schools Turned Shelters in Gaza Israel said it had launched a "precise strike" against Hamas militants operating from two school compounds in northern Gaza, as the family of a slain American lashes out at Israel. 'Out of a Horror Movie:' Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam At least four people have died and thousands were evacuated after Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit northern Vietnam, brought powerful winds and torrential rains. Editors' Picks Trump Claims Harris's Rallies Are Smaller. We Counted. We took photographs, captured 360-degree video and counted attendees at six recent rallies to analyze which of the candidates' claims on crowd sizes hold weight. Opinion | The Killer Climate Disaster That Has No Name Heat waves are America's deadliest weather events. It's time we name them. World The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza. Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town Russia's drive toward Pokrovsk has stalled along one part of the frontline, but its troops continue to advance in other parts of eastern Ukraine, and its long-range aerial attacks continue. Once, Catholic Priests Came to Indonesia. Now, It Exports Them. A seminary on Flores, a Catholic-majority island in Indonesia, ordains so many priests that a lot of them go abroad to serve the faithful. See more world news U.S. If a Threat Is Not a Crime, Can the Police Prevent a School Shooting? Officers are limited in their response to a possible threat of violence, but they are being trained to identify and monitor worrisome behavior earlier. Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid But abortion rights groups hope an appeals court will reverse the ruling before the Tuesday deadline to print the state ballots. Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough? See more U.S. news Politics Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions Kamala Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel. Donald Trump is being peppered informally by aides. Both sides share the same belief about why the debate is so crucial. Harris's Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump Kamala Harris's razor-sharp debate skills have powered her political ascent. Her success next week will turn on how well she adapts to an unpredictable rival. Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of state's office called one video "a stunt." See more political news Business The Downside of Falling Interest Rates While rate cuts are welcome in much of the economy, they pose problems for risk-averse investors who relish high money market and bond yields. Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported. Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.'s Limited Safety Role More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items. See more business news Technology How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages. Russia Secretly Worms Its Way Into America's Conservative Media Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin. Starliner's Troubles Are Latest Setback for Boeing's Space Business The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns. See more technology news Arts Art Museum Etiquette for Dummies (and Overthinkers) An illustrated guide to seeing a blockbuster exhibition like Hiroshige at the Brooklyn Museum. For starters, don't go on opening day. Nicole Eisenman at the Tipping Point As the artist prepares for a major exhibition in Madison Square Park, Eisenman takes stock of the winding path to fame. What is gained and what is lost when your art is political? 'Grounded': How a New Opera Changed on Its Way to the Met Jeanine Tesori and George Brant discuss the first time they heard "Grounded," and how they instantly knew what they would change for the Met. See more arts news New York What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams's Top Aides The administration of New York City's mayor was thrown into turmoil as federal inquiries reached his inner circle. Queens Is Abuzz Over Two Americans in the U.S. Open Finals For the first time in more than two decades, an American man and an American woman will play in the U.S. Open singles finals. At the U.S. Open, Hourly-Wage Ushers Corral the Well-Heeled Crowds Since fans often must wait until breaks between games to enter, employees in blue shirts have the dicey task of holding them back for several excruciating minutes until play is paused. See more New York news Science New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail BepiColombo, a joint European-Japanese mission, completed its latest flyby of Mercury, sending back a sneak peek of the cratered planet it will begin to orbit in 2026. They're Sizing Up Earth's Lungs. It Takes Tape Measures and Tree Climbing. A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores. Dozens Fall Ill on Hawaii Hiking Trail in 'Concerning' Outbreak of Norovirus Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19. See more science news Magazine 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. How NAFTA Broke American Politics Since its passage in 1993, the trade agreement has played an outsize role in presidential elections — which now often hinge on the three Rust Belt states it helped to hollow out. Audio | Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will Ferrell and Harper Steele. The superstar comedian and his best friend and collaborator discuss the journey that deepened their friendship. 46 MIN LISTEN See more magazine news Real Estate The American Dream Without a House? Believe It As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence. How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized? When a new owner takes over a rental building, there can be confusion about the status of the units inside. Want to Move Abroad? Here Are Five Ways to Do It. The path to a life in a new country is often paved with complicated visa and residency requirements. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Night of the Supermodels in New York, Guest Appearance by Rihanna What happened when Pieter Mulier brought the Alaïa show to the Guggenheim. The Great American Family Car Ride Three bridges, one toll. The Yankees Find a Fashion Partner in New York or Nowhere A lifestyle brand known for its declarations of N.Y.C. supremacy joins forces with baseball's winningest franchise. See more fashion news T Magazine The Case for Eating Lunch With Your Colleagues At workplaces including Ava DuVernay's production office and the fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra's atelier, the staff meal is a way to fuel the creative process. A House That Memorializes a Vanished New York In Lower Manhattan, the former residence of an artist couple remains unchanged years after their deaths. Oversize Coats Are the Season's Biggest Trend Giant, tailored wool outerwear is a cozy yet polished choice this fall. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Michael Lerner, 81, Is Dead; Founder of a Combative Jewish Magazine His publication, Tikkun, was a leading voice for left-wing American Jews. His ideas about "the politics of meaning" were embraced by Hillary Clinton. Nell McCafferty, Larger-Than-Life Irish Journalist, Dies at 80 Her pugnacious writing on women's rights, gay rights and other issues helped turn her country into one of the most progressive in Europe. Jim Riswold, Creator of 'Bo Knows' and Air Jordan Ads, Dies at 66 His work for Nike — particularly commercials starring Michael Jordan and Spike Lee — blurred the line between advertising and entertainment. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay I Love the Kids in My Life. And I'm Raising None of Them. You don't have to have kids to have kids in your life. Jessica Grose Can 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Change a Conservative Religious Culture? A seemingly frothy reality show has a deeper conflict at its core. Guest Essay High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time. 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. 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