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View in browser September 16, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Safe After What F.B.I. Describes as an Assassination Attempt The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was investigating what appeared to be a second assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. 3 Georgia Women, Caught Up in a Flood of Suspicion About Voting An election skeptic challenged hundreds of voter registrations, including one for a voting rights activist. A county official is dealing with the mess. How a Tourist Paradise Became a Drug-Trafficking Magnet Costa Rica's lush rainforests, which blanket a quarter of the country, are being infiltrated by cartels on a quest to find new trafficking routes to evade the authorities. Editors' Picks What a Mayor in Crisis Means for New York City As federal investigations swirl around Mayor Eric Adams, his political influence, his agenda and his re-election effort are at risk. Opinion | Harris Is Good on Abortion Rights. Now She Needs to Take It to 11. The vice president should triple down on the issue to clench this race. Today's Videos China's Risky Power Play in the South China Sea As China pushes to dominate the South China Sea, it is increasingly willing to use force to drive out the Philippines. In recent months, China's tactics have raised fears of a superpower showdown in the strategic waterway. World Once Considered Foes, Iranian-Backed Groups Get a Warm Welcome From Iraq Hamas and the Houthis have opened offices in Baghdad, reflecting the two groups' evolving relationship with Iraq as Tehran works to build a regional power bloc. Going the Distance at the Tram Driver Olympics Europe's public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. "We have been practicing," a Dutch competitor said. "But the other teams have also been practicing, too." 'Water Is Coming.' Floods Devastate West and Central Africa Flooding caused by heavy rains has left more than 1,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed. See more world news U.S. Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio Businesses needed workers, and Haitians, many already authorized to work, heard living costs were low. But the newcomers have strained resources, and that has fueled tension. No Charges for Georgia's Lieutenant Governor in Trump Election Case The decision not to indict Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was made by Pete Skandalakis, who is a veteran Georgia prosecutor and a fellow Republican. This Airbnb Offers Unbeatable Views of Kamala Harris's Past A Silicon Valley software engineer bought a modest one-bedroom condo in San Francisco once owned by the vice president. He rents it out. See more U.S. news Politics 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. Abortion vs. Border Security: New Mexico House Race Tests Dueling Messages Representative Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat in a border district, is under attack by his Republican opponent on immigration policy. Can a pro-abortion access message help him prevail? Trump's Proposal to End Taxes on Overtime Pay Could Cost Billions The former president left many key details about the overtime plan unaddressed, including whether the exception would apply to the payroll taxes that fund Social Security and Medicare. See more political news Business White-Collar Workers Are Getting Squeezed. Even Oscar-Winning Producers. Corporate consolidation and technology have upended many jobs in recent decades. But few arcs are more surprising than that of the Hollywood producer. Layoffs Are Few. So Why Are Jobs Harder to Find? Past economic cycles show that unemployment starts to tick up ahead of a recession, with wide-scale layoffs coming only later. 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. See more business news Technology First Private Spacewalk in SpaceX Capsule Achieves New Milestone Jared Isaacman, the billionaire leading the Polaris Dawn mission, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, exited and re-entered their spacecraft in a test of commercial space technologies. Will TikTok Be Banned in January? That Question Is Headed to Court. TikTok will be in federal court on Monday, aiming to block a new law that will ban the popular video app in the United States early next year. See more technology news Sports Paris Throws a Final Olympics Bash Tens of thousands cheered, clapped, danced and sang to celebrate French athletes and to relive, one last time, the Games that uplifted a nation. Before Every Race, a Sprinter Gets Into Character Kenny Bednarek isn't as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out. See more sports news Arts 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. 7 Days in the Cultural Life of a Real Housewife of N.Y.C. Between seasons of "The Real Housewives of New York City," Erin Lichy is researching recipes, listening to Charli XCX and checking out fashion at the Met. See more arts news New York Chief Counsel to Eric Adams Resigns Amid Federal Investigations Lisa Zornberg, the chief counsel to Mayor Eric Adams of New York, suddenly stepped down on Saturday. 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. 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. See more New York news Obituaries Rebecca Horn, Enigmatic Artist With Theatrical Flair, Dies at 80 Her widely exhibited work in sculpture, performance, film and more didn't represent anything in particular so much as it evoked an experience. Herbie Flowers, 'Walk on the Wild Side' Bassist, Dies at 86 A celebrated session musician who appeared on a host of classic rock albums, he made his most lasting mark with his contribution to Lou Reed's most famous song. Dr. George Berci, Whose Innovations Changed Surgery, Dies at 103 He conceived many of the techniques and tools that have revolutionized minimally invasive operations and procedures. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Parents Should Ignore Their Children More Often The case for "mindful underparenting." David French Why Trump Won't Say He Wants Ukraine to Win The country lies at the heart of overlapping conspiracy theories important to the former president. Guest Essay Noisy, Hungry Data Centers Are Catching Communities by Surprise Residents rarely learn how data centers and their noise and energy and water use may affect their lives until it's too late. Guest Essay If You Like Tim Walz's Earthy Politics, You Should Know About Paul Wellstone The Wellstone tradition of left-populism, once so central to the Democratic Party's brand, that must be recovered. Guest Essay I Was Adopted From China as a Baby. I'm Still Coming to Terms With That. China is ending international baby adoptions but for those who were sent overseas as infants, the search for belonging and identity goes on. 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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