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View in browser September 4, 2024, 4:13 a.m. Eastern time Top News Ukraine's Foreign Minister Offers to Resign as Zelensky Plans Major Shake-Up President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to make the broadest changes to his government since Russia invaded more than two years ago. How an Ohio Town Landed in the Middle of the Immigration Debate Jobs attracted thousands of Haitians to Springfield, and employers were ecstatic. But then an immigrant driver was involved in a fatal school bus crash. And JD Vance entered the fray. Trump Family's Land Deals in Albania Stir Up Lingering Resentments Local landowners are questioning how Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump were able to sew up development rights for two luxury hotels on hot coastal property. Editors' Picks 100 Easy Dinners for Right Now Meal planning can be a slog. Let us help. Opinion | How Netanyahu Is Trying to Save Himself, Elect Trump and Defeat Harris The Israeli prime minister's approach to Gaza and the hostages is plainly tied up in his political self-interest. Today's Videos Video | New York Official Is Charged as Chinese Agent Linda Sun, a former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with 10 criminal counts that included visa fraud, money laundering and other crimes. Video | Deadly Strike Destroys Buildings in Eastern Ukrainian City Ukrainian officials said that a search and rescue operation was underway after two Russian ballistic missiles hit a military academy and a nearby hospital in Poltava, Ukraine. Video | Pope Francis Kicks Off Asia Tour in Indonesia The 87-year-old will also visit Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore during his 11-day Asia trip to reach faraway Catholics. World As Israel's Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course. U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation The number of insurgent attacks has increased, officials say, as Iraq and the United States negotiate a plan to wind down the U.S.-led military mission. U.S. Charges Hamas Leaders in Oct. 7 Massacre in Israel and Other Terrorist Attacks Yahya Sinwar, the group's political chief, was charged with carrying out the attacks that resulted in the killing of at least 43 Americans. Five other Hamas senior leaders were also charged. See more world news U.S. Tim Sheehy Was Recorded Using Racist Stereotypes About Native Americans Mr. Sheehy, a Republican, is the nominee for a Senate seat in Montana, where Indigenous residents make up about 6 percent of the population. Activists Charged With Pushing Russian Propaganda Go on Trial in Florida Experts say the case offers a window into how the Russian government tries to influence American elections and promote its own geopolitical agenda. 11-Year-Old Is Charged in Killing of 82-Year-Old Ex-Mayor and His Daughter The police said that the boy had confessed to fatally shooting two relatives: a former mayor of the small city of Minden, La., and his 31-year-old daughter. See more U.S. news Politics Justice Jackson Treads Carefully in Talking About the Supreme Court By contrast, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court was more forthcoming in her memoir about her upbringing in Miami, Matt Damon and her rise to the court. Vance Championed 2017 Report on Families From Architects of Project 2025 JD Vance, as he was dipping his toe into politics, praised the Heritage Foundation report — 29 essays opposing abortion and seeking to instruct Americans on how to raise children — as "admirable." Can Democrats Stop the 'Tax Doom Loop'? Democrats are tired of losing to Republicans on tax policy. They're hoping to mount a comeback next year. See more political news Business Japan's Era of 'Free' Mortgages Is Coming to an End Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan's rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates. When Property Investors Want Out, These Bargain Hunters Rush In Investment firms are raising record sums for real estate secondary funds that cut private deals to buy assets from investors who can't otherwise exit. Hewlett Packard to Pursue $4 Billion Claim Against Mike Lynch's Estate The money is tied to a lawsuit in Britain by the tech services giant over its acquisition of Autonomy, the software firm Mr. Lynch founded. He died last month. See more business news Technology How Self-Driving Cars Get Help From Humans Hundreds of Miles Away Zoox, a self-driving car company owned by Amazon, is deploying robot taxis without steering wheels, driver seats or drivers. But like all other self-driving cars, they still need help from humans. Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Block the X Social Network in Brazil Brazilian regulators had said Sunday that Starlink planned to defy government orders to block X in the country. On Tuesday, the satellite-internet service said it would comply. OpenAI, Still Haunted by Its Chaotic Past, Is Trying to Grow Up The maker of ChatGPT is struggling to transform itself into a profit-driven company while satisfying worries about the safety of artificial intelligence. See more technology news Sports The View From the Nosebleeds at the U.S. Open: Not Too Shabby It's a long way to Row Z. But once you get there, there are advantages, tennis fans say. The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that's needed. An Olympic Runner From Uganda Is Severely Burned in Gasoline Attack Rebecca Cheptegei, a long-distance runner who competed in the Olympic marathon in Paris, is in critical condition after a man poured gas on her and set her on fire, police in Kenya said. See more sports news Arts Sabrina Carpenter and Pop's Next Gen Have a Secret Weapon: Amy Allen The songwriter behind the summer smashes "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" is helping drive a moment of idiosyncrasy in Top 40 hits. From School Librarian to Activist: 'The Hate Level and the Vitriol Is Unreal' Amid a surge in book bans nationwide, the librarian Amanda Jones was targeted by vicious threats. So she decided to fight back. Daniel Craig Gets Explicit (and Romantic) in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' At the Venice Film Festival, the star said he embraced the scenes with sexual encounters: 'If I wasn't in the movie and saw this movie, I'd want to be in it.' See more arts news New York Judge Denies Trump's Request to Move Criminal Case to Federal Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein said the Supreme Court's finding that presidents enjoy immunity does not apply in the hush-money case in which Donald Trump was already convicted. Ex-Doctor Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in New York Woman's Suicide Stephen Miller, a right-to-die advocate, was sentenced to five years' probation. His lawyer said that "morally" Mr. Miller had done nothing wrong. Surprise! A Class of College Seniors Learns Tuition Will Be Free. Tuition used to be free for all students at the Cooper Union, in New York City. The school announced it was bringing back the perk, at least for seniors. See more New York news Media & Advertising His Parents Are Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. That's the Joke. In a series of videos, Jack Robbins has been lampooning nepo baby culture — and embracing it — with help from his parents and Steven Spielberg's daughter. Trump Ordered to Stop Using Isaac Hayes Song at Rallies A federal court judge in Georgia granted a request by the singer's estate to bar the former president from playing "Hold On, I'm Coming" at his events. Brian Stelter Returns to CNN as Chief Media Analyst Mr. Stelter, who left CNN two years ago, will be helming his newsletter for the network, but without a Sunday show. See more media & advertising news Food Home Cooking So Good, Only a Restaurant Could Do It In her first review as interim critic, Melissa Clark visits Lola's, whose produce-driven cooking is familiar but lifted by brilliant twists and tweaks. 23 New Restaurants to Try This Fall The season's marquee openings in New York City include the next move from Kent Hospitality, the first Manhattan restaurant from Andrew Tarlow and more. At Clemente Bar, a Love Story Between Chef and Artist The chef Daniel Humm's new cocktail bar is a collaboration with the Italian painter Francesco Clemente. See more food news Science New Photos From Titanic Show Long-Lost Statue and Damaged Bow RMS Titanic Inc., the company that led the expedition, brought back two million photos of the site. The ship's famed bow has been damaged, the company said. Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs. Biden's Top Climate Negotiator to Visit China This Week John Podesta is expected to push for China to set more ambitious greenhouse gas targets. See more science news Well Quiz: Do You Have Healthy Brain Habits? These 12 questions can help assess your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, and identify ways to reduce it. The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot There is such a thing as getting a vaccine too soon. Here's what to know. You Just Got a Tattoo. How Do You Look After It? Advice on tattoo aftercare is plentiful, and sometimes confusing. Tattoo artists and dermatologists weigh in on what you should do. See more on Well Obituaries James Darren, Actor, Singer and 'Gidget' Heartthrob, Dies at 88 His role as a surfer in that trendsetting hit movie led to success on television shows like "The Time Tunnel" and "T.J. Hooker," and on the pop charts. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Lindsey Graham: How Trump Can Improve His Chances of Winning The former president can win by talking up his successes. Guest Essay James Carville: Kamala Harris's Best Strategy to Defeat Trump She has to help Trump hurt himself in the debate, break with Biden on policy and show how she has grown since the 2020 campaign. Bret Stephens A Hostage Deal Is a Poison Pill for Israel Captives should not be ransomed at the cost of creating more hostages. Guest Essay Don't Flip Out Over Election Forecasts Election forecasters and their predictive models in the presidential race are in the spotlight. Here's how to understand this work better. Binyamin Appelbaum Shiny New Technology, Same Old Funny Business Antitrust regulators are finally catching up to the methods used by modern corporations to exert their power. The Opinions These Young Voters Offer a Road Map for Kamala Harris Listen in on this focus group with undecided Gen Z voters. 8 MIN LISTEN 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