Today's Headlines: 30 Days Out, the Harris and Trump Campaigns Brace for ‘Trench Warfare’

As Israel Attacks, Many Lebanese Feel Dragged Into Someone Else's War

View in browser October 6, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News 30 Days Out, the Harris and Trump Campaigns Brace for 'Trench Warfare' With tight contests in all seven battleground states, the candidates are pressing for a few thousand votes that could sway the outcome of the entire election. As Israel Attacks, Many Lebanese Feel Dragged Into Someone Else's War In a crisis-racked country where sectarian tensions simmer, many worry that the conflict between Israel and the Shiite militia Hezbollah will end in more destruction for all. Villages Spared a Soviet Nuclear Plant Are Split Over a U.S. One A plan to place American-made reactors on a picturesque coastline has broad support in Poland — and in Washington — but the geopolitical calculations have run into local opposition. Editors' Picks Can Pro Sports and Drag Queens Coexist? A Mill Town Finds Out. A gay couple embraced inclusion after buying an English rugby team. To their surprise, the fans bought in, too. Opinion | Biden Sought Peace but Facilitated War Netanyahu repeatedly rolled the American president, leading us all to the precipice of a much larger war. Today's Videos Video | Biden Voices Concern That the Election May Not Be 'Peaceful' President Biden said he was confident next month's election would be free and fair, but that he was concerned about what former President Donald J. Trump and his supporters would do if he lost his bid for another term. Video | What to Know About the Verdict in the Tyre Nichols Case Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty on Thursday of federal witness tampering charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. They were acquitted of the more serious charge of violating his civil rights by causing his death. Emily Cochrane, a New York Times reporter who covers the American South, explains. Video | Biden Cautions Israel on Striking Iranian Oil Fields President Biden said Israel should consider alternative ways of retaliating against Iran, a day after he said the United States was "in discussion" about the possibility of Israel striking Iran's oil fields. World What to Know: How Israel Could Retaliate Against Iran Iran has a number of sensitive sites, including oil infrastructure, military installations and nuclear facilities. A Menace to Motorists, but the 'Noble' Moose Is Adopted by Newfoundland Introduced to the island 120 years ago, moose are involved in hundreds of collisions each year. But the huge animal is an accepted part of life here. "I suspect that they got squatters' rights." Deadly Marburg Virus Hits Rwanda's Doctors and Nurses Hard The Health Ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals. See more world news U.S. The Troubling Quiet of North Carolina's Cell Service Outages Service has been restored in some areas after Hurricane Helene, but many people are still unable to communicate by phone, which has hampered relief efforts, worried loved ones and complicated daily life. Still Searching for Their Loved Ones, a Week After Hurricane Helene The storm's death toll has climbed past 225, but many people remain unaccounted for and searching for them is complicated. Their families are desperate for answers. Entire Chicago Education Board to Resign Amid Tensions Between Mayor and Schools Chief Mayor Brandon Johnson has been at odds with the head of Chicago Public Schools over his plan to fill a $1 billion gap in the district's budget. See more U.S. news Politics 5 Takeaways From Melania Trump's Book Shining a little more light on her mysterious life, her memoir details her support for abortion rights, her doubts about the 2020 election and her explanation for that "I really don't care" jacket. In Final Stretch, Biden Faces Some of the Biggest Crises of His Presidency Even as President Biden recedes from view, some of the most consequential days of his term may be ahead of him. Campaigning for Harris, Women Share Their Abortion Stories With Neighbors The Harris campaign is trying to transform women in battleground states into an organizing force who can drive their friends and family to the polls. See more political news Business How Walmart's Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America With 1.6 million U.S. employees under her watch, the company's chief people officer faced a unique challenge just weeks into her new job: a pandemic. These Are Boom Times for 'Degrowth' The term has recently begun taking root in popular culture and policy. Will the 'SmartLess' Podcast Be the Biggest Role of Their Careers? Started during the pandemic, this venture is the first step in a media empire being built by the actors Sean Hayes, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman. See more business news Technology As 23andMe Struggles, Concerns Surface About Its Genetic Data A plummet in the company's valuation and a recent board resignation have raised questions about the future of genetic data collected from millions of customers. Meta Unveils Instant A.I. Video Generator That Adds Sounds The tech giant is among the many companies building technology that could remake Hollywood — or help spread disinformation. See more technology news Sports The Savannah Bananas Needed a Bigger Stage Everyone's favorite dancing baseball team is taking its act almost exclusively to M.L.B. and football stadiums in 2025, with even more extreme changes on the horizon. FIFA Limits on Player Transfers Are Illegal, Europe's Top Court Rules A decision could force soccer's governing body to rewrite the regulations that govern the sport's multibillion-dollar transfer market. Adapting to the Champions League's New Reality This year more than ever is showing that the competition means different things to different clubs. And that's a good thing. See more sports news Arts In 'La Máquina,' Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna Get a Rematch For their first screen roles together since 2012, the longtime friends undertook a Spanish-language series about a boxer who must fight for his life. Dancing in an Emotional Washing Machine Botis Seva, a rising British choreographer who mixes hip-hop and contemporary dance, brings his Olivier Award-winning "BLKDOG" to New York. When 'Saturday Night Live' Debuted, They Were There. Here's What They Remember. With a new film about the show, and a 50th anniversary season starting, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and others look back. See more arts news New York Big Business Saw an Ally in Eric Adams, and Overlooked His Issues New York's business community threw its support behind Mr. Adams, and continued backing him even as his legal problems began to threaten the governance of the city. Former Gov. David Paterson of New York Assaulted in Manhattan Mr. Paterson and his stepson suffered minor injuries in a street attack on Friday. The former governor was not believed to have been targeted in the assault, the police said. 2 Men Sentenced to Prison for Attacking Officers at Jan. 6 Riot One of the men, from New Jersey, referred to lawmakers as "traitors" and encouraged other rioters to drag them out of the building by their hair, prosecutors said. See more New York news Fashion & Style The Whiplash of a Major Fashion World Shake-up Celine shocked the industry by announcing that Hedi Slimane, its top designer, is leaving. Hours later, it surprised many again by naming his replacement. Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible. How to Stage a Viral Fashion Show The French house Coperni closed Paris Fashion Week with a show at Disneyland Paris, capped off with a surprise runway appearance by Kylie Jenner. See more fashion news Obituaries David Burnham, Times Reporter Who Exposed Police Graft, Dies at 91 Tipped off by the detective Frank Serpico, he wrote an explosive series on police corruption in New York City, sparking an investigation by the Knapp commission. James Magee, Creator of a Mysterious Desert Monument, Dies at 79 For 40 years, he built a group of stone and steel buildings in the West Texas desert to house his own monumental work. Only a few have been lucky enough to see it. Marvin Schlachter, Record Executive Who Championed Disco, Dies at 90 In the 1960s, he helped get wide exposure for Black artists like Dionne Warwick. A decade later, he brought dance music from the clubs to radio success. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Benny Gantz: What the World Needs to Understand About Iran Now is the time to bolster regional cooperation and make a broad effort to confront Iran. Maureen Dowd JD Smirks His Way Into the Future The misogynist ticket takes a shot at Kamala for dancing — and being a woman. Ross Douthat America Needs a President The sidelining of the White House in global crisis spots is a big red flag. 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