Today's Headlines: Airstrikes in Beirut Kill at Least 22 and Level a Building, Lebanese Officials Say

Hurricane Milton's Impacts: What We Know So Far

View in browser October 11, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Airstrikes in Beirut Kill at Least 22 and Level a Building, Lebanese Officials Say Israel was behind the attack, Lebanon said, and it came on the same day that the U.N. said Israeli forces had fired on its peacekeepers, an episode that drew international condemnation. Hurricane Milton's Impacts: What We Know So Far Flooding, wind damage and power outages affected areas throughout Florida. At least 12 people were killed. Republicans Appear Poised to Take Control of Senate, New Poll Shows The latest polling from The New York Times and Siena College shows Republicans leading in key Senate races in Montana, Texas and Florida. Editors' Picks Opinion | The Staggering Price You're Paying for America's Nuclear Makeover The $1.7 trillion overhaul is already underway. When Harlem Was 'as Gay as It Was Black' Mapping the people, homes and hot spots that transformed Harlem during its Renaissance. World Faced With Regional Setbacks, India Flexes Its New Economic Muscle Tapping into a fast-growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been offering financial help to India's neighbors as he tries to counter China's influence. September Was Deadly Month for Russian Troops in Ukraine, U.S. Says More than 600,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded since the war began in 2022. 'Relentless' Israeli Attacks on Gaza Medical Workers Are War Crime, U.N. Panel Says The report, which does not have the force of law, found that the Israeli military had engaged in deliberate assaults on hospitals and other health care providers. See more world news U.S. Bizarre Falsehoods About Hurricanes Helene and Milton Disrupt Recovery Efforts Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid. Conservative States Seek to End Protections for Immigrant 'Dreamers' An appeals court is considering a challenge that could end DACA, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants to live and work in the United States. Sean Combs's Sex Trafficking Trial Is Set for May 5 The music mogul, wearing tan jail clothes at a court hearing, waved and smiled at six of his children and his mother in the gallery. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Spreads His Politics of Grievance to Nonwhite Voters Eight years ago, he won over many white voters, who were often called the forgotten Americans. Now, he hopes to make inroads with Black and Latino voters by stoking resentments and pointing to scapegoats. A Stern Obama Tells Black Men to Drop 'Excuses' and Support Harris Before speaking at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, the former president spoke directly to Black male voters in an effort to bolster flagging support. Tim Walz Takes His Folksiness on the Road, Trying Not to Say 'Stupid Things' On a swing through the Southwest, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate received a warm welcome — and had to clean up his remarks about the Electoral College. See more political news Business TD Bank Pleads Guilty and Pays $3 Billion to Settle Money-Laundering Case Authorities cited joking by bank employees about crimes: "'You guys really need to shut this down LOL.'" Consumer Price Increases Cooled, but Not as Much as Expected The Consumer Price Index is moderating, but September's report contained both good and bad news for policymakers. Social Security Benefits to Climb 2.5% in 2025 The annual cost-of-living adjustment will increase monthly checks for millions of beneficiaries, including retirees and disabled workers. See more business news Technology The Endless Downfall of a Crypto Power Couple Ryan Salame, an FTX executive, and Michelle Bond, a crypto policy advocate, were once a Washington power couple. Now they both face prison time. Elon Musk Shows Off Tesla 'Robotaxi' That Drives Itself "You could fall asleep and wake up at your destination," said Mr. Musk, Tesla's C.E.O., but some experts are skeptical that such cars will be ferrying passengers soon. While Others Fled, These TikTokers Posted Through Hurricane Milton Millions waited for streams of updates from TikTok users in Florida, who broadcast from their damaged homes and neighborhoods and shared their evacuation journeys. See more technology news Arts Han Kang Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature The South Korean author, best known for "The Vegetarian," is the first writer from her country to receive the prestigious award. How the Impressionists Became the World's Favorite Painters, and the Most Misunderstood Exactly 150 years ago, Monet, Degas, Renoir and their pals spurred an artistic revolution. Can we still see the defiance behind the beauty, and the schmaltz? 'Nobody Wants This' Knows What You Do Want The Netflix rom-com checks every genre box, but it became a megahit by offering versions of everything you already like on TV. See more arts news New York Investigators Search N.Y.P.D. School Safety Offices in Bribery Inquiry The search, and the seizure of a police official's phone, were part of a welter of federal investigations into Mayor Eric Adams and his inner circle. Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Vandalizing Rutgers Islamic Center Officials said the man caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage to religious artifacts after breaking into the New Jersey university's Center for Islamic Life in April. New York City to Close Migrant Shelter on Randall's Island in February The decision to close the shelter complex, once the city's largest, is a sign that the migrant crisis that has strained city resources is easing. See more New York news Movies 'We Live in Time' Review: A Tear-Jerker With Jump Cuts Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in this weepie romance that tries to be modern by unfolding over three intersecting timelines. 'Piece by Piece' Review: Pharrell Williams's Life, in Legos The producer and musician gets the biographical documentary treatment — with an unexpected twist. 'Bad Genius' Review: Cheating the System This remake of a hit Thai film about college admissions, starring Callina Liang, adds an element of racial politics to its heist story. See more movies news Food Barbara Lynch, a Top Boston Chef, Will Close All Her Restaurants She helped put her city on the modern culinary map, but many employees said they paid a price in workplace abuse. Bring on the Butternuts Fall's star squash shines in an adaptable pasta with kale and brown butter, roasted with an onion gravy or puréed into a soft velvety soup. It's Indoor Dining Season In New York City These are the kind of restaurant spaces you won't want to leave. See more food news Well What, Exactly, Is 'Moderate Drinking'? That depends on whom you ask, and what country you live in. Here's what the research suggests and how to think about it. What Does It Mean to Be Immunocompromised? A growing number of American adults have weakened immune systems, which can leave them vulnerable to severe illnesses. See more on Well Travel 36 Hours in the Berkshires Take a road trip across this mountainous region of western Massachusetts, popping into breweries, art galleries and pizzerias, as its landscape erupts in autumnal glory. Help! My Flight to Tokyo Was Canceled, and All I Got Was a Lousy Mileage Refund What were Japan Airlines' obligations when a first-class passenger asked to be rebooked onto a competitor's flight? See more travel news Real Estate Residents of a Mobile Home Park Join Forces to Buy Their Community The residents are the first in the state of Maine to successfully utilize a new law making it easier for them to compete with investors and gain ownership of the land their homes sit on. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn This week's properties are in Harlem, the financial district and the Columbia Waterfront District. Billy Joel Is Selling the Mansion He First Saw While Dredging Oysters The celebrated musician has decided to part with the house of his wildest childhood dreams. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Did a Small Dog Inspire the Next 'It' Bag? A growing number of brands have embraced a new handbag shape that evokes the skinny, elongated bodies of dachshunds. This Designer Turns 'Trash' Into Eccentric Bridal Looks Timothy Westbrook, a former "Project Runway" contestant, who incorporates repurposed materials into his collection, wants to make wedding fashion more enjoyable and unique. One-Stop Shop, From Scary to Merry Known for its pop-up stores — and its army of seasonal workers — Spirit Halloween will try its hand at a longer run and a bigger holiday. See more fashion news Obituaries Ethel Kennedy, Passionate Supporter of the Family Legacy, Dies at 96 She never remarried after the assassination of her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and she devoted herself to working on behalf of the causes he had championed. Tim Johnson, Senator Who Came Back From an Aneurysm, Dies at 77 One of the last Democrats from the Great Plains to be elected to national office, he built his career on delivering benefits to his home state, South Dakota. See more Obituaries Opinion David Brooks How Harris Can Finish Strong Some tips from novelists and screenwriters on how to keep audiences' attention. Guest Essay I Created an A.I. Voice Clone to Prank Telemarketers. But the Joke's on Us. When I made an A.I. voice clone and released it in the world, I thought I could fool friends and thwart telemarketers. But the clone had other consequences. Guest Essay The Good Old Days of Manufacturing Are Long Gone If manufacturing returns, it will look nothing like the renaissance being promised by Harris and Trump. Guest Essay I Study Political Violence. I'm Worried About the Election. Our officials and our ballots may be in physical danger. Guest Essay Let's Not Bring Back Jail for Swearing The latest threat to our right to speak freely comes all the way from the 1700s. Guest Essay I Was a Whistle-Blower Under Trump. Here's What's at Risk for Public Health. The future of America's public health agencies looks bleak under Trump. 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