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View in browser October 15, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Accusing Them of Criminal Campaign The Canadian police said the Indian government had orchestrated homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats. How Israel's Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels. The Trump Voters Who Don't Believe Trump When the former president endorses violence and proposes using the government to attack his enemies, many of his supporters assume it's just an act. Editors' Picks Most Voters Have Been Offended by Trump. It's Not Always a Deal Breaker. Voters who said they had been offended by Donald J. Trump, but not recently, supported him by a wide margin. Opinion | America Is on the Brink of a Great Political Realignment. It's Already Visible in Arizona. He and his acolytes purged the G.O.P. to make it smaller and more strident. World Russia's Latest Target in Africa: U.S.-Funded Anti-Malaria Programs Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West. China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island's Leader Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing's claim over the island. Russia Is Clawing Back Land Taken by Ukraine This Summer Moscow's forces have been recapturing some villages and land taken in a Ukrainian incursion into Russia. The advances could undermine Kyiv's hopes of pushing Russia to the negotiating table. See more world news U.S. In Texas, Execution Looms Despite Questions in Shaken Baby Case Robert Roberson could be the first person put to death in connection with shaken baby syndrome. The state's highest criminal court ruled in another case that the science had changed. Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation Weather experts say the spiraling falsehoods, especially claims that the government is creating or controlling storms, have gotten out of hand. Another Trump Clemency Recipient Faces Domestic Violence-Related Charges Philip Esformes is at least the seventh person to be charged with new crimes after receiving a second chance in the last days of the Trump administration. See more U.S. news Politics Harris's Final Challenge: Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory. In Rural Wisconsin, Race Is an Undercurrent of the Presidential Election Former President Donald Trump's recent attacks on his opponent could affect the vote. "It's a stirring of the pot," one voter said. See more political news Business Attention Kmart Shoppers: It's Closing Time As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere. Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country? Angry at what they view as China's state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk. How Wall St. Is Subtly Shaping the Harris Economic Agenda The vice president has repeatedly incorporated suggestions from business executives into her economic agenda. See more business news Arts An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back. Bjarne Melgaard's rise in the art world came with strings attached and an unusual contract with investors. Now he's suing to regain control of his artwork. The Wildly Subversive Music of Soviet Ukraine An archival label in the United States was going to release a huge compilation of records from the U.S.S.R. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. They Helped Build the Temple. Now, They're Bringing It to the Screen. Jeroboam Bozeman and Rennie Harris's careers have wound through street and concert dance. The two shaped the movement in "Once Again (for the Very First Time)." See more arts news New York In Heated House Race, a Moderate Republican Goes Full Trump Representative Marc Molinaro of New York, running against Josh Riley, a Democrat, has accused recent immigrants of committing violent crimes and killing pets. N.J. Transit Train Hits Tree on Track, Killing 1 and Injuring 23 A light rail train traveling south from Trenton collided with a chunk of tree, killing the train's operator. See more New York news Food The 25 Best Restaurants in Portland, Ore., Right Now The dining capital of the Pacific Northwest remains one of America's great culinary cities. 'Literally the Quickest Dinner Ever' Yasmin Fahr's five-star recipe features sweet shrimp, spicy ginger and creamy coconut milk — and has received rave reviews. See more food news Well How Healthy Is Broccoli? The dinnertime standard is a nutritional multitasker. Why Controlling Blood Sugar Is Crucial for Your Health How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here's what to know. Why 'Unbalanced' Muscles Can Cause You Pain Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it's running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. See more on Well Real Estate How Climate Disasters Are Making Mobile Homes a Huge Risk Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they're often on their own. $2 Million Homes in California A 1924 Spanish Revival house in Los Angeles, a 1962 midcentury-modern house in San Rafael, and a recently remodeled 1916 house in Oakland. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book "Fashion Army." Will Leopard Print Ever Go Out of Style? A reader is puzzled by the popularity of animal print in women's fashion. Our critic offers an explanation for its appeal. See more fashion news T Magazine How to Apply Blush Like a Professional Tips from a "Saturday Night Live" cast member, a ballet dancer and a makeup artist. A Painter With an Eye for the Ridiculous The artist Ambera Wellmann's work explores sex and climate change, while incorporating mermaids, tarot cards and memes. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86 Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama. Lillian Schwartz, Pioneer in Computer-Generated Art, Dies at 97 Early in the digital era, she worked at Bell Labs on the intersection of art and technology, making films and at one point arriving at a novel theory about the "Mona Lisa." See more Obituaries Opinion The Editorial Board A Reporter's Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it. The Conversation Three Weeks to Go, and That's All Anyone Is Sure Of It's been a long year. That won't stop it from being a very long 22 days. Guest Essay I Froze My Eggs to Reclaim My Right to Rest As a Latina, I was taught that my purpose was to produce. But I needed a break. Guest Essay What China's Leaders Grasp About Another Trump Term Trump remains well outside a bipartisan consensus on competing with China. The Opinions America Needs More Children. JD Vance's Shame Game Won't Get Us There. David French argues the solution is simpler than we think. 7 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay Growing Darkness, October Light: A Backyard Census I wish you could see what happens to the magnificent colors of berry and bird and flower in the slanting autumn light. Paul Krugman Trump Has Become Unmoored in Time His grim vision of America seems stuck in the past. letters Doctors, A.I. and Empathy for Patients Readers discuss a guest essay about ChatGPT's bedside manner. Also: Breast cancer screenings; Walz's missteps; supporting the mental health of schoolchildren. 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. 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