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View in browser October 30, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News An Ethical Minefield Awaits a Possible Second Trump Presidency With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history. Israel Hits Gaza Town for Third Time in Days, Killing Dozens, Officials Say Gazan agencies said that children were among those killed in the strike in Beit Lahia. A U.S. State Department spokesman called the strike "a horrifying incident with a horrifying result." New Vehicles, Face Paint and a 1,200-Foot Fall: The U.S. Army Prepares for War With China The big and cumbersome Army is trying to transform itself to deploy quickly to Asia, if needed. It is an inherently dangerous business. Editors' Picks A Rural Missouri Town Fights Big Tech, and Itself Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community. Opinion | Why Trump Has an Edge With These 11 Michigan Voters — Even Though They Don't Like Him The group participants discuss the state of the race and what may drive them toward a given candidate. Today's Videos Video | Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley Kill Dozens, Officials Say The Baalbek district beared the brunt of Israel's barrage, which officials said killed at least 60 people in the Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. Video | Immense Deluge Floods Parts of Southern and Eastern Spain The region of Andalusia received four times the amount of rain that usually falls in October in a single day. Video | Latinos Blast Disparaging Remarks Made at Trump's N.Y.C. Rally Latinos warned that the racist and vulgar insults made by some speakers at Donald J. Trump's rally in New York City — particularly those by a stand-up comic — could cost the former president votes this election. World With Limited Options, Zelensky Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine A muted response to Ukraine's "victory plan" and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B. Arrests and Spying Charges Alarm Diplomats and Aid Workers in Yemen The Iran-backed Houthi militia has detained dozens of Yemenis linked to the U.S. Embassy or international organizations recently. The New Threat to Brazil's Forests: Chemicals Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection. See more world news U.S. Florida Stopped Being a Swing State Slowly, Then All at Once Once a top presidential battleground, the state is lost to Democrats. The party's missteps, along with demographic change, led to every one of Florida's 67 counties becoming more red. What Happened When Chicago's Mayor Followed a Teachers' Union Playbook In Chicago, the mayor and the teachers' union are tightly connected. The relationship has ushered in generous spending and led to political turmoil. San Jose State Women's Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate After reports that the team includes a transgender player, several schools have forfeited matches against the university out of protest. See more U.S. news Politics In Closing, Harris Casts Herself as the Unifier and Trump as a 'Petty Tyrant' In a plain-spoken but forceful speech at the Ellipse in Washington, Kamala Harris presented herself as a protector of the public good and used the arc of history to attack her Republican rival. Judge Refuses to Recuse Herself From Trump Assassination Case The man accused of plotting to shoot Donald J. Trump at his golf course had asked the judge to step aside, saying she had been praised by the former president and listed as a possible Trump appointee. Despite Covid 'Amnesia,' the Pandemic Simmers Beneath the 2024 Race Dueling Trump and Harris rallies outside Atlanta offer a case study in how anger and anxiety over Covid-19, a proxy for the larger debate over trust in government, have shaped the 2024 race. See more political news Business Wages Have Outpaced Inflation. But Not for Everyone. On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it's not just facts versus "vibes." Alphabet Revenue Jumps 15% to $88.3 Billion The tech giant's 34 percent increase in quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations, driven by its advertising and cloud businesses. How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies. See more business news Technology TSMC Chips Ended Up in Devices Made by China's Huawei Despite U.S. Controls The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei. Elon Musk Wants Big Families. He Bought a Secret Compound for His. As the billionaire warns of population collapse and the moral obligation to have children, he's navigating his own complicated family. Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China. See more technology news Arts 25 Jump Scares That Still Make Us Jump We ranked the most chilling, spine-tingling, utterly terrifying scenes that get us every time, and asked writers, filmmakers and stars to explain why. A 'Crime and Punishment' Ballet? It's Not as 'Ludicrous' as It Seems. "Why can't ballet be a roller coaster?" Helen Pickett said of her and James Bonas's full-length work, premiering this week at American Ballet Theater. 'Ragtime' Crushed Brandon Uranowitz's Dream. Now It's Healing His Wounds. Nearly 30 years after being let go from the Broadway-bound show, this Tony Award winner is taking a lead role in a new revival at City Center. See more arts news New York A Modest Monument to the Dodgers' Days in Brooklyn It would be easy to miss the plaque in a parking lot that was once Ebbets Field, but the managers of a nearby apartment complex are happy to help. What Giuliani Is Losing: The Co-op. The Yankees Swag. The Convertible. The trappings of Rudolph W. Giuliani's New York life are slipping away to pay $148 million to two election workers who sued for defamation. Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It's Legal, Too. New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths. See more New York news Media & Advertising One Defendant Accepts a Plea Deal Amid Young Thug's RICO Trial Prosecutors have accused the star Atlanta rapper of leading a gang in the longest trial in Georgia history. The case has been further delayed by plea negotiations. CNN Bars Pro-Trump Guest After His 'Beeper' Remark to Mehdi Hasan After Mr. Hasan voiced support for Palestinians, the CNN guest, Ryan James Girdusky, said, "I hope your beeper doesn't go off." Jeff Bezos Defends Decision to End Washington Post Endorsements Mr. Bezos, the newspaper's owner, said that presidential endorsements "create a perception of bias" and that "my views here are, in fact, principled." See more media & advertising news Food The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now Some of the city's most famous pies didn't make the list, while some unexpected spots delivered superlative examples of the form. The Runza, a Favorite Nebraska Sandwich, Has a Cameo in the Campaign Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is a fan of the ground-beef treat. On a recent stop at a Runza restaurant in Omaha, he managed to spend $600. The Cookies You Want to Bake on Election Day Rich with browned butter pecans and chewy with oats, these foolproof cookies are the perfect thing to make — and eat — while results roll in. See more food news Fashion & Style Who Won the Oscars of American Fashion A new generation of designers is on the rise. For This Goth, Halloween Is Her Christmas The beauty editor Tish Weinstock wrote a book about "undead style." He Knows What Men Want (to Buy) Ven. Space, an in-person-only boutique in Brooklyn, can't seem to keep the clothes on the racks. See more fashion news Obituaries Teri Garr, Comic Actress in Offbeat Roles, Is Dead at 79 An Oscar nominee for her role in "Tootsie," she was also a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson and a three-time host of "Saturday Night Live." John Gierach, Fly Fishing Author With Wit and Wisdom, Dies at 77 Writing for anglers and amateurs alike, he found that the sport can reveal as much about people as it does about fish. Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71 After he was mugged, he took a therapist's advice to work with "difficult students at a difficult school." They ignored him until the lessons turned to business. See more Obituaries Opinion Bret Stephens A Conservative Case Against Trump In a choice between misfortunes, one is clearly worse. Guest Essay My Fellow Republicans, It's Time to Say Enough With Trump The time has come for my fellow Republicans to put country above party. Jamelle Bouie Trump Is Less Confident Than He Says. His Rally at Madison Square Garden Proves It. Reminder: Trump is not the world spirit incarnate. Lydia Polgreen We've Just Had a Glimpse of the World to Come Last week's BRICS summit showed how the balance of global power increasingly eludes the West's grasp. Thomas L. Friedman A Harris Presidency Is the Only Way to Stay Ahead of A.I. We must make sure that superintelligent machines remain aligned with human values and interests as they use their powers to go off in their own directions. Guest Essay I've Been Through a Lot of Election Nights. Here's How Nov. 5 May Go. Declaring a winner may take some time. 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. 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