Today's Headlines: The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin

Fighting Rages in Gaza and Lebanon, Despite Killing of Hamas Leader

View in browser October 20, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate. Fighting Rages in Gaza and Lebanon, Despite Killing of Hamas Leader Peace talks were nowhere in sight and, despite Yahya Sinwar's death, the violence seemed only to increase, as Israel struck northern Gaza and Hezbollah fired dozens of projectiles. How Indonesia's Transformative Leader Tarnished His Legacy Joko Widodo rose from a slum to the presidency. But with his tenure ending, he is being accused of undermining democracy by trying to install a political dynasty. Editors' Picks Opinion | American Business Cannot Afford to Risk Another Trump Presidency Donald Trump is not running as a champion of business. He is running as a tribune of populist grievance. How Fugetsu-Do Survived the Evolution of Little Tokyo Fugetsu-Do, a mochi store in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, has existed for 121 years, with a lasting impact on its community. World An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world's largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight countries, is drying up. 'Life Is Complicated': How a Scourge of Oligarchs Fell in Love With One Natalia Morari once reported on corrupt business in Moldova. Now she has upset many by having a son with a tycoon accused of corruption, and running against the pro-West president in elections. Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings Fidel Castro once called Cuba's power plants "prehistoric." But the country still relies on them, contributing to the longest blackout since the collapse of its former patron, the Soviet Union. See more world news U.S. These Parkland Shooting Survivors Were Promised Visas. They're Still Waiting. A humanitarian program offers immigrant crime victims who cooperate with the police a chance to stay in the United States. But most spend years in legal limbo. A Candidate for U.S. Senate Says He Was Shot in War. Was He? Tim Sheehy, a Republican running for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he has a bullet in his arm from Afghanistan. But new questions have been raised about his account. Leaked U.S. Intelligence Suggests Israel Is Preparing to Strike Iran American officials are trying to determine the source of the leak, which describes military drills and weapons placement, and how damaging it might be. See more U.S. news Politics Jill Stein Won't Stop. No Matter Who Asks. People in Stein's life have implored her to abandon her bid for president, lest she throw the election to Donald Trump. She's on the ballot in almost every critical state. Trump Thinks the Border Got Him Elected in 2016. He's Convinced It Will Do So Again. Voters rank the economy and high cost of living as their top issue. Donald J. Trump believes immigration "beats out the economy," and he's made it his closing message. In a Bellwether Pennsylvania County, a Modest Loss Could Be a Win for Harris In white, working-class places, Kamala Harris's goal is simply to lose by less. Thirty interviews in Beaver County, Pa., offered signs that with some swing voters, she is holding the line. See more political news Business The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating "pharmacy deserts" across the country. Want to Understand America? Watch 'Shark Tank.' The show which premiered in the U.S. in 2009, has broadcast the stress of the Great Recession, the allure of Silicon Valley, the upheaval of the Covid pandemic and now, whatever this economy is. Halloween's Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut. See more business news Technology U.S. 'Fusion Cells' Assist in Israel's Hunt for Hamas Leaders American commandos and intelligence officers began helping Israel soon after the Oct. 7 attacks last year. Trump Signals Skepticism of Google Breakup, Citing Competition With China The former president also said he would do "something" to make Google "more fair" if he regained the presidency. Meet the Election Denier Forecasting the 2024 Race Seth Keshel has become a darling among election deniers by factoring widespread voter fraud — the existence of which has been widely debunked — into his election predictions. See more technology news Sports Female Mountain Bikers Backflip Their Way to Equality Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes. Thomas Tuchel and the Moral Maze An outcry over the hiring of a German to lead England's national team was predictable. But don't dismiss every objection out of hand. A Formula 1 Race in Texas, but Where Are the American Drivers? Formula 1 is mostly a European sport, and contenders must climb the racing ladder through events there. That is difficult for Americans. See more sports news Arts Mikey Madison Just Wanted to Break Out of Her Shell. Look at Her Now. The soft-spoken actress is winning raves (and Oscar talk) for her turn as a feisty sex worker in the Palme d'Or-winning "Anora." A 21-Year-Old Violinist Emerges From a Field Crowded With Prodigies The violinist Maria Dueñas has something to say, and the skill to say it brilliantly. She makes her solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall this month. At Comic Con, Emergency Tailors Keep Cosplayers in Character Armed with glue guns, Popsicle sticks, safety pins and more, a hub of costume repairers stands at the ready to make sure all goes according to fantasy. See more arts news New York How Maya Rudolph's Impression of Kamala Harris Has Changed As Ms. Harris rose to center stage, the actor playing her on "S.N.L." modified her approach, turning the vice president into a no-nonsense boss, surrounded by dopey men. A Mayor's Crisis Stirs Hope for Delayed Street Projects Mayor Eric Adams has stalled plans to build bus and bicycle lanes. With his leadership under threat, the projects' supporters see an opening. How Chris Perfetti of 'Abbott Elementary' Spends His Sundays On his weeks off from shooting the ABC sitcom, the actor unwinds by whipping up "the biggest salad ever" and seeking out a Sunday-night show. See more New York news Magazine Audio | Mia Khalifa's Messy World of Money, Sex and Activism For the OnlyFans star and influencer, navigating the internet is a full-time job. 43 MIN LISTEN Judge John Hodgman on the Proper Way to Sip Broth Is broth a drink-drink? And if so, can it therefore be consumed from a drink vessel? What to Know About the University of Michigan's D.E.I. Experiment A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus. See more magazine news Well Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits? It's called "liquid gold" on TikTok. We asked experts if there's any science behind the health claims. Hundreds of Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles. Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer. Personal training isn't just for the young — or the wealthy. Here's how to make it work for you. See more on Well Travel Our Boundless Love for Big Sur May Be Killing It Some 90 percent of the economy in this coastal California region relies on visitors. But overtourism, the high cost of living and most worrisome, the effects of global warming, create a future of uncertainty. Caves, Waterfalls and Loretta Lynn's Ranch: Three Day Trips From Nashville Fall is the perfect time to take excursions from bustling Music City into the surrounding countryside, where a variety of natural and cultural adventures await. Universal's Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521. See more travel news Real Estate Nicholas Sparks on His New Book, Backgammon and Splenda Chicken Salad Wander through the best-selling author's palatial riverfront home in North Carolina. Get Your Mind Into the Gutter Autumn is for addressing one of the most neglected parts of your home. In London, He and His Roommate Became Co-Owners. What Did They Find for Under £1 Million? Unable to afford an apartment of his own in England's pricey capital, a longtime renter and his friend decided to pool their resources for a two-bedroom flat. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Costco Has a Magazine and It's Thriving Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation's third largest magazine. Hollywood and Bollywood Kick Off Diwali in New York Hasan Minhaj, Mira Nair and Nora Fatehi joined business and entertainment leaders of South Asian descent at the Pierre hotel in their most elegant attire. In 'Sweet Bobby,' Catfishing Is Even Worse Than You Might Think A new Netflix documentary tells a sinister tale of a decade-long online romance scam, and the devastation that followed. See more fashion news T Magazine Lorna Simpson Is America's Great Archivist Throughout her genre-bending career, the artist has always made marginalization a source of power. Jonathan Anderson Only Wants to Be the World's Best Fashion Designer The creative director of Loewe and founder of JW Anderson mines culture with the eye of a curator and a restlessness all his own. How Florence Welch Turned Rage Into Power Nearly two decades into her career, the singer still sounds like no one else out there. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Leif Segerstam, Who Wrote 371 Symphonies, Is Dead at 80 He mystified his Finnish countrymen with an unstoppable flow of compositions. He was also, one journalist said, "an alarming person to interview." Paul Lowe, Award-Winning British Photojournalist, Dies at 60 He was fatally stabbed outside Los Angeles, and his 19-year-old son was arrested. Mr. Lowe had earned acclaim for documenting the siege of Sarajevo and other conflicts. Nicholas Daniloff, 89, Dies; Reporter's Arrest in Moscow Ignited a Firestorm A veteran foreign correspondent during the Cold War, he was held on trumped-up espionage charges. He credited President Ronald Reagan with fighting for his release. See more Obituaries Opinion Maureen Dowd Trump's Charity Toward None The Catholic Church's latest scandal: fawning over Donald. Guest Essay There Is No Safe Way to Turn Teenagers Into Megastars How many more boy band tragedies do we need to see before we connect the dots? Nicholas Kristof Biden Has an Opportunity Now in Gaza, but Only if He Pushes Even with Sinwar gone, I'm doubtful Hamas will fold or that Israel will easily embrace Biden's ideas for a peace deal. Guest Essay The Oliver Sacks I Knew and Loved Once Saw Himself as a Failure I was Oliver's partner for the last six years of his life. What I learned from reading a forthcoming volume of his letters surprised even me. Ross Douthat Is the World Ready for a Religious Comeback? The world seems primed for religious arguments in the same way it was primed for new atheists 20 years ago. Jamelle Bouie One Thing About Trump I Am Not Worried About This time around, it would be much harder for Trump to try to steal the election. 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. 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