Today's Headlines: Harris and Trump Deadlocked to the End, Final Times/Siena National Poll Finds

Chinese Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Phones Used by Trump and Vance

View in browser October 26, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Harris and Trump Deadlocked to the End, Final Times/Siena National Poll Finds The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied 48 to 48. Chinese Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Phones Used by Trump and Vance The targeting of the Republican presidential ticket's phones is part of what appears to be a wide-ranging effort to gather information about American leaders. North Korean Troops Assemble in Russia's Kursk Region, U.S. Officials Say Thousands of soldiers from an elite unit of the Korean People's Army began arriving on Wednesday and are expected to try to help expel Ukrainian forces from Russian territory. Editors' Picks Susanna Clarke Wrote a Hit Novel Set in a Magical Realm. Then She Disappeared. Twenty years after the publication of her fantasy debut, "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell," Clarke is returning to her richly imagined world of magical England. Opinion | The Only Patriotic Choice for President Kamala Harris has demonstrated care, competence and respect for the Constitution — the fundamental qualities necessary for high office. Today's Videos Video | Media Personnel Killed in Airstrike on Lebanon Lebanon's health ministry blamed Israel for the attack. Camera crews filmed the damage to the area in Hasbaya, Lebanon, where the ministry said the journalists had been staying. Video | Biden Apologizes for U.S. Mistreatment of Native American Children President Biden offered a formal apology on Friday on behalf of the U.S. government for the abuse of Native American children from the early 1800s to the late 1960s. Video | Dozens Reported Killed in Attacks on Khan Younis Thirteen children and a woman from the same family were among several Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza. World Israel Pummels Gaza and Lebanon With Hundreds of Deadly Airstrikes Gaza's health ministry reported that dozens of people had been killed in a residential area of Khan Younis, as Israel launched a barrage of attacks across the region on Friday. Violence and Threats: How a Campaign of Fear Has Shaken Canada's Sikhs Tightly knit communities in Ontario and British Columbia have been rocked by violent events in the past 18 months. Now the authorities say the Indian government was behind them. Gay People Are Hunted Down and Beaten in a Country Once a Refuge Ivory Coast, long considered one of West Africa's most tolerant societies, has recently seen a string of assaults on L.G.B.T.Q. people after several social media influencers exhorted their followers to "hunt" gay men. See more world news U.S. Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It 'a Sin on Our Soul' From the early 1800s to the late 1960s, the federal government forced Native American children into boarding schools where they faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to death. How the Country's Understanding of Abortion Could Change if Trump Wins Activists on both sides say Trump could effectively ban abortion nationwide and establish fetal personhood, the longtime goal of the anti-abortion movement. Mississippi's Absentee Ballot Measure Violates Federal Law, Appeals Court Rules The law requires officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It appears unlikely that the ruling will affect the current election. See more U.S. news Politics New 'RBG PAC' Spending $19 Million From Secret Donors to Aid Trump on Abortion A Republican super PAC is running ads invoking the name of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to help Donald Trump win voters who favor abortion rights. Her family denounced the effort as "nothing short of appalling." The Policy Record Harris Isn't Talking About As vice president, Kamala Harris has targeted racial and gender gaps in health care, lending and other areas. She isn't running on that part of her record. Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks. See more political news Business Washington Post Says It Will Stop Endorsing Presidential Candidates The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper's owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was "returning to our roots" of not making endorsements for the office. Abercrombie, Pushing a New Image, Confronts Accusations Against Ex-C.E.O. Recent sex trafficking charges against Michael Jeffries could entangle the retailer, too, as it tries to close a tumultuous chapter in its history. U.S. Bond Market Braces for the 'Trump Trade' of Large Tariffs and Deficits As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate's proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen. See more business news Technology The Crypto Website Where the Election Odds Swing in Trump's Favor Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency. Former Tech C.E.O. Dan Price Is Charged With Rape in California The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company's $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence. The Cutting-Edge Hearing Aids That You May Already Own Apple is preparing to turn its AirPods Pro 2 into easy-to-use aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. See more technology news Sports History, Money and Glamour Define a New York vs. Los Angeles World Series The two biggest cities in America have as many differences as similarities — including in public transportation, ballparks and payrolls Draw Sports Fans to an Art Museum? That's the Goal. Through design objects and artwork by former athletes, "Get in the Game" at SFMOMA examines the central, and often provocative, role that sports occupy in American culture. See more sports news Arts As Georgia Decides Its Future, Artists Are Worried About Theirs Two new laws, and a looming election, in the former Soviet republic of Georgia have artists reconsidering their livelihoods and even whether they can stay in the country. Philip Glass's Musical Impression of an Artist Cut Down by AIDS Glass's Fourth String Quartet, written after the death of the artist Brian Buczak, will be performed at the New York City AIDS Memorial. The Culture Was Always Playing Catch-Up With Gary Indiana From downtown New York, the writer both scrutinized and kept ahead of a turbulent world. See more arts news New York Mega-Donors Pour $8 Million Into Late Push Against N.Y. Abortion Measure Opponents of the so-called Equal Rights Amendment have cast it as a broad attempt by Democrats to grant rights to transgender athletes and migrants. Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens Since the Raise the Age law was passed, the number of older teenagers in juvenile centers has exploded, and workers have faced attacks, the Department of Investigation said. Kamala Harris Needs Young Voters. Her Envoy: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The New York congresswoman's foray onto the presidential campaign trail may be a turning point for her and her party. See more New York news Media & Advertising The Menendez Brothers May Soon Be Free: The True Crime Boom and Changing Attitudes A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations' more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it. On 'The Great Impersonator,' Halsey Channels Pop's Past The singer and songwriter's fifth album processes intense pain through a high-concept homage to role models including Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen and Britney Spears. What 'Chicken Shop Date' Reminds Us About Flirting Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield's long-running flirtationship highlights what's missing from dating (and dating content) today. See more media & advertising news Travel By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine wildlife and beauty of the region. 4 Can't-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider. 36 Hours in Moab, Utah Walk among sandstone towers, experience some of the darkest skies in North America and breathe in the solitude. See more travel news Fashion & Style The Embroidery House Lesage Marks Its Centennial An exhibition in Paris includes work done for Yves Saint Laurent, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Karl Lagerfeld and many other haute couture designers. Can the Row Keep Its Cool? The luxury brand has maintained its allure through an air of exclusivity. Associations with discount chains and reality stars have broadened its reach. The Perfect Red Lipstick Doesn't Exist … Or Does It? The makeup artist and influential YouTuber Lisa Eldridge may have cracked the code. See more fashion news Obituaries Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Anchored the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84 One of the first rock bassists whose instrument regularly took a lead role, he also had a hand in writing some of the band's best-known songs. Gary Indiana, Acerbic Cultural Critic and Novelist, Dies at 74 He made films, video art and photographs, but was best known as a pioneering art critic and mordant novelist. Leon Cooper Dies at 94; Nobelist Unlocked Secrets of Superconductivity He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience. Barbara Dane, Who Fought Injustice Through Song, Dies at 97 She was highly regarded as a folk, blues and jazz singer. She was also ardently left-wing and prioritized social change over commercial success. Safeya Binzagr, a Saudi Artist Celebrated but Long Unseen, Dies at 84 Despite the gender restrictions of Saudi society, she claimed a place for herself, and other women, in the country's art scene. See more Obituaries Opinion The Editorial Board Trump Is Telling Us What He Would Do. Believe Him. The former president's most disturbing statements are not bluster. They are a road map to what he will do if elected again. Jamelle Bouie The Only Guardrail Left Is Us Trump's great accomplishment is to spread the dangerous lie that our problems can be blamed on the weakest and most vulnerable in our midst. Michelle Goldberg Republicans Assumed a Nebraska Senate Seat Was Safe. Then This Candidate Came Along. Nebraska's Senate race is far closer than anyone predicted. Guest Essay There's a Very Good Reason College Students Don't Read Anymore The world is sending a message about its priorities, and they do not appear to include "Moby-Dick." serge Schmemann Biden Has a Crucial Decision to Make on Ukraine If he gives Ukraine the capability of striking deep into Russian territory, that decision would be hard for a new president to undo. Guest Essay Don Jr. Is Making Plans Of all the figures who surround Donald Trump, his eldest son may offer the best window into the future of the MAGA movement. 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. 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