Today's Headlines: Inside Donald Trump’s Shadow Presidency

As Floridians Return, Officials Size Up Milton's Uneven Trail of Destruction

View in browser October 12, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Inside Donald Trump's Shadow Presidency In the years since he left the White House, former President Donald J. Trump has remained a force in international politics, meeting with a number of foreign leaders and operating out of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. As Floridians Return, Officials Size Up Milton's Uneven Trail of Destruction Power outages, gas shortages and pockets of flooding were among the lingering issues. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said the damage could have been worse. For Atomic Bomb Survivors, a Nobel Prize and a Reckoning, 80 Years Later Toshiyuki Mimaki, the chairman of Nihon Hidankyo, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, said his foremost wish was to "please abolish nuclear weapons while we are alive." Editors' Picks Opinion | 'Everything Is Politicized': Chris Christie on Trump, Harris and Hurricane Lies How did we get here? 'Mom, I Want to Live': A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle. World Why Politicians Ignore Abuses in India's Sugar Industry: They Run It Politicians run most of the mills in the state of Maharashtra. They deny or downplay evidence of coerced hysterectomies, debt bondage and child labor in the fields. She Didn't See Other Black Hikers. She Decided to Change That. Motivated by the racial disparity she saw on trails, Rhiane Fatinikun founded Black Girls Hike to make Britain's countryside more inclusive. U.S. Aims to Revive Failed U.N. Plan for Lebanon War Biden administration officials are discussing whether a United Nations plan that ended Israel's last invasion of Lebanon can be built to last this time. See more world news U.S. Many Haitians Prospered in Springfield, Ohio. Then Came the Hate. A young family came to love the city where they rebuilt their lives and bought a home. Since a false rumor spread, they have scrapped outings, even to the park. A Wrestling Match Over Control of the Chrysler Building Legal maneuvers and an empire in tatters leave the ownership of the once grand Manhattan skyscraper up in the air. Nevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry. The new system cut the number of students deemed "at risk" in the state by 200,000, leading to tough moral and ethical questions over which children deserve extra assistance. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Aides Sought Enhanced Security for Closing Stages of Campaign Susie Wiles, a top Trump campaign adviser, was in contact with the White House chief of staff and the head of the Secret Service seeking military assets and other steps. These Arizona Women Are Keeping Kamala Harris's Hopes Alive A conversation among "mom friends" in suburban Phoenix shows the depths of Donald J. Trump's trouble with a key slice of female voters. Musk Is Going All In to Elect Trump Elon Musk is planting himself in Pennsylvania, has brought his brain trust to help and may even knock on doors himself. See more political news Business The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can't keep rising at this pace for long. Missouri's High School Athletes Can Make Money. It's Paying Off for Mizzou. A state law allowing high schoolers to earn from endorsements, if they commit to attending a public university in Missouri, has helped Mizzou attract blue-chip players. What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars. See more business news Arts A Choreographer's Errands Into the Wilderness The Greek-born choreographer Lenio Kaklea made her American debut at Governors Island, a fitting spot for work about the boundaries between nature and culture. Gustavo Dudamel Visits New York With Promise, and a Warning The superstar conductor will take over the New York Philharmonic in 2026. Is his tour with the Los Angeles Philharmonic a preview? A Ravishing Show of Aboriginal Art, Some in the U.S. for the First Time The tension between sacred mysteries that must be shielded from outsiders and those that can be revealed animates an exhibition at the Asia Society. See more arts news Movies Your Favorite Horror Movie Was a Much Scarier True Story From "The Exorcist" to "The Lighthouse," many lauded scary movies were based on terrifying true stories. Here's what really happened. 6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about. In 'The Last of the Sea Women,' Divers Face a Vanishing Way of Life The film captures the arduous work of South Korean haenyeo, who harvest seafood without diving gear, and whose traditions may be ending. See more movies news New York Inside the Campaign Finance Program Eric Adams Is Accused of Defrauding The New York City mayor, who is fighting corruption charges, is accused of taking part in a "straw donor" scheme. His latest fund-raising totals are set to be released Friday. A Democratic Boss Is in Prison. He Still Has 2 Public School Jobs. The Democratic chairman of Hillside, N.J., is serving a six-month prison term. He got an $80,000 teaching job in the township after pleading guilty to tax fraud. Salman Rushdie Will Testify at Trial of Man Accused of Stabbing Him Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with an attack in western New York that left the author blind in one eye. See more New York news Food What to Do With That Apple-Picking Haul Both the fruit and cider go into this supremely seasonal recipe for apple cider chicken with apples and parsnips. How to Make Dinner Out of Anything in Your Pantry Make those everyday staples anything but boring with these expert tips. See more food news Science What Flying in a Wind Tunnel Reveals About Birds Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out. Hairballs Shed Light on Man-Eating Lions' Menu The Tsavo man-eaters terrorized railroad workers in British East Africa in the 19th century, but their tastes went well beyond human flesh. Northern Lights Animate Night Skies Around the Globe An outburst from elevated solar activity created conditions on Thursday that kept people's eyes glued to evening views all over the Northern Hemisphere. See more science news Travel Aubrey Plaza's Wilmington The acerbic star of "The White Lotus" and "My Old Ass" is enthusiastic about her often-overshadowed Delaware hometown, which she calls a "magical little gem." Tourism Has Rebounded Worldwide. But Not in Hong Kong. In 2018, Hong Kong received a record 65 million tourists. In 2023, it welcomed a little more than half that. See more travel news Real Estate $1 Million Homes in Porto, Portugal Offerings in the coastal city in northwest Portugal include a modern duplex penthouse, a restored stone house with vineyards, and a five-bedroom house in the historic center of town. Personalizing a Rental Isn't as Crazy as You Might Think How else are you going to decorate with AstroTurf and plywood, or install your own ceramics studio? See more real estate news Fashion & Style My Body Doesn't Belong to You In this essay from 2017, a young woman offers powerful testimony about the damaging effects of men's possessiveness over women's bodies. 'Pod Save America' Won't Quit The hosts of the political podcast have outlasted the wave of anti-Trump #Resistance that made it popular. That's where things get complicated. See more fashion news Obituaries Nobuyo Oyama, the Japanese Voice of Doraemon, Dies at 90 Her alto timbre, for which she was teased as a child, and radiant laughter shaped how millions experienced the blue robot in the quintessential anime of the same name. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay I Was Trump's Ghostwriter. A New Biopic Gets the Most Important Thing Right. Critics may argue about specific factual details, but a new account of Trump's ascent jibes with everything I saw with my own eyes. Jamelle Bouie The Problem With This Conspiracy Theory Is Reality It's not indoctrination that's keeping a majority of younger voters out of the Republican column. Guest Essay 'Founder Mode' Explains the Rise of Trump in Silicon Valley A trendy management style called "founder mode" illustrates Silicon Valley's growing tilt toward authoritarianism. Guest Essay I've Covered Politics for 50 Years. Here's Why So Much Hinges on Electing Kamala Harris. The Democratic candidate would bring three things the country desperately needs: stability, unity and optimism. Guest Essay The Supreme Court Has Grown Too Powerful. Congress Must Intervene. Lawmakers must assert their power to reject the justices' interpretations of the Constitution and enact their own. Guest Essay Give Ukraine NATO Membership. Peace Depends on It. Europe will not be secure — and will not be whole and free — until Ukraine is in NATO. Ukraine will not agree to end the war without it. See more Opinion Need help? 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