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View in browser October 4, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel Bombs Beirut Site, Targeting Presumed Successor to Slain Hezbollah Leader The airstrikes were aimed at a meeting of senior Hezbollah leaders in an underground bunker early Friday, and targeted a cousin of Hassan Nasrallah. When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too. U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased War in the Middle East, a strike by port workers and a devastating hurricane injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy. Editors' Picks Aid Is Slow to Reach Some Latino Areas in Storm-Hit North Carolina Language and other barriers are hobbling the flow of assistance to hard-hit communities where affordable housing drew growing numbers of Hispanic migrants. Opinion | A Recipe for a Striving America The question is not whether to do industrial policy, but how. World U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean. An 'Elegant' Idea Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too. In a Cat-and-Mouse Game, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir V. Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions. See more world news U.S. Filing in Trump Election Case Fleshes Out Roles of a Sprawling Cast Donald Trump is the only defendant in the special counsel's case that charges him with a plot to remain in power after his 2020 loss. But a newly unsealed brief provides fresh details about many other figures. The Whiskey Industry Is Bracing for a Trade War if Trump Wins. It's Not Alone. Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election. Around Dallas, the Church Scandals Seem to Have No End In this part of Texas, a pastor with a clean reputation is not to be taken for granted. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won't Do It. If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information. An Exodus of Agents Left the Secret Service Unprepared for 2024 Punishing hours, dilapidated facilities and an ill-conceived retiree program left the agency without the personnel it needed in a year of threats and violence. To Revive Manufacturing, How Much Can a President Do? The policy focus on the industry has changed from job quantity to job quality. And while federal incentives matter, local factors are more important. See more political news Business The Private Life of Telegram's Founder Adds to His Troubles The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan's carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle. In Japan's Countryside, Century-Old Firms Learn to Embrace Foreign Workers Japan's regional economies are facing severe labor shortages. Their survival depends on their ability to persuade foreign workers to stay. Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike The International Longshoremen's Association received a new wage offer and will halt its walkout at East and Gulf Coast ports, which began Tuesday. See more business news Technology Why Deaths From E-Bike Fires Are Declining in New York City Though the fires are occurring about as frequently as they were last year, fewer are happening inside buildings. And there are signs that new safety measures are having an effect. OpenAI Adds $4 Billion Credit Line on Top of $6.6 Billion Investment Round The San Francisco company is gathering the billions its executives believe they will need to continue building new A.I. technology. See more technology news Arts Late Night Sums Up a Strangely Chill V.P. Debate Jimmy Fallon said viewers "were expecting a horror movie, but instead, they got a Hallmark movie." As Cassettes Come Back, the Dilemma Is Finding a Tape Deck Musicians and fans have developed a new taste for an old format, but manufacturers largely stopped making players. Listeners are finding creative (and vintage) solutions. Lawyers for a Sean Combs Accuser Ask to Withdraw From Her Case A dispute between Adria English, who has accused Mr. Combs of sexual misconduct, and her lawyers is the latest twist in the civil litigation the music mogul is facing. See more arts news Movies 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Review: Make 'Em Laugh (and Yawn) Todd Phillips's "Joker" sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga who sing and dance like crazy kids, but the movie is seriously un-fun. 'The Outrun' Review: From Rock Bottom to Recovery Saoirse Ronan gives another stunning performance in a story about an alcoholic in search of healing. 'Rust' Western Will Premiere in Europe 3 Years After Fatal Shooting After the Alec Baldwin movie turned into the scene of a tragedy with the death of its cinematographer, the film will debut next month at a festival that celebrates cinematography. See more movies news New York Photos Show New York Congressman in Blackface as Michael Jackson Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican locked in a tight race for re-election, dressed as the pop star for Halloween as a college student in 2006. Another Woman Dies During Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital After the death of a 24-year-old woman, Woodhull Hospital could face questions, for the third time since 2020, about the safety of its labor and delivery floor. Penny Minimized Duration of Chokehold During Questioning, Video Shows Daniel Penny's subway-car struggle with Jordan Neely, who was homeless, ended in Mr. Neely's death. Mr. Penny's lawyers are asking a judge to exclude video of his discussing the encounter. See more New York news Food A Flexible Fall Meal Plan for Non-Planners These recipes with overlapping ingredients will get your week into a good groove. Sweet Potato and Tofu, Fall's Hot Couple Eat them roasted on a sheet pan with chili powder and topped with quick-pickled red onion, or tossed with a tangy mix of chile crisp, tamari and honey. The Cheesy Focaccia of Your Dreams Is Real And it's something you can make at home. See more food news Well Mounjaro and Zepbound Are No Longer in Shortage, F.D.A. Says The change will expand access to the diabetes and weight-loss drugs. But it will also complicate the future of compounded versions of the medications. Can I Use an Expired Covid Test? The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here's what to know. Can Exercise Help With I.B.S.? Working out is not a cure-all for your gut, but it can be an important part of managing your symptoms. See more on Well Real Estate Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has 'Turned Into a Nightmare' In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx This week's properties are in Greenwich Village, Gramercy Park and Kingsbridge. Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut This week's properties are a six-bedroom in Yonkers and a four-bedroom in Darien. See more real estate news Fashion & Style A Bartender, a Firefighter and a Giuliani Walk Onto a Fairway The Brooklyn Open golf tournament attracts players whose backgrounds are as varied as their swings. With Little Luck on Dating Apps, Some Singles Shift to Pitch Decks Using PowerPoint presentations, business cards and billboards, some daters are taking their own approach to finding love. Give Them What They Want Tulle, camouflage, denim and all those buckles: Paris Fashion Week had a little of everything. See more fashion news Obituaries Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106 He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America's declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it. Jay J. Armes, Private Eye With a Superhero Story, Dies at 92 With steel hooks for hands and a flamboyant personality, Mr. Armes captured the attention, and scrutiny, of reporters across the nation. See more Obituaries Opinion Pamela Paul Donald Trump, You Lucky Dog It's unnerving how many fortunate things have happened to this guy. Paul Krugman Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief His usual trash-talking is losing its mojo. The Opinions The Real Loser of the V.P. Debate It's our politics. 11 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay How We Unintentionally Created the Affordable Housing Crisis Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors. Guest Essay The Complicated Legacy of Betty Ford's Breast Cancer Story As with many stories of celebrity illness, Ms. Ford's was inspirational but complicated. Guest Essay Putin Keeps Threatening to Use Nuclear Weapons. Would He? Last week the president of Russia appeared to lower the threshold for his country's use of nuclear weapons. It wasn't subtle, and it wasn't meant to be. 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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