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Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

View in browser October 29, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited. Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian's offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes. Ukraine Braces for Russians to Assault With North Korean Troops Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia's western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow's efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces. Editors' Picks In England's Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they've had eerie encounters. Opinion | Anita Hill: The Smearing of Kamala Harris The insults hurled at Ms. Harris are a reminder of how Republican senators tried to shame me when I challenged Clarence Thomas's fitness. World Ukrainian Civilians in Once Safe City Fear Growing Menace of Glide Bombs Cities in eastern and southern Ukraine are increasingly being hit by Russian glide bombs, converted gravity bombs that can be guided to targets, often landing without detection, residents and officials say. Bullied by China at Sea, With the Broken Bones to Prove It A violent attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat tests Hanoi's muted but resolute approach to China's aggression in the South China Sea. Tommy Robinson, Anti-Immigrant Agitator in Britain, Sentenced to Jail The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee. See more world news U.S. In Western North Carolina, Helene's Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm. Whether Harris or Trump Wins, Seeking Asylum in the U.S. May Never Be the Same As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation's immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable. How Taxpayers Are Helping Health Insurers Make Even Bigger Profits Local governments often face extra fees when employees get out-of-network medical care, but some don't track the insurance charges or even know about them. See more U.S. news Politics Harris Aides Quietly Grow More Bullish on Defeating Trump While still cautious, advisers and allies believe that casting Donald Trump as a fascist is working, and that their expansive ground game and appeals on abortion rights may carry the day. Adam Schiff, Not Yet a Senator, Deploys to Bolster Potential Future Colleagues With his election in California all but assured, the prominent Donald Trump antagonist is spending the final days of the race trying to help Democrats in the battlegrounds over the finish line. Trump Hints at 'Little Secret' With House Republicans, Setting Off a Panic The former president seemed to delight in fueling speculation about what he is cooking up with House Republicans, prompting Democrats to worry about election fraud. Speaker Mike Johnson refused to explain. See more political news Business Britain Braces for 'Painful' Budget Meant to Recharge the Economy The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week. For the First Time in 87-Year History, Volkswagen May Close Factories The auto maker's top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter three factories in Germany to cut costs amid slumping sales. How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers. See more business news Arts The Mysterious 'Ketamine Queen' at the Center of the Matthew Perry Case One year after Mr. Perry's death, Jasveen Sangha is in jail awaiting trial on charges that she sold him the ketamine that killed him. Clark Art Institute Receives 'Princely' Collection of European Treasures The Berkshires museum is getting a transformative gift: 331 artworks from the Renaissance on, worth several hundred million dollars, and money to build a new wing. The Music Industry Is Hoping Halloween Can Be the New Christmas Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop's major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits. See more arts news New York How New York City's Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city's migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts. When Brian Cashman, the Yankees' General Manager, Loved the Dodgers As the two teams face off in a crucial game at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the longtime Yankees executive recalls a different baseball loyalty. See more New York news Science The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris The presidential candidate's mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture. If You Think You Can Hold a Grudge, Consider the Crow The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity. See more science news Real Estate Scott Durkin, C.E.O. of Douglas Elliman Realty, Fired Amid Company Turmoil Scott Durkin, president and chief executive of Douglas Elliman Realty, has left the company, following the sudden retirement of Howard Lorber, the chief executive of the parent company. $1.75 Million Homes in California A new four-bedroom mountain house near Lake Tahoe, a midcentury split-level house in Oakland, and a 1938 Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Ella Emhoff, Second Daughter of New York's Downtown The stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Ms. Emhoff has largely made a name for herself in New York's creative scenes, far from Beltway politics. What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat? Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function. See more fashion news Obituaries Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol's Cinematic Collaborator, Dies at 86 In films like "Trash" and "Women in Revolt," he brought movement, character and something resembling a story line to the Warhol film aesthetic. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Michelle Obama: 'I Am Asking You, From the Core of My Being, to Take Our Lives Seriously' The former first lady shares an emotional appeal about how reproductive rights are on the line in this election. The Editorial Board Why I'm Voting Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 election Michelle Goldberg MAGA Unchained in Madison Square Garden Trump's big rally featured unadulterated racism and more talk of "enemies from within." Paul Krugman Trump's Biggest Con: Pretending He's on the Side of Working Men and Women He's even more antilabor and pro-plutocrat than orthodox Republicans. Guest Essay What We Lose When Pharmacists Are Forced to Act Like Cops How the opioid crisis changed pharmacists' relationships with their patients. 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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