Today's Headlines: Israel Says at Least 8 Soldiers Are Killed in Clashes With Hezbollah

Stranded in North Carolina's Mountains, 'You Can't Tell That the World's Going On'

View in browser October 3, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Israel Says at Least 8 Soldiers Are Killed in Clashes With Hezbollah The cross-border fighting appeared to be the first direct ground confrontation between the two sides since Israel invaded Lebanon this week. Stranded in North Carolina's Mountains, 'You Can't Tell That the World's Going On' With no way for cars to get into Bat Cave, N.C., food and water have been dropped off by helicopters or carried over the river on foot or by a raft. Judge Unseals New Evidence in Federal Election Case Against Trump Judge Tanya Chutkan made public portions of a filing by prosecutors setting out their argument for why the case should go forward despite the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. Editors' Picks In Beirut's Once-Bustling Suburbs, Smoking Rubble and Eerie Quiet Airstrikes targeting members of Hezbollah have brought the Dahiya neighborhoods south of Beirut to a standstill, its residents fleeing and businesses shuttering. Opinion | This Is Why MAGA Loves JD Vance Trump's running mate is no Mike Pence. World Here's Where U.S. Forces Are Deployed in the Middle East The Pentagon is preparing to send more troops and aircraft to the region. This is an overview of the U.S. military presence there. How Russians Serve the State: In Battle, and in Childbirth President Vladimir Putin is throwing ever more resources at two interlocked priorities: recruiting more soldiers and encouraging bigger families. Catholics Meet to Chart Path Forward, but Women's Roles Remain Unclear The ordination of female deacons is no longer on the agenda during a global assembly at the Vatican, but will be discussed separately. See more world news U.S. After Helene, Lawyers Gear Up for Battles Over Who Should Pay As storms intensify, so do the legal clashes with insurers, aid agencies and others over compensation, rebuilding and even scams. A Storm, a Strike and War Abroad Pose Challenges for Harris Scenes of striking workers, hurricane devastation in the Southeast and missiles over Israel represent a rare moment of turbulence for Kamala Harris. After Flooding, FEMA Aid Is Arriving. But Some Are Still on Their Own. Six days after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina was getting help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and others. But officials still faced obstacles reaching some areas. See more U.S. news Politics The Moment When Vance Dodged a Jan. 6 Question but Said Plenty JD Vance sailed fairly smoothly through some 90 minutes of Tuesday's debate with Tim Walz. Then the subject turned to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. The Campaigns Need Younger People to Vote. Did the V.P. Debate Help? At three colleges, there were snacks, big screens and homework assignments. But energy and enthusiasm were sparse — and by the end, even more so. How a Judge Will Weigh Immunity in Trump's Jan. 6 Case How does the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling apply to former President Donald J. Trump's election-interference case? Here's how Judge Tanya S. Chutkan will decide. See more political news Business Hurricane Helene Deaths Will Continue for Years, Study Suggests Research on hundreds of tropical storms finds that mortality keeps rising for more than a decade afterward, for reasons you might not expect. Victim's Unsealed Testimony Reveals New Details in Epstein Case The woman testified in a now-settled lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase on behalf of hundreds of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year. See more business news Technology Apple's A.I. Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here's What It's Like. The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved. A Venture Capital Firm Does Something Rare: Give Money Back CRV, based in Silicon Valley, plans to return to investors $275 million because the market for mature start-ups has soured. Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps? Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone's contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete. See more technology news Arts Orla Gartland Melds Honesty, Hooks and Noise On her second album, the internet-native Irish songwriter makes a complicated relationship sound "squonky." Sarah Snook to Make Broadway Debut in One-Woman 'Dorian Gray' The "Succession" actress will play all 26 characters in a stage production of the Oscar Wilde novel. When Artists Found Beauty in London's Toxic Fog Monet and Turner found something sublime in the polluted 19th-century city — and maybe something darker, too. See more arts news New York Prosecutors Warn of More Charges and Defendants in Adams Graft Case Eric Adams, the New York City mayor, appeared before Judge Dale E. Ho as he fights off federal charges that he accepted luxury travel in exchange for favors. Police See No Trace of a Serial Killer in Brooklyn. But 3 Deaths Chill Nightlife. As rumors spin on social media, revelers in one of New York City's most popular neighborhoods for nightlife are on higher alert. What Black Voters Are Saying About Eric Adams Since His Indictment Some Black New Yorkers are sticking by the mayor's side after he was charged with bribery. Many expressed disappointment in him. See more New York news Travel Where Literary Ghosts Linger: A Book Critic Goes to Dublin The Irish city, once home to the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, is known for its bookstores, libraries and pubs, where writers found inspiration over pints of Guinness. Visiting a Disney Park? Here's How to Spend Less Time in Line. Long waits can take a bite out of the magic at places like Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are ways to speed things up, but be prepared to pay more. 5 Halloween Film Festivals Worth Traveling For It's October, and horror movie festivals scratch both the weekend getaway and scare-the-bejesus-out-of-you itch. A guide to some worth checking out. See more travel news Real Estate Their Design Work Dried Up, So They Built an Inventive Home for Themselves During the early pandemic, two architects found most of their jobs on hold. It was time to get creative. $399,000 Homes in Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maryland A sunny one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis, a ranch-style house in Williamstown, Mass., and a 19th-century townhouse in Baltimore. A 400-Acre Movie Ranch Outside Los Angeles Is Listed for $35 Million Sable Ranch, about 30 miles north of Hollywood, includes an Old West movie set. It has been used for productions like "American Horror Story" and "Oppenheimer." See more real estate news Fashion & Style The Best Trend of Fashion Month. And the Worst. Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Miu Miu bring Paris Fashion Week to a close with some important takeaways. The Politics of a Boring Suit A night of few fireworks between the candidates was also a night of little sartorial flair. And that was the goal. What Can Body Language Reveal on 'Love Is Blind'? As Season 7 begins, an expert says figuring out a participant's motivation is both an art and a science. See more fashion news Obituaries Eugene Gold, Brooklyn D.A. Who Led the 'Son of Sam' Case, Dies at 100 He prosecuted high-profile cases in the 1970s and championed Soviet Jews, but, after retiring, he ran afoul of the law himself, charged with a sex offense. Ozzie Virgil Sr., First Dominican-Born Major Leaguer, Dies at 92 An outstanding fielder though never an All-Star, he broke that barrier with the Giants in 1956 and later became the Tigers' first Black player. See more Obituaries Opinion Tony Hale and the Gregory Brothers A 'Veep' Star Vibe-Checks the Vance-Walz Showdown "This is not a date, it's a debate!" Guest Essay The People Fleeing Climate Disasters Are Going to Transform the American South The exodus of the young means high-risk towns could enter a population death spiral. Guest Essay Nicole Kidman Knows Exactly What She's Doing She's everywhere, and she's giving a lot of work to female talent. Is that such a bad thing? Daniel J. Wakin Pete Rose Never Changed, but Baseball Did It has begun to acknowledge what Rose knew: That sports are deeply intertwined with gambling. Jessica Grose The Misogyny of Gen Z Men Has Been Overstated The majority of them support equality, even if they don't call themselves feminists. Guest Essay Why Trump Wants to Make America the 'Crypto Capital of the Planet' The former president's views of virtual coins have shifted markedly in recognition of the emergence of this sector as a major player in campaign finance. 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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