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View in browser October 13, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Editors' Picks 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. Opinion | This Election Will Need More Heroes Honorable public servants of both parties upheld democracy after the 2020 election. America is counting on them again to do their duty. Today's Videos Video | Smoke Rises From U.N. Peacekeeper's Base in Lebanon U.N. officials said Israeli forces fired on one of the group's observation towers in southern Lebanon. Video | Vance Refuses to Acknowledge That Trump Lost the 2020 Election During an interview with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, host of "The Interview," Senator JD Vance of Ohio repeatedly dodged a question on whether he believed Donald J. Trump lost the 2020 election. Video | Witnesses Describe Chaotic Scenes After Strikes on Central Beirut Lebanese officials said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 100. The Israeli military did not confirm the strikes. World One of the World's Most Immigrant-Friendly Countries Is Changing Course Canada has long had one of the world's most open immigration policies. Now, faced with a growing popular backlash, it's changing the rules. Secret Documents Show Hamas Tried to Persuade Iran to Join Its Oct. 7 Attack The Times reviewed the minutes of 10 meetings among Hamas's top leaders. The records show the militant group avoided several escalations since 2021 to falsely imply it had been deterred — while seeking Iranian support for a major attack. One of the Loneliest Countries Finds Companionship in Dogs They have become pampered family members in South Korea, which has the world's lowest birthrate and where much of the population lives alone. See more world news U.S. Scared by Helene, Everyone in This Florida Beach Town Evacuated for Milton Over time, the question of whether to stay or go will likely become a question of whether to keep living in coastal or low-lying areas at all. Pro-Palestinian Group Is Relentless in Its Criticism of Israel, and It Isn't Backing Down Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel — and facing accusations of antisemitism. Christian Conservatives, Looking to Mobilize Women, Turn to a Biblical Queen Alarmed by abortion and transgender rights, Christian activists are invoking the Old Testament story of Esther, the Jewish orphan who bravely saved her people. See more U.S. news Politics Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris's Bid, Poll Shows Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to win a majority of Black voters, and has brought many back to her party since taking over for President Biden. Still, a significant gap in support persists. Tester's Fight for Political Survival Is Democrats' Last Stand on the Great Plains Once able to win on the prairie, the Democratic Party sees the Senate race in Montana as a final test of whether it can still be successful in heavily rural states that have turned deep red. Resistance to Public Health, No Longer Fringe, Gains Foothold in G.O.P. Politics The merger of the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald J. Trump campaigns puts the so-called medical freedom movement on the cusp of real power in Washington, with a new slogan: "Make America Healthy Again." See more political news Business In Detroit, Creating a New Hub for Innovation Entrepreneurs once flocked to Motor City to build cars. Now, they're building its mobility future. China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much. France Unveils Tough Austerity Budget to Mend Its Finances The French government is seeking deep spending cuts and higher taxes in an effort to tame its ballooning debt and deficit. See more business news Technology 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. California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches A commission denied a request to increase the number of rocket launches on the state's central coast, citing environmental concerns. See more technology news Sports The N.B.A. in Abu Dhabi: Big Games, Basketball Clinics and 'Sportswashing' Claims The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says the impact has been positive, but others say it's helping a repressive regime. How Roger Goodell Became the N.F.L.'s $20 Billion Man Under the expansionist leadership of its commissioner, the National Football League is growing richer and richer. So, too, is Mr. Goodell. Meet the Mets' Playoff Pumpkin, a Good-Luck Charm That Seems to Be Working First baseman Pete Alonso picked up a cute and carvable souvenir on a recent trip to Milwaukee. Fans are pinning their postseason hopes on the lucky gourd. See more sports news Arts An Artists' Squat Fought New York City for Decades. Did It Just Win? ABC No Rio was a vital, dangerous and confrontational art space on the Lower East Side. Decades after it opened, it has made a deal with the city for a new building of its own. Reading With My Father A conversation through books. See more arts news New York She Was a Key Aide to Eric Adams. Her Ties to China Ran Deep. Winnie Greco, a top fund-raiser and senior adviser for Mr. Adams, has long had dealings with people and groups connected to China's communist regime. He kept her close even so. Hamptons Town Accused of Illegally Blocking Affordable Housing Plan The Town of Southampton, an affluent Long Island enclave, violated housing laws by rejecting the project, which would have helped veterans and disabled people, the suit says. The New York Apartment That Has Sheltered One Family for 86 Years A rent-controlled apartment is a rare thing, and so is the family that shared their home with students and refugees, rent-free, over the decades. See more New York news Fashion & Style Claudia Conway Declares Her Independence The scion and sometimes antagonist of two figures in Republican politics has re-emerged as an independent aiming to sway her fellow Gen-Z voters. A Day in the Life of Tim Heidecker, Glendale Dad Years after making his name with the sketch comedy series "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!", he's singing wry ballads and watching the kids. A Taste for Vibes, and Sometimes Wine Some Gen Z-ers and young millennials say the culture and aesthetics of wine meld with their lifestyles, whether they're drinking or not. See more fashion news Obituaries Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83 She was the rare woman in her field, and a tenured professor. But when a sexist colleague was promoted, she quit, forcing a reckoning in her profession. Tim Johnson, Senator Who Came Back From an Aneurysm, Dies at 77 One of the last Democrats from the Great Plains to be elected to national office, he built his career on delivering benefits to his home state, South Dakota. Warren Wilson, Pioneering Los Angeles TV Reporter, Dies at 90 In addition to covering the 1992 riots and other historically significant events, he helped facilitate the surrenders of 22 fugitives. 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 Maureen Dowd Where Is the Fierce Urgency of Beating Trump? The vice president needs to pull out all the stops to get out of her stall. Nicholas Kristof 'Are We Not Humans?' My attempt at explaining the murder, rape and famine in Sudan. Katherine Miller This Is Why Trump Imagines He Will Win The way he is now running is the best window we have into what kind of president he will be in a second term. Ross Douthat Who Are These People Interviewing Trump and Harris? For the presidential candidates, the media future is now. Guest Essay Why I Changed My Birth Certificate 25 Years After I Transitioned I'm taking steps to secure my future in an uncertain time for trans people in America. Jamelle Bouie JD Vance's Election Denialism Is Deepening Fool me once? Shame on you. Fool me five times? 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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