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Ports Rush to Reopen After First Major Strike in Decades Is Suspended

View in browser October 5, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or Inflaming It? Military officials discuss whether sending more force to the Middle East is helping to prevent a much wider war, or emboldening Israel. Ports Rush to Reopen After First Major Strike in Decades Is Suspended Days after tens of thousands of longshoreman along the East and Gulf Coasts walked out, their union and their bosses reached a tentative agreement on wages. Hamas Leader Is Holding Out for a Bigger War, U.S. Officials Say Yahya Sinwar is increasingly fatalistic, has blocked a cease-fire deal and, so far, been frustrated that Hezbollah and Iran have not come to his aid, officials said. Editors' Picks As America's Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong. Opinion | The Year American Jews Woke Up American Jews need to recover their instinct for danger. World Shock in French Court Shown Videos of Men Accused of Raping Drugged Woman Gisèle Pelicot fought for the graphic videos made by her husband to be shown publicly in court, insisting they were essential evidence in a rape case against him and 50 other men. At Least 70 People Dead in Gang Attack in Haiti The assault took place in a key agricultural region, which has seen a surge in gang violence. In a Rare Sermon, Iran's Supreme Leader Praises Oct. 7 Attacks as 'Logical' and Warns Israel Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Friday prayers for the first time in years, called for pan-Muslim unity against Israel and the United States at a memorial service for Hassan Nasrallah. See more world news U.S. Conservative Activists Are Monitoring, and Filming, Voter Registration Sites In Arizona and other states, the activists are accusing Latino advocacy groups of registering undocumented immigrants. Canvassers are growing concerned about safety. Biden Will Allow Legal Permission to Lapse for Migrants From 4 Countries The decision comes as political pressure mounts to cut down on programs that allow migrants to stay in the United States temporarily, even without a visa or green card. The Bold. The Beautiful. The Fat Bear. Ten years in, Fat Bear Week has drawn millions of viewers to a live webcam in Alaska to follow along and vote for the chonkiest brown bear at Katmai National Park. See more U.S. news Politics Trump's Return to Butler Is Sure to Be a Spectacle. Is It Safe? At a time of increased security risks, the former president has urged thousands of supporters to return with him to the place a gunman tried to take his life. Kamala Harris and the Influence of an Estranged Father Just Two Miles Away Donald J. Harris rarely speaks to his famous daughter, who lives nearby. But he helped shape who she became. In Georgia, Black Men's Frustration With Democrats Creates Opening for Trump Most Black men in the key battleground will back Vice President Kamala Harris — but the Trump campaign has made an effort to capitalize on a sense of dissatisfaction some voters have expressed. See more political news Business Pandemic Start-Ups Are Thriving, and Helping to Fuel the Economy A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits. The Job Market Is Chugging Along, Completing a Solid Economic Picture After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth are strong, aligning with other robust economic data. Europe Raises Tariffs on China's E.V.s, Confronting a Key Trade Partner European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region's automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China. See more business news Arts Arts District, Decades in the Making, in Ruins After Helene The hurricane damaged an estimated 80 percent of the buildings in the River Arts District of Asheville, N.C., and upended the lives of artists who had recast the city as a cultural force. Oliver Sacks Archive Heads to the New York Public Library The voluminous papers of the celebrated neurologist include letters, notebooks, drafts and other traces of a man who couldn't stop writing. Late Night Heaps Scorn on Trump's Latest Defense Jimmy Kimmel said Donald Trump was "partially right" in denying interference in the 2020 election: "He tried to rig the election and failed to rig the election.' See more arts news Movies Saoirse Ronan Has Lived, and Acted, Through a Lot At 30, the Irish actress has already spent two decades in front of the camera, collecting many awards. Her two latest projects are also generating Oscars buzz. 5 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. 5 New Horror Movies to Stream for Halloween Out this week, a period possession movie starring Sarah Paulson, a chef-driven supernatural thriller starring Ariana DeBose and more. See more movies news New York Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit. A New Jersey couple sued Uber after a crash left them severely injured. An appeals court ruled that they had agreed to settle disputes out of court when they used the Uber Eats app. Why Eric Adams Is Nothing Like David Dinkins Facing a raft of corruption charges, New York's second Black mayor is flattering himself by invoking the fate of its first. See more New York news Food Orange Beef Will Cure What Ails You It's takeout-style Chinese American cooking brought into your home kitchen, where you can get as creative as you'd like. Where to Drink Wine in Montreal It's hard to go wrong in this city, but at these nine casual restaurants and bars, you'll find exceptional lists of natural wines. See more food news Science Researchers Find Cannibalized Victim of 19th-Century Arctic Voyage A new study offers clues to a 179-year-old mystery that killed more than 100 explorers on the Franklin expedition in the Canadian Arctic. DNA Reveals the Origin Stories of America's Captive Tigers Scientists have wondered if the many captive tigers in the United States could one day help restore the species in the wild. The World's Oldest Termite Mound Is 34,000 Years and Counting Scientists recently found the planet's longest continuously occupied termite colony in an arid region of South Africa. It dates to the time of the Neanderthals. See more science news Magazine What Does College Football Have to Do With College? The question isn't new. But seismic changes to college sports, embraced by Coach Deion Sanders and his University of Colorado Buffaloes, have made it more relevant than ever. I'm a Queer Man Who Had a Fling With Another Guy. Should His Girlfriend Be Told? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on who has the right and responsibility to reveal an affair. See more magazine news Well 'It Took Over Everything': Stories of Marijuana's Little-Known Risks A growing number of marijuana users in the U.S. are experiencing severe health problems like these. She Was Having Bouts of Vision Loss. Why? The young woman had been seeing specialists about her symptoms for nearly her entire life. Eighteen years in, she got a diagnosis that made sense. Why Depression Symptoms Come on at Night There are lots of reasons your mood might tank at night. Here's how to address the bedtime blues. See more on Well Real Estate A Compact Weekend House Filled With Comfort A couple bought a second home with friends, and then decided that being neighbors would be much more fun. $650,000 Homes in Nova Scotia Three takes on a water lifestyle in Canada's eastern province: A shingled home by the bay, a chic cabin and a contemporary bungalow. See more real estate news Fashion & Style We Were Just Voices in a Dark Room Having barely met, we fell deep through late-night phone calls. Did that mean we were meant for each other? A Welcome Break on 'One of the Hardest Days' of Her Life Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time. Mark Zuckerberg Tries His Hand at Fashion Et tu, Zuck? See more fashion news Obituaries 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. Joe D. Bryan, 84, Dies; His Murder Conviction Raised Troubling Questions After serving 33 years in prison, he was released in the wake of a cascade of questions about the soundness of the forensic testimony against him. See more Obituaries Opinion Jamelle Bouie The One Thing Not Named Trump That Trump Cares About For the former president, removing millions of undocumented immigrants is the solution to most of the nation's most pressing challenges. Guest Essay Democrats Have a Corruption Problem. They Can't Keep Ignoring It. For the sake of their electoral fortunes and the country, Democrats must show voters a plan to curb corruption — including within their own ranks. Guest Essay The Supreme Court Should Stop the Glossip Execution When prosecutors admit they were wrong in a death penalty case, courts should listen. Guest Essay Kamala Harris Is Doing Something Brilliant Up There on the Tightrope She's strong. But she's warm. That makes all the difference. Guest Essay Brazil's Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics. The Government Must Act. For many Brazilians, the First Capital Command's push into politics across the nation has been a shock. Matter of Opinion Unpacking the Role JD Vance Played on That Debate Stage Neither candidate engaged with the core criticisms facing their parties. 37 MIN LISTEN 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. 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