Today's Headlines: Short on Time, Harris’s Labor Allies Sprint to Reach Working-Class Voters

Is Afghanistan's Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?

View in browser October 25, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Short on Time, Harris's Labor Allies Sprint to Reach Working-Class Voters Unions and their affiliates think they can still break through with the Democrats' worst demographic, white working-class voters, by hustling on the ground. But it has been a slog. Is Afghanistan's Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change? Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed. District Attorney Will Ask Court to Resentence Menendez Brothers The request from George Gascón, the Los Angeles County district attorney, could lead to Lyle and Erik Menendez being released from prison, decades after they were convicted of murdering their parents. Editors' Picks Her Job Was Talking on the Radio. Then Suddenly, Words Wouldn't Come. One day last winter, Alison Stewart, the host of "All of It" on WNYC, was alarmed to find herself speaking gibberish. Opinion | It's the Inflation, Stupid: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump. Today's Videos Video | In Georgia, Harris Risks a Split in the Muslim and Arab Vote Muslim and Arab voters were part of the coalition in Georgia who delivered victories to Democrats there in 2020 and in 2022. Maya King, a politics reporter for The New York Times covering the Southeast, describes how war in the Middle East is affecting their choice in 2024. Video | Union Votes to Reject Boeing Contract and Continue Strike Workers in Boeing's largest union voted by a wide margin to reject a second tentative contract and extend a nearly six-week-long strike. Video | Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that farmers have to apply to their fields. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains. World Iran Preparing for War With Israel, but Hoping to Avert It Tehran has several plans for responding to a threatened retaliatory strike by Israel, depending on its severity, and might also do nothing, insiders say. She Embodied Japan's #MeToo. With a Searing Film, She's Ready to Move On. "Black Box Diaries," a documentary about Shiori Ito's fight against Japan's patriarchal justice system, opens on Friday in the United States. On the Israel-Lebanon Border, a Town With a Past Worries for Its Future Abandoned and off limits to civilians, Metula, a symbol of early pioneering Zionism, is left half-ruined by Hezbollah's rockets and missiles. See more world news U.S. It's His First Vote for President. He's Torn. And It's Crunch Time. Miguel Gomez, 21, leans Trump. His parents very much don't. Their home is a miniature battleground, reflecting the fierce divides among Latino voters in Arizona. Asheville Has Tap Water, but No One Knows When It Will Be Drinkable People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts. In a Tight Presidential Race, Omaha Is Basking in Its Political Relevance Reliably conservative Nebraska is one of just two states that splits its Electoral College votes. That's why its one small "blue dot" could make a difference to Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. See more U.S. news Politics The Group at the Center of Trump's Planning for a Second Term Is One You Haven't Heard of America First Policy Institute didn't even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025. As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures. Trump Seeks to Challenge Jack Smith's Appointment in Election Case The former president's request to file a new motion contesting how the special counsel got his job came on the same day he vowed to fire him if re-elected. See more political news Business Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan. Onion Recall Linked to E. Coli and McDonald's Spreads to Other Fast Food Chains A deadly outbreak spurred removal of onions by a major food supplier in the Mountain West. Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King and Pizza Hut have stopped serving onions at various locations. Kroger and Walmart Deny 'Surge Pricing' After Adopting Digital Price Tags Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers' grocery bills. See more business news Technology How Intel Got Left Behind in the A.I. Chip Boom Intel was for decades Silicon Valley's dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech's latest gold rush. Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn't Hard. A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students' viral video. How Two Allies Wrestled Over a Crypto Giant and a Prisoner The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations. See more technology news Sports Fernandomania Wasn't a Fairy Tale. It Was Better Than That. Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers' fan base and put his country on the baseball map. In Mexico City, F1 Teams Must Cope With the Altitude The thinner air affects the cars in many ways, including the performance of the turbo engines, brakes and tires. "It's like driving in the wet," the driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin said. See more sports news Arts Netflix Wanted 'Wuthering Heights.' Margot Robbie Wanted a Theatrical Release. In the end, Ms. Robbie got what she wanted, signing a deal with Warner Bros. 50 Artists, 50 Years: Marian Goodman Gallery Opens a New Chapter One of the biggest small galleries tips its hat to its conceptual history, while bringing new artists and their market-friendly work into view. 'Back to the Future' to Close on Broadway, Rerouting DeLorean to Germany The musical, which opened in London three years ago, is still going strong there and touring North America, while productions are planned in Japan and on a cruise ship. See more arts news New York The Liberty (and Their Fans) Celebrate With a N.Y.C. Ticker-Tape Parade The W.N.B.A.'s newest champions were honored along the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, the third time a women's sports team has been granted that privilege. Aunt of 4-Year-Old Who Starved to Death Is Suing Child-Welfare Agency Jahmeik Modlin's parents have been charged with manslaughter in his death. His aunt's suit accuses the city of failing to monitor his safety. Prominent Lawyer Enters N.Y.C. Mayor's Race Against Adams Jim Walden, a political independent and a lawyer who has worked on high-profile cases, will run for mayor against Eric Adams. See more New York news Media & Advertising Teens to Hollywood: Enough Sex, Already At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise. A Game Designer Who Wants to See Ideas He'll Hate The founder of Giant Sparrow says creativity requires pushing boundaries. Its next game will explore "the strangeness of organic life." See more media & advertising news Science The U.N.'s Verdict on Climate Progress Over the Past Year: There Was None An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they've actually achieved. Unexplained Enigmas in the Orion Nebula May Be Victims of Stellar Bullying Astronomers offered a new hypothesis for what created pairs of objects nicknamed JuMBOs, while other scientists argue they may not really exist. Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood. See more science news Fashion & Style Judge Blocks Luxury Fashion Deal, Citing Risk of Higher Handbag Prices The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors. Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption. The Sisters Behind 'Nobody Wants This' Are in High Demand Sara and Erin Foster took a short break to discuss the hit show loosely based on Erin's life, everyone's love of Adam Brody and their advocacy for reproductive rights. See more fashion news Obituaries Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86 With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including "The Love Boat." Patti McGee, Skateboarding's First Female Champion, Dies at 79 She was on the cover of Life magazine and performed for Johnny Carson. "She was a badass and a goody two shoes at the same time," her daughter said. Monique Knowlton, '60s-Era Model and Provocative Gallerist, Dies at 87 A Vogue cover girl in the early 1960s, she later pivoted to contemporary art, opening a gallery where being "outrageous counts as a plus," one critic wrote. Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions. Lynda Obst, Producer, Dies at 74; Championed Women in Hollywood She helped make films like "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Contact." She also wrote widely about the industry, for The Times and other publications. Michael Jackson, British General Who Disobeyed U.S. Superior, Dies at 80 Labeled "the Prince of Darkness," he refused to follow an order by NATO's commander during the Balkans war, saying, "It's not worth starting World War III." Antonio Skármeta, Who Wrote of Chile's Tears and Turmoil, Dies at 83 His literary career traced the arc of his country's modern political journey in stories about ordinary citizens facing repression and arbitrary government. Tina S. Kaidanow, 59, Diplomatic Force in Kosovo and Guantánamo, Dies She was the first U.S. ambassador to a newly independent Balkans nation and recently oversaw the transfer of cooperating Guantánamo prisoners to third countries. See more Obituaries Opinion David Brooks The Election Is Happening Too Soon When we all think we're right, we stay perennially stuck in place. Paul Krugman How Trump Could Bankrupt Social Security Retirement benefits for millions of Americans are on the line. Frank Bruni Elon Musk, Robert Kennedy and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals. Pamela Paul Here Is the Missing Context in Ta-Nehisi Coates's 'The Message' Israel and its foes share one thing in common. Ross Douthat 'They Would Never Be Doing This Under Trump': Two G.O.P. Foreign Policy Experts on What a Second Term Would Mean for the World Two veterans of Trump's term look ahead to a potential second term and what it would mean for the world. Guest Essay There Are Four Anti-Trump Pathways We Failed to Take. There Is a Fifth. Why have so many of our democracy's defenses seemingly broken down, and which, if any, remain? Guest Essay Abortion Pills Are Safe. Post-Roe America Isn't. In many states, hospitals are delaying or denying standard reproductive care. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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