Today's Headlines: Who Won the Debate? A Smooth Vance Outperforms Walz

Vance Strains to Sell a Softer Trump

View in browser October 2, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Who Won the Debate? A Crisp Vance Fends Off Walz The vice-presidential candidates largely avoided personal attacks, with JD Vance showing a knack for revising history while Tim Walz appeared to battle nerves. Vance Strains to Sell a Softer Trump From the opening handshake, the Republican vice-presidential nominee sought to reinvent and repackage the record and views of the former president. Iran Launches Barrage of Ballistic Missiles at Israel in Retaliation for Assassinations The 180 missiles fired at Israel on Tuesday evening sharply escalated the conflict between the two countries and threatened to engulf the Middle East in all-out war. Editors' Picks Civility and Then a Clash Over Jan. 6: Seven Takeaways From the Debate Senator JD Vance of Ohio and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota sparred over immigration, abortion and foreign policy — and then on Donald Trump's 2020 election loss. Opinion | Why Isn't Harris Clobbering Trump? These 15 Swing State Voters Can Tell You. The participants discuss what either candidate might say that could solidify their vote. World As Crisis Builds, Lebanon's Government Is Nowhere to Be Found Already crippled by years of economic decline, political paralysis and other crises, Lebanon has little but its own citizens' grit to survive the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Mexico's First Female President Takes Office A climate scientist and former mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated on Tuesday as the first woman to lead the country. At Least 6 Killed and Several Injured in Tel Aviv Shooting The authorities described the shooting, which took place on a light rail train, as a terrorist attack by two Palestinian gunmen. No group immediately claimed responsibility. See more world news U.S. At a Wisconsin Watch Party, the Debate Leaves Some Students Uninspired Some students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside seemed underwhelmed. One noted, 'This is long, huh?' Rescuers Push Through Helene Debris to Find People and Restore Power Blocked roads and bad cellphone service in remote mountain towns have made it hard to find people who are still unaccounted for after the storm. Breast Cancer Continues to Rise Among Younger Women, Study Finds Death rates are declining among U.S. women with breast cancer. But the disease is turning up more often in women under age 50. See more U.S. news Politics Best, Worst and Most Unlikely Lines of the Vice-Presidential Debate JD Vance gave a shout-out to his wife. Tim Walz sang the praises of Minnesota. Offstage, Donald Trump got distracted. Trump's Consistent Message Online and Onstage: Be Afraid Donald Trump has long used fear as a tool to stir up his conservative base. He's taking his doomsday approach to a new extreme, predicting World War III and other catastrophes. Tim Walz Said He Was in Hong Kong in 1989 During Tiananmen. Not True. Mr. Walz taught at a high school in China as part of a program sending American teachers abroad, but he did not actually travel to the country until August 1989. See more political news Business Port Workers Strike on East and Gulf Coasts Members of the International Longshoremen's Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security. How the Dockworkers' Strike Could Ripple Through the Economy Transportation and warehousing sectors are poised to first feel the pinch, with a broader economic fallout expected if the strike drags on. Not Just Fun and Games: Politics Edges Deeper Into Livestreams As more streamers discuss politics, including major events like Tuesday's debate, they have become the focus of intense interest for both presidential campaigns. See more business news Arts Pras Sues Lauryn Hill Over Canceled Fugees Tour, Alleging Fraud Ms. Hill was accused of deceiving the other group members about tour finances. She called the lawsuit "baseless" and "full of false claims." The Metropolitan Opera's Season Begins With a Boom "Grounded," the new work that opened the season, has been joined by revivals of three Puccini, Verdi and Offenbach classics. MacArthur Foundation Announces 2024 'Genius' Grant Winners On Tuesday, 22 anonymously nominated Americans were recognized with fellowships and an $800,000 stipend. See more arts news New York Adams Accuses Prosecutors of Leaking Investigation Details to News Media In a court filing Tuesday morning, lawyers for Mayor Eric Adams asked a judge to hold a hearing about what they said were grand jury secrecy violations. Could Republicans Gain a Senate Seat After the Menendez Scandal? Curtis Bashaw, a hotel owner, is competing to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate against Andy Kim, a Democratic congressman. Behind School Bus Mess, a 45-Year-Old Contract That's Hard to Change Students across New York City are waiting up to an hour for school buses, as a driver shortage and conflict over a contract hamstring the city's ability to find a solution. See more New York news Media & Advertising CBS Says Trump Will Not Participate in '60 Minutes' Interview This is not the first time that the former president has clashed with the country's most popular television news program. Taylor Lorenz, Chronicler of Digital Culture, Will Start Own Newsletter Ms. Lorenz is leaving The Washington Post, where she had a tumultuous tenure. Olivia Nuzzi, Reporter Linked to R.F.K. Jr., Accuses Ex-Fiancé of Harassment Her former fiancé, the Politico reporter Ryan Lizza, has vehemently denied the allegation, which she filed in a court complaint and to the F.B.I. See more media & advertising news Food How Chicken Tenders Conquered America The breaded, fried tenderloin turns 50 this year. Yes, there was a time before it was sold in every cafeteria and airport. For East Coast Wine Importers, the Port Workers Strike Brings Fear and Uncertainty The strike, disrupting shipments along the East and Gulf Coasts, comes as the wine industry tries to make up its sales after a downturn. Ina Garten Figured Out How to Let Go of the Shame A memoir? How easy is that. See more food news Well This Disease Can Damage the Liver for Years Without Being Detected Four in 10 people are thought to have a potentially serious liver condition known as MASLD. Reversing it is possible if you catch it early. Is It Safe to Dermaplane My Face? This peach fuzz removal technique is effective, experts say. But there can be downsides to trying it at home. 7 Memoirs Therapists Think You Should Read Mental health experts on the stories that helped them and their patients through tough times. See more on Well Obituaries John Amos, a Star of 'Good Times' and 'Roots,' Is Dead at 84 He was the patriarch in one of the first sitcoms with an all-Black cast and an enslaved African in the American South in a blockbuster TV mini-series. Frank Fritz, a Host of the Antiques Show 'American Pickers,' Dies at 58 He and his friend Mike Wolfe launched the treasure-hunting show in 2010, part of a wave of reality TV aimed at finding fortune in everyday items. Song Binbin, Poster Woman for Mao's Bloody Revolution, Dies at 77 She was said to have been involved in the first killing of an educator during the Cultural Revolution, drawing official praise. She later apologized for her actions. Donna Henes,'Urban Shaman' Who Heralded the Seasons, Dies at 79 Her solstice and equinox celebrations might involve an egg-balancing ritual and bonfires, all to remind modern New Yorkers of their humble place in the cosmos. See more Obituaries Opinion David French This Is Why MAGA Loves JD Vance Trump's running mate is no Mike Pence. The Opinions Thomas Friedman: 'This Is Code Red Time in the Middle East' The columnist weighs in on Iran's retaliatory strike against Israel and what comes next. 7 MIN LISTEN Bret Stephens Actually, We Absolutely Do Need to Escalate in Iran Iran now presents an intolerable threat to Israel, America and the liberal-international order. Charles M. Blow Trump Thinks Harris's Sisterhood Is a 'Sorority Party.' He Should Think Again. The vice president is an institutionalist politician. Her membership in a "Divine Nine" organization helps explain why. Guest Essay This Port Strike Is the October Surprise Our Election Didn't Need It is long past time to fix the regulatory regime that created this mess. Guest Essay Why a Racist Professor Doesn't Scare Me Having grown up in an increasingly diverse America, I find Amy Wax's resentments more pathetic than threatening. 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