Today's Headlines: Biden Hopes to Parlay Lebanon Cease-Fire Into a Broader Regional Peace

Tariff Threats Show Trump's Commitment to Upending Global Trade

View in browser November 27, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden Hopes to Parlay Lebanon Cease-Fire Into a Broader Regional Peace With a deal to end more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the president turns his attention back to stopping the war in Gaza before leaving office. Tariff Threats Show Trump's Commitment to Upending Global Trade The president-elect's threat to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships and could topple the trade pacts he signed in his first term. Transgender Activists Question the Movement's Confrontational Approach Facing diminishing public support, some activists say all-or-nothing tactics are not working. "We have to make it OK for someone to change their minds." Editors' Picks Opinion | Is Creativity Dead? Or is the algorithm just hiding it from you? He Was One of New York's Busiest Shoplifters. His Mother Was a Cop. Drug addiction fueled David Andino's need to steal. Every day, he hit the same Target in Manhattan. His mother, a retired police officer, hadn't seen him in years. World Trump's Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexico The president-elect's opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States' neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance. Blinken and U.S. Allies Struggle with Wars as Biden's Presidency Wanes Top diplomats from the Group of 7 nations tried to project unity on Ukraine while discussing differences over Israel and anticipating the return of Donald J. Trump. Independent Inquiry Blames Israeli Leaders for Oct. 7 Failures After the Israeli government delayed a formal investigation into the Hamas attacks, an alliance of survivors and victims' families set up their own inquiry. Their scathing findings were released on Tuesday. See more world news U.S. Why Is Trump Identifying the U.S.-Canada Border as a Problem? Arrests for illegal crossings from Canada spiked in the last fiscal year, but remain a fraction of the number of those from Mexico. Rudy Giuliani Loses His Lawyers, and His Cool, in Court The subject of several cases, the former New York City mayor lashed out at a judge questioning why he had not forfeited personal assets as required. Car Found in Georgia Pond May Be That of a New York Couple Missing Since 1980 The Romers, of Scarsdale, N.Y., disappeared from a Georgia hotel. Divers who seek to solve cold cases found a vehicle similar to theirs in a pond. They also found bones. See more U.S. news Politics Jack Smith Closes Up Shop, Defeated More by Voters Than by Jurors The special counsel will leave behind a complex legacy, having amassed considerable evidence against Donald J. Trump but having lost key legal battles that could constrain future investigators. Trump Team Signs Transition Agreement but Shuns F.B.I. Clearances President-elect Donald J. Trump's team will have some formal briefings with outgoing staff members, but it has so far refused to allow the F.B.I. to do security clearances for transition members. Trump Selects First-Term Official as Trade Representative The lawyer Jamieson Greer is set to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, a crucial position given the president-elect's threats to impose tariffs on imports from other countries. See more political news Business He Helped 'Break' the Bank of England. Now He May Run the U.S. Treasury. Scott Bessent's former colleagues and rivals see the prospective Treasury secretary as a thoughtful choice with a broad understanding of financial markets. Trump's Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Yes, It 'Looks Like a Duck,' but Carriers Like the New Mail Truck The electric trucks have a side cargo door, more space and, critically, air-conditioning, promising some long-overdue relief for carriers, who haven't had an upgrade since the 1980s. See more business news Technology Biden Cuts Intel's Chip Award by More Than $600 Million The Silicon Valley company will receive less money from the CHIPS Act after winning a $3 billion military contract and changing some of its investment commitments. The World's Pioneering Tech Cop Is Making Her Exit Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's antitrust regulator, who put technology's harms on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of taking on the biggest companies and what comes next. How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit. See more technology news Sports Runners Use Secret Ingredient to Win N.C.A.A. Race: Olive Oil B.Y.U.'s cross-country runners went old school and coated their bodies for a cold race day. FIFA President's Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed. Have New York's Football Teams Finally Hit Rock Bottom? The Jets and Giants are both having seasons that fans would rather forget. But they took very different routes to get there. See more sports news Arts 100 Notable Books of 2024 Here are the year's notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Review: 'We Are Your Robots,' Still Tuning Up In Ethan Lipton's musings on A.I., Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales. 'Wicked' and the Merchandising Juggernaut That Eclipses 'Barbie' The new movie's tie-ins are the logical endpoint for a Broadway show that always intended to be huge. See more arts news New York Trump's Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexico The president-elect's opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States' neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance. Colombia and Venezuela Have a Beef: Who Owns the, or Makes the Best, Arepa? Both countries claim the cornbread as their own. But where does it really come from? And who makes it better? The Air in Subway Stations Is Bad for You, Study Finds An N.Y.U. researcher found that the No. 1 stations in Washington Heights are especially unhealthy. The M.T.A. doesn't agree. See more New York news Food Inside the World of Competitive 'Tablescaping' These inventive, meticulous competitors can teach us something about setting the "perfect" table. Are the French Laundry and Per Se Still Worth a Splurge? We Went Back to See. As Thomas Keller's most influential restaurants hit major birthdays, the cost and the demand have risen. But what about the food and the fun? We're Talking Thanksgiving With Martha Stewart, David Chang, Gayle King, Gwyneth Paltrow and More We've gathered some of the biggest names in cooking and culture to share warm memories, hot takes and delicious recipes. See more food news Obituaries Madeleine Riffaud, 'the Girl Who Saved Paris,' Dies at 100 Humiliated by a Nazi officer as a teenager, she joined the French Resistance. By the time she was 20, she had killed a German soldier, survived torture and captured a supply train. See more Obituaries Opinion The Editorial Board The Senate Should Leave No Judgeship Unfilled Donald Trump will try to fill every judgeship that Democrats leave open. Nicholas Kristof What the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon Means for Gaza Can a truce lead to an enduring peace? Thomas L. Friedman Mr. Trump, Do You Realize How Much the World Has Changed Since You Were President? Three giant, shifting tectonic plates will have profound implications for the new administration. Guest Essay I Ran Operation Warp Speed. I'm Concerned About Bird Flu. Avian influenza might mutate to enable human-to-human transmission. Guest Essay Breaking Up Google Would Be a Big Mistake Such a move would help no one. Guest Essay She Was the Most Powerful Woman in the World. And She Isn't Ready to Say Sorry. In her memoir, Angela Merkel doesn't take the chance to make amends. Zeynep Tufekci A Great Idea for People With a Terrible Disease: Let's Find a Cure Ourselves A group of long Covid patients is financing research and making progress. 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. 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