Today's Headlines: Donald Trump Returns to Power, Ushering in New Era of Uncertainty

For Ukraine, Trump Victory Signals a Shift. To What, Is Unclear.

View in browser November 7, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Donald Trump Returns to Power, Ushering in New Era of Uncertainty He played on fears of immigrants and economic worries to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. His victory signaled the advent of isolationism, sweeping tariffs and score settling. For Ukraine, Trump Victory Signals a Shift. To What, Is Unclear. As U.S. president, Donald J. Trump will inherit a role as Ukraine's chief benefactor. But he has been skeptical about continuing aid to Kyiv. By Firing Gallant, Netanyahu Removes One Threat but Risks Another Yoav Gallant, the departing defense minister, opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on key policies. His dismissal has stirred public discontent. Editors' Picks The 'Super Bowl of Pickleball' Looks to Grow the Sport A world championship in Texas is flush with cash and star players as the Professional Pickleball Association tries to turn amateur interest into long-term fandom. Opinion | America Makes a Perilous Choice How American democracy can endure through a second Trump presidency. World America Hires a Strongman This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history. Four More Years of Unpredictability? The World Prepares for Trump's Return. Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America's relationship with allies and adversaries. He has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport millions. Trump's Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration. See more world news U.S. With Political Victory, Trump Fights Off Legal Charges By triumphing at the ballot box, Donald Trump can dispense with federal charges against him while postponing or derailing other pending cases that have dogged him. Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Succeed in 7 of 10 States Voters in red and blue states supported abortion rights, but the movement broke its winning streak. Expecting Clemency From Trump, Jan 6. Defendant Requests Sentencing Delay A federal judge promptly denied Christopher Carnell's request, which was filed hours after Donald J. Trump won the presidential election. See more U.S. news Politics Resist or Retreat? Democratic Voters Are Torn About Whether to Keep Fighting. Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again. In Trump's Win, G.O.P. Sees Signs of a Game-Changing New Coalition Donald J. Trump picked up support among Latino and Black working-class voters, giving the party hope for a new way to win in a diversifying nation. Trump Weighs Personnel Choices and Fields Congratulatory Calls On his first day as president-elect after his victory in the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump took calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden as his transition planning ramped up. See more political news Business Stocks Set Records and Dollar Soars After Trump Election Win Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory. Political Betting Markets See Vindication in Trump Victory Prediction markets, which surged to prominence during the presidential campaign, started reflecting a likely Trump win several weeks ago, even as opinion polls showed a tight race. Tesla's Stock Jumps After Trump's Victory Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect. See more business news Technology What a Trump Victory Means for Tech Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust. Ride-Hailing Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status. The Crypto Industry Spent Over $130 Million on the Election. It Paid Off. The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies. See more technology news Arts Trump's Win Unfolded on TV as a Muted Reboot Election night on 2024 played like an enervated replay of 2016. Was it a harbinger of how the culture will respond to a second Trump term? 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love the Vibraphone Are the vibes good? These tracks by Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Roy Ayers and others, chosen by 12 musicians and writers, should convince you. See more arts news Movies Filmmaker's Private Archive Rekindles Debate Over Her Nazi Ties Recent access to Leni Riefenstahl's estate has prompted new discussions in Germany about her politics and a reconsideration of her photographs of the Nuba people in Sudan. All Hail the Theater Kid! (We Mean That Sincerely.) For stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, showmanship is a virtue. That's a big change from the days when Anne Hathaway was vilified for her effortful work. 'Meet Me Next Christmas' Review: An a Cappella Affair to Remember This Netflix Christmas rom-com inexplicably wants to remind viewers that the group Pentatonix still exists. See more movies news New York What Trump's Victory Could Mean for New York City Donald J. Trump's return to the White House could significantly affect a range of issues in his hometown, including immigration policy and congestion pricing. Lawler Wins New York Swing Seat, Lifting Republican House Chances Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican, defied a stark Democratic advantage in the New York City suburbs to defeat Mondaire Jones. N.Y.C. Voters Approve Four Ballot Measures Proposed by Mayor Adams Opponents tried to use Mayor Eric Adams's federal indictment to argue against the measures, and cast them as a bid to lessen the City Council's power. See more New York news Media & Advertising Morning TV Hosts Digest Trump Victory From jubilant to disheartened, the mood on the sets of U.S. morning shows provided stark split-screen reactions. Truth Social Stock Moves Higher on Trump Election Victory Shares in Trump Media were among the most actively traded in the United States after the election was called. TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn't Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning. See more media & advertising news Food The Perfect Pecan Pie Inspired by Southern Grannies Pecans step in for almonds in this play on classic French desserts. You Might Be Storing Cheese All Wrong These expert tips will help you keep those blocks for longer, and use up any odds and ends that linger. A Simple Roast Chicken My favorite recipe is uncomplicated and flexible, calling for only salt, pepper and whatever herbs you like. See more food news Science What Trump's Victory Means for Climate Change President-elect Donald J. Trump promised to delete climate policy. He could face pushback from Republicans benefiting from a boom in clean energy. Hurricane Rafael Delivers Another Blow to Cuba The storm's winds knocked out power across the island before moving ashore as a powerful Category 3 storm. See more science news Magazine Is It OK to Put Our Assets in Trust to Qualify for Medicaid? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on an aging couple's financial plans. The Lip-Reading Hotshot of Celebrity Gossip Jackie G goes viral with her readings of stars' private conversations. She's kinder about it than any of the people snooping on you. See more magazine news Real Estate $490,000 Homes in Wisconsin, Utah and North Carolina A 1928 brick house in Oshkosh, Wis., a Craftsman-style bungalow from 1925 in Salt Lake City, and a duplex apartment in an 1854 mill building in Wake Forest, N.C. A New Luxury Tower Rises From a Seminary and Tries to Blend In Claremont Hall, climbing 41 stories above the historic Union Theological Seminary campus, was designed to delight the eye without disrupting the neighborhood. See more real estate news Fashion & Style A New Portrait of Trump Family Values Melania, Ivanka, Barron and an extended cast of supporters offer a picture of what is to come. Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It? A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won't end things, should they tell the man's wife? See more fashion news Obituaries Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88 He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science. Geoff Capes, World's Strongest Man and Champion Bird Breeder, Dies at 75 He pulled dump trucks, flipped cars and tossed five-pound bricks as if they were Kleenex boxes. Tending to parakeets brought out his gentler side. Grant Ujifusa, 82, Dies; Lobbied for Redress for Japanese Americans He helped sway Ronald Reagan to sign a bill offering cash and an apology to Japanese Americans who had been imprisoned during World War II. See more Obituaries Opinion Bret Stephens A Party of Prigs and Pontificators Suffers a Humiliating Defeat Democrats may feel righteous, but how's that ever going to be a winning electoral look? Maureen Dowd It's This Man's, Man's, Man's World You can't count him out, sadly. Tressie McMillan Cottom The Way Harris Lost Will Be Her Legacy Her loss is a sign that the age of identity politics is not over. Michelle Goldberg We Can Fight Later. Now Is the Time to Mourn. The morning after the apocalypse. Nicholas Kristof My Manifesto for Despairing Democrats Here's how to be a watchdog, not a lapdog, for the next four tumultuous years, while holding on to your sanity. David Brooks Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now? Donald Trump is a monstrous narcissist, but there's something off about an educated class that looks in the mirror of society and sees only itself. Carlos Lozada Stop Pretending Trump Is Not Who We Are If we haven't learned our lesson now, when will we learn it? 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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