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Top U.S. Officials Are in the Middle East to Try to Jumpstart Cease-Fire Talks

View in browser November 1, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Harris and Trump Trade Gender Attacks as He Floats Kennedy for 'Women's Health' Kamala Harris and her team seized on Donald Trump's latest comments about women, including a statement that under him, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would work on "women's health." The Trump team lashed out over remarks by a top Harris supporter. Top U.S. Officials Are in the Middle East to Try to Jumpstart Cease-Fire Talks William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week. U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia American agencies have assessed that China dislikes the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea. The State Department has raised the troop issue with Chinese diplomats. Editors' Picks What Sank the Tech Tycoon's 'Unsinkable' Yacht? A Times investigation has found that an unusually tall mast, and the design changes it required, made a superyacht owned by a British tech mogul vulnerable to capsizing. Opinion | Ricky Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rita Moreno: Puerto Ricans Are Not Throwing Away Their Shot Our vote won't be a reaction to racist jokes. Today's Videos Video | Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall The storm's hurricane-strength winds uprooted trees and made it difficult for planes to land. Video | What Backlash To Racist Rally Remarks Means for Trump Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times, surveys former President Donald J. Trump's campaign in its tumultuous final week before Election Day. World Raging Waters, Abandoned Cars, Layers of Mud: More Than 150 Killed in Spanish Floods Others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said. How the U.S. Election Matters for the Rest of the World Times foreign correspondents describe what's at stake for the world, including China, Israel, Ukraine, global trade and climate. Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, or whether the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel's last attack. See more world news U.S. Internal Emails Show Harvard Leaders Debating Response to Hamas Attack Messages among leaders at Harvard and other universities, published by House Republicans, reveal discussions on how to balance public statements about the war and how to negotiate with protesters. This 'Friendly' Wisconsin Town Might Be the Most Divided Place in America Most Americans live in political bubbles, but not residents of this swing-state community, where President Biden won in 2020 by six votes. Mayor Breed's Pitch to Voters: I've Lived San Francisco's Struggles London Breed is pointing to her difficult childhood as a reason she should win another term. Her opponents say her track record tells a different story. See more U.S. news Politics 'I'm Not Supposed to Say This,' Trump Says. But Then He Does. Former President Donald J. Trump's rehearsed defiance makes his supporters feel as though there's nothing he won't share. How Public Health Could Be Recast in a Second Trump Term Breaking up the C.D.C., moving funds from the N.I.H. — conservatives have floated changes should Mr. Trump regain office. They Want to Ensure That, This Time, White Women Vote for a Woman Donald Trump has won white women, the country's largest voting bloc, for two elections running. White female Democrats are trying to stop that from happening again, but it may be an uphill fight. See more political news Business They're Giving Scammers All Their Money. The Kids Can't Stop Them. One son couldn't prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged. Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah? Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months. Boeing Reaches New Deal With Union in Hopes of Ending Strike The aerospace manufacturer's largest union said it would put the contract to a vote on Monday by its 33,000 members, who rejected two earlier agreements. See more business news Technology Elon Musk's xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion. OpenAI Folds A.I.-Powered Search Engine Into ChatGPT The popular online chatbot can now access and deliver information from across the internet in real time, including news, stock prices and sports scores. New York State Chosen as National Center for Chip Manufacturing Research The Biden administration will place a hub of a newly created national semiconductor technology center in upstate New York. See more technology news Sports A Big New Celebrity Endorser for Kamala Harris: LeBron James Mr. James, the N.B.A.'s all-time leading scorer, campaigned for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in previous election cycles. He has made no secret of his low opinion of Donald J. Trump. Breeders' Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling The state looms large in the sport's history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke. Playing Tennis Is Tough. So Is Being the Director of a Tournament. Former players often run big events, and they have to deal with such requests as better food and accommodations. "As tournament director you know that not everyone is going to be happy," one said. See more sports news Arts Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He's Ready to Talk About It. In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans. Investigators Say a High-Profile Dealer Trafficked 2,000 Looted Artifacts In an arrest warrant for Edoardo Almagià, a Princeton-educated antiquities dealer, the Manhattan district attorney's office detailed what it described as decades of illicit transactions. Their Songs Blew Up on TikTok, So These Musicians Tweaked Their Sets Social media platforms and streaming services are leading younger listeners to new (and old) music. Artists are making sure they feel at home at live shows. See more arts news New York Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer. Cuomo Told a House Panel His Memory Was Hazy. Is That a Perjury Defense? House Republicans referred the former New York governor for prosecution. His insistence on a faulty memory makes that outcome unlikely. It's Halloween in New York, and It's Hot No need to wear extra layers this year. Temperatures in the city had reached the upper 70s by Thursday afternoon. See more New York news Media & Advertising Young Thug Released After Guilty Plea in Lengthy YSL Case The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history. The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It. Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games. Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way The video site removed 2020 misinformation, fearing real-world harm. Now it's amplifying and profiting from 2024 falsehoods, researchers said. See more media & advertising news Well Mucus: It's Snot What You Think The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more. Why Sitting All Day May Shorten Your Life Spending too much time in a chair can unravel your fitness goals and make you feel older. Here's how to counteract it. Librarians Face a Crisis of Violence and Abuse As libraries become public stages for social problems — homelessness, drug use, mental health — the people who work there are burning out. See more on Well Fashion & Style Heidi Klum Transforms Into Remote-Controlled E.T. for Halloween The model and television host dressed as the alien from Steven Spielberg's 1982 film for her annual New York City costume party. Lessons, Big and Small, From Growing Out My Gray At 50, one writer decided that her dark brown hair was no longer to dye for. But going silver, it turns out, comes with its own growing pains. What's That in Your Mouth, Bro? Zyn nicotine pouches have become a new symbol of American masculinity — and a surprising political lightning rod. See more fashion news Obituaries Isabelle de Borchgrave Dies at 78; Traced Sartorial History With Paper An artist and designer, she transformed simple craft paper into elaborate trompe l'oeil confections, creating stunning life-size reproductions of period garments. John F. Keenan, U.S. Judge in Myerson and Marcos Trials, Dies at 94 He was impatient with courtroom theatrics, and the Manhattan trials of the commissioner and ex-beauty queen Bess Myerson and the former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos had plenty. See more Obituaries Opinion Carlos Lozada Donald and Melania Trump Were Made for Each Other The former first lady's new book shows that she still doesn't care. Paul Krugman Leopards Are Telling You That They Will Eat YOUR Face Many of Donald Trump's supporters are unprepared for what's coming if he wins. Pamela Paul There's No Escape at the Movies Watching "Conclave" and "Rumours," I realized I couldn't escape the real world after all. Guest Essay The Music Industry Is Toxic. After P. Diddy, We Can Clean It Up. Music hasn't had its #MeToo moment. But a transformation in how the industry works means toxic gatekeepers no longer wield the power they once did. Mara Gay In Georgia, Harris Supporters Pull Together and Fight the Odds It's not easy being a dot of blue in Trump country. Guest Essay In Puerto Rico, a New Generation Votes for Change A new generation of Puerto Ricans, shaped by disaster and debt, is determined to reclaim the island's future. 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. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018