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View in browser November 26, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Jack Smith Seeks Dismissal of Two Federal Cases Against Trump The special counsel effectively brought to a close the Justice Department efforts to hold Donald J. Trump accountable in the election and classified documents cases. Netanyahu Signals Openness to Cease-Fire With Hezbollah, Officials Say The United States is pushing Israel to reach a deal with the Lebanese militia by Thanksgiving, even as key details remained unresolved, Israeli officials said. Trump Plans Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China That Could Cripple Trade The president-elect said that he would impose the across-the-board tariffs on Day 1 and that they would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants. Editors' Picks Opinion | Crony Capitalism Is Coming to America Business success may increasingly depend on connections, not competence. Here's Where Weather May Disrupt Your Thanksgiving Travel Millions of people are taking to the road and skies this week. Some may encounter dreary weather. World In Haiti, a Grim Barometer: Even United Nations Workers Are Fleeing A surge in gang violence over the past two weeks has led international aid organizations to rethink their staff levels in Haiti. The Amsterdam Attacks and the Long Shadow of 'Pogroms' Many have used an old word to refer to recent events. Is it accurate? Thousands Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Rally for Imran Khan's Release Supporters of the ex-prime minister marched toward Islamabad, the capital. Clashes with the police left at least one officer dead, the authorities said. See more world news U.S. In California's Heartland, Some Latino Immigrants Back Trump's Border Stance They said they believed that Donald J. Trump's attacks on undocumented immigrants were directed at recent asylum seekers rather than their own community members. How Universities Cracked Down on Pro-Palestinian Activism Stricter rules and punishments over campus protests seem to be working. Universities have seen just under 950 protest events this semester, compared with 3,000 in the spring. Judge Allows San Jose State Transgender Volleyball Player to Compete A federal judge ruled that the player, who is at the center of a controversy over transgender athletes, can participate in a women's volleyball conference tournament this week. See more U.S. news Politics End of Trump Cases Leaves Limits on Presidential Criminality Unclear Donald J. Trump is set to regain office without clarity on the scope of presidential immunity and with a lingering cloud over whether outside special counsels can investigate high-level wrongdoing. 'Liberated' From Leadership, McConnell Is Ready to Pick His Own Fights The longest-serving Senate leader is relinquishing his post in the next Congress and planning to use his influence in ways that could put him at odds with President-elect Donald J. Trump. Devoted Aide Who Keeps Good News Flowing Will Follow Trump to the White House Natalie Harp, a 33-year-old former anchor on a right-wing cable show, is poised to become the gatekeeper for information to and from the president. See more political news Business Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump's Blue-Collar Promise? The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will follow through on promises to help the working class. U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant's dominance in technology that sells ads online. Macy's Discovers Employee Hid Millions in Delivery Expenses The department store chain said it had found the erroneous accounting entries while preparing its results for the third quarter. See more business news Technology The 'Rocket Docket' Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google's Ad Technology The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google's advertising technology could add to the internet company's woes. Widespread Microsoft Outage Takes Email and Videoconferencing Offline The software giant said it was working on a fix for the issue, which has affected the many companies that use Microsoft's products. It later said it had fixed all affected services except Outlook on the web. An A.I. Granny Is Phone Scammers' Worst Nightmare Daisy Harris, an A.I.-generated English granny, has been stymying scammers with meandering, time-wasting conversations. But can she actually make a dent in the flood of fraud? See more technology news Arts Nan Goldin Challenges Germany on What Artists Can Say About Israel A speech by the artist at an exhibition of her work was followed by protests from her supporters and an uproar in the news media. Kendrick Lamar Heads Back to His Comfort Zone on 'GNX' After a war of words with Drake that yielded one of the biggest hits of Lamar's career, the Los Angeles rapper is eager to shift back on his sixth album. Netflix to Screen 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' in Havana The first two episodes will be shown at a film festival in Havana that was long championed by Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian novelist who wrote the book. See more arts news New York As New York's Migrant Crisis Eases, Trump's Deportation Threat Looms New York City's migrant shelter population has been steadily falling, but President-elect Donald Trump's immigration stance will bring new challenges. Jessica Tisch Is Sworn In as N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Commissioner Tisch is the fourth person to hold the role during the Adams administration, and the department's second-ever female leader. Ex-Dancer Accuses Shen Yun of Forced Labor and Trafficking in Lawsuit The former performer, who was recruited to join Shen Yun at age 13, said the prominent dance group coerced children into making money for it. See more New York news Food The Comedy of Pain, and Korean Food The comedian Youngmi Mayer is fearless on TikTok, about her Korean American identity and foodie culture. In a new memoir, she explains laughing while crying. How Much Thanksgiving Turkey Should I Buy Per Person? Have enough — but not too much — for a feast. Cheese Dreams Live Up to Their Name These two-bite, snacky sandwiches are made with loads of Cheddar cheese spiked with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for oomph. See more food news Science The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump's election, could scuttle an agreement. Vast Oceans of Water May Be Hiding Within Uranus and Neptune A scientist simulated the contents of the ice giant worlds, and found that a fluid layer may explain each planet's strange magnetic field. 'DNA Typewriters' Can Record a Cell's History Labs around the world are trying to turn cells into autobiographers, tracking their own development from embryos to adults. See more science news Well What's Going on With All of These Food Recalls? It might seem like there's news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here's what the data on food safety actually show. 'Everyone Thought We Were Going to Die': Living With Flight Trauma Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures. See more on Well Fashion & Style Dating App Fatigue? In Vermont, Personal Ads Still Thrive. Small weekly seeks readers looking for love. The Teeny, Tiny Tee Is Back (Again) Some people are buying actual kids' shirts, but this time, that relic of '90s and Y2K fashion is available in many more sizes. How Do I Balance Being Fashionable With Being Professional? A reader asks how to dress for work without losing a sense of style. Our fashion critic offers insights on striking the right balance. See more fashion news T Magazine What's Wrong With White Bread? After years of sourdough dominance, bakers are going back to basics. Why Some of the Year's Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little Films like "Conclave" and "Bird" provide a stark contrast to the recent succession of films about women finding their voices. Black and White Clothes That Are Surprisingly Festive Monochromatic palettes, offbeat accessories and statement pieces bring a sense of occasion to men's holiday fashion. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Barbara Taylor Bradford, Whose Sagas Were Best Sellers, Dies at 91 Her own rags-to-riches story mirrored those of many of her resilient heroines, and her dozens of novels helped her amass a fortune of $300 million. Paul Caponigro, Photographer in Love with Nature, Dies at 91 He photographed landscapes, deer, sunflowers and still lifes. "I knew that the forces of nature were a language," he said. "Nature was really my teacher." See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn't the Rest of Us? A bereaved mother's case against our grief-phobic culture. Michelle Goldberg There Is No Excuse for the Bullying of Sarah McBride After a brutal election, Democrats need to get better at talking about trans issues. Gail Collins The Defeat of Kamala Harris Is Not the End of the Story The woman-president thing is more than just a check mark on the feminist to-do list. Guest Essay I'll Never Forget What Kennedy Did During Samoa's Measles Outbreak What he did during a measles epidemic in Samoa shouldn't be forgotten. Steven Rattner Donald Trump Will Do Nothing to Bring Back Our Dying American Dream Large, negative movements in the finances of the young and the working class are going to make his second term much tougher sledding than his first. Guest Essay Don't Let Donald Trump Drive You Into Internal Exile Focusing on your own life and disengaging from politics can be appealing. But it is a abdication of responsibility. Jamelle Bouie, Ross Douthat, M. Gessen and Lydia Polgreen What if It Gets Really Bad? Four Columnists Debate Trump's Approach to Power. Trump's 2016 presidential transition signaled how he would govern. What do his preparations for a second term tell us about America'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