Today's Headlines: Trump, Preparing to Challenge the Results, Puts His 2020 Playbook Into Action

Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns

View in browser November 3, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump, Preparing to Challenge the Results, Puts His 2020 Playbook Into Action Step by step, Donald J. Trump and his allies are following the strategies that caused chaos four years ago. Election officials say they are ready this time. Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens Israel With 'Crushing Response' to Strikes His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East. Biden Left the Presidential Race, but His Legacy Depends on It The Trump campaign has taken aim at many of President Biden's signature legislative achievements. Editors' Picks Opinion | Vote to End the Trump Era America should demand better. How Will White Women Vote? It's a Question With a Fraught History. White and Black women have joined together to power progressive causes — from abolition to civil rights — but it's a tenuous alliance. Today's Videos Video | Our Photographers' Favorite Campaign Trail Photos How did they get those photos? Doug Mills, who has been photographing former President Donald J. Trump for The New York Times, and Erin Schaff, who has been photographing Vice President Kamala Harris, tell the stories behind their favorite photos of the candidates. World Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late. Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers. Split on Economic Policy Puts Germany's Government at Risk of Collapse A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe. See more world news U.S. Professors Are Uniquely Powerful. That May Be Changing. Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say. 6th Tennessee Factory Worker Is Found a Month After Flooding From Helene She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths. 'Cesspools,' 'Hellholes' and 'Beautiful Places': How Trump Describes the U.S. See how Donald J. Trump's penchant for criticism extends to a topic that's usually sacrosanct for candidates — the cities and states in the nation he aims to lead. See more U.S. news Politics Why Are Democrats Having Such a Hard Time Beating Trump? The national political environment just isn't as conducive to a Harris victory as many might imagine. In Shift From 2020, Identity Politics Loses Its Grip on the Country There are signs that society is moving away from the progressive left's often strict expectations about how to discuss culture and politics. Harris's Hope: Getting Right-Leaning Voters to Shift to the Left Democrats see a narrow opening to peel away center-right voters bothered by abortion bans and by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. See more political news Business The Daily Beast Tries to Claw Its Way Back to Relevance Can Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood revive the once-buzzy news site and reclaim their perches atop the New York media world? Their own staff isn't sure. A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice. Disinformation Watchdogs Are Under Pressure. This Group Refuses to Stop. Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to undermine this year's presidential race. See more business news Technology An 'Interview' With a Dead Luminary Exposes the Pitfalls of A.I. A radio station in Poland fired its on-air talent and brought in A.I.-generated presenters. An outcry over a purported chat with a Nobel laureate quickly ended that experiment. How Election Deniers Sank a Security Conference in Georgia The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn't stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods. Chipmaker GlobalFoundries Faces $500,000 Fine for Banned Shipments to China The Biden administration said it had reached a settlement after the U.S. chipmaker voluntarily disclosed that it had shipped products to a firm linked with China's military industrial complex. See more technology news Sports At 70, a Marathoner Looks Back After a lifetime of running, a writer reflects on why he's coming back for one last race. In Politics, Pro Athletes (and Owners) Are Just Like the Rest of Us: Divided A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference. Your Guide to the 2024 New York City Marathon Everything you need to know about Sunday's five-borough race. See more sports news Arts How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock's Most Dogged Activist With his band's first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk's dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music. Luther Vandross and the Sound That Could Fill Hearts, or Break Them He was hounded by a fat-phobic press, but as Dawn Porter's new documentary shows, he was a transformational presence from the start. When Your Dating Pool Includes Elves and Mages Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest video game to lean into relationships between fellow adventurers that grow into something more. See more arts news New York Mike Tyson, Marlon Brando, G.I. Joe: The Old-World Art of Pigeon Racing Dwindling open spaces and fast-fading traditions threaten a pursuit that can trace its roots back centuries. Animal rights activists would not be sad to see it go. They Don't Care About the Marathon. They Just Want to Cross the Street. In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion. The G.O.P. Gained Ground in New York in 2022. Can Democrats Recover? Democrats still hold supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, but Republicans are hoping to keep the momentum from the 2022 midterms. See more New York news Fashion & Style Just How Online Was This Election? In the 2024 presidential race, both nominees exploited a porous boundary between the internet and real life. Some viral moments, however, were out of their control. Bringing Attitude, and Exclusivity, to the World of Running Gear Bandit wants to "evolve running," and the apparel company will be in the spotlight during the New York City Marathon. Would You Wear 200 Stuffed Animals? Le Rêve Nazam's teddy bear jeans are the surprising internet fashion hit of the year. See more fashion news Obituaries Dub Jones, Who Scored 6 Touchdowns for Browns in One Game, Dies at 99 A 6-foot-4 halfback and flanker, he was a tall, reliable target for Browns quarterback Otto Graham as Cleveland rolled to titles in the late 1940s and '50s. Patricia Johanson, Who Turned Grim Outdoor Spaces Into Art, Dies at 84 A groundbreaking environmental artist, she transformed water treatment plants and fetid ponds into enticing natural artworks. James Ledbetter, Media Critic and Business Journalist, Dies at 60 He wrote the Press Clips column for The Village Voice, held top jobs at Inc. magazine and Slate, and wrote a book about how the startup magazine The Industry Standard fizzled. Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83 He worked alongside another doctor to show that a simple rehydration therapy could check the ravages of cholera and other diarrhea-inducing diseases. Janey Godley, 63, Dies; Comedian Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics A Scottish performer, she said she believed there were "funny sides" to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Bruce Springsteen Has Done the Impossible His music offers a model of how we all might just get through this. Maureen Dowd All the Demons Are Here Trump goes out on a low note — not surprisingly. Lydia Polgreen Whatever Happens Next, Trump Has Already Won a Tragic Victory This election has shown that Arab American and Muslim American lives are considered to be expendable. Ross Douthat If the Choice in 2024 Were So Obvious, the Election Wouldn't Be So Close Why opposing Trump is not so completely obvious, obligatory or a matter of simple common sense. Nicholas Kristof I've Covered Authoritarians Abroad. Now I Fear One at Home. But if Trump thinks his threats to cancel TV licenses or his crass warnings of jailing and prison rape will intimidate journalists, he's wrong. Guest Essay Thank Goodness for the New York City Marathon The marathon is glorious in part because it represents an ideal of civic life: people striving to accomplish their goals while seeking connection with others. 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