The Evening: A deadly Russian missile attack

Also, polio vaccinations in Gaza are beating goals.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 3, 2024 By Matthew Cullen Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday. A deadly Russian strike in Ukraine Millions for down-ballot Democrats Plus, the pop songwriter of the moment Two high-speed missiles exploded at a military academy in Poltava, Ukraine.  David Guttenfelder for The New York Times Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes of the war Two Russian missiles hit a military academy today in Poltava, a city in eastern Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and injuring scores of others, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine's president said a hospital had also been hit. It was one of the most lethal attacks of the two-and-a-half-year war. Moscow has accelerated the tempo of its attacks in Ukraine over the last few weeks, resulting in a wave of death and destruction. Just yesterday, Russian forces fired a volley of missiles into Ukraine for the third time in a week. The assault comes at "a moment when the war is more dynamic on the front, with Ukraine pushing into Russia and Russia pressing deeper into eastern Ukraine," said my colleague Marc Santora, who has been reporting from Kyiv. So far, Ukraine's incursion has not drawn Russian troops out of their advance, as Ukrainian officials had hoped. After today's strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his pleas to Western allies for advanced air defense systems that can shoot down Russia's ballistic missiles. In Mongolia, Vladimir Putin received a red-carpet welcome. It was his first state visit to a member nation of the International Criminal Court, which has issued a warrant for his arrest. 🇺🇸 2024 The presidential election is 63 days away. Here's the latest from the campaign trail. Kamala Harris's campaign took in $540 million over the first month of her candidacy. Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times Harris will put millions toward down-ballot Democrats Kamala Harris's fund-raising apparatus is planning to direct $24.5 million to organizations dedicated to electing state and local Democratic candidates, according to her campaign chair. The fund transfer has been made possible by a surge of financial support for her candidacy after President Biden dropped his bid in July. The move also reflects the party's increased focus on down-ballot races. Democrats were hit hard in local contests during Barack Obama's presidency, and that allowed Republicans to redraw their legislative districts. Here's what else to know: Harris is planning to propose a new $50,000 tax break for start-ups. Trump's aides evacuated their offices after listening devices were found. It was later determined that the devices were likely to be a prank. Left-wing political misinformation is having a moment. Do you have questions about the election? Send them to us, and we'll find the answers. A health worker administered a polio vaccine to a child in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, on Sunday. Abdel Kareem Hana/Associated Press Polio vaccinations in Gaza are beating goals The campaign to vaccinate 650,000 children under 10 for polio in Gaza has been more successful than anticipated, according to the World Health Organization. Health workers have delivered vaccines to more than 160,000 children in the territory. In Israel, protests and labor strikes erupted on Sunday after the military said that it had recovered from Gaza the bodies of six hostages who were previously thought to be alive. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rebuked the protesters and refused to reach a compromise in the negotiations with Hamas. Iraqi Special Forces during an operation against Islamic State fighters in the desert of Anbar, Iraq, in 2022. Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters U.S. commandos raided ISIS hide-outs American and Iraqi commandos hunted down Islamic State fighters in bunkers over miles of remote terrain in western Iraq last week, killing at least 14 in one of the most sweeping counterterrorism missions in the country in recent years. U.S. officials said that the operation underscored the terrorist organization's resurgence in recent months. However, Iraq and the U.S. are now negotiating a plan to wind down the U.S.-led military mission in the region. More top news Democratic Republic of Congo: At least 129 people died during an attempted jailbreak at the country's largest prison, the authorities said. France: At least 12 people died after a boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel capsized off the northern coast. F.B.I.: Agents arrested a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York and charged her with acting as an illegal agent of China. Albania: Local landowners are questioning how Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump were able to sew up development rights for two luxury hotels on hot coastal property. Venezuela: With the nation's democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro declared that Christmas would begin in October this year. Diplomacy: John Podesta, President Biden's top climate diplomat, is traveling to China. Business: Hewlett Packard will continue to pursue civil fraud damages of up to $4 billion from the estate of Mike Lynch, the British software mogul who died last month when his yacht sank. Health: Some researchers are rethinking addiction as a chronic brain disease. Sports: The U.S. Open is busier than ever, and some fans aren't happy about it. Titanic: New photos show that the ship's famed bow has been damaged. TIME TO UNWIND Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the summer hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please." Adali Schell for The New York Times The secret weapon behind pop's next generation Two of the most memorable lines from this year's Top 40 hits came from Sabrina Carpenter's breakout album, "Short n' Sweet." One is a chorus ending with an endearing expletive, and the other is the nonsensical phrase "that's that me espresso." The lines, created — like the rest of the album — with the help of the songwriter Amy Allen, are jolts of idiosyncrasy that were largely absent from pop music until recently. Allen has become a fixture in pop's A-list backrooms after years of hustling in every corner of the industry maze. Ana Galvañ Do you have healthy brain habits? Jonathan Rosand, a neurologist in Massachusetts, is often asked by patients what they can do to reduce their chances of developing a neurological disease. To answer the question, he and his colleagues came up with a questionnaire that they say can help predict people's risk for developing dementia, stroke and depression later in life. The good news is that it's possible to make lifestyle changes that can improve your score on every question. You can take an adapted version of the quiz here. Alvin Ailey is the subject of "Edges of Ailey" at the Whitney. John Lindquist Dinner table topics Alvin Ailey's sparkle: The choreographer is the focus of one of the most ambitious shows the Whitney Museum has ever presented. Whale festival: Every year, when thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds in Colombia, locals gather to serenade them. Office retreats: A place to relax is becoming a hallmark of creative workplace design. Funnel-cake macchiato: Coffee shops are competing to see who can come up with the craziest, calorie-laden, not-really-coffee drink. WHAT TO DO TONIGHT The New York Times Cook: Meal planning can be tough. We came up with 100 easy and delicious dinner recipes. Watch: Stream these shows and movies before they leave Netflix this month. Read: Rachel Kushner's "Creation Lake" is a smart and sinuous espionage thriller. Tend: Here's how to take care of a tattoo. Style: Yes, you can pull off a jean jacket. Learn: We asked experts for tips on becoming more resilient. Compete: Take this week's Flashback history quiz. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all of our games here. ONE LAST THING Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Taking back the streets (for recess) From stickball to double Dutch, playing in the street has long been a rite of passage in New York City. Now, a new city program is offering schools the authority to close streets to traffic and open them as a safe place for students to run around during recess. This month, 71 streets are being taken over by children who are otherwise confined to a building. "They were so happy to be able to go outside, burn some steam and just have, like, that old-school feel of being able to go outside and enjoy yourself during lunch time," one community school director said. Have an energetic evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Philip Pacheco was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com. Writer: Matthew Cullen Editorial Director: Adam Pasick Editors: Carole Landry, Whet Moser, Justin Porter, Jonathan Wolfe Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Evening from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Evening, 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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