Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.
Israel launched intense airstrikes on HezbollahDozens of Israeli fighter jets bombed Hezbollah targets in Lebanon today, killing hundreds of people, Lebanese officials said. The strikes, which included an attempted assassination of a top Hezbollah commander, were the deadliest in Lebanon since 2006, during the last Israel-Hezbollah war. The attacks were the latest in a series of attempts by Israel to break the resolve of the Iranian-backed militant group. It controls scores of villages across southern Lebanon and has been firing rockets and drones at Israel since last October, in support of its ally, Hamas. But so far, Hezbollah has vowed to continue its attacks: The group fired about 165 rockets and other munitions into Israel today, according to the Israeli military. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israeli public to expect "complicated days" ahead, as Israel seeks to "change the balance of security" along its northern border with Lebanon. The Pentagon also said it would send additional U.S. troops to the region because of the rising tensions. The bombardments came a day before world leaders were to gather in New York for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, where Israel's conflicts with both Hezbollah and Hamas are expected to be major topics of debate.
New polls were Trump's best in weeksThe latest polls from The New York Times and Siena College found Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in Georgia, Arizona and North Carolina. The results suggested a notable uptick in support for the former president, who is trailing Harris in Northern battlegrounds and national averages. If Trump sweeps the Sun Belt states, he won't need to win many more to take back the White House. The polls offer further evidence that the election is shaping up to be one of the tightest in history.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt planned for monthsThe 58-year-old man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump last week acknowledged in a prewritten note that he had planned the attack, and even predicted his failure, according to a new court filing. The suspect, Ryan Routh, left the note inside a box at a friend's home months ago, indicating that he had been planning the assassination for a long time. In court today, prosecutors said they were seeking a charge of attempted assassination, which would carry a maximum possible penalty of life imprisonment.
The U.S. proposed a ban on Chinese car softwareThe Biden administration announced today a new federal rule to ban Chinese-developed software from internet-connected cars in the U.S. Officials justified the move by arguing that it would help prevent China's intelligence agencies from monitoring the movements of Americans, or using the vehicles' electronics as a pathway into the U.S. electric grid. In related news, House Republicans released a report today arguing that U.S. federal research funding had helped to advance Chinese military technologies. More top news
Sally Rooney is back with 'Intermezzo'One of the biggest literary moments of the season is nearly upon us: Sally Rooney's new novel, "Intermezzo," will be released tomorrow. The book, about two grieving brothers and their experiences with love, is sure to face backlash, just like Rooney's other wildly popular books — especially among publishing's smart young crowd. But our critic Dwight Garner writes that the backlash shouldn't scare you away. He called "Intermezzo" "wise, resonant and witty," and "a mature, sophisticated weeper." For more: In an interview, Rooney explained why career growth is overrated.
The internet's food critic fuels excitement and dramaKeith Lee, a vastly influential social media food critic, can change a restaurant's fortunes overnight. After his recent rave review of Rooted Rotisserie in Baltimore, the spot was suddenly booked out for weeks. His influence has become so profound that it has become known as the "Keith Lee effect." But as his profile has grown, some viewers and members of the food media have questioned his methods and credibility as a critic. Lee has drawn criticism for how he picks restaurants and how he tastes — generally taking just one bite of a takeout dish in his car before declaring a score from 1 to 10.
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Cook: Celebrate fall with these pumpkin maple muffins. Watch: Here are five international movies to stream right now. Read: Domestic drama runs high in "A Reason to See You Again." Listen: Bad Bunny's "Una Velita" is one of several new songs worth checking out. Pick: Deciding between hybrid and electric? Here's what to consider. 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.
A quest to find all the bananasYou probably know just one type of banana, the Cavendish: It's long, yellow and is the world's most-eaten fruit. But out in the wild there are hundreds — perhaps even thousands — of other varieties, and Gabriel Sachter-Smith has made it his mission to find them. Sachter-Smith has identified some 500 varieties, and his global quest has introduced him to bananas that are egg-shaped and orange, a foot long and pale yellow or even sausage-stubby and green. "It's like collecting Pokémon," Sachter-Smith said. Have an adventurous evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Sean Kawasaki-Culligan was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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