Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Harris is trying to retain Black voters' supportKamala Harris traveled to Detroit today for a town hall-style event hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, a comedian and author whose radio show is popular with Black millennials. The appearance was the latest stop in a blitz of ads and appearances that the Harris campaign hopes will convince Black voters to stick with the Democratic ticket. Nationally, Harris is supported by a vast majority of Black voters. But a recent Times poll found that she was underperforming President Biden's support in 2020 by roughly 10 percentage points, and by 15 points among Black men. Young Black men in particular said they feel disillusioned by the political system and do not see how Harris's policies could help them. Their apathy and frustration have provided an opening for Donald Trump. That's why Harris's campaign has, for the first time, begun to directly confront the growing alienation of Black voters. Her campaign released a policy agenda targeted heavily at Black men, including forgiving a portion of small-business loans, supporting mentorship and apprenticeship programs and a program that would help stem health inequities for Black men.
The U.S. gave Israel an ultimatum on Gaza aidThe U.S. warned Israel to increase the flow of humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip within the next 30 days or risk losing military aid, American officials said. U.S. and U.N. officials have warned in recent weeks that conditions are deteriorating further in Gaza, where Israel has placed restrictions on the delivery of international aid. A spokesman for the State Department said that the amount of aid entering Gaza in September was the lowest it had been at any time since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. In related news, Israel has told the U.S. that it will avoid striking nuclear enrichment and oil production sites when it makes its initial response to Iran's recent missile attack. Oil prices dropped after the news.
Canada's accusations underscore India's reachTensions between Canada and India escalated this week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada accused the Indian government of orchestrating a covert campaign to threaten and kill Sikhs on Canadian soil. Canada expelled India's top diplomat and five others, and India kicked out Canadian diplomats in return. Here's what to know. Canada's decision to air its accusations publicly has cast a spotlight on the potential reach of India's shadowy intelligence network, how its diplomats, spies and bureaucrats most likely operate, and how senior officials may direct their activities.
A troubled program returned pandas to D.C.A pair of 3-year-old giant pandas from China, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived in a motorcade today at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. — a revival of so-called panda diplomacy after an 11-month pause. China first sent pandas to foreign zoos to be bred in the 1990s, in the hope that future generations could be released into nature. But nearly three decades later, a Times investigation has found that more pandas have been removed from the wild than have been released, and some have been injured and even killed. More top news
A standout in a field crowded with prodigiesThe 21-year-old violinist María Dueñas is an unusual talent: She has something to say, and the skill to say it brilliantly, writes our classical music critic. Some of the industry's most respected voices, including Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic's superstar maestro, are captivated by her abilities. "It goes beyond technical talent," Dudamel said. "She has an artistic soul." Dueñas will make her solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall next week.
We ate at every Carbone in AmericaIt has been more than a decade since Carbone, the opulent and expensive Italian American restaurant, opened in Greenwich Village. Yet it's still nearly impossible to secure a reservation if you're not a celebrity (Rihanna and Kim Kardashian are regulars). So my colleague Priya Krishna dined at all four of Carbone's U.S. locations — in New York, Miami, Dallas and Las Vegas — to explain to the rest of us what it's like. Priya found the food to be tasty but inconsistent. The restaurant's famous everyone-is-a-V.I.P. experience — which felt fresh in 2013 — showed signs of wear. Yet as one regular she dined with noted: You don't go to Carbone for the red sauce — you go because it's fun.
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Cook: These no-frills, open-faced horseradish tuna melts pack a punch. Watch: My colleagues updated their list of the 50 best movies to stream on Netflix. Read: Neal Stephenson's new novel, "Polostan," traces the making of a spy. Dress: Our fashion critic explained why leopard print might never go out of style. Monitor: Controlling your blood sugar is crucial for your health. Cope: Don't skip the dentist because you're scared. Try these strategies instead. 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.
First day of school styleFor generations, the beginning of every school year has been a chance for students to define themselves. In particular, it's an opportunity for them to show off their style and what they think looks cool. We photographed 47 students and their first-day outfits at middle schools across the country to get a sense of what's trending among young people. Check out their looks. Cargo pants were everywhere, and so were stacked bracelets, brightly colored hair and '90s looks. But the biggest trend we found? Wearing whatever you like. Have an original 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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