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2024 Election

Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains DeadlockedKamala Harris holds an edge over Donald Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally.8 min read

The TiltNewsletterA clear lead in Pennsylvania for Kamala Harris, but a tie nationwide: We explain the unexpected results.5 min read

The Times polled voters about Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris. Here’s what they thought.2 min read

President Biden walks outside the White House, with flowers in the foreground.After the Fed’s rate cuts, President Biden is expected to claim credit for the economy’s strength in a speech today.3 min read

JD Vance stands in front of Donald J. Trump and stares back at him.  Here’s how JD Vance’s combative conservatism is shaping Trumpism 2.0.6 min read

Donald Trump stands holding his arms open with a large crowd cheering behind him.Donald Trump lobbed attacks at New York City from a Long Island rally.3 min read

Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on abortion rights throughout her campaign, as the issue has dominated American politics since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022. Kamala Harris will give a speech about abortion access in Georgia after two pregnant women who were denied care died.3 min read

The HeadlinesAudioKamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck, device attacks spread fear in Lebanon and more.8 min listen

America’s Inflation Fight Is Ending, but It’s Leaving a LegacyAs inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close. Here are some ways things have changed.8 min read

Middle East Crisis

LIVELeader of Hezbollah to Speak After Fighters Are Hit in 2nd Wave of BlastsAt least 25 people were killed and over 600 injured when walkie-talkies exploded on Wednesday, Lebanon’s health minister said.

With Exploding Pagers, Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan HorseThe Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah pagers that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of a ruse.5 min read

Israel and Hezbollah traded missile fire across the Lebanese border after the device attacks.1 min read

The manufacturer whose name was on radios that exploded said it had discontinued the device a decade ago.3 min read

In the Sean Combs Case, Echoes of the Tack Taken Against Other Powerful MenFederal authorities are prosecuting the music mogul under laws that were used to successfully prosecute earlier abuse cases, including against R. Kelly.6 min read

A judge ordered Sean Combs to remain in jail until his trial, saying that he posed a risk of witness tampering.5 min read

The Hidden Environmental Costs of FoodDamage to the planet isn’t factored into the price of food. But some governments are experimenting with a new way of exposing the price of what we eat.

Emails Suggest Former New York Governor Undersold Role in Altering Covid ReportAndrew Cuomo said he could not recall seeing or revising a New York Health Department report on how the state handled the early stages of the pandemic.5 min read

Russia-Ukraine War

Their Countries Are at War. These Couples Are Still Together.Relationships between Ukrainians and Russians have long been common. Russia’s invasion has brought stigma, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity.6 min readLaura Boushnak for The New York TimesLaura Boushnak for The New York TimesLaura Boushnak for The New York TimesLaura Boushnak for The New York Times

Kentucky Highway Shooting Manhunt Ends After a Suspect’s Body Is FoundAuthorities said that remains were discovered near the site of the attack that left five people seriously wounded, ending a 12-day search.3 min read

‘Eh, Whatever’: Angelenos Shrug at Recent Quakes, Decades After the Last ‘Big One’It has been a generation since Los Angeles had a major earthquake. Even in an active seismic year, many residents say they refuse to become alarmist.6 min read

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