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View in browser July 11, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials' Loyalty Some senior officials who have taken the test have been asked whether they said anything negative about the F.B.I. director, Kash Patel. A Lethal Israeli Airstrike Hits Near a Gaza Aid Clinic The attack struck near a facility run by an American aid organization as negotiators from Hamas and Israel wrangle over a potential new cease-fire agreement. Texas County Flagged Need for Flood Alarm Months Before Tragedy Kerr County repeatedly failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects. Editors' Picks From Girl Boss to No Boss They reached the heights of corporate success. Now some women are trying to redefine what ambition looks like. Opinion | Trolling Democracy The rise of a toxic online politics. World Some of Iran's Enriched Uranium Survived Attacks, Israeli Official Says The assessment came as experts are trying to determine how long it would take Iran to rebuild its nuclear program in the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes. Targeting Brazil, Trump Tests Legal Limit of His Tariff Powers The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies. At Least 13 People Died by Suicide Amid U.K. Post Office Scandal, Report Says A public inquiry into the wrongful prosecutions of about 1,000 postal workers has uncovered more victims than previously known, according to a report. See more world news U.S. Justice Dept. Demands Patient Details From Trans Medicine Providers Doctors and hospitals were subpoenaed for private information on gender-related care for minors, the latest move by the Trump administration to stop the treatments. Wife of Ken Paxton Files for Divorce, Citing 'Recent Discoveries' The announcement could have a significant impact on the race for U.S. Senate in Texas. Mr. Paxton is challenging Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary. Missouri Governor Signs Bill Rolling Back Voter-Approved Minimum Wage and Sick Leave The reversal reflected a growing struggle over the use of ballot measures to answer policy questions in Republican-led states. See more U.S. news Politics State Department Tells Workers Layoffs Will Begin Soon Justice Dept. Whistle-Blower Warns of Trump Administration's Assault on the Law In an interview with The New York Times, a former Justice Department lawyer, Erez Reuveni, said officials pressed subordinates to mislead judges, and dared the courts to stop it. Justice Dept. Promised to Prosecute Abrego Garcia. Now It's Not So Clear. In the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the administration appears primarily concerned with ensuring that a man it has described as a "dangerous illegal alien" never walks free on U.S. soil. See more political news Business Looming Copper Tariffs Leave Companies Scrambling: 'Prices Will Go Up' President Trump wants America to produce more of the much-needed mineral, but a 50 percent tariff could undermine his aim of a manufacturing renaissance. Nvidia Becomes First Public Company Worth $4 Trillion The A.I. chip maker reached the landmark before Apple and Microsoft, as its value rose more than tenfold after ChatGPT's release in late 2022. His Start-Up May Not Survive Chaotic Rollout of Trump's Tariffs A sourdough baker turned entrepreneur in North Carolina has delayed his new product as he contemplates the prospect that higher costs will doom his company. See more business news Technology 3 Teenagers Arrested Over Cyberattacks That Cost U.K. Retailers Millions Four people total were arrested in connection with an April cyberattack that disrupted operations at Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Co-op. Video Game Actors End Contract Dispute Over A.I. The actors went on an 11-month strike against the studios behind Call of Duty and other games because of concerns that visual and voice replicas would reduce their work. European Union Unveils Rules for Powerful A.I. Systems Makers of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems face obligations for transparency, copyright protection and public safety. The rules are not enforceable until next year. See more technology news Arts Bronx Museum Picks New Leader Shamim M. Momin, who started her curatorial career at the Whitney Museum of American Art, returns to New York to take the helm of the Bronx Museum of the Arts. In Des Moines, Big Operas and Big Ambitions Fill a Tiny Theater Des Moines Metro Opera has become one of the country's most successful smaller companies doing adventurous repertory in a 467-seat space. In Beauford Delaney's Luminous Watercolors, Color Flirts With Line A rich exhibition of works on paper at the Drawing Center in SoHo showcases the paradox at the heart of Delaney's work. See more arts news New York New York Must Move Forward With Housing Voucher Expansion, Court Rules The decision by a New York appeals court was a win for the City Council and a loss for Mayor Eric Adams, who had opposed the expansion, citing budget concerns. N.Y.P.D. Moves to Fire Dozens of Officers Who Failed Psychological Exams More than 30 officers were being dismissed before a judge stopped the process temporarily. An inspector who led the unit that vetted recruits was transferred after officials said he had ignored failures on psychological tests. FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say FEMA officials are two months behind in posting grant application guidelines, which are expected to reflect President Trump's demand for cooperation on his priorities. See more New York news Food A Tennis Star Praised Strawberry and Yogurt Pasta. Wimbledon Gasped. Iga Świątek, a finalist in this year's tournament, introduced tennis fans to a beloved Polish dish — enter, makaron z truskawkami. A Tiny Chef Inspires an Outsize Outpouring When Nickelodeon canceled "The Tiny Chef Show," fans rallied around the wee gourmand. But his TV future remains uncertain. What Is It About Breakfast on 'Love Island'? (Hint: It's Sex.) They're not here to make friends, they're here to make pancakes. See more food news Science Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration's budget plan on the kind of studies that produce the most breakthroughs. These Toads Have Psychedelic Powers, but They'd Prefer to Keep It Quiet New research suggests Sonoran Desert toads went into steep decline after stories of their mind-bending chemical properties began circulating among drug users. Maya Ruler's Tomb Is Unearthed in Belize, With Clues to His Ancient World A rare mosaic death mask made of jadeite and vessels in the shapes of an owl, a monkey and coati-mundi were found with the ruler. See more science news Well Why Do We Still Need to Talk to the Dead? Emotional needs and technology, including A.I.-fueled "griefbots," have kept us searching for connections to the other side. Can a 'Cortisol Cocktail' Help Relieve Stress? Influencers say that the concoction can boost energy and help you relax. We asked experts whether that's true. See more on Well Real Estate Livvy Dunne Wanted Babe Ruth's Old Apartment. The Co-op Board Said No. The influencer and former collegiate gymnast tried to buy the Manhattan two-bedroom, but instead joined the ranks of high-profile rejects like Madonna and Calvin Klein. After Years in the D.C. Suburbs, She Wanted 'Total Privacy' in the Virginia Mountains Drawn to both the natural majesty and restaurant scene in Rappahannock County, Va., a recent empty-nester looked for a comfortable three-bedroom house for about $500,000. How Gen Z Is Buying Homes Co-buying is not without its challenges, but it offers young buyers a way into an increasingly expensive market. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Magazine Nirvana in Manhattan's Financial District A trove of periodicals is available for anyone to peruse at Library180, a project by two printheads who met as interns at a fashion magazine. Demna Says a Star-Studded Goodbye to Balenciaga The designer's farewell show came complete with Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Lauren Sánchez Bezos — and other greatest hits. What Might a Billionaire Lose at? Turns Out, Tennis. Bill Ackman, an outspoken 59-year-old financier, competed in a professional tournament. See more fashion news Obituaries Dave 'Baby' Cortez, Hitmaker Who Seemed to Vanish, Is Dead at 83 His "The Happy Organ" reached No. 1 in 1959, but his pop stardom was short-lived, and his death in 2022, with an anonymous burial, remains a source of mystery. John Martin, Devoted Publisher of Literary Rebels, Dies at 94 Black Sparrow Press, a shoestring operation he ran out of his home, became one of the highest-profile small publishers in the U.S., championing writers like Charles Bukowski. Jane Lazarre, Who Wrote About Motherhood and Race, Dies at 81 With books like "The Mother Knot" and "Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness," she challenged liberal orthodoxies about feminism and the Black experience in America. See more Obituaries Opinion David Brooks When Novels Mattered It plays a much smaller role in our national life, and this has a dehumanizing effect on our culture. Guest Essay Why Hiring Professors With Conservative Views Could Backfire on Conservatives Viewpoint diversity can easily backfire. Interesting Times with Ross Douthat Israel's Moral Balance Beam The columnist Bret Stephens on what's at stake for the Middle East and American Jews. 46 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay This 'Trial of the Century' Is 100. Its Lessons Could Save the Democrats. A hundred years later, many religious Americans in rural areas still feel that the cosmopolitan leaders of the Democratic Party look down on them. John McWhorter It's Time to Let Go of 'African American' Why not just say what we mean? Guest Essay My Problem With Superman Other people might note his alien-ness and quickly forget it, but I couldn't unsee it. And because I couldn't unsee his, I couldn't unsee mine. See more Opinion If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. 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. 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