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View in browser July 8, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News Texas Flood Death Toll Tops 100 With More Rain to Fall Ten campers and their 19-year-old counselor are among those still missing from Camp Mystic, where 27 died in one of the deadliest U.S. floods in decades. More storms are forecast overnight. As Renewed U.S. Tariffs Loom, Emerging Economies Turn to One Another With President Trump preparing to revive tariffs this week, some of the world's biggest exporters are planning a future less dependent on trade with the United States. An Apartheid-Era Torture Method Endures Among South African Police A government led by freedom fighters who helped to liberate the country more than 30 years ago is now overseeing a police force accused of staggering abuses. Editors' Picks How a Show About Truly Terrible People Became the Defining American Sitcom Over the last 20 years, television has changed, but the malignant narcissists of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" have not. Opinion | The Ruthless Ambition of Stephen Miller The most powerful man in the West Wing is getting what he wants. Is Trump? World Ukrainian Troops Struggle to Hold the Line on the Eastern Front Kyiv is defending Kostiantynivka from Russian drone attacks. The embattled city is a gateway to Ukraine's last major defense in the Donetsk region. What's at Stake as Netanyahu and Trump Meet in Washington With the fighting in Iran over, President Trump is considering whether to pursue a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. He is also urging a new cease-fire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers? Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years. See more world news U.S. Severe Flooding in North Carolina After Chantal Dumps Heavy Rain The storm flooded roads, downed trees and stranded residents across the central part of the state. It is headed northeast toward Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Caltech Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Accusing It of Misleading Students A student who paid thousands for a tech boot camp said it was "a Caltech program in name only." U.S. Will Try to Deport Abrego Garcia Before He Faces Trial, Justice Dept. Says The plan directly contradicted the White House, which last month described as "fake news" reports of plans to re-deport Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. See more U.S. news Politics Kennedy's Battle Against Food Dyes Hits a Roadblock: M&M's The health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding out, arguing American consumers like bright sweets. Document Casts Doubt on White House's Claims About Deported Venezuelans The document from El Salvador seems to undermine a position that lawyers for the Justice Department and top Trump officials have taken time and again in front of a judge in Washington. It's Hard to Create a Third Party, Even for Elon Musk Building a viable new political party to rival the Democrats and Republicans is enormously difficult and expensive. Small wonder it hasn't been done. See more political news Business Which Workers Will A.I. Hurt Most: The Young or the Experienced? Amid layoffs at Microsoft and other large tech companies, experts are debating whose jobs are most likely to be spared. Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China? Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy. Looking Beyond the U.S. for Trade, Canada Begins Shipping Natural Gas to Asia A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor. See more business news Technology Tesla Stock Dives as Elon Musk Plans New Political Party Mr. Musk's involvement in politics was once seen by investors as a benefit to Tesla. Not anymore. Welcome to Your Job Interview. Your Interviewer Is A.I. You thought artificial intelligence was coming for your job? First, it's coming for your job interviewer. See more technology news Arts Laurie Metcalf to Star in Broadway Play Produced by Scott Rudin The production, of the Samuel D. Hunter play "Little Bear Ridge Road" that got strong reviews in Chicago will be the first produced by Rudin since news reports of his bullying behavior in 2021. Russian Maestro, Shunned in West Over Putin Support, Will Conduct in Italy Valery Gergiev, an ally of Vladimir V. Putin, is set to conduct in Western Europe for the first time since institutions there cut ties over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As Avignon Festival Turns to Dance, It Trips Up Some Onlookers The festival opener "Nôt," from Marlene Monteiro Freitas, drew both boos and applause. Elsewhere, for Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, the spectacle was kept to the stage. See more arts news New York After Mamdani's Win, Some Democrats Are Determined to Stop Him Though Zohran Mamdani scored a resounding victory in New York City's Democratic primary, some in his own party are strategizing about how to defeat him in November. N.Y.P.D. Investigates the Death of an 18-Year-Old in a Bronx Police Station Saniyah Cheatham is said to have hanged herself early Saturday after she was arrested in an assault case. Friends said she had been in good spirits a day before. See more New York news Science Increasingly Acidic Seas Threaten Oyster Farming Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways to protect shellfish in the Pacific Northwest, although Trump budget cuts may thwart their efforts. Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice New restrictions on Covid shots run counter to scientific evidence, the groups said. See more science news Real Estate A Scramble for a Woman, 77, Who Lost Her 'Forever' Apartment When Patricia Brennecke returned to the rental market in the Bay Area, she was frustrated by how expensive apartments were, in an almost entirely digital market. In Tough Times in Alabama, It Helped to Live in a Ballroom After 20 years in Los Angeles, an actor moved home to Birmingham to be close to his ailing mother. The Brooklyn Allergist's Office That Was Once Home to a Spy An antislavery spy who worked for the British in New York in the 1800s lived in a house that is now home to an allergy doctor descended from Horace Greeley. See more real estate news Fashion & Style At Essence Fest, Fashion Didn't Miss a Beat In tiaras, cowboy boots and thrifted T-shirts, festivalgoers used style to celebrate identity, joy and community. Why Is Everyone Watching 'Love Island USA?' It's the pop culture obsession of the summer. The show draws viewers in with steamy drama and over-the-top challenges. But what's more surprising is how it's bringing viewers together. See more fashion news T Magazine A Chef Loved a Painter's Work So Much, She Cooked a Meal Inspired by It Rose Chalalai Singh traveled to Georgia to prepare a feast that called to mind the banquets depicted by Niko Pirosmani. How to Have a Relaxed, Festive Vacation With a Baby in Tow The co-founders of the outdoor goods brand ITA Leisure hosted an intimate gathering in the Caribbean with longtime friends and their young son. See more on T Magazine Opinion Guest Essay Texas Hill Country Is Underwater, and America's Emergency Lifeline Is Fraying With each passing day, the federal government is becoming less prepared to face the next big disaster. Guest Essay Britain's Prime Minister Is Fading Away Before Our Eyes After a year in power, Keir Starmer appears to be losing not just political weight but material substance, too. Frank Bruni Now You See Josh Hawley, Now You Don't The Missouri senator's evasions expose a disgraced Senate. Guest Essay Tech Companies Have Created a Loneliness Doom Loop Artificial intelligence solutions are being pushed on customers that make them lonelier. That's all part of the plan. Guest Essay A Medievalist Hits the Gym After a friend's death, a medieval literature professor learns to love the gym — and finds unexpected connections to his studies. Guest Essay The Questions Started With the Wren In this season of life and loss, the strangest moments arrive without answers. 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. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018