Today's Headlines: More Flooding Looms in Texas as Searchers Scramble to Find Missing

With One War Over, Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Calls to End Another

View in browser July 7, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Harrowing Tales Emerge in Texas as Rescuers Keep Up Search for Missing More than 80 people were killed in the disastrous floods that roared through Central Texas on Friday. Dozens, including 10 young campers, were still unaccounted for. With One War Over, Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Calls to End Another Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet with President Trump on Monday as attention has turned from Iran to a cease-fire for Gaza. China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis Some U.S. officials talked about an "axis" of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea. Editors' Picks She Wanted to Save the World From A.I. Then the Killings Started. At first, Ziz LaSota seemed much like any other philosophically inclined young tech aspirant. Now, she and her followers are in jail, six people are dead, and Rationalists are examining whether their ideas played a role. Opinion | Jeff Flake: The Republican Fever Must Break What Senator Thom Tillis's retirement says about today's Republican Party. World Europe's Dilemma: Build a Military Industry or Keep Relying on the U.S. Europeans have agreed to pay more for arms and want to spend it at home. But can its manufacturers rush to compete with dominant U.S. firms? The Little Mountain Democracy That Sustains Tibet's Refugee Nation The exile government that was built by the Dalai Lama to preserve Tibetans' cultural identity will be put to the test by his eventual succession. Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable U.S. Relying on Asian suppliers is no longer a safe bet for many factories in Mexico. Companies are racing to change, and they are being encouraged by the government. See more world news U.S. A Family of 6, Swept Away. Now the Survivors Wait and Hope. A woman whose mother, stepfather, aunt, uncle and cousin are among the missing confronts the unimaginable. A cousin was dragged downriver 15 miles but survived. See How Close the Cabins Were to the River at Camp Mystic Many of the missing girls appeared to have been in cabins near the river. Nearly Half of America's Murderers Get Away With It Most crimes go unsolved, emboldening criminals and potentially leading to more violence. See more U.S. news Politics 'Tears My Heart to Pieces': North Carolina Braces for Medicaid Cuts President Trump's domestic policy law jeopardizes plans to reopen one rural county's hospital — and health coverage for hundreds of thousands of state residents. Can Democrats Find Their Way on Immigration? The party's leftward shift in the Biden administration arguably laid the groundwork for President Trump's aggressive approach. Deciding the next move won't be easy. Elon Musk Says He Will Start a New Political Party The tech billionaire, who has publicly feuded with President Trump, wrote on social media that he would be creating "the America Party," though he hadn't yet filed paperwork. See more political news Business Southwest's C.E.O. on Why Now Is the Time for Bag Fees and Assigned Seats Bob Jordan recently introduced major changes to the way the low-cost airline works, which caused a stir among loyal fliers and left them wondering what sets it apart from competitors. The Coder 'Village' at the Heart of China's A.I. Frenzy As China vies with Silicon Valley for primacy, Hangzhou, home to DeepSeek and Alibaba, is where its aspiring tech titans mingle and share ideas. Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week's Deadline But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1. See more business news Arts The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War The violin by the famed Italian luthier was plundered at the end of World War II and presumed lost or destroyed. Now experts say they believe it has resurfaced. A Brilliant Writer Whose Books Offer Traps, Not Escapes The mysteries only deepen the further you get in Marlen Haushofer's fiction, which takes on domestic repression in its many guises. The Pilgrimage to Ozzy Osbourne's Last Gig Heavy metal fans crossed continents to converge on Birmingham, England, and throw devil horns in honor of the Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath. See more arts news New York In 'Orgasmic Meditation' Case, Did a Zealous Media Strategy Backfire? After two leaders of OneTaste were convicted, a judge referred to the aggressive publicity campaign on their behalf as she jailed them until their sentencing. As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean. 'It Took One Bounce Before My Brother Blocked It With His Stomach' A trip to Yankee Stadium leaves a mark, a Second Avenue sneeze and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. See more New York news Fashion & Style Is Pilates Political? A video about thinness, femininity and fascism has inspired months of debate in the fitness community. Influencing Without the Influencers Instead of relying on celebrities, brands are controlling the message by making their own social media videos. You may not even realize they're selling you something. See more fashion news Obituaries Jim Parkinson, Logo Artist in Print's Glory Days, Dies at 83 His work blended classic design with a loose '60s-style energy, giving publications like Rolling Stone an identity that radiated with gravitas and personality. Carla Maxwell, Keeper of the José Limón Flame, Dies at 79 Her stewardship of the troupe that bears his name became a model for other dance companies, like Martha Graham's, after their founders died. Julian McMahon, 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four' Star, Dies at 56 He played the half-human, half-demon Cole Turner in the WB supernatural series "Charmed" and a self-destructive playboy in the FX series "Nip/Tuck." See more Obituaries Opinion David French One of the Worst Industries in the World Gets Its Comeuppance Porn platforms just got what they deserved at the Supreme Court. Guest Essay Democrats Need to Understand That Opinions on Israel Are Changing Fast What we can learn from the New York Democratic mayoral primary. Guest Essay Walt Whitman Would Have Hated This Trump's cuts to the N.E.A. and the N.E.H. will leave America depleted. Megan Craig and Camillo Pasquarelli Finding Beauty in Midair Stretched out in the sunshine, even the flimsiest things radiate inner light. Guest Essay Americans Fought Off This Awful Idea in Trump's Bill Public lands are the inheritance of all Americans and should never be sold by Congress. Guest Essay Here Is the Science of Why You Doomscroll Making decisions that align long-term goals and short-term rewards is challenging, but it can lead to better choices and richer lives. 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. 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