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View in browser August 10, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News A Sidelined Europe Seeks a Voice as Trump and Putin Prepare to Meet Ukraine and its allies are concerned that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will do a deal without them and then try to impose it on Kyiv. 'Arab Forces' Running Gaza? Netanyahu's Goal Leaves Many Questions. The Israeli cabinet agreed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military plan, but the quandary of who will eventually govern Gaza remains intractable. Secret Compartments and Cartel Lookouts: How Fentanyl Reaches the U.S. New York Times reporters documented how fentanyl was concealed by Mexico's most powerful criminal syndicate, which is adapting in the face of a crackdown by two governments. Editors' Picks Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse. Opinion | President Midas' Terrible Touch He never promised us a Rose Garden. World Zelensky Rejects Ceding Territory to Russia After Trump Suggests a Land Swap The Ukrainian leader's blunt comments risk angering President Trump, who has made a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia one of his signature foreign policy goals. There's Barely Any Food in Gaza, and Barely Any Cash to Buy It Palestinians who fear being killed or seriously injured during rushes to obtain aid are being forced to pay exorbitant fees to take out money to buy food. These Are Drug Cartels Designated as Terrorists by the U.S. President Trump has signed an order telling the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain criminal gangs that the United States has named terror organizations. See more world news U.S. Trump Wants Admissions Data on Grades and Race, but Who Will Collect It? The Trump administration has fired nearly everyone who worked at the federal statistics agency that would collect the data the government is seeking. After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency's headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers. Ousted F.D.A. Vaccine Chief Returns to Agency Dr. Vinay Prasad's rehiring was an unusual instance of a federal official targeted by the right-wing activist Laura Loomer being brought back into the Trump administration. See more U.S. news Politics Union Leaders Get Tough With Democrats as Members Drift Toward Trump Doubtful that President Trump has their best interests in mind, top union officials are redoubling efforts to push the Democratic Party to appeal more to their rank and file. The Secret to One Swing State Democrat's Rise? Wonky TikTok Videos. Jeff Jackson was elected to attorney general in North Carolina the same year that President Trump won the state for the third time. Supporters see lessons for Democrats in Mr. Jackson's rise. This Federal Judge Is the 'Tip of the Spear' of Trump-Era Conservatism Judge James C. Ho has recast the role of jurist as a vociferous combatant in the culture wars. Could that be exactly what Trump is looking for? See more political news Business The Tycoons Who Profit From India's Thirst for Russian Oil President Trump's new front in the trade war against India focuses on a pair of enormous refineries with extraordinary owners. Private Equity in Your 401(k). What Could Go Wrong? Critics say an executive order that clears the way for alternative assets to enter retirement accounts poses risks to everyday investors. It could also pose some for private fund managers. Layoffs? Price Increases? Companies Make Hard Choices as Trump's Tariffs Set In. Businesses that had been in a holding pattern during President Trump's evolving trade war are starting to plan ahead with more conviction. See more business news Technology Flattery, Lobbyists and a Business Deal: Crypto's Richest Man Campaigns for a Pardon A sophisticated operation is pushing President Trump to forgive Changpeng Zhao, which would boost the chances for his company, Binance, to break into the U.S. market. Alexa Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. How Smart Is It Now? It took Amazon several years to overcome technical hurdles as it remade its voice assistant with new artificial intelligence technology. What to Know About Instagram Map, a New Feature Drawing Backlash The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. Meta, which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it. See more technology news Arts After a Young Arts Patron's Donation Did Not Clear, He Was Found Dead Shortly before Matthew Christopher Pietras's body was discovered, the Metropolitan Opera had been told that the $10 million he had just donated did not belong to him. Tristan Duke Sees Things We Don't A Los Angeles artist keeps upping the ante, whether photographing Arctic glaciers through lenses made of their own ice or using a camera that captures light itself at a trillion frames per second. Audio | MGK Doesn't Want to Be Cool Anymore The onetime rapper on making Bob Dylan a fan, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his new, genre-agnostic pop album, "Lost Americana." 1 HR 11 MIN LISTEN See more arts news New York Cuomo Opens Line of Attack Over Mamdani's Rent-Stabilized Apartment The former governor's post, written on X on Friday, reflected how he has adopted a stance of more aggressive, personal jabs. After Fire Destroys Their Synagogue, Congregants Gather to Pray Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, N.J., held a Sabbath service near the charred debris that remained. Members pledged to rebuild. 3 Injured in Times Square Shooting A 17-year-old boy was charged on Saturday in connection with the shooting, which left three people hospitalized, the police said. See more New York news Science How to Watch the Strongest Meteor Shower of the Summer The summer's most active shower, the Perseids, is reaching its peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. See more science news Magazine Audio | The Head of the A.D.L. on Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism and Free Speech How Jonathan Greenblatt thinks about the line between legitimate protest and anti-Jewish hate. 1 HR 2 MIN LISTEN Do I Tell My Brother That He's Not Our Dad's Son? Despite knowing that my brother wasn't his, my father has always treated my brother as his own. What happens to his sense of identity if he finds out? Why Wars Don't End Anymore In a pessimistic era, a temporary pause to fighting has become the most anyone is trying to achieve. See more magazine news Well When a Close Relationship Becomes 'Enmeshment' If you've lost yourself in a relationship, it may be time to untangle your identities and establish clearer boundaries. See more on Well Travel Seth Rogen's 5 Favorite Places in L.A. After almost 30 years in Los Angeles, the star of "The Studio" and "Platonic" has grown to love exploring the less glamorous corners of his adopted hometown. 36 Hours on Kefalonia Kayak to romantic coves and explore an aquamarine underground lake on this Ionian island. See more travel news Real Estate Can Street Vendors Set Up Right Outside My Building? New York City has many restrictions on where and how vendors can sell their goods. See more real estate news Fashion & Style If You Put Her in a Scene, She Will Steal It Robby Hoffman, who made her way from a Hasidic community in Brooklyn all the way to Hollywood, has stood out in small roles in "Hacks" and "Dying for Sex." They Were Joined in Matrimony. Then They (Sometimes) Joined the Club. Many membership clubs are allowing nonmembers to rent space for weddings, in hopes of recruiting new members. The Lasting Appeal of John F. Kennedy Jr. A CNN documentary and an upcoming series by Ryan Murphy delve into the nation's most famous son, who remains fixed in the 1990s. See more fashion news T Magazine How a Tiffany Bracelet Is Made A peek at the construction of a new platinum accessory that was inspired by a bird's wing. A Painter Who Embraces Blank Space Brenda Draney's exuberant artworks are only selectively revealing. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Morton Meyerson, Texas Businessman and Perot Lieutenant, Dies at 87 He helped build H. Ross Perot's company Electronic Data Systems into a leading data processing firm. He later played a crucial role in Mr. Perot's 1992 presidential campaign. Don Elbaum, Audacious Boxing Promoter and Heavyweight Raconteur, Dies at 94 He briefly mentored Don King and promoted fighters both well-known (like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson) and obscure. See more Obituaries Opinion Ross Douthat Will MAHA Change America? The outsider critique of the medical establishment has always struggled to offer an alternative vision that's rigorous rather than credulous. Guest Essay My Generation's Deadly Inheritance The adults who were children at the dawn of the atomic era are nearing the end of their lives. Guest Essay Hollywood Is 'Hot, Horny and White' Again The entertainment industry is tired of being so progressive. The Opinions Trump Is a 'Totem for Wealth.' What Happens if the Economy Crashes? Three Opinion writers on Trump's most recent power grabs. 35 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay My Year of Living Blurrily Surrounded by the work of Impressionists who dedicated themselves to capturing felt experience rather than reality, I sensed that I would be OK with my altered sight. Guest Essay The Contradiction at the Heart of Trump's Trade Deals That potential gusher of foreign investment is great, except for what it does to the trade deficit. 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