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View in browser August 9, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Says He Will Meet With Putin in Alaska Next Week Mr. Trump also suggested that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine would include "some swapping of territories," signaling that the U.S. may join Russia in trying to compel Ukraine to cede land. Trump Just Shrugs as Kennedy Undermines His Vaccine Legacy President Trump's laissez-faire approach is notable, given that the development of the Covid vaccine was seen as one of his first term's most notable achievements. Suspect and Officer Are Dead After Shooting Outside C.D.C. in Atlanta The gunman fired at the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention because he blamed the Covid vaccine for his maladies, an official said. Editors' Picks Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here's How It Happens. Over 21 days of talking with ChatGPT, an otherwise perfectly sane man became convinced that he was a real-life superhero. We analyzed the conversation. Opinion | Trump Is Letting TikTok (and China) Win Trump's disregard for federal law is a gift to the world's most powerful authoritarian government. World Netanyahu's Plan for Gaza Has Skeptics in Highest Levels of Israel's Military The military leadership has said it prefers a new cease-fire instead of renewed fighting, and the military's chief of staff previously raised concerns about troop exhaustion. Germany Says It Will Suspend Military Exports to Israel for Use in Gaza The move followed weeks of debate over reports of hunger in Gaza, but it was precipitated by Israel's decision to expand military operations there. The U.S. Says Britain Is Chilling Free Speech. Many Britons Point the Finger Back. To some in the U.K., the criticisms from the American right over arrests of people for hate speech seem hypocritical, given President Trump's attacks on those who disagree with him. See more world news U.S. Trump Wants U.C.L.A. to Pay $1 Billion to Restore Its Research Funding The Trump administration has ended about $500 million for the Los Angeles-based university. The president said he wanted nearly double that to restart the flow of funds. Trump Escalates a Fight Over How to Measure Merit in American Education President Trump's most recent executive order wades into a debate over how elite colleges should weigh grades and test scores versus the obstacles students have overcome. Suspect in Deadly Montana Bar Shooting Is Captured, Officials Say An Army veteran wanted in connection with the killing of four people at a bar in the town of Anaconda was taken into custody on Friday after an eight-day manhunt. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement. Trump Is Removing I.R.S. Chief 2 Months After He Was Confirmed Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, will no longer serve as the tax agency's head. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will oversee the agency as acting commissioner. Texas Attorney General Moves to Oust Democrats From Office Over Walkout Democratic lawmakers maintained their walkout to thwart a Republican gerrymander, prompting Ken Paxton to ask the state's Supreme Court to remove 13 of them from their seats. See more political news Business 'A Loyalist Inside the Building': Trump's Temporary Fed Pick Could Have a Lasting Effect Stephen I. Miran may spend only a few months on the central bank's board of governors, but in that time he can influence the discussions around interest rates and who will become the institution's next leader. Japan Says Trump to Correct 'Extremely Regrettable' Error in Tariff Order Tensions have been mounting between the United States and Japan as both sides appear to have starkly different interpretations of a trade deal finalized last month. Truck Companies Sour on California's Strict Clean Air Rules A deal designed to force compliance with tougher emissions standards is at risk after the Trump administration intervened. See more business news Arts Want to See Opera in the Home of Baseball? Get a Room. In Cooperstown, N.Y., fans of the Glimmerglass Festival, a celebration of music, are finding it hard to compete for hotel space with other fans there to watch a legend — their 12-year-old. The Smithsonian Changes Its Description of Trump's Role on Jan. 6 The National Museum of American History removed some details of the charges President Trump faced when it replaced a display about his two impeachments. 'And Just Like That …' Season 3, Episode 11: Romantic Tragedy Carrie receives some frustrating notes on the ending of her novel. Anthony receives an interesting proposition. See more arts news New York What Is Mamdani's Vision for New York City's $40 Billion School System? Zohran Mamdani has not released a detailed plan for public education, but his biggest proposal centers on weakening mayoral control and giving power to teachers and parents. For More Than a Century, New Yorkers Have Said the Rent Is Too Damn High New York City's renters have been shaping local politics since the rent strikes of the early 1900s. A new museum exhibit illustrates some of the early struggles. Justice Dept. Abruptly Escalates Pressure Campaign on a Trump Adversary Letitia James, New York's attorney general and a longtime nemesis of the president, is being investigated in two separate inquiries, in a remarkable use of executive power to pursue a foe. See more New York news Food 'Is It Happening?': Trump's Tariffs Bring Uncertainty to Beaujolais President Trump's unpredictability and threats, and the falling dollar, make planning difficult for French winemakers in an already challenging environment. 7 Secrets for a Great Pasta Salad That summery staple can be so much better with these expert tips. See more food news Science Seven Ticks Hitched Very Long Rides to Connecticut The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks spread in a warming world. Possible Planet Is Spotted Around Neighboring Alpha Centauri Star Astronomers found strong evidence that a gassy Jupiter-size world is orbiting one of three stars in the stellar system closest to our own. The Fight to Save Hawaii's Coconut Palms An invasive beetle is killing coconut trees across the archipelago, and spreading fast. Researchers are racing to contain it. See more science news Well So You Touched Poison Ivy. Now What? Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here's how to prevent or minimize the rash. Before You Offer Advice, Ask This Question It's simple, but it isn't easy. See more on Well Real Estate $1.5 Million Homes in Italy's Lake Region A custom-built home near Lake Maggiore, and a duplex and a country home both with views of Lake Como. The Law Protects Them. The Villagers Fear Them. Romania's growing bear population has turned conservation into confrontation for people living in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains. See more real estate news Fashion & Style We're Just Here for the Sex, Please When learning tantric sex in paradise, it can be hard to separate the physical from the emotional. She Made a List. The Ancestors Confirmed. After Jessica Assaf wrote down the qualities of her ideal partner, she had a revelation at Burning Man: She had found everything she was looking for in Dean Prince. After Years of Missed Connections, a Meeting Worth the Wait Sharif Henry and Denise Douglas both grew up in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and spent decades in each other's orbits. Finally, the stars aligned. See more fashion news T Magazine A Moody, Gothic Writer's Home on Long Island Uninterested in beachy blue and white, the designers behind Roman and Williams filled a traditional Hamptons house with rich wood and saturated color. A Texas Cottage That Feels Like a European Artist's Retreat Inside their Austin bungalow, a couple has created a vibrant, salon-like atmosphere. See more on T Magazine Obituaries James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97 He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie "Apollo 13." William H. Webster, Who Ran Both the F.B.I. and the C.I.A., Dies at 101 A former federal judge, he first came to the F.B.I. just as two of the worst spies in American history were running rampant. Jane Morgan, Singer Who Charmed Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 101 Born in Massachusetts, she built a following in Parisian nightclubs before returning to the U.S., where she had a successful career as a torch singer. Ángel Macías, 1957 Little League World Series Star, Dies at 80 Playing for a team from Monterrey, Mexico, he pitched a perfect game in the event's championship game, the first and only time that has happened. Robert Pursley, 97, Dies; Pentagon Aide Became Critic of Vietnam War Defense Secretary Robert McNamara tasked him with creating an encyclopedic history of the war, which became known as the Pentagon Papers. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Goldberg The MAGA Congressman Accused of Threatening His Ex With Revenge Porn When you're MAGA, they let you do it. Lydia Polgreen She's a Democratic Bellwether, and She's Changing Her Position on Israel Amy Klobuchar has taken a crucial step toward the view of the party's base. Guest Essay Trump's Cultural Revolution Is Just Getting Started Art can be effective at illuminating and healing only if it is unconstrained by authority. Guest Essay I Helped Bury Stories About Trump. I Regret It. What if those two unpublished National Enquirer stories had run? Guest Essay The Trouble With French Fries Is Not the Oil Nutrition science demonizing individual foods or ingredients is often based on flawed science and misses the bigger picture. Guest Essay Trump's Tariff Victory Is Not What It Seems Consumers and businesses will lose out, thanks to other Trump economic policies. 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. 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