Today's Headlines: Trump’s Cartel Order Revives ‘Bitter’ Memories in Latin America

Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Offensive After Global Backlash

View in browser August 11, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump's Cartel Order Revives 'Bitter' Memories in Latin America The decision triggers fears that the U.S. might return to a pattern of military interference in the region that dates to the Monroe Doctrine. Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Offensive After Global Backlash This is not the first time the Israeli prime minister has called for one final military drive to dismantle Hamas and end the war. The Quiet Technocrat Who Enacts Putin's Ruthless Agenda For three years, Sergei V. Kiriyenko has handled the political aspects of the war in Ukraine, rising among a cadre of skilled managers who oversee the sprawling Russian state. Editors' Picks Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle. As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they're struggling to land tech jobs. Opinion | 'Profound and Abiding Rage': Canada's Answer to America's Abandonment America's withdrawal from the global order is forcing former allies to rethink their identities. World Israeli Strike Kills 4 Al Jazeera Journalists, Network Says Anas al-Sharif, a well-known correspondent, was among those killed. Israel said it had targeted Mr. al-Sharif, claiming he worked for Hamas, which he had denied. Behind Europe's Anguished Words on Gaza, a Flurry of Hard Diplomacy Images of starving children and Israel's planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred. Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China's Military Elite The Chinese leader's crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well. See more world news U.S. Trump Administration to Put F.B.I. Agents on Night Patrol in Washington The move is part of President Trump's pledge to crack down on street crime in the nation's capital. Trump and Putin May Get a Cold Reception From Some Alaskans Warm relations between Alaskans and Russians began to shift with the rise of Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine. In Alaska, feelings on the two leaders' meeting seemed mixed. Heavy Rains Lead to Widespread Flooding in Wisconsin Record-setting rainfall caused intense flooding in and around the Milwaukee area starting on Saturday night. See more U.S. news Politics 'Fighting Fire With Fire,' Democrats on Defense as Texas Redistricting Looms A Republican proposal to add five Republican congressional seats in Texas imperils Democrats' midterm prospects. Trump Raids Help Stir a Political Reversal for Karen Bass The mayor of Los Angeles has emerged as a leading voice of the city's resistance to the Trump administration after facing criticism for her handling of the wildfires. His Party Reeling, a Democratic Senator Tries a Message of Hope in Iowa Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He wants the party to listen to his message as it regroups. See more political news Business 'Weapons' Gives Warner Bros. Another Outstanding No. 1 Opening In second place with about $44.5 million in global ticket sales, Disney's "Freakier Friday" marked a box office comeback for Lindsay Lohan. He Announced His Intention to Die. The Dinner Invitations Rolled In. On Instagram, the artist Joseph Awuah-Darko asked the world to invite him to dinner before he ended his life. More than 150 meals later, he is still going. Social Security Is Turning 90. Here Are 6 Myths About It That Won't Go Away. The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges. See more business news Technology U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China In a highly unusual arrangement with President Trump, the companies are expected to kick 15 percent of what they make in China to the U.S. government. What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door The billionaire has bought at least 11 properties in Palo Alto, Calif., creating a compound for his family, a private school for his children — and headaches for his neighbors. See more technology news Arts This Bus Is Fueled by Locker Room Talk (and Bud Light) The testosterone-laced conversations on the podcast "Bussin' With the Boys" prioritize sports, gambling and manhood. Bard Music Festival: An Innovator in Exile Bohuslav Martinu, a Czech composer who thrived on the artistic and scientific explosions of the 20th century, is the center of this summer's programming. See more arts news New York New York City to Close Last Major Hotel Housing Migrants Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Row NYC, a hotel in Times Square, would stop sheltering migrants by April, as the migrant crisis continued to subside. Mamdani Tries to Build Bridges to Black Voters Who Snubbed Him in June Zohran Mamdani's win in the Democratic primary has challenged traditional assumptions about New York City's Black electorate and its influence in city politics. 'We Would Wait Patiently Outside the Hotel Where the Band Was Staying' When the British invaded Manhattan, a quick-witted cashier and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. See more New York news Science Fossil Shows a Sharp-Toothed Mammal That Thrived Among Dinosaurs Named for its razor-like teeth, Novaculadon mirabilis came from a rodent-like order that outlived the dinosaur extinction before vanishing about 30 million years ago. See more science news Well The Hidden Trauma of Jury Duty People who serve on disturbing cases can suffer mental health effects for years after a trial ends. See more on Well Real Estate Down Payment Assistance Is a Growing Tool for Home Buyers The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Draw Crowds on Martha's Vineyard In Oak Bluffs, film premieres, book fairs and star-studded soirees attracted fans who came for the art and stayed for the community. Dr. Phil's Road From Oprah to ICE Raids The daytime TV fixture seems to have taken a rightward turn. But don't call it politics. A Former Child Star Writes a Tell-All. Sort Of. Alyson Stoner has much to say about their years acting for Disney and Nickelodeon. They're careful how they say it. See more fashion news Obituaries Terry Reid, Rock Singer Known as 'Superlungs,' Dies at 75 He missed his chance to be Led Zeppelin's lead vocalist, but his solo work — and his otherworldly voice — drew raves from Aretha Franklin and others. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay The Economy Is Starting to Pay for Trump's Chaos The president's policies are fueling the dreaded combination of slowing growth and rising inflation. Guest Essay Trump Is Destroying the Future of America to Own the Libs Smothering electric vehicles might have been a regrettable mistake for a Republican to make 10 years ago. Today, it is economic idiocy. Guest Essay America's Real-Life 'Gilded Age' Finale Julian Fellowes and Donald Trump both have frothy visions of the Gilded Age. But why would we go back to it in real life? Guest Essay The Truth About Detransitioning I had a good experience with trans health care. I spend a lot of time talking to people who did not. 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