For You: Kamala Harris’s V.P. Scorecard

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July 30, 2024, 4:56 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed How Did the Park Fire Get So Big, So Fast? What Happened to Venezuela's Democracy? After Furious Battles, Ukraine Loses a Pair of Hard-Won Villages Olympic Surfing Comes to a 'Poisoned' Paradise China, Citing Tainted Burgers, Cleared Swimmers in a New Doping Dispute Go to homepage Guest Essays From Opinion Opinion | Hillary Clinton: How Kamala Harris Can Win and Make History I've been called a witch, a "nasty woman" and much worse. Harris will face unique additional challenges. But we shouldn't be afraid. Opinion | Don't Take Trump's Word for It. Check the Data. Don't Take Trump's Word for It. Check the Data. Opinion | What the Polls Tell Us About Harris vs. Trump There are two things giving the vice president a lift in the short term: unity and energy. Opinion | Why in the World Are We Sending 11-Year-Olds to the Olympics? We don't let preadolescent kids work. Why do we let them appear in the most high-pressure athletic contests on a global stage? Opinion | Fine Dining Can't Go On Like This The days of growing thirsty crops in a dry land may be coming to an end. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover Kamala Harris's V.P. Scorecard The vice president is narrowing her choices. How do the top contenders match up on political skills that matter most? William L. Calley Jr., Convicted in My Lai Massacre, Is Dead at 80 Hundreds of Vietnamese civilians died at the hands of American soldiers, but Lieutenant Calley was the only one found guilty. Chinese E.V. Makers Rush in and Upend a Country's Entire Auto Market China's electric vehicle companies are making inroads in Thailand, a key industry hub, as Europe and the United States wield tariffs to keep them out. Landslides in Southern India Kill More Than 100 People Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated villages in the state of Kerala, where torrential rains have washed away terrain. The death toll was expected to rise. 2 Children Killed and More Injured in Knife Attack in English Town A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related. In the 1,500, There's Katie Ledecky and Then There's Everyone Else Ledecky has not lost a 1,500-meter freestyle race in 14 years. Even her rivals admit they hit the water knowing they're racing for second. You Won't See Them at the Olympics, but These Speed Puzzlers Are World-Class Puzzling has been around for more than 250 years, but a budding tournament featuring participants from more than 75 countries in Spain is giving it new life. Swish, Spit, Repeat: Is Oil Pulling Good for Your Teeth? It has been said to reduce cavities, whiten teeth and minimize bad breath. Here's what the research suggests. Take a break, play a game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for For You from The New York Times. To stop receiving For You, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018