For You: How Kamala Harris Trusted Her Gut and Picked Tim Walz

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August 7, 2024, 4:39 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia The Country Left Out in the Cold in the East-West Prisoner Swap In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin's K.G.B. Past Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky 'Ultraleft' Go to homepage From Personal Profiles Trolls Used Her Face to Make Fake Porn. There Was Nothing She Could Do. Sabrina Javellana was a rising star in local politics — until deepfakes derailed her life. Who Is Tim Walz, the Minnesota Governor Kamala Harris Picked to Be V.P.? Mr. Walz captured Democrats' attention with his "weird" takedown of Republicans. Here's a look at the new vice-presidential candidate. He Wanted a Three-Bedroom House for $350,000. Here's the California City Where He Found It. A young schoolteacher in the Central Valley plotted his way toward homeownership one move at a time. This Scientist Has a Risky Plan to Cool Earth. There's Growing Interest. David Keith wants to spray a pollutant into the sky to block some sunlight. He says the benefits would outweigh the danger. Senior U.S. Diplomat Will Lead Kamala Harris's Running Mate's Team Elizabeth M. Allen, who heads the State Department's public diplomacy office, served as a top aide to Ms. Harris in 2020 and in the Obama White House. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover How Kamala Harris Trusted Her Gut and Picked Tim Walz The ambitious Josh Shapiro asked about his role as vice president. The battle-tested Mark Kelly was already seen as a third option. And the happy-go-lucky Mr. Walz promised to do anything for the team. Disney's Parks Struggle, Exposing a New Trouble Spot Companywide profit increased, the result of hit movies and streaming growth. But Disney said softening theme park demand "could impact the next few quarters." Does a Speedsuit Make You Faster? Maybe. Does It Look Cool? Absolutely. Once an outfit strictly worn by sprinters, the single-piece speedsuit has become common among middle-distance runners. Its efficacy is beside the point. Scientists Find Arm Bone of Ancient 'Hobbit' Human New fossils from Indonesia, including the smallest humerus ever found from an adult hominin, belonged to the tiny Homo floresiensis species, researchers said. This Sandwich Is So Corporate Chain, but So Good A simple French dip sandwich from the Hillstone restaurant group represents a certain kind of nice dining. Hamas Elevates Gaza Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 Attacks to Top Post The selection of Yahya Sinwar, a prime target of Israeli forces, to replace the assassinated Ismail Haniyeh consolidates authority in the hands of a hard-liner who is in hiding. Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California View the location of the quake's epicenter and shake area. New Construction Blocking the View? 'If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them.' Neighbors on Fire Island took a clever approach to a common problem: They hired the same architects at the same time. Now everyone has a view. 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