Today's Headlines: Democratic Embrace of Diverse Candidates Collides With Barbed Politics of Trump Era

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[Don McGahn to Leave White House Counsel Job This Fall, Trump Says]( [Don McGahn to Leave White House Counsel Job This Fall, Trump Says]( By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN The president’s tweet surprised Mr. McGahn, a key witness to the question of whether the president obstructed the Russia inquiry, and effectively forced his exit. [Andrew Gillum Pulled Off the Upset of a Lifetime. Now Comes the Hard Part.]( [Andrew Gillum Pulled Off the Upset of a Lifetime. Now Comes the Hard Part.]( By PATRICIA MAZZEI and JONATHAN MARTIN After the surprise victory of Mr. Gillum, a progressive, 39-year-old black man, in the Democratic primary for Florida governor, he must now find a way to raise enough money for a grueling general election. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday through Friday. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [Why Are Puffins Vanishing? The Hunt for Clues Goes Deep (Into Their Burrows)]( Climate [Why Are Puffins Vanishing? The Hunt for Clues Goes Deep (Into Their Burrows)]( By JOHN SCHWARTZ Overfishing, hunting and pollution are putting pressure on the birds, but climate change may prove to be the biggest challenge. [Trump’s Ludicrous Attack on Big Tech ]( Opinion [Trump’s Ludicrous Attack on Big Tech]( By KARA SWISHER The idea that Google and Twitter are rigging their platforms against him is patently false. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "Seventy-five years ago, tourism was about experience seeking. Now it’s about using photography and social media to build a personal brand." [JUSTIN FRANCIS]( chief executive of Responsible Travel, a company that offers advice on planning vacations, describing the role of Instagram and Facebook in the “overtourism” of popular destinations. [] World [Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests]( [Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests]( By MIKE IVES The impact of air pollution appeared especially stark in older men, a particularly worrying sign for countries with aging populations. [Was a Scientist’s Death Murder or an ‘Act of Mercy’?]( [Was a Scientist’s Death Murder or an ‘Act of Mercy’?]( By RICK ROJAS Mary E. White was a highly regarded scientist whose mind was ravaged by dementia. When her daughter was accused of murdering her this month, it set off a broader debate in Australia on euthanasia. [‘Beach With No Water’ Draws Sneers in Rome. But It Has Fans, Too.]( [‘Beach With No Water’ Draws Sneers in Rome. But It Has Fans, Too.]( By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO A riverfront beach has been criticized as too little, too late for this summer, but for those who cannot get to the seaside, it’s a welcome option. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges]( [New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges]( By ERICA L. GREEN Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing to propose new sexual misconduct rules that cement the rights of the accused and reduce liability for institutions. [Algae Bloom in Lake Superior Raises Worries on Climate Change and Tourism]( [Algae Bloom in Lake Superior Raises Worries on Climate Change and Tourism]( By CHRISTINE HAUSER Scientists cannot say for sure what causes algae blooms, but their appearance is associated with runoff, heavy rain and warming temperatures. [Study Causes Splash, but Here’s Why You Should Stay Calm on Alcohol’s Risks]( The New Health Care [Study Causes Splash, but Here’s Why You Should Stay Calm on Alcohol’s Risks]( By AARON E. CARROLL Harms increase with each additional drink per day, yet they are much smaller than many other risks in our lives. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [Planning His Funeral, McCain Got the Last Word Against Trump]( [Planning His Funeral, McCain Got the Last Word Against Trump]( By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and KATIE ROGERS For years, the president had used Twitter and his bully pulpit to mock and condemn the senator from Arizona. In death, John McCain found a way to have the last word. [DeSantis Warns Florida Not to ‘Monkey This Up,’ and Many Hear a Racist Dog Whistle]( [DeSantis Warns Florida Not to ‘Monkey This Up,’ and Many Hear a Racist Dog Whistle]( By JULIA JACOBS The Republican nominee for governor in Florida drew condemnation from Democrats for a comment about his opponent, Andrew Gillum. [Giuliani Criticizes Crackdown on Corruption in Romania]( [Giuliani Criticizes Crackdown on Corruption in Romania]( By KIT GILLET President Trump’s personal lawyer said his letter to the Romanian president was part of his private practice and had “nothing to do with the U.S. government.” For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Canada and U.S. Express Optimism as Pressure Builds to Reach Nafta Accord]( [Canada and U.S. Express Optimism as Pressure Builds to Reach Nafta Accord]( By ANA SWANSON, ALAN RAPPEPORT and JENNIFER STEINHAUER The two countries inched closer toward resolving their differences as both faced pressure to avoid a trade deal that left out Canada. [How to Tame Health Care Spending? Look for One-Percent Solutions]( [How to Tame Health Care Spending? Look for One-Percent Solutions]( By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ Maybe the answer isn’t something big, a group of economists is suggesting, but rather many small tweaks, such as reining in long-term care hospitals. [Aston Martin, James Bond’s Carmaker of Choice, Files for an I.P.O.]( [Aston Martin, James Bond’s Carmaker of Choice, Files for an I.P.O.]( By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED The luxury manufacturer said it hoped to capitalize on growing numbers of wealthy people worldwide, particularly in Asia. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Silicon Valley Takes a (Careful) Step Toward Autonomous Flying]( [Silicon Valley Takes a (Careful) Step Toward Autonomous Flying]( By CADE METZ A new flying ambulance service will use small helicopters outfitted with tech that could eventually let them fly without pilots. [‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?]( State of the Art [‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?]( By FARHAD MANJOO A rising chorus blames Airbnb, Uber and other internet-enabled travel conveniences for a boom that threatens a sustainable balance. [Customers Died. Will That Be a Wake-Up Call for China’s Tech Scene?]( The New New World [Customers Died. Will That Be a Wake-Up Call for China’s Tech Scene?]( By LI YUAN The rape and killing of two women using a ride-hailing service owned by Didi Chuxing should be a shock to an industry that has long prized growth over users. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Sloane Stephens Beats the Heat and a Mysterious Opponent]( [Sloane Stephens Beats the Heat and a Mysterious Opponent]( By SCOTT CACCIOLA Nobody was immune from the conditions at the Open on Wednesday, with temperatures again hovering in the mid-90s. Stephens won; Andy Murray didn’t. [After Urban Meyer Suspension, Some at Ohio State See a Culture of Sports Above All]( [After Urban Meyer Suspension, Some at Ohio State See a Culture of Sports Above All]( By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS and MARC TRACY The football coach’s suspension for his handing of a domestic abuse case, following a sexual abuse case implicating a former wrestling team doctor, has raised difficult questions on campus. [A Generation Overshadowed by Federer and Nadal Heads for the Exit]( [A Generation Overshadowed by Federer and Nadal Heads for the Exit]( By DAVID WALDSTEIN Julien Benneteau, David Ferrer, Gilles Müller and Mikhail Youzhny all plan to retire soon. And despite plenty of success, their Grand Slam trophy cases will probably stay empty. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Ariana Grande Sails Above Sorrow on ‘Sweetener’]( Album Review [Ariana Grande Sails Above Sorrow on ‘Sweetener’]( By JON PARELES On the pop singer’s first album after the Manchester attack, she is her own choir and support group, returning to songs that tout empowerment and joy. [Rain Dove Says Asia Argento Texts Were Sent to the Police]( [Rain Dove Says Asia Argento Texts Were Sent to the Police]( By KIM SEVERSON The gender-nonconforming model says Argento is not being truthful about a sexual-assault case. [Y’lan Noel on ‘Insecure,’ ‘The First Purge’ and Black Masculinity Onscreen]( [Y’lan Noel on ‘Insecure,’ ‘The First Purge’ and Black Masculinity Onscreen]( By AISHA HARRIS The actor discusses bringing more depth to his character in Season 3, as well as his lead role in this summer’s “The First Purge.” For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [‘Can You Stop Interrupting?’ ‘Can You Stop Lying?’ Cuomo and Nixon Spar in Debate.]( [‘Can You Stop Interrupting?’ ‘Can You Stop Lying?’ Cuomo and Nixon Spar in Debate.]( By SHANE GOLDMACHER The candidates for governor in New York fought over standing up to President Trump, marijuana, health care policy and corruption in Albany. [18 Water Main Breaks Flood Hoboken, Pitting Mayor Against Water Company]( [18 Water Main Breaks Flood Hoboken, Pitting Mayor Against Water Company]( By NICK CORASANITI The city, in a lawsuit, blamed a construction project in nearby Jersey City. The water company pointed to an aging infrastructure. [Middle Schools Face Concentrated Poverty and Gaps in Opportunity, Report Finds]( [Middle Schools Face Concentrated Poverty and Gaps in Opportunity, Report Finds]( By ELIZA SHAPIRO A new study examines the challenges faced by children at middle schools with large numbers of low-income students, and how hard integration will be to achieve. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Fashion & Style [These Companies Really, Really, Really Want to Freeze Your Eggs]( [These Companies Really, Really, Really Want to Freeze Your Eggs]( By RUTH LA FERLA Egg-freezing clinics are aggressively courting a new generation. Younger millennials are heeding the call. [Ruth Wilson Is a Riddle, and You Like Her That Way ]( [Ruth Wilson Is a Riddle, and You Like Her That Way]( By RUTH LA FERLA The award-winning actress talks about the elusive qualities that have made her a magnet to filmmakers and fans. [Forget the Catsuit. What’s the Point of the Tennis Dress?]( On the Runway [Forget the Catsuit. What’s the Point of the Tennis Dress?]( By VANESSA FRIEDMAN It’s 2018. Isn’t it about time we rethought Grand Slam styles entirely? For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Henry Arnhold, Patriarch of a Storied Banking Family, Dies at 96]( [Henry Arnhold, Patriarch of a Storied Banking Family, Dies at 96]( By EMILY FLITTER After his family fled Nazi Germany, he helped re-establish its business, dating to 1864, in New York. He also had a hand in rebuilding his native Dresden. [James Villas, Sharp-Tongued Food Critic, Dies at 80]( [James Villas, Sharp-Tongued Food Critic, Dies at 80]( By SAM ROBERTS His cookbooks and magazine articles championed Southern fare, and he eschewed the contrived and trendy mix of ingredients in gastronomic innovation. [Lindsay Kemp, Dancer Who Taught David Bowie, Is Dead at 80]( [Lindsay Kemp, Dancer Who Taught David Bowie, Is Dead at 80]( By ALEX MARSHALL Another student, Kate Bush, said Mr. Kemp was “astonishingly inspirational.” But his boundary-pushing work often divided critics. [Ted Achilles, Who Gave Afghan Girls Access to Education, Died at 82]( [Ted Achilles, Who Gave Afghan Girls Access to Education, Died at 82]( By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK Mr. Achilles and Shabana Basij-Rasikh founded the School of Leadership Afghanistan, a boarding school in Kabul that provides a safe education for Afghan girls. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [After Trump, the Deluge?]( [After Trump, the Deluge?]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The president, who has condoned violence at his rallies, says Democrats will “violently” overturn all he has done if they prevail in the midterms. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Trump’s Swamp Things]( [Trump’s Swamp Things]( By GAIL COLLINS Did anybody mention clearing the air? [The Commander of Fear]( [The Commander of Fear]( By CHARLES M. BLOW Trump’s magical mixture is to make being afraid feel like fun. [Louis C.K. and Men Who Think Justice Takes as Long as They Want It To]( [Louis C.K. and Men Who Think Justice Takes as Long as They Want It To]( By ROXANE GAY A comedian who admitted to sexual misconduct seems to think it’s time for his comeback. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. Please do not reply directly to this email from NYTimes.com. 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