For You: Shinzo Abe Is Assassinated With a Handmade Gun, Shocking a Nation

Plus, Shinzo Abe, Japan's Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Dies at 67

July 8, 2022 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Shinzo Abe, Japan's Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Dies at 67 Wages climbed 5.1 percent, a still-rapid pace as Fed awaits slowdown. Strong Wage and Jobs Growth Keeps Fed on Track for Big Rate Increase Shinzo Abe Is Assassinated With a Handmade Gun, Shocking a Nation Two loud sounds, a plume of smoke and then Abe collapsed. Go to homepage THINGS TO DO Five International Movies to Stream Now This month's picks include an unconventional French rom-com, a triptych about Indigenous women in Mexico, a provincial Tamil satire and more. The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Movies upon movies await, and you don't even have to drill down to find them. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don't have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We'll do the heavy lifting. You press play. Tomorrow: From Style Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Being Marina Abramović, Even When No One's Looking Despite her success, the performance artist has chosen a monastic life in upstate New York, where she falls asleep to Canadian television and eats baby food. Border Patrol Agents Face Disciplinary Action for Treatment of Migrants The move came after a monthslong internal investigation found that agents had used "unnecessary" force against migrants at the border in Del Rio, Texas, in September. 'This Is America': Biden Honors 17 With Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor included the gymnast Simone Biles; John McCain, the former Republican senator from Arizona; and civil rights workers. The U.S. May Be Losing the Fight Against Monkeypox, Scientists Say Longstanding weaknesses in the public health system are giving the virus a chance to become entrenched. Biden and the Increasingly Anxious Democrats Michael D. Shear, a longtime White House reporter for The New York Times, talks about recent staff turnover in the administration and frustration around the president. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT How Dan Perlman, of 'Flatbush Misdemeanors,' Spends His Sundays After singing lessons and some basketball, the actor, who is "easing back into standup," stops by a few comedy clubs. Texas Governor Orders State Police to Return Migrants to Border The order by Gov. Greg Abbott calls for the state authorities to take on an immigration role that is typically the purview of the federal government. It comes amid growing conservative pressure over unauthorized migration. Krista Tippett Wants You to See All the Hidden Signs of Hope "I see the damage and the pain," says the longtime host of "On Being." "I also see people tending to that." Twitter is ready for a legal battle to force Elon Musk to buy the company. Mr. Musk has appeared reluctant to proceed with the $44 billion agreement, citing uncertainty about the number of fake accounts on the platform. Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Acquitted of Fraud Blatter, the former president of FIFA, world soccer's governing body, and Platini, his onetime ally, were charged over a $2 million payment that prosecutors had labeled a bribe. 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 THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you.   CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018