Today's Headlines: Is the Border in Crisis? ‘We’re Doing Fine, Quite Frankly,’ a Border City Mayor Says

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[What a Trade War With China Looks Like on the Front Lines]( [What a Trade War With China Looks Like on the Front Lines]( By NEIL IRWIN, ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and CLAIRE BALLENTINE How trade disputes play out will vary depending on the product and how hard it is to find a workaround. But tariffs on more countries mean more economic risk. [When an Iowa Family Doctor Takes On the Opioid Epidemic]( [When an Iowa Family Doctor Takes On the Opioid Epidemic]( By ABBY GOODNOUGH Few primary care doctors are willing to do what Nicole Gastala has: endure the challenges of prescribing buprenorphine, a medication for opioid addiction. 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 [Queer Love in Color ]( U.S. | PRIDE [Queer Love in Color]( By JAMAL JORDAN Why do no gay people look like me? Jamal Jordan, a black digital editor at The Times, lamented growing up. So as an adult, he decided to give a gift to his younger self: the imagery of queer love. [Trump the European Nationalist Puts America Last]( Opinion | Op-Ed Columnist [Trump the European Nationalist Puts America Last]( By ROGER COHEN Vermin “infest,” not humans. Trump’s dehumanization of immigrants repudiates America’s essence. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "This is not like a newborn exam or a diabetes check or strep. It’s very complicated and takes a lot of time and effort, and can feel high risk." [DR. NICOLE GASTALA]( who runs a family practice in Marshalltown, Iowa, where she also treats opioid addiction with a drug that only about 5 percent of the nation’s doctors are licensed to prescribe. [] World [Even With Mo Salah in the World Cup, Egypt Can’t Seem to Catch a Break]( Cairo Dispatch [Even With Mo Salah in the World Cup, Egypt Can’t Seem to Catch a Break]( By DECLAN WALSH A tepid performance in the soccer tournament has disappointed Egyptian fans. But they still love Mohamed Salah. [Turkey’s Election: High Stakes for the Country, and Erdogan]( [Turkey’s Election: High Stakes for the Country, and Erdogan]( By ILIANA MAGRA and PATRICK KINGSLEY Voters will head to the polls on Sunday in races that may not be the walkover for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that some had expected. [Ethiopia’s New Leader Raises Hopes. Now Comes the Hard Part.]( [Ethiopia’s New Leader Raises Hopes. Now Comes the Hard Part.]( By SOMINI SENGUPTA With a series of sweeping gestures, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has signaled a more liberal approach. Now, young Ethiopians are watching closely. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Their Friend Died in a Hit-and-Run. Can They Take on Car Culture in Los Angeles?]( [Their Friend Died in a Hit-and-Run. Can They Take on Car Culture in Los Angeles?]( By JOSE A. DEL REAL Cyclists have long risked danger in Los Angeles, where a loose network of bike lanes means they often ride next to speeding cars. Now they want to change that. [Katie Arrington, South Carolina Candidate Who Beat Mark Sanford, Is Seriously Hurt in Crash]( [Katie Arrington, South Carolina Candidate Who Beat Mark Sanford, Is Seriously Hurt in Crash]( By CHRISTINA CARON The Republican candidate for the House underwent major surgery after the two-car crash, which killed the driver of the other vehicle, officials said. [On Family Separation, Federal Workers Often Agonized Over Enforcement]( [On Family Separation, Federal Workers Often Agonized Over Enforcement]( By CAITLIN DICKERSON The bureaucracy that carried out the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy was conflicted over it. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [As Critics Assail Trump, His Supporters Dig In Deeper]( [As Critics Assail Trump, His Supporters Dig In Deeper]( By JEREMY W. PETERS With the president’s approval rating at 90 percent among Republicans, many supporters say they defend Mr. Trump even with some misgivings because they feel criticism of him is constantly overblown. [Trump Appeals to Republicans in Las Vegas, Leaving Behind Washington’s Legislative Chaos]( [Trump Appeals to Republicans in Las Vegas, Leaving Behind Washington’s Legislative Chaos]( By KATIE ROGERS On a visit to Nevada, President Trump delivered a blunt message he has repeated at rallies for weeks: “We need more Republicans.” [A Space Force? The Idea May Have Merit, Some Say]( [A Space Force? The Idea May Have Merit, Some Say]( By HELENE COOPER The Pentagon has been cool to the president’s order to create a sixth military branch. But some lawmakers and aerospace experts, citing threats from Russia and China, say a case could be made for one. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [When a Health Insurer Also Wants to Be a Hospice Company ]( [When a Health Insurer Also Wants to Be a Hospice Company]( By REED ABELSON Humana is teaming up with two investment firms to become the nation’s largest provider of hospice care, dominating a rapidly growing — and controversial — business. [Amazon, the Brand Buster]( [Amazon, the Brand Buster]( By JULIE CRESWELL Amazon has introduced dozens of private label goods in the past year, and is using the power of its global marketplace to steer shoppers to its own products. [Italy’s Economy Was Humming Nicely. Then Came Trump.]( [Italy’s Economy Was Humming Nicely. Then Came Trump.]( By PETER S. GOODMAN Between the Trump administration’s steel tariffs, the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran, and political chaos, Italy is again struggling economically. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Thermostats, Locks and Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse]( [Thermostats, Locks and Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse]( By NELLIE BOWLES Internet-connected home devices that are marketed as the newest conveniences are also being used to harass, monitor and control. [With the Slice App, Local Pizzerias Get a Bigger Piece of the Market]( Entrepreneurship [With the Slice App, Local Pizzerias Get a Bigger Piece of the Market]( By MATTHEW SEDACCA Ilir Sela is building a national online delivery service, called Slice, focused on mom-and-pop pizzerias like the ones his family has owned for three generations. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [The ‘Ruligans’ in Russia, Courtesy of Iceland]( [The ‘Ruligans’ in Russia, Courtesy of Iceland]( By SARAH LYALL Given something to cheer for, Iceland’s soccer fan group grew from a few outliers in plastic Viking helmets into a singing, thunder-clapping force. [Germany’s World Cup Is Saved in the Blink of an Eye (and Flick of a Foot)]( [Germany’s World Cup Is Saved in the Blink of an Eye (and Flick of a Foot)]( By ANDREW DAS First, Germany was down a goal. Later, it was down a man. But with one swing of Toni Kroos’s right foot, it emerged with a stunning 2-1 victory over Sweden. [U.S. Open Will Revamp Its Seeding to Account for Pregnancy Leaves]( [U.S. Open Will Revamp Its Seeding to Account for Pregnancy Leaves]( By DAVID WALDSTEIN Serena Williams gave birth in September and was unseeded when she went to the French Open last month, prompting the U.S. Open to reconsider its policy. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Josh Brolin Fears the Summer of Josh Brolin]( [Josh Brolin Fears the Summer of Josh Brolin]( By TAFFY BRODESSER-AKNER He’s starring in the two biggest blockbusters of the season, cleaned up his life and has clout he never dreamed of. And that’s the problem. [For Hugh Grant, a Smaller Screen Brings a More Complex Role]( [For Hugh Grant, a Smaller Screen Brings a More Complex Role]( By ROSLYN SULCAS In “A Very English Scandal,” Mr. Grant’s first major TV role since the 1990s, he plays a British politician who conspired to murder his former lover. [‘It Was 11 Guys on a Bus, and Then Me’: Women on the Warped Tour]( [‘It Was 11 Guys on a Bus, and Then Me’: Women on the Warped Tour]( By STEVE KNOPPER As the traveling punk-rock extravaganza begins its final full cross-country run, the women who performed on the male-dominated festival tell their stories. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [The Positive Death Movement Comes to Life]( [The Positive Death Movement Comes to Life]( By JOHN LELAND and DEVIN YALKIN Death cafes, death doulas, ‘Ask a Mortician,’ DeathLab — once the province of goth subculture, death is having a moment in the sun. [The Inevitable Rise of the Gay Hooters]( [The Inevitable Rise of the Gay Hooters]( By RICHARD MORGAN Avoiding high style and serving lots of fried bar snacks, a gay sports-bar franchise looks to expand. The half-naked bartenders are part of the plan. [Marijuana: The Signature Olfactory Experience of New York]( Big City [Marijuana: The Signature Olfactory Experience of New York]( By GINIA BELLAFANTE As the essential work of decriminalizing the drug proceeds, city streets smell increasingly like Boulder, Colo. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [Telemundo Has a Big Goal: Win the World Cup]( [Telemundo Has a Big Goal: Win the World Cup]( By JAMES WAGNER This year, Telemundo will have broadcast both the Super Bowl and the World Cup in Spanish as it continues to battle its rival, Univision. [World Cup Soccer’s Spanish Accent Mark: For Mexico and a Times Editor, It’s a Win-Win ]( [World Cup Soccer’s Spanish Accent Mark: For Mexico and a Times Editor, It’s a Win-Win]( By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD Thanks to Paulina Chavira, an editor at The New York Times en Español, the Mexican national team’s jerseys are finally correct. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Travel [Athens, Rising]( Cultured Traveler [Athens, Rising]( By CHARLY WILDER The city has endured crisis and chaos, and yet is now emerging from the wreckage as one of Europe’s most vibrant and significant cultural capitals. [On a Canoe Trip Along the U.S.-Canada Border, Solitude and Shooting Stars]( Explorer [On a Canoe Trip Along the U.S.-Canada Border, Solitude and Shooting Stars]( By PORTER FOX Rough waves, water lilies, cloudless skies, no towns or hiking paths — paddling on the water in Maine can be a primal experience. [Rolling Out the Rainbow Carpet]( The Getaway [Rolling Out the Rainbow Carpet]( By ELAINE GLUSAC This year, the travel packages and programs targeting the L.G.B.T. community are increasingly more introspective, philanthropic and activist. For more travel news, go to [NYTimes.com/Travel »]( [] Real Estate [Living in Color]( [Living in Color]( By CAROLINE BIGGS Interior paint is not just decorative — it can affect your quality of life. [Shopping Online for Home Decor? ]( Right at Home [Shopping Online for Home Decor?]( By RONDA KAYSEN If you need a light fixture or a rug or a sofa, the choices can be dizzying. For more real estate news, go to [NYTimes.com/RealEstate »]( [] Fashion & Style [Growing Up Getty]( [Growing Up Getty]( By BROOKS BARNES A fabled family finds their showbiz portrayals “demonizing,” “disgusting” and unrepresentative of their super-L.G.B.T.Q. values. [Young Urban Birders, Open Your Hearts to the Treetops!]( [Young Urban Birders, Open Your Hearts to the Treetops!]( By PENELOPE GREEN The birds come, the birds go. All that changes is the pecking order. [Staying Together by Living Apart (in a Duplex)]( Modern Love [Staying Together by Living Apart (in a Duplex)]( By GLEN DAVID GOLD One’s a “bad co-sleeper,” the other has bad sponge etiquette. So they moved in together, sort of. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Diana King, a Leading Teacher in Overcoming Dyslexia, Dies at 90]( [Diana King, a Leading Teacher in Overcoming Dyslexia, Dies at 90]( By SAM ROBERTS An author of 15 books, Ms. King founded a summer camp and school to help children with learning disabilities that had often gone undiagnosed. [Billy Connors, Yankee Pitching Guru, Is Dead at 76]( [Billy Connors, Yankee Pitching Guru, Is Dead at 76]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR In his long career as a coach with the Yankees and other teams, Connors was known for teaching new pitches and rebuilding pitchers’ mechanics. [Nina Baym, Who Brought Novels by Women to Light, Dies at 82]( [Nina Baym, Who Brought Novels by Women to Light, Dies at 82]( By NEIL GENZLINGER Professor Baym was a key early figure in feminist literary history and criticism, excavating forgotten works by female writers. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [How the G.O.P. Built Donald Trump’s Cages]( [How the G.O.P. Built Donald Trump’s Cages]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The cruel practice of separating families at the border started under President Trump. But his fellow Republicans paved the way. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [A Prophet of Doom Was Right About the Climate]( [A Prophet of Doom Was Right About the Climate]( By JUSTIN GILLIS Thirty years after a NASA scientist warned Congress the planet was warming, lawmakers have taken no action remotely commensurate with the threat. [Ivanka and Vodka, on the Rocks]( Op-Ed Columnist [Ivanka and Vodka, on the Rocks]( By MAUREEN DOWD Dear Ivanka: You can’t be a champion of women and children if you don’t champion women and children. [#MeToo Comes for the Archbishop]( Op-Ed Columnist [#MeToo Comes for the Archbishop]( By ROSS DOUTHAT A predator “everyone” knew about, whose victims were his own priests. 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