Today's Headlines: Housing Market Slows, as Rising Prices Outpace Wages

Kavanaugh Could Help G.O.P. in Senate Midterms. But Not in House Races. View in [Browser]( | Add nytdirect@nytimes.com to your address book. [The New York Times]( [Most Popular]( | [Video]( | Subscribe: [Digital /]( [Home Delivery]( [My Account]( [The New York Times]( Sunday, September 30, 2018 IN THIS EMAIL: [Top News](#0) | [Editors' Picks](#2) | [Today’s Videos](#4) | [World](#5) | [U.S.](#6) | [Politics](#7) | [Business](#8) | [Technology](#9) | [Sports](#10) | [Arts](#11) | [New York](#12) | [Magazine](#13) | [Travel](#14) | [Real Estate](#15) | [Fashion & Style](#16) | [Obituaries](#17) | [Editorial](#18) | [Op-Ed](#19) | [CUSTOMIZE »]( [] Top News [Housing Market Slows, as Rising Prices Outpace Wages]( [Housing Market Slows, as Rising Prices Outpace Wages]( By BEN CASSELMAN Even in attractive, fast-growing cities like Denver, New York and Seattle, selling prices are rising more slowly and asking prices are being slashed. [Kavanaugh Could Help G.O.P. in Senate Midterms. But Not in House Races.]( News Analysis [Kavanaugh Could Help G.O.P. in Senate Midterms. But Not in House Races.]( By JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS Republicans believe Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation would cause a backlash among women and independent voters, hurting G.O.P. chances in House races. [Kavanaugh Battle Shows the Power, and the Limits, of #MeToo Movement]( [Kavanaugh Battle Shows the Power, and the Limits, of #MeToo Movement]( By KATE ZERNIKE and EMILY STEEL Christine Blasey Ford’s emergence shows how pivotal the movement has become, and how its dynamics have threaded their way into American life. 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 [Fury Is a Political Weapon. And Women Need to Wield It.]( Opinion [Fury Is a Political Weapon. And Women Need to Wield It.]( By REBECCA TRAISTER What the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh showed us about who gets to be angry in public. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "If you understand the Cosa Nostra, you don’t only kill the person, but you also send a strong message." [THABISO ZULU]( a whistle-blower who spoke out against corruption in South Africa’s ruling political party, the African National Congress, and now is in hiding because he fears for his life. [] Today’s Videos [Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Indonesia]( [[Video]Video: Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Indonesia]( By AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER A 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit on Friday evening, causing a powerful tsunami on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and killing more than 400 people. [The Two Sides of Kavanaugh]( [[Video]Video: The Two Sides of Kavanaugh]( By AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER At the outset of his Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Judge Brett Kavanaugh insisted on the importance on impartiality, calm and independence. His tenor drastically changed during his testimony defending himself against sexual assault accusations. [Boy Who Was Tongue-Tied Speaks for First Time]( [[Video]Video: Boy Who Was Tongue-Tied Speaks for First Time]( By STORYFUL Mason Motz, who suffered a brain aneurysm when he was a baby, was mostly nonverbal for years until his dentist noticed that Mason had an issue with his tongue and corrected it with a quick operation. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Indonesia Tsunami and Quake Devastate an Island, Killing Hundreds]( [Indonesia Tsunami and Quake Devastate an Island, Killing Hundreds]( By HANNAH BEECH, MUKTITA SUHARTONO and RICHARD C. PADDOCK The twin disasters killed at least 405 people on Sulawesi, and the death toll is feared to be far worse. The country’s vice president said thousands may have died. [‘No Way’ North Korea Will Denuclearize Without U.S. Concessions]( [‘No Way’ North Korea Will Denuclearize Without U.S. Concessions]( By MEGAN SPECIA North Korea’s foreign minister demanded American action first, while President Trump said he and Kim Jong-un, the North’s leader, “fell in love.” For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Sloan Kettering Executive Turns Over Windfall Stake in Biotech Start-Up]( [Sloan Kettering Executive Turns Over Windfall Stake in Biotech Start-Up]( By KATIE THOMAS and CHARLES ORNSTEIN With the cancer center’s corporate ties under scrutiny, the hospital told employees that no one should profit personally from representing MSK on outside boards. [Kavanaugh Borrows From Trump’s Playbook on White Male Anger]( [Kavanaugh Borrows From Trump’s Playbook on White Male Anger]( By JEREMY W. PETERS and SUSAN CHIRA For many conservatives, especially white men, angry responses Thursday by Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh and Senator Lindsey Graham represented a welcome rebuke to a hostile liberal order. [Schools Are Tackling ‘Bro’ Culture. The Kavanaugh Case Shows Why That’s Hard to Do.]( [Schools Are Tackling ‘Bro’ Culture. The Kavanaugh Case Shows Why That’s Hard to Do.]( By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS and DANA GOLDSTEIN It is a culture prized by employers from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and romanticized by Hollywood. It is also a crucible for leadership. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Details of F.B.I.’s Kavanaugh Inquiry Show Its Restricted Range]( [Details of F.B.I.’s Kavanaugh Inquiry Show Its Restricted Range]( By MICHAEL D. SHEAR, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The F.B.I. will interview four witnesses about accusations of sexual assault against President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee as part of a background check. [Florence Silenced North Carolina’s Political Rancor. But for How Long?]( [Florence Silenced North Carolina’s Political Rancor. But for How Long?]( By ALAN BLINDER Political leaders say they hope for a cooperative effort on storm relief measures, but there are already signs of tooth-and-claw partisanship rearing up again. [Text Messages to Jewish Voters Inflame Tense Florida Governor’s Race]( [Text Messages to Jewish Voters Inflame Tense Florida Governor’s Race]( By PATRICIA MAZZEI A spokeswoman for Andrew Gillum, the Democrat, called the messages “abusive.” His opponent, Ron DeSantis, did not deny being behind them. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [The Most Important Least-Noticed Economic Event of the Decade]( [The Most Important Least-Noticed Economic Event of the Decade]( By NEIL IRWIN A localized recession in manufacturing-heavy areas can explain a lot of things. [An Italian Hotelier Mixes Opulence and Wellness (O.K., Plus More Opulence)]( [An Italian Hotelier Mixes Opulence and Wellness (O.K., Plus More Opulence)]( By SHEILA MARIKAR SD Hotels is capitalizing on the hype around two distinct travel trends. [He Operates Molding Machines. But He Can’t See Them.]( Vocations [He Operates Molding Machines. But He Can’t See Them.]( As told to PATRICIA R. OLSEN A blind machine operator manages with adaptive aids, tips from co-workers and careful concentration. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Elon Musk Steps Down as Tesla’s Chairman in Settlement With S.E.C. Over Go-Private Tweet]( [Elon Musk Steps Down as Tesla’s Chairman in Settlement With S.E.C. Over Go-Private Tweet]( By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN After walking away from a deal, Tesla’s chief agreed to give up the chairmanship for three years and pay a $20 million fine. [G.E. Steps Into Europe’s Offshore Wind Market]( [G.E. Steps Into Europe’s Offshore Wind Market]( By STANLEY REED In the heart of Muscadet country, the American giant is developing the next generation of huge offshore wind turbines. [The New iPhones Look Fine. But My Old One Is Better Than Ever.]( Strategies [The New iPhones Look Fine. But My Old One Is Better Than Ever.]( By JEFF SOMMER With a fresh battery and operating system, an aging iPhone 6 seems faster than ever. Why would Apple take steps to discourage a new purchase? For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [No Longer Anonymous, Former N.F.L. Cheerleaders Demand More to Protect Women]( [No Longer Anonymous, Former N.F.L. Cheerleaders Demand More to Protect Women]( By JULIET MACUR Rebecca Cummings and Allison Cassidy were among five former Washington Redskins cheerleaders whose accounts of harassment on the job led to change. But, they say, not enough. [A Football Player’s Descent Into Pain and Paranoia]( [A Football Player’s Descent Into Pain and Paranoia]( Daniel Te’o-Nesheim, who played four seasons in the N.F.L., was found dead at age 30 and later diagnosed with C.T.E. He left behind a paper trail of his struggles dealing with the injuries caused by playing the game he loved. [Europe Widens Lead Over U.S. at the Ryder Cup]( [Europe Widens Lead Over U.S. at the Ryder Cup]( By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Europe took a 10-6 lead into Sunday’s singles matches, but Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth won twice to keep the United States close. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Bradley Cooper Is Not Really Into This Profile]( [Bradley Cooper Is Not Really Into This Profile]( By TAFFY BRODESSER-AKNER In “A Star Is Born,” his directorial debut, Mr. Cooper wrangles with the celebrity industrial complex. So you can imagine how this interview went. [Yo-Yo Ma Wants Bach to Save the World]( [Yo-Yo Ma Wants Bach to Save the World]( By ZACHARY WOOLFE With a new recording and a two-year, 36-city world tour, the classical musician of our civic life is pairing art and community action. [Sharing a Secret ]( [Sharing a Secret]( By LAURA O’NEILL and EMILY BERL FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES A romantic garden. A Chinese opera. And a select audience, wandering under Californian stars. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Is This the End of Governors Island?]( [Is This the End of Governors Island?]( By HELENE STAPINSKI The wild, ragged days of Governors Island are over, and development is coming. Will it retain its artistic spirit? Or will the hotels and high-rises kill it? [‘The Tail of the Anita Hill Fury Got Us to #MeToo’]( [‘The Tail of the Anita Hill Fury Got Us to #MeToo’]( By HILARY HOWARD Rebecca Traister‘s writing has placed her at the center of the feminist conversation for years. Her new book on women’s rage should keep her there. [New York’s Forgotten Waterways]( Album [New York’s Forgotten Waterways]( By NATHAN KENSINGER and JOHN LELAND Some of New York’s scenic byways are navigable only by canoe. But if you’re willing to brave the ticks, poison ivy and potential teenage make-out spots, the vistas are something else. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Magazine [The Crisis of Election Security]( Feature [The Crisis of Election Security]( By KIM ZETTER As the midterms approach, America’s electronic voting systems are more vulnerable than ever. Why isn’t anyone trying to fix them? [Deborah Eisenberg, Chronicler of American Insanity]( Feature [Deborah Eisenberg, Chronicler of American Insanity]( By GILES HARVEY Over three decades of short fiction, the writer has managed to capture, with hilarious tenderness, the dysfunction of daily life in this country. [Will Florida’s Ex-Felons Finally Regain the Right to Vote?]( Feature [Will Florida’s Ex-Felons Finally Regain the Right to Vote?]( By EMILY BAZELON A referendum on the November ballot in Florida would re-enfranchise 1.5 million citizens — and could change the state’s electorate. For more magazine news, go to [NYTimes.com/Magazine »]( [] Travel [At the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Tall Tales, Resonant Rhymes]( Cultured Traveler [At the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Tall Tales, Resonant Rhymes]( By CHRIS WOHLWEND Heading into its 35th year, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. Nev., is a heartfelt showcase for storytelling, singalongs and good Basque cooking. [Is This Seat Taken? And Will You Marry Me? ]( The Love Issue [Is This Seat Taken? And Will You Marry Me?]( By JUDY MANDELL Real-life stories of travel leading to true love. [It’s Hip to Be Cheap as Hotels Democratize Design]( The Getaway [It’s Hip to Be Cheap as Hotels Democratize Design]( By ELAINE GLUSAC Thrift has worked its way from Airbnb mania to spinoff hotel brands and independent properties. For more travel news, go to [NYTimes.com/Travel »]( [] Real Estate [Rent vs. Buy: Suburban Edition]( [Rent vs. Buy: Suburban Edition]( By LISA PREVOST Thanks to an uncertain real estate market, more people in New York’s suburbs are putting off buying a home and renting one instead. [It’s Showtime! Staging a House for Sale]( Right at Home [It’s Showtime! Staging a House for Sale]( By RONDA KAYSEN When you put your house on the market, it may start to feel less like a place to live and more like a set to be decorated. For more real estate news, go to [NYTimes.com/RealEstate »]( [] Fashion & Style [Lady Bunny Is Still the Shadiest Queen Around]( [Lady Bunny Is Still the Shadiest Queen Around]( By MICHAEL SCHULMAN Three decades after landing in New York with RuPaul, Lady Bunny rules as New York’s reigning drag queen, even as a younger generation nips at her heels. [Is Your Salad Habit Good for the Planet?]( [Is Your Salad Habit Good for the Planet?]( By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH Popular fast-casual chains brag of sustainability, as customers toss their compostable and recyclable bowls into the trash with wild abandon. [Afternoon Beers With a Former Sex Pistol ]( Encounters [Afternoon Beers With a Former Sex Pistol]( By ALEX WILLIAMS John Lydon, the 62-year-old punk legend, was in New York for a new documentary about Public Image Ltd. But first, he wanted to shop and smoke in a bar. For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Inge Feltrinelli Dies at 87; Publishing Titan Started With a Camera]( [Inge Feltrinelli Dies at 87; Publishing Titan Started With a Camera]( By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO Early on she photographed Hemingway, Garbo, Picasso and others. Then she married a publisher and later took over the house, one of Italy’s most important. [Marty Balin, a Founder of Jefferson Airplane, Dies at 76]( [Marty Balin, a Founder of Jefferson Airplane, Dies at 76]( By JON PARELES A guitarist, singer and songwriter for a San Francisco band that defined the psychedelic rock era of the late 1960s, then morphed into Jefferson Starship. [David Wong Louie, Who Probed Ethnic Identity in Fiction, Dies at 63]( [David Wong Louie, Who Probed Ethnic Identity in Fiction, Dies at 63]( By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK In a writing career hampered by illness, Mr. Louie created acclaimed stories that drew on his experiences as an American son of Chinese immigrants. [Dr. Lois Jovanovic, 71, Dies; Helped Diabetic Women Have Babies]( [Dr. Lois Jovanovic, 71, Dies; Helped Diabetic Women Have Babies]( By SAM ROBERTS A third-generation diabetic herself, she upset conventional wisdom in finding that women whose blood sugar level was controlled could safely give birth. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [A Promising Step in Tackling Childhood Cancer]( [A Promising Step in Tackling Childhood Cancer]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD A child’s chance of survival shouldn’t hinge on where he or she is born. [Make My Sexual Assault Count]( Editorial Observer [Make My Sexual Assault Count]( By MARA GAY What America owes women right now. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Kavanaugh and the Blackout Theory]( [Kavanaugh and the Blackout Theory]( By SARAH HEPOLA It is both easy and common to drink, act and then have no memory of it. [Capitol Hill Ralph Club]( [Capitol Hill Ralph Club]( By MAUREEN DOWD Brett Kavanaugh faces his moment of truth in a town that doesn’t care about truth. [We Can’t Just Let Boys Be Boys]( [We Can’t Just Let Boys Be Boys]( By PEGGY ORENSTEIN Locker rooms are not the place to learn about sexual ethics. Neither is the internet. [Brett Kavanaugh Loves His Beer]( [Brett Kavanaugh Loves His Beer]( By FRANK BRUNI The Supreme Court nominee paired a frothy beverage with identity politics. 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. You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Today's Headlines newsletter. 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