At least eight drones targeted Moscow today in the first attack to hit civilian areas in the Russian capital — a potent sign that the war is increasingly reaching the heart of Russia. All of the drones were intercepted, Russian officials said; however, at least three residential buildings were damaged and two residents were injured.
Russia blamed Ukraine for the assault, describing it as a “terrorist attack.” An adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said Kyiv was not “directly involved,” but was “happy” to watch.
The assault came after yet another overnight bombardment of Kyiv by Russian forces, which left one person dead, and reflects the dialed-up tensions and shifting priorities ahead of Ukraine’s expected counteroffensive. Ukraine has increasingly been reaching far into Russia-held territory, while Moscow has been adjusting its tactics in an effort to inflict significant damage on Ukraine’s capital.
The most significant impact of today’s attack is likely to be psychological. It could force Muscovites to confront the reality of Russia’s war in Ukraine, which many have worked hard to block from their daily lives.
“If the goal was to stress the population, then the very fact that drones have appeared in the skies over Moscow has contributed to that,” a pro-war Russian military blogger wrote.
A G.O.P. revolt over the debt deal
Hard-right Republicans were in open revolt today over a deal Speaker Kevin McCarthy made with President Biden over the weekend that would raise the government debt ceiling and cut federal spending. (Here’s a rundown of what’s in the deal).
Criticism of the legislation also runs beyond the far-right wing of the party and includes some members seen as closely aligned with the speaker, threatening the bill’s passage and potentially McCarthy’s job.
Death penalty sought for Pittsburgh synagogue attacker
The trial of the gunman who killed 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 began today. Prosecutors, who are seeking the death penalty for the defendant, Robert Bowers, started the proceedings with a minute-by-minute description of the massacre, which was the deadliest antisemitic attack in the nation’s history.
A lawyer used ChatGPT. It didn’t go well.
The lawsuit began like so many others: A man sued an airline, saying a serving cart struck his knee during a flight. His lawyer filed a legal brief, citing supposedly relevant court cases. But there was a problem: The cases didn’t exist.
That’s because the lawyer relied on ChatGPT to do his research, and the artificial intelligence program simply made them up. It’s a cautionary tale that the current generation of chatbots is not yet ready to replace all lawyers.
In related news, a group of tech leaders warned that future A.I. systems could be as deadly as pandemics or nuclear weapons.
More top news
Business: Corporate profits have been bolstered by higher prices even as some of the costs of doing business have fallen in recent months.
Building collapse: At least two people were unaccounted for and thought to still be inside an apartment building that partially collapsed in eastern Iowa over the weekend.
International: In winning another term as Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was propelled to victory in part by the fervent support of conservative religious women.
Silicon Valley: Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced Theranos entrepreneur, reported to a federal prison to begin her 11 year, three-month sentence.
Politics: Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will open the traditional side of his presidential campaign tonight at a church in a suburb of Des Moines.
First family: The former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.
Canada: Wildfires in Nova Scotia have forced the evacuation of more than 16,000 people.
Media: A British reporter had an explosive #MeToo scoop about a star columnist accused of groping and unwanted sexual advances. Her editor killed the story.
Science: Cardiologists hope a new genetic test will help identify people most likely to have heart attacks before they have them.
EVENING WIND DOWN
Jeremy Strong’s commitment to Kendall Roy
The “Succession” star Jeremy Strong, who played Kendall Roy, the favored son of a brutally successful media mogul, gives himself over to roles. For example, in the show’s finale, he drank a concoction of milk, hot sauce, frozen bread and a whole egg (including the shell) because that’s what his character did.
Now that the show is over, we spoke to Strong about what it’s like to spend seven years as Roy, and then leave it all behind. “Somebody once said that actors are emotional athletes,” Strong said. “And this show has been like a decathlon for me.”
The robot waiters are being fired
When the pandemic first arrived, restaurants were forced to adapt to survive, and some found ways to serve food and drinks with as little person-to-person interaction as possible. But now, three years in, diners’ patience is wearing thin.
Many customers are looking for a more welcoming, personal experience, especially as menu prices climb. So some restaurants are shifting again: Hoping to justify their lofty prices, they’re making dining rooms cozier and giving servers and bartenders more time to spend with customers.
Dinner table topics
A disappearing van Gogh: After a painting by the Dutch artist sold at auction, it vanished from sight, with a trail leading to a jailed Chinese billionaire.
Trans model: Geena Rocero, who started her career on the pageant circuit in her native Philippines, argues that respectability politics are a trap.
Picture haters: There is a graceful way to get out of a group picture. But it’s also worth asking why you are so opposed to posing.
Gas stoves: How dirty are they, really?
WHAT TO DO TONIGHT
Cook: Whole roasted red peppers are a vibrant meatless main.
Watch: “America’s Got Talent” returns for its 18th season tonight. Here’s what else is on television this week.
Read: “How to Write About Africa,” a posthumous collection by Binyavanga Wainaina, sheds new light on the impressive range of his writing.
Listen: The tap dancer Ja’Bowen brings his art into the subway.
Explore: A writer used a guidebook published more than 20 years ago to explore Tokyo’s traditional eating and drinking culture.
Cleanse: Here’s how home water filtration systems can — and can’t — help.
Play: Here are today’s Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. For more, find all our games here.
ONE LAST THING
How to get absolutely no sun this summer
Every year around this time, friends begin making plans to spend time in the hot summer sunlight. For many, it’s a source of happiness (and vitamin D). And yet, the sun is tricky. The prolonged effects of sun exposure include sunspots, early signs of aging and skin cancer.
On a quest to defend herself against solar radiation, my colleague Madeleine Aggeler explored a variety of ways to protect herself from the sun. To truly guard yourself this summer, it takes more than just sunscreen, she found. Sleeves, hats, umbrellas, sunglasses and even gloves can all be part of a multilayered shield against the burning ball in the sky.
Have a sheltered evening.
Thanks for reading. I’ll be back tomorrow. — Matthew
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