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AT&T, Mosul, U.S. Presidential Election: Your Monday Briefing AT&T, Mosul, U.S. Presidential Election: Your Monday Briefing
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Good morning.Good morning.
We’re trying something new for our readers in Europe: a morning briefing to jump-start your day.We’re trying something new for our readers in Europe: a morning briefing to jump-start your day.
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• The telecom giant AT&T’s proposed $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, the home of CNN and HBO, is likely to spur more consolidation among global media companies. • The telecom giant AT&T’s proposed $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner, the home of CNN and HBO, is likely to spur more consolidation among global media companies.
The merger plan, one of a surprising number of megadeals in what would normally be a tumultuous business environment, faces sharp scrutiny by regulators in the United States.The merger plan, one of a surprising number of megadeals in what would normally be a tumultuous business environment, faces sharp scrutiny by regulators in the United States.
• In the American presidential race, Hillary Clinton continued to widen her lead in national polls, while Donald J. Trump received his first endorsement from a major newspaper.• In the American presidential race, Hillary Clinton continued to widen her lead in national polls, while Donald J. Trump received his first endorsement from a major newspaper.
The newspaper, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, is owned by the casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, a Trump supporter and longtime Republican benefactor.The newspaper, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, is owned by the casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, a Trump supporter and longtime Republican benefactor.
With just over two weeks to go until Election Day, President Obama is stepping in to help more than 150 candidates for state office.With just over two weeks to go until Election Day, President Obama is stepping in to help more than 150 candidates for state office.
• Iraqi and Kurdish forces backed by American-led airstrikes advanced to within six miles of the city of Mosul.• Iraqi and Kurdish forces backed by American-led airstrikes advanced to within six miles of the city of Mosul.
The battle has revived tensions between Turkey and Iraq.The battle has revived tensions between Turkey and Iraq.
The Pentagon is sending teams of analysts to examine the trove of intelligence they expect to discover when Islamic State fighters are ousted.The Pentagon is sending teams of analysts to examine the trove of intelligence they expect to discover when Islamic State fighters are ousted.
• Mariano Rajoy, Spain’s caretaker prime minister, is set to form a new government, ending a 10-month impasse.• Mariano Rajoy, Spain’s caretaker prime minister, is set to form a new government, ending a 10-month impasse.
The period of deadlock has weakened his main rivals.The period of deadlock has weakened his main rivals.
King Felipe VI will open a new round of consultations with party leaders today. A final vote on Mr. Rajoy’s re-election is expected this weekend.King Felipe VI will open a new round of consultations with party leaders today. A final vote on Mr. Rajoy’s re-election is expected this weekend.
• The European Union gave Belgium until late today to overcome opposition from the region of Wallonia to a free trade deal with Canada.• The European Union gave Belgium until late today to overcome opposition from the region of Wallonia to a free trade deal with Canada.
Liberalized trade has become politically radioactive around much of the globe.Liberalized trade has become politically radioactive around much of the globe.
• France is beginning to clear the migrant camp in the port city of Calais, in an operation that could last a week.• France is beginning to clear the migrant camp in the port city of Calais, in an operation that could last a week.
Sixty buses are expected to take about 3,000 residents to shelters across the country. Most of the unaccompanied minors at the camp will stay there until requests for family reunification in Britain are examined by both governments.Sixty buses are expected to take about 3,000 residents to shelters across the country. Most of the unaccompanied minors at the camp will stay there until requests for family reunification in Britain are examined by both governments.
• How will Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond if Pakistan-based militants carry out another attack in India?• How will Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond if Pakistan-based militants carry out another attack in India?
Experts are increasingly concerned that Mr. Modi’s tough stance may have narrowed his options, raising the risks of war with Pakistan.Experts are increasingly concerned that Mr. Modi’s tough stance may have narrowed his options, raising the risks of war with Pakistan.
• A busy week in earnings reports lies ahead with investors watching Apple, Tesla, Deutsche Bank and other major European banks. Google is expected to respond to European Union antitrust charges by Wednesday.• A busy week in earnings reports lies ahead with investors watching Apple, Tesla, Deutsche Bank and other major European banks. Google is expected to respond to European Union antitrust charges by Wednesday.
• Friday’s attack on the infrastructure of the internet in the U.S. was a remarkable reminder about how billions of ordinary web-connected devices like thermostats and cameras can be turned to vicious purposes.• Friday’s attack on the infrastructure of the internet in the U.S. was a remarkable reminder about how billions of ordinary web-connected devices like thermostats and cameras can be turned to vicious purposes.
• A climate-friendlier coolant for use in cars’ air-conditioners has far less impact on global warming, but it’s flammable and expensive.• A climate-friendlier coolant for use in cars’ air-conditioners has far less impact on global warming, but it’s flammable and expensive.
• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Hungary honored the 60th anniversary the country’s uprising against Soviet rule. Speaking at a rally amid protesters’ jeers, Prime Minister Viktor Orban likened E.U. bureaucrats to those of the Soviet Union. (Associated Press)• Hungary honored the 60th anniversary the country’s uprising against Soviet rule. Speaking at a rally amid protesters’ jeers, Prime Minister Viktor Orban likened E.U. bureaucrats to those of the Soviet Union. (Associated Press)
• “Scotland has the gayest Parliament in the world.” Once a bastion of social conservatism, the country has a new sense of politics. (The New York Times)• “Scotland has the gayest Parliament in the world.” Once a bastion of social conservatism, the country has a new sense of politics. (The New York Times)
• China’s powerful anticorruption agency is expected to gain new powers to enforce party loyalty from the Communist Party’s Central Committee, which begins four days of meetings today. (The New York Times)• China’s powerful anticorruption agency is expected to gain new powers to enforce party loyalty from the Communist Party’s Central Committee, which begins four days of meetings today. (The New York Times)
• A group of sailors held hostage by Somali pirates was freed after four years of captivity. One said he felt like a “walking dead.” (The Guardian)• A group of sailors held hostage by Somali pirates was freed after four years of captivity. One said he felt like a “walking dead.” (The Guardian)
• The Israeli minister of culture and sports, Miri Regev, says she wants nothing less than an overthrow of the nation’s elite. (The New York Times Style Magazine)• The Israeli minister of culture and sports, Miri Regev, says she wants nothing less than an overthrow of the nation’s elite. (The New York Times Style Magazine)
• The embrace of Canadian families has catapulted some Syrian refugees into lives of relative comfort and plenty. But the Syrians and their hosts are facing a new kind of difficulty: volleys of desperate messages from those left behind. (The New York Times)• The embrace of Canadian families has catapulted some Syrian refugees into lives of relative comfort and plenty. But the Syrians and their hosts are facing a new kind of difficulty: volleys of desperate messages from those left behind. (The New York Times)
• The first woman to climb Mount Everest, Junko Tabei, died of cancer at age 77. She was also the first woman to climb the tallest mountain on each continent.• The first woman to climb Mount Everest, Junko Tabei, died of cancer at age 77. She was also the first woman to climb the tallest mountain on each continent.
• An exhibition in Berlin confronts the lesser-known history of mass murder of more than two million people after the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941.• An exhibition in Berlin confronts the lesser-known history of mass murder of more than two million people after the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941.
• Officially, Marguerite LeHand was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s secretary. But she wielded far more influence in the White House than her title conveyed and nearly as much as any man aside from the president, according to a new book that explores their relationship.• Officially, Marguerite LeHand was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s secretary. But she wielded far more influence in the White House than her title conveyed and nearly as much as any man aside from the president, according to a new book that explores their relationship.
• A music producer in Ecuador found a trove of almost perfectly preserved audiotapes representing a vital chapter of the country’s musical history.• A music producer in Ecuador found a trove of almost perfectly preserved audiotapes representing a vital chapter of the country’s musical history.
• The world may be increasingly globalized, but local customs still prevail when saying hello.• The world may be increasingly globalized, but local customs still prevail when saying hello.
Let’s begin the week talking about endings.Let’s begin the week talking about endings.
“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” is a well-worn sports cliché that’s timely right now for baseball fans. Today is the eve of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” is a well-worn sports cliché that’s timely right now for baseball fans. Today is the eve of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.
Both teams rely heavily on their closers, the pitchers who enter in a game’s final inning. For the Cubs, it’s Aroldis Chapman. Cody Allen is used to lock down games for the Indians.Both teams rely heavily on their closers, the pitchers who enter in a game’s final inning. For the Cubs, it’s Aroldis Chapman. Cody Allen is used to lock down games for the Indians.
Their specialty: protecting their team’s leads by shutting down opposing batters with high-velocity throws. Chapman, who is Cuban, frequently reaches 100 miles per hour.Their specialty: protecting their team’s leads by shutting down opposing batters with high-velocity throws. Chapman, who is Cuban, frequently reaches 100 miles per hour.
In Spanish, he might be called “el cerrador.” A South Korean reliever in the major leagues was known as “The Final Boss” while playing in Asia.In Spanish, he might be called “el cerrador.” A South Korean reliever in the major leagues was known as “The Final Boss” while playing in Asia.
Michelle Obama has been called “The Closer,” too, for her powerful speeches during the final weeks of presidential campaigns. And Alec Baldwin riffed on the word in “Glengarry Glen Ross,” commanding a group of salesmen to “always be closing” in a profane tirade.Michelle Obama has been called “The Closer,” too, for her powerful speeches during the final weeks of presidential campaigns. And Alec Baldwin riffed on the word in “Glengarry Glen Ross,” commanding a group of salesmen to “always be closing” in a profane tirade.
The Indians know what happens to those who can’t.The Indians know what happens to those who can’t.
They were three outs from winning the 1997 World Series, but their closer blew a 2-1 lead to the Florida Marlins in the deciding game. Cleveland lost in extra innings.They were three outs from winning the 1997 World Series, but their closer blew a 2-1 lead to the Florida Marlins in the deciding game. Cleveland lost in extra innings.
Sean Alfano contributed reporting.Sean Alfano contributed reporting.
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