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| Nikki Haley, Jo Cox, Lufthansa: Your Thursday Briefing | Nikki Haley, Jo Cox, Lufthansa: Your Thursday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • President-elect Donald J. Trump moved to diversify his cabinet, selecting Gov. Nikki R. Haley of South Carolina, above, to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and Betsy DeVos, a prominent Republican philanthropist, for education secretary. | • President-elect Donald J. Trump moved to diversify his cabinet, selecting Gov. Nikki R. Haley of South Carolina, above, to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and Betsy DeVos, a prominent Republican philanthropist, for education secretary. |
| He is also nearing an announcement of Ben Carson to the post of secretary of housing and urban development. | He is also nearing an announcement of Ben Carson to the post of secretary of housing and urban development. |
| Ms. Haley, a 44-year-old Indian-American, is the first female governor of South Carolina. Both she and Mr. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who ran against Mr. Trump in the Republican primary, have clashed with Mr. Trump. | Ms. Haley, a 44-year-old Indian-American, is the first female governor of South Carolina. Both she and Mr. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who ran against Mr. Trump in the Republican primary, have clashed with Mr. Trump. |
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| • It is Thanksgiving in the United States on Thursday, and Mr. Trump will spend the holiday holding meetings in Mar-a-Lago, his upscale club in Florida. | • It is Thanksgiving in the United States on Thursday, and Mr. Trump will spend the holiday holding meetings in Mar-a-Lago, his upscale club in Florida. |
| The use of his vast real estate holdings is raising questions about whether he is exploiting the high profile of the presidency to draw attention to his properties. | The use of his vast real estate holdings is raising questions about whether he is exploiting the high profile of the presidency to draw attention to his properties. |
| Hillary Clinton has widened her lead in the popular vote to 1.5 percentage points, a spread not seen for a losing candidate since the disputed election of 1876. | Hillary Clinton has widened her lead in the popular vote to 1.5 percentage points, a spread not seen for a losing candidate since the disputed election of 1876. |
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| • The European Parliament is expected to vote today to suspend negotiations on bringing Turkey into the European Union after criticism of the country’s crackdown on the press and other freedoms. | • The European Parliament is expected to vote today to suspend negotiations on bringing Turkey into the European Union after criticism of the country’s crackdown on the press and other freedoms. |
| President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted bitterly. “The E.U. Parliament resorting to such a vote means it takes terror organizations under its wings, it takes sides with them,” he said. | President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted bitterly. “The E.U. Parliament resorting to such a vote means it takes terror organizations under its wings, it takes sides with them,” he said. |
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| • Britain’s government defended its revised, lower expectations on the country’s economic growth, but supporters of the decision to leave the E.U. criticized the outlook as too gloomy. | • Britain’s government defended its revised, lower expectations on the country’s economic growth, but supporters of the decision to leave the E.U. criticized the outlook as too gloomy. |
| Philip Hammond, the chancellor of the Exchequer, cast aside the language of austerity and shelved a pledge by his predecessor to balance the budget by 2020. | Philip Hammond, the chancellor of the Exchequer, cast aside the language of austerity and shelved a pledge by his predecessor to balance the budget by 2020. |
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| • Air pollution causes 467,000 premature deaths in Europe every year, the European Environment Agency estimated. | • Air pollution causes 467,000 premature deaths in Europe every year, the European Environment Agency estimated. |
| This month, a suffocating cloud of pollution also settled over Delhi, India. Our correspondent visited two families at opposite ends of the economic spectrum to see how they coped with the crisis there. | This month, a suffocating cloud of pollution also settled over Delhi, India. Our correspondent visited two families at opposite ends of the economic spectrum to see how they coped with the crisis there. |
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| • A 48-hour pilots’ strike at Lufthansa will be extended through today. More than 215,000 travelers have been affected, the airline said. | • A 48-hour pilots’ strike at Lufthansa will be extended through today. More than 215,000 travelers have been affected, the airline said. |
| • Airbus is preparing the first flight of its newest airplane, the A350-1000, in Toulouse, France, today. | • Airbus is preparing the first flight of its newest airplane, the A350-1000, in Toulouse, France, today. |
| • Tomorrow is Black Friday, which kicks off the holiday shopping frenzy in the U.S. | • Tomorrow is Black Friday, which kicks off the holiday shopping frenzy in the U.S. |
| Americans are expected to spend $632 billion this holiday season, up from $607 billion last year. For the first time, more than half that growth will come from online shopping. | Americans are expected to spend $632 billion this holiday season, up from $607 billion last year. For the first time, more than half that growth will come from online shopping. |
| • The exuberant reaction of financial markets to the U.S. presidential election has solidified expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in mid-December. | • The exuberant reaction of financial markets to the U.S. presidential election has solidified expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in mid-December. |
| • U.S. markets will be closed for the holiday on Thursday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • U.S. markets will be closed for the holiday on Thursday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • Thomas Mair, a Briton with a history of extremist right-wing beliefs, was convicted on Wednesday of murdering the lawmaker Jo Cox in June. [The New York Times] | • Thomas Mair, a Briton with a history of extremist right-wing beliefs, was convicted on Wednesday of murdering the lawmaker Jo Cox in June. [The New York Times] |
| • Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect’s eldest son, privately discussed cooperation with Russia on the war in Syria with diplomats, businessmen and politicians in Paris last month. [The Guardian] | • Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect’s eldest son, privately discussed cooperation with Russia on the war in Syria with diplomats, businessmen and politicians in Paris last month. [The Guardian] |
| • Martin Schulz, the president of the European Parliament, is expected to announce his return to national politics in Germany today. The Social Democrat could run against Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year’s elections. [Süddeutsche Zeitung] | • Martin Schulz, the president of the European Parliament, is expected to announce his return to national politics in Germany today. The Social Democrat could run against Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year’s elections. [Süddeutsche Zeitung] |
| • The commander of the Estonian Navy has resigned after a warship was found to be carrying smuggled alcohol and cigarettes. [BBC] | • The commander of the Estonian Navy has resigned after a warship was found to be carrying smuggled alcohol and cigarettes. [BBC] |
| • An experimental Alzheimer’s drug that had previously appeared to show promise in slowing the deterioration of thinking and memory has failed in a large clinical trial. [The New York Times] | • An experimental Alzheimer’s drug that had previously appeared to show promise in slowing the deterioration of thinking and memory has failed in a large clinical trial. [The New York Times] |
| • Mahmoud Abou Zeid, a photojournalist imprisoned in Egypt, received an International Press Freedom Award. Here’s a look at his work. [The New York Times] | • Mahmoud Abou Zeid, a photojournalist imprisoned in Egypt, received an International Press Freedom Award. Here’s a look at his work. [The New York Times] |
| • Champions League: FC Rostov, in its first victory in soccer’s most glamorous club competition, defeated Bayern Munich. Atlético Madrid defeated P.S.V. Eindhoven, 2-0. A tie between Napoli and Dynamo Kyiv was followed by violent clashes in the streets of Naples. | • Champions League: FC Rostov, in its first victory in soccer’s most glamorous club competition, defeated Bayern Munich. Atlético Madrid defeated P.S.V. Eindhoven, 2-0. A tie between Napoli and Dynamo Kyiv was followed by violent clashes in the streets of Naples. |
| • “Anselm Kiefer in China” is running in Beijing, but Mr. Kiefer wants no part of it. The German artist said the organizers did not get his permission for the show. | • “Anselm Kiefer in China” is running in Beijing, but Mr. Kiefer wants no part of it. The German artist said the organizers did not get his permission for the show. |
| • Our latest 360 video looks at a San Francisco restaurant that hosts a holiday meal for its employees and serves Burmese delicacies. | • Our latest 360 video looks at a San Francisco restaurant that hosts a holiday meal for its employees and serves Burmese delicacies. |
| • Ancient turkey eggs found in a fortress in Mexico suggest that humans domesticated the birds at least 1,500 years ago. | • Ancient turkey eggs found in a fortress in Mexico suggest that humans domesticated the birds at least 1,500 years ago. |
| • In 14th-century Prague, Beatrice of Bourbon and her baby, Duke Wenceslaus I, became the first mother and child to both survive a cesarean section, it is now believed. | • In 14th-century Prague, Beatrice of Bourbon and her baby, Duke Wenceslaus I, became the first mother and child to both survive a cesarean section, it is now believed. |
| • And the eight-line poem by Anne Frank we told you about yesterday? It fetched about $148,000 at auction. | • And the eight-line poem by Anne Frank we told you about yesterday? It fetched about $148,000 at auction. |
| More than a billion tons of food is wasted each year, according to the U.N., and the United States is the among the biggest offenders. | More than a billion tons of food is wasted each year, according to the U.N., and the United States is the among the biggest offenders. |
| The country wastes about 400 pounds of food per person, yet one in seven Americans goes hungry each day, one estimate finds. | The country wastes about 400 pounds of food per person, yet one in seven Americans goes hungry each day, one estimate finds. |
| But amid the gloomy news, a recent report by Harvard University outlined several innovative efforts taking place worldwide to minimize waste. | But amid the gloomy news, a recent report by Harvard University outlined several innovative efforts taking place worldwide to minimize waste. |
| A pair of apps attack the problem in two ways. One in San Francisco locates places with unused food so that it can be driven to shelters and churches. Another serving the European Union alerts consumers to deals on items nearing their expiration dates. | A pair of apps attack the problem in two ways. One in San Francisco locates places with unused food so that it can be driven to shelters and churches. Another serving the European Union alerts consumers to deals on items nearing their expiration dates. |
| Inhospitable climates can also contribute to food waste. A solar-powered refrigerator has been used to preserve food in a particularly hot region of India. | Inhospitable climates can also contribute to food waste. A solar-powered refrigerator has been used to preserve food in a particularly hot region of India. |
| Sometimes it’s a matter of looks. Fruits and vegetables are often tossed because they’re misshapen. A company in Germany picks up “odd-looking” edibles and cooks them for catered events. | Sometimes it’s a matter of looks. Fruits and vegetables are often tossed because they’re misshapen. A company in Germany picks up “odd-looking” edibles and cooks them for catered events. |
| The kitchen is also a focal point of a three-pronged program in Washington. Unemployed residents are trained to be chefs. Using unwanted food, they make meals for the homeless. | The kitchen is also a focal point of a three-pronged program in Washington. Unemployed residents are trained to be chefs. Using unwanted food, they make meals for the homeless. |
| As for how we can reduce food waste at home, an expert offers a simple tip: Buy less and freeze more. | As for how we can reduce food waste at home, an expert offers a simple tip: Buy less and freeze more. |
| Kenneth R. Rosen contributed reporting. | Kenneth R. Rosen contributed reporting. |
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| Photographs may appear out of order for some readers. Viewing this version of the briefing should help. | |
| The Europe Edition of the Morning Briefing won’t be published on Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday, but we will be back Monday. | The Europe Edition of the Morning Briefing won’t be published on Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday, but we will be back Monday. |
| Your Morning Briefing is published weekday mornings. | Your Morning Briefing is published weekday mornings. |
| What would you like to see here? Contact us at europebriefing@nytimes.com. | What would you like to see here? Contact us at europebriefing@nytimes.com. |