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National Weather Service, Preet Bharara, N.C.A.A. Basketball: Your Monday Briefing National Weather Service, Preet Bharara, N.C.A.A. Basketball: Your Monday Briefing
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Good morning.Good morning.
Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• Winter isn’t over yet.• Winter isn’t over yet.
Clocks in most of the U.S. might have sprung forward over the weekend, but the forecast for parts of the country looks anything but springlike.Clocks in most of the U.S. might have sprung forward over the weekend, but the forecast for parts of the country looks anything but springlike.
The National Weather Service has predicted “widespread heavy snowfall and possible blizzard conditions” beginning today in parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest.The National Weather Service has predicted “widespread heavy snowfall and possible blizzard conditions” beginning today in parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest.
• Assessing the price of the G.O.P. health plan.• Assessing the price of the G.O.P. health plan.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is set to release — possibly as soon as today — its assessment of how much the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act will cost.The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is set to release — possibly as soon as today — its assessment of how much the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act will cost.
We review five big numbers to look for in the C.B.O. report.We review five big numbers to look for in the C.B.O. report.
• The “slowest transition in decades.”• The “slowest transition in decades.”
President Trump is far behind where experts in both parties, including some in his administration, say he should be in filling government vacancies.President Trump is far behind where experts in both parties, including some in his administration, say he should be in filling government vacancies.
A White House spokeswoman, however, denied any substantial delay. “There is no holdup,” she said.A White House spokeswoman, however, denied any substantial delay. “There is no holdup,” she said.
• Dutch prepare to vote.• Dutch prepare to vote.
Wednesday’s elections in the Netherlands begin Europe’s year of political reckoning, as countries contend with waves of populism and anti-Muslim sentiment.Wednesday’s elections in the Netherlands begin Europe’s year of political reckoning, as countries contend with waves of populism and anti-Muslim sentiment.
All eyes are on the far-right party of Geert Wilders, a provocateur who wants to ban the Quran. (A congressman from Iowa was criticized on Sunday for apparently endorsing Mr. Wilders’s views.)All eyes are on the far-right party of Geert Wilders, a provocateur who wants to ban the Quran. (A congressman from Iowa was criticized on Sunday for apparently endorsing Mr. Wilders’s views.)
• Trouble in America’s heartland.• Trouble in America’s heartland.
Opioid addiction is ravaging farms in the U.S., tearing at communities and posing a new threat to families that have worked the same soil for generations. We visit one family that has lost two children to overdoses.Opioid addiction is ravaging farms in the U.S., tearing at communities and posing a new threat to families that have worked the same soil for generations. We visit one family that has lost two children to overdoses.
• The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, potentially putting it at odds with Mr. Trump, who has promised faster economic growth.• The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, potentially putting it at odds with Mr. Trump, who has promised faster economic growth.
Here’s what else is coming this week in business.Here’s what else is coming this week in business.
• After a record $225 billion in acquisitions last year, China looks to be reining in its overseas investments.• After a record $225 billion in acquisitions last year, China looks to be reining in its overseas investments.
• Oil prices have dropped to their lowest level in three months. U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• Oil prices have dropped to their lowest level in three months. U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Last week, we talked about morning routines. On Thursday, we’ll run through common themes and the best advice from the Morning Briefing community.• Last week, we talked about morning routines. On Thursday, we’ll run through common themes and the best advice from the Morning Briefing community.
Until then, you might enjoy a look at alternative morning routines: flash mob workouts; yoga sessions doubling as rave dance parties; meditation with your coffee.Until then, you might enjoy a look at alternative morning routines: flash mob workouts; yoga sessions doubling as rave dance parties; meditation with your coffee.
In North America, the start of daylight saving time on Sunday may have upended morning routines, with the loss of an hour overnight. What purpose does it serve, anyway?In North America, the start of daylight saving time on Sunday may have upended morning routines, with the loss of an hour overnight. What purpose does it serve, anyway?
• Recipe of the day: Irish tacos — pile shredded corned beef onto a tortilla with slaw.• Recipe of the day: Irish tacos — pile shredded corned beef onto a tortilla with slaw.
• Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, was fired after he refused to follow a Justice Department order to submit his resignation. The order also applied to 45 other holdover U.S. attorneys from the Obama era.• Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, was fired after he refused to follow a Justice Department order to submit his resignation. The order also applied to 45 other holdover U.S. attorneys from the Obama era.
• The field for the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament is set. Villanova, Kansas, North Carolina and Gonzaga are the bracket’s top seeds.• The field for the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament is set. Villanova, Kansas, North Carolina and Gonzaga are the bracket’s top seeds.
• “Kong: Skull Island,” the big ape’s latest outing, led the North American box office.• “Kong: Skull Island,” the big ape’s latest outing, led the North American box office.
• A cybercriminal’s links to Russia.• A cybercriminal’s links to Russia.
To the F.B.I., Evgeniy M. Bogachev is the most wanted hacker in the world. To the Russian government, he appears to be an asset.To the F.B.I., Evgeniy M. Bogachev is the most wanted hacker in the world. To the Russian government, he appears to be an asset.
• The Daily, your audio news report.• The Daily, your audio news report.
Today’s episode looks at why it’s so hard for the U.S. government to prosecute hackers — even when it knows exactly who they are.Today’s episode looks at why it’s so hard for the U.S. government to prosecute hackers — even when it knows exactly who they are.
Listen from a computer, on an iOS device or on an Android device.Listen from a computer, on an iOS device or on an Android device.
• Celebrating spring in India.• Celebrating spring in India.
Our 360 video brings you the Hindu festival of Holi, filmed in the area the festival is believed to have originated.Our 360 video brings you the Hindu festival of Holi, filmed in the area the festival is believed to have originated.
• Live! With The Times: Valerie June.• Live! With The Times: Valerie June.
The singer-songwriter will be on stage at Times headquarters today at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. You can listen live and submit questions, which she’ll answer during her performance.The singer-songwriter will be on stage at Times headquarters today at 11:30 a.m. Eastern. You can listen live and submit questions, which she’ll answer during her performance.
• In memoriam.• In memoriam.
Robert James Waller wrote the gauzy, romantic novel “The Bridges of Madison County,” which became a runaway best seller on its publication in 1992 and the basis of a popular film. He died on Friday at 77.Robert James Waller wrote the gauzy, romantic novel “The Bridges of Madison County,” which became a runaway best seller on its publication in 1992 and the basis of a popular film. He died on Friday at 77.
• He’s not hiding under his shell.• He’s not hiding under his shell.
Meet Diego, the 100-year-old giant tortoise on the Galápagos Islands whose sex drive saved his species from extinction.Meet Diego, the 100-year-old giant tortoise on the Galápagos Islands whose sex drive saved his species from extinction.
Golf has long been a favorite pastime of world leaders, including U.S. presidents.Golf has long been a favorite pastime of world leaders, including U.S. presidents.
Counting Mr. Trump, 16 of the last 19 have been golfers.Counting Mr. Trump, 16 of the last 19 have been golfers.
Many others in government service around the world have achieved success in sports. A few notables: former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, a hall-of-fame basketball player; the champion boxer Manny Pacquiao, now a politician in the Philippines; and Imran Khan, the Pakistani cricket star who became a leading parliamentarian.Many others in government service around the world have achieved success in sports. A few notables: former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, a hall-of-fame basketball player; the champion boxer Manny Pacquiao, now a politician in the Philippines; and Imran Khan, the Pakistani cricket star who became a leading parliamentarian.
Many women, too, led a sporting life before entering the political arena.Many women, too, led a sporting life before entering the political arena.
Nova Peris, an Australian, is one of the most accomplished. Twice an Olympian, she competed as a sprinter and in field hockey. In 1996, she became the first indigenous Australian to win Olympic gold.Nova Peris, an Australian, is one of the most accomplished. Twice an Olympian, she competed as a sprinter and in field hockey. In 1996, she became the first indigenous Australian to win Olympic gold.
Ms. Peris was then elected to Australia’s Parliament, the first indigenous woman to achieve that feat. Upon resigning last year, she credited athletics with preparing her for politics.Ms. Peris was then elected to Australia’s Parliament, the first indigenous woman to achieve that feat. Upon resigning last year, she credited athletics with preparing her for politics.
It’s a theme others echo. Playing sports “took the fear out of losing,” Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand of New York, a college squash and tennis player, told The Times.It’s a theme others echo. Playing sports “took the fear out of losing,” Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand of New York, a college squash and tennis player, told The Times.
For Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, synchronized swimming has helped her navigate rough political waters. It taught her to “grit your teeth and smile.”For Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, synchronized swimming has helped her navigate rough political waters. It taught her to “grit your teeth and smile.”
Sean Alfano contributed reporting.Sean Alfano contributed reporting.
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