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| Brexit, Salma Hayek, Alabama: Your Thursday Briefing | Brexit, Salma Hayek, Alabama: 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: |
| • Theresa May, Britain’s prime minister, is headed to Brussels for a summit meeting of European Union leaders after suffering an unexpected defeat in Parliament: Lawmakers voted to demand a say in Britain’s plans to withdraw from the bloc. | • Theresa May, Britain’s prime minister, is headed to Brussels for a summit meeting of European Union leaders after suffering an unexpected defeat in Parliament: Lawmakers voted to demand a say in Britain’s plans to withdraw from the bloc. |
| Most analysts agree that the next stage of Brexit negotiations will be far more challenging than talks so far. “2018 is going to be a very difficult year,” a former senior British diplomat said. | Most analysts agree that the next stage of Brexit negotiations will be far more challenging than talks so far. “2018 is going to be a very difficult year,” a former senior British diplomat said. |
| Separately, Facebook said that it had found no evidence of a significant Russian effort to interfere in the Brexit referendum last year. | Separately, Facebook said that it had found no evidence of a significant Russian effort to interfere in the Brexit referendum last year. |
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| • In Washington, House and Senate Republicans reached an agreement on a tax bill ahead of final votes next week. Some key provisions: The corporate tax rate drops to 21 percent next year. Individuals can deduct up to $10,000 in state and local taxes. | • In Washington, House and Senate Republicans reached an agreement on a tax bill ahead of final votes next week. Some key provisions: The corporate tax rate drops to 21 percent next year. Individuals can deduct up to $10,000 in state and local taxes. |
| In the Alabama Senate race, a key factor in the win by Doug Jones, a Democrat, was African-American voters’ distaste for his Republican challenger, Roy Moore. (Here’s a detailed visual analysis of the election results.) Above, a voting station in the city of Birmingham. | In the Alabama Senate race, a key factor in the win by Doug Jones, a Democrat, was African-American voters’ distaste for his Republican challenger, Roy Moore. (Here’s a detailed visual analysis of the election results.) Above, a voting station in the city of Birmingham. |
| Here’s how writers from across the political spectrum reacted to the outcome. | |
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| • Today in #MeToo: The actress Salma Hayek, above, detailed Harvey Weinstein’s crude advances and threats toward her, and said he tried to shut down “Frida,” the Oscar-winning biopic. (Aquí puedes leer el artículo en español.) | • Today in #MeToo: The actress Salma Hayek, above, detailed Harvey Weinstein’s crude advances and threats toward her, and said he tried to shut down “Frida,” the Oscar-winning biopic. (Aquí puedes leer el artículo en español.) |
| And four women accused the hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual harassment and assault. | And four women accused the hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual harassment and assault. |
| The latest Times Magazine explored the fallout of revelations and how to move forward in essays and in art. | The latest Times Magazine explored the fallout of revelations and how to move forward in essays and in art. |
| Our gender editor, Jessica Bennett, answered questions from readers. “I will know I’m successful in this role when my job no longer has to exist,” she wrote. | Our gender editor, Jessica Bennett, answered questions from readers. “I will know I’m successful in this role when my job no longer has to exist,” she wrote. |
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| • The Rwandan government released a report accusing French officials of complicity in the 1994 genocide, risking further strains to already icy relations between the two countries. | • The Rwandan government released a report accusing French officials of complicity in the 1994 genocide, risking further strains to already icy relations between the two countries. |
| The report, conducted by a Washington law firm, suggests French soldiers trained and equipped their Rwandan counterparts, and gave them cover in the last moments of a genocidal campaign. | The report, conducted by a Washington law firm, suggests French soldiers trained and equipped their Rwandan counterparts, and gave them cover in the last moments of a genocidal campaign. |
| Some critics noted that Rwanda’s government is an imperfect messenger, but its officials argue that does not absolve an unrepentant France. | Some critics noted that Rwanda’s government is an imperfect messenger, but its officials argue that does not absolve an unrepentant France. |
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| • This was the year tech giants realized that running powerful online platforms comes with real-world responsibilities, our tech columnist writes. “The big mystery of 2018 and beyond is what, exactly, that responsibility will look like.” | |
| Here’s a review of the tech that needed the most fixing this year, and the tech that was actually fixed. | Here’s a review of the tech that needed the most fixing this year, and the tech that was actually fixed. |
| Today, a key U.S. regulator is expected to vote to dismantle net neutrality rules. (Our recent story looked at precedents in Europe.) | Today, a key U.S. regulator is expected to vote to dismantle net neutrality rules. (Our recent story looked at precedents in Europe.) |
| • As expected, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point. We profiled its departing chairwoman, Janet Yellen, above, who is leaving with rock-star status. | • As expected, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point. We profiled its departing chairwoman, Janet Yellen, above, who is leaving with rock-star status. |
| • Here are some things to watch for when Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank’s president, meets with reporters at the bank’s final meeting of 2017. | • Here are some things to watch for when Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank’s president, meets with reporters at the bank’s final meeting of 2017. |
| • In 2013, our columnist argued that Bitcoin would die. Seeking redemption, he now points to five assumptions he got wrong. | • In 2013, our columnist argued that Bitcoin would die. Seeking redemption, he now points to five assumptions he got wrong. |
| • Lufthansa dropped its bid to buy Niki, the low-cost carrier, from Air Berlin after E.U. regulators opposed the deal. | • Lufthansa dropped its bid to buy Niki, the low-cost carrier, from Air Berlin after E.U. regulators opposed the deal. |
| • A Times tech reporter thinks artificial intelligence is overhyped (and likes his older phone just fine). | • A Times tech reporter thinks artificial intelligence is overhyped (and likes his older phone just fine). |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • Leaders of Muslim nations declared East Jerusalem the Palestinian capital at a summit meeting in Istanbul, producing the strongest response yet to President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. [The New York Times] | • Leaders of Muslim nations declared East Jerusalem the Palestinian capital at a summit meeting in Istanbul, producing the strongest response yet to President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. [The New York Times] |
| • Casualties from land mines have surged this year, despite an international treaty banning them. Algeria and Mozambique, however, declared themselves free of mines. [The New York Times] | • Casualties from land mines have surged this year, despite an international treaty banning them. Algeria and Mozambique, however, declared themselves free of mines. [The New York Times] |
| • South Africa’s High Court rejected President Jacob Zuma’s efforts to block an inquiry into accusations of influence peddling so widespread that it is known as “state capture.” [The New York Times] | • South Africa’s High Court rejected President Jacob Zuma’s efforts to block an inquiry into accusations of influence peddling so widespread that it is known as “state capture.” [The New York Times] |
| • Most Haitians can’t afford funerals, and bodies end up in anonymous piles. One group of men is trying to offer the forgotten dead some dignity. [The New York Times] | • Most Haitians can’t afford funerals, and bodies end up in anonymous piles. One group of men is trying to offer the forgotten dead some dignity. [The New York Times] |
| • An Irish parliamentary committee recommended that a constitutional ban on abortion be repealed. [The New York Times] | • An Irish parliamentary committee recommended that a constitutional ban on abortion be repealed. [The New York Times] |
| • British surgeons saved a baby girl who was born with her heart outside her body. [The New York Times] | • British surgeons saved a baby girl who was born with her heart outside her body. [The New York Times] |
| • Cigarette smoking has dropped so sharply among American teenagers that vaping and marijuana use are now more common, according to a new survey. [The New York Times] | • Cigarette smoking has dropped so sharply among American teenagers that vaping and marijuana use are now more common, according to a new survey. [The New York Times] |
| • Expect fawning, and some serious questions, at President Vladimir Putin’s annual year-end news conference in Moscow. [RFE/RL] | • Expect fawning, and some serious questions, at President Vladimir Putin’s annual year-end news conference in Moscow. [RFE/RL] |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • You probably know you need a flu shot every flu season, but here’s why — and why it’s so important. | • You probably know you need a flu shot every flu season, but here’s why — and why it’s so important. |
| • Science wants to know: Can you spot a liar? | • Science wants to know: Can you spot a liar? |
| • Recipe of the day: Cumin-roasted salmon. | • Recipe of the day: Cumin-roasted salmon. |
| • Many soccer fans assume Stuart Taylor, above, Southampton’s backup goalkeeper, has it made: a Premier League salary and a job he is rarely asked to perform. | • Many soccer fans assume Stuart Taylor, above, Southampton’s backup goalkeeper, has it made: a Premier League salary and a job he is rarely asked to perform. |
| But his long career as a third-choice goalkeeper isn’t the one he saw for himself. | But his long career as a third-choice goalkeeper isn’t the one he saw for himself. |
| • Our Rome bureau chief recalled watching Naples lose its collective marbles last week, as the city celebrated the addition of pizza making to Unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage. | • Our Rome bureau chief recalled watching Naples lose its collective marbles last week, as the city celebrated the addition of pizza making to Unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage. |
| • NASA says this year’s Geminids meteor shower is the best all year. (Never miss the next eclipse, meteor shower or rocket launch with our Space calendar.) | • NASA says this year’s Geminids meteor shower is the best all year. (Never miss the next eclipse, meteor shower or rocket launch with our Space calendar.) |
| • The 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are: Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, the Cars, Dire Straits, the Moody Blues and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. | • The 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are: Bon Jovi, Nina Simone, the Cars, Dire Straits, the Moody Blues and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. |
| “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” the first Hollywood film to portray a kiss between a black man and a white woman, was released 50 years ago this week. | “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” the first Hollywood film to portray a kiss between a black man and a white woman, was released 50 years ago this week. |
| It came out only six months after Loving v. Virginia, the U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down laws against mixed marriages in 16 states. | It came out only six months after Loving v. Virginia, the U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down laws against mixed marriages in 16 states. |
| Set against the backdrop of the civil rights era, the film — in which a white woman introduces her black fiancé to her parents — didn’t strike hard enough against racism, some critics said. The star, Sidney Poitier, was already a hit with white audiences, and he played a charming, Yale-educated doctor. | Set against the backdrop of the civil rights era, the film — in which a white woman introduces her black fiancé to her parents — didn’t strike hard enough against racism, some critics said. The star, Sidney Poitier, was already a hit with white audiences, and he played a charming, Yale-educated doctor. |
| Our review noted that, “in a burst of incisive recognition that might also characterize the blue-chip film,” one character says, “Civil rights is one thing but this here is something else.” | Our review noted that, “in a burst of incisive recognition that might also characterize the blue-chip film,” one character says, “Civil rights is one thing but this here is something else.” |
| Even so, the film was a milestone for race relations in America, and embodies how times have changed. The same year, the secretary of state, Dean Rusk, offered to resign if his daughter’s marriage to a black man caused embarrassment to President Lyndon B. Johnson. | Even so, the film was a milestone for race relations in America, and embodies how times have changed. The same year, the secretary of state, Dean Rusk, offered to resign if his daughter’s marriage to a black man caused embarrassment to President Lyndon B. Johnson. |
| Their wedding photo later appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. | Their wedding photo later appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. |
| Charles McDermid contributed reporting. | Charles McDermid contributed reporting. |
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