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Davos, Russia, Theresa May: Your Friday Briefing Davos, Russia, Theresa May: Your Friday Briefing
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Good morning.Good morning.
Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• President Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, have been conciliatory. He even broached the possibility, however remote, that he would re-enter a Pacific trade agreement, which he scrapped last year.• President Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, have been conciliatory. He even broached the possibility, however remote, that he would re-enter a Pacific trade agreement, which he scrapped last year.
Calling reports of a rift with Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain “a false rumor,” Mr. Trump suggested he might still visit London.Calling reports of a rift with Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain “a false rumor,” Mr. Trump suggested he might still visit London.
Mrs. May’s speech, and its reception, underlined Britain’s diminished stature on the world stage.Mrs. May’s speech, and its reception, underlined Britain’s diminished stature on the world stage.
Also at Davos, many officials and executives told us they were looking to China as a world leader in fighting climate change — even as the country’s carbon emissions appeared to again be rising. Here’s our full coverage of the forum.Also at Davos, many officials and executives told us they were looking to China as a world leader in fighting climate change — even as the country’s carbon emissions appeared to again be rising. Here’s our full coverage of the forum.
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• The White House is offering Democrats a deal on immigration: In exchange for eventual citizenship for so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought to the U.S. as minors — Democrats would have to accept a border wall and stricter immigration policies.• The White House is offering Democrats a deal on immigration: In exchange for eventual citizenship for so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought to the U.S. as minors — Democrats would have to accept a border wall and stricter immigration policies.
Most Americans want legal status for Dreamers. We talked to some who don’t.Most Americans want legal status for Dreamers. We talked to some who don’t.
Separately, our correspondents in Washington learned that President Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller, the special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation, in June. Mr. Trump backed off after a top lawyer threatened to quit.Separately, our correspondents in Washington learned that President Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller, the special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation, in June. Mr. Trump backed off after a top lawyer threatened to quit.
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• The two-day runoff in the Czech Republic’s presidential elections begins today.• The two-day runoff in the Czech Republic’s presidential elections begins today.
The outcome of the vote will help decide whether the country continues to be drawn toward Russia and China under Milos Zeman, the incumbent, or more fully returns to the embrace of the European Union under his challenger, Jiri Drahos. Polls suggest a narrow race.The outcome of the vote will help decide whether the country continues to be drawn toward Russia and China under Milos Zeman, the incumbent, or more fully returns to the embrace of the European Union under his challenger, Jiri Drahos. Polls suggest a narrow race.
Victory is virtually assured, however, for Vladimir Putin during Russia’s presidential election in March. With no real opposition, Mr. Putin’s greatest threat is voter indifference, our Moscow correspondent writes.Victory is virtually assured, however, for Vladimir Putin during Russia’s presidential election in March. With no real opposition, Mr. Putin’s greatest threat is voter indifference, our Moscow correspondent writes.
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• The arrival of voice-controlled assistants in cars has raised new concerns about security and privacy. Hacks could include annoying pranks like a honking horn, or more serious breaches such as remotely unlocking a home’s doors for a robbery.• The arrival of voice-controlled assistants in cars has raised new concerns about security and privacy. Hacks could include annoying pranks like a honking horn, or more serious breaches such as remotely unlocking a home’s doors for a robbery.
In other car news, our correspondent in Frankfurt illustrates how far German carmakers went to skew research on the damaging effects of diesel emissions.In other car news, our correspondent in Frankfurt illustrates how far German carmakers went to skew research on the damaging effects of diesel emissions.
The automakers financed an experiment in which 10 monkeys squatted in airtight chambers, watching cartoons for entertainment as they inhaled fumes from a rigged diesel Volkswagen Beetle.The automakers financed an experiment in which 10 monkeys squatted in airtight chambers, watching cartoons for entertainment as they inhaled fumes from a rigged diesel Volkswagen Beetle.
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• Some types of song are universally recognizable by people across all cultures, a new study by scientists at Harvard suggests. But can you tell a lullaby from a love song? Take a quiz based on the study and find out.• Some types of song are universally recognizable by people across all cultures, a new study by scientists at Harvard suggests. But can you tell a lullaby from a love song? Take a quiz based on the study and find out.
(Above, Aborigines of northern Australia performed a corroboree dance for visitors in 1978. Music for the corroboree was part of the study.)(Above, Aborigines of northern Australia performed a corroboree dance for visitors in 1978. Music for the corroboree was part of the study.)
Another new study suggests that we are not only shaped by the genes that we inherit, but also by those we don’t. (It compared thousands of Icelanders to their parents.)Another new study suggests that we are not only shaped by the genes that we inherit, but also by those we don’t. (It compared thousands of Icelanders to their parents.)
And the discovery of a fossilized jawbone in a cave in Israel could rewrite the story of human migration, proving that Homo sapiens ventured out of Africa about 50,000 years earlier than previously thought.And the discovery of a fossilized jawbone in a cave in Israel could rewrite the story of human migration, proving that Homo sapiens ventured out of Africa about 50,000 years earlier than previously thought.
• In Davos, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed surprise over the market turmoil he unleashed with an apparently offhand comment about the U.S. dollar. The currency plunged to a three-year low.• In Davos, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed surprise over the market turmoil he unleashed with an apparently offhand comment about the U.S. dollar. The currency plunged to a three-year low.
• Jim Yong Kim, the World Bank’s president, is trying to make the onetime powerhouse of global finance relevant again. But his embrace of Wall Street is controversial.• Jim Yong Kim, the World Bank’s president, is trying to make the onetime powerhouse of global finance relevant again. But his embrace of Wall Street is controversial.
• The U.S. is the only industrialized country not to mandate paid parental leave, but more American companies are beginning to offer benefits in order to retain talent.• The U.S. is the only industrialized country not to mandate paid parental leave, but more American companies are beginning to offer benefits in order to retain talent.
• Huawei’s flagship smartphone is impressive, but users have to decide for themselves whether they trust the Chinese manufacturer.• Huawei’s flagship smartphone is impressive, but users have to decide for themselves whether they trust the Chinese manufacturer.
• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Our Beirut Bureau tried to help unpack the developments in northern Syria, where Turkey, a U.S. ally, is attacking Kurdish militias backed by Washington. [The New York Times]• Our Beirut Bureau tried to help unpack the developments in northern Syria, where Turkey, a U.S. ally, is attacking Kurdish militias backed by Washington. [The New York Times]
• Germany suspended plans to upgrade Turkish tanks as Turkey’s offensive in Syria progresses. [Reuters]• Germany suspended plans to upgrade Turkish tanks as Turkey’s offensive in Syria progresses. [Reuters]
• In Italy, commuters took to social media to denounce a government-owned rail company after a train derailed near Milan, leaving three people dead and dozens injured. [The New York Times]• In Italy, commuters took to social media to denounce a government-owned rail company after a train derailed near Milan, leaving three people dead and dozens injured. [The New York Times]
• The Dutch government is said to have warned American officials about efforts by Russian hackers to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. [Volkskrant]• The Dutch government is said to have warned American officials about efforts by Russian hackers to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. [Volkskrant]
• Officials in Ivory Coast said that they had broken up an international ivory-smuggling network, the second such bust in Africa this month. [The New York Times]• Officials in Ivory Coast said that they had broken up an international ivory-smuggling network, the second such bust in Africa this month. [The New York Times]
• In an unusual email exchange, a museum curator rebuffed a request for a Vincent van Gogh painting to be hung in President Trump’s private living quarters. She offered a solid gold toilet instead. [The New York Times]• In an unusual email exchange, a museum curator rebuffed a request for a Vincent van Gogh painting to be hung in President Trump’s private living quarters. She offered a solid gold toilet instead. [The New York Times]
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Recipe of the day: Spend some time this weekend cooking an excellent risotto with sausage and parsley.• Recipe of the day: Spend some time this weekend cooking an excellent risotto with sausage and parsley.
• What happens inside our bodies when we exercise?• What happens inside our bodies when we exercise?
• To combat “text neck,” put your phone down and keep your head up.• To combat “text neck,” put your phone down and keep your head up.
• Scandinavia is known for its innovative craft brews, but in Stockholm, the trend is less is more: new bars and bottle shops that exclusively stock low-alcohol beers.• Scandinavia is known for its innovative craft brews, but in Stockholm, the trend is less is more: new bars and bottle shops that exclusively stock low-alcohol beers.
• A museum in the Netherlands has taken all the art off the walls and instead will present music and sounds. (One of the works is a musical “séance,” which conjures memories of Amy Winehouse.) • A museum in the Netherlands has taken all the art off the walls and instead will present music and sounds. (One of the works is a musical séance, which conjures memories of Amy Winehouse.)
• Researchers in Germany have created a tiny robot that one day may be used to deliver drugs inside the human body.• Researchers in Germany have created a tiny robot that one day may be used to deliver drugs inside the human body.
• A writer reflects on the work of Ursula K. Le Guin: “She reserved the right to think, and write, and react as she saw fit.”• A writer reflects on the work of Ursula K. Le Guin: “She reserved the right to think, and write, and react as she saw fit.”
• Finally, a reminder to cherish our time on this planet: The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of concerns about humanity’s annihilation, was advanced the closest to midnight since 1953. • Finally, a reminder to cherish our time on this planet: The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of concerns about humanity’s annihilation, was advanced the closest to midnight since the 1950s.
She wanted to fly, but no U.S. aviation school would admit her. So she taught herself French, moved to France and became the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license, in 1921.She wanted to fly, but no U.S. aviation school would admit her. So she taught herself French, moved to France and became the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license, in 1921.
Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892 in Atlanta, Tex. The daughter of sharecroppers, who were also of Native American descent, she was inspired by stories of the Wright brothers and World War I pilots.Bessie Coleman was born on this day in 1892 in Atlanta, Tex. The daughter of sharecroppers, who were also of Native American descent, she was inspired by stories of the Wright brothers and World War I pilots.
Ms. Coleman’s brother told her of seeing Frenchwomen fly when he served in World War I, so she headed across the Atlantic. She earned her international pilot’s license in seven months.Ms. Coleman’s brother told her of seeing Frenchwomen fly when he served in World War I, so she headed across the Atlantic. She earned her international pilot’s license in seven months.
She returned to the U.S. and performed as a stunt pilot, dazzling audiences at air shows — but only those that were open to viewers of her race. “The air is the only place free from prejudice,” she said.She returned to the U.S. and performed as a stunt pilot, dazzling audiences at air shows — but only those that were open to viewers of her race. “The air is the only place free from prejudice,” she said.
On April 30, 1926, Ms. Coleman was airborne when her biplane flipped over during a test flight. She plummeted to her death from the open cockpit. She was 34.On April 30, 1926, Ms. Coleman was airborne when her biplane flipped over during a test flight. She plummeted to her death from the open cockpit. She was 34.
“Before she died, however, Miss Coleman became a role model for many young black women and, as a consequence, flying became popular among them,” The Times noted in 1985.“Before she died, however, Miss Coleman became a role model for many young black women and, as a consequence, flying became popular among them,” The Times noted in 1985.
Inyoung Kang contributed reporting.Inyoung Kang contributed reporting.
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