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| Florida, Jacob Zuma, Champions League: Your Thursday Briefing | Florida, Jacob Zuma, Champions League: Your Thursday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Another school shooting in the U.S., Jacob Zuma steps down and the latest from the Champions League. Here’s the news: | Another school shooting in the U.S., Jacob Zuma steps down and the latest from the Champions League. Here’s the news: |
| • At least 17 people were killed in a shooting at a high school in Florida. The dead included adults and students. | • At least 17 people were killed in a shooting at a high school in Florida. The dead included adults and students. |
| The 19-year-old gunman had been expelled from the school, the authorities said. He initially evaded capture by blending in with fleeing students. | The 19-year-old gunman had been expelled from the school, the authorities said. He initially evaded capture by blending in with fleeing students. |
| Since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, more than 400 people have been shot at U.S. schools, over 100 of whom were killed. | |
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| • Jacob Zuma stepped down as South Africa’s president, ending a nine-year, scandal-plagued tenure. His legacy is a weakened country, our correspondent writes. | • Jacob Zuma stepped down as South Africa’s president, ending a nine-year, scandal-plagued tenure. His legacy is a weakened country, our correspondent writes. |
| Cyril Ramaphosa, above, whose election as African National Congress leader set off a power struggle, became acting president. (If you want to know where he’s coming from, read our first profile of him as a union leader in 1985.) | Cyril Ramaphosa, above, whose election as African National Congress leader set off a power struggle, became acting president. (If you want to know where he’s coming from, read our first profile of him as a union leader in 1985.) |
| Many in neighboring Zimbabwe are mourning the death of Morgan Tsvangirai, a former labor leader and prime minister, at 65. He died three months after his longtime nemesis, Robert Mugabe, was forced to resign as president. | Many in neighboring Zimbabwe are mourning the death of Morgan Tsvangirai, a former labor leader and prime minister, at 65. He died three months after his longtime nemesis, Robert Mugabe, was forced to resign as president. |
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| • President Trump said he was “totally opposed to domestic violence,” in his first condemnation of the alleged conduct behind a scandal surrounding Rob Porter, the aide who resigned last week. Here’s our video profile of Mr. Porter. | • President Trump said he was “totally opposed to domestic violence,” in his first condemnation of the alleged conduct behind a scandal surrounding Rob Porter, the aide who resigned last week. Here’s our video profile of Mr. Porter. |
| The admission by Mr. Trump’s longtime personal lawyer that he sent $130,000 to a porn actress is raising new questions ranging from breach of contract to ethics violations. | The admission by Mr. Trump’s longtime personal lawyer that he sent $130,000 to a porn actress is raising new questions ranging from breach of contract to ethics violations. |
| Our White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, who broke the story, discussed the art of interviewing and made predictions for 2018. | Our White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, who broke the story, discussed the art of interviewing and made predictions for 2018. |
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| • The Vatican is negotiating a possible deal with China that would force local Catholic parishes, some of which endured decades of harassment, to accept Communist Party-approved clerics. | • The Vatican is negotiating a possible deal with China that would force local Catholic parishes, some of which endured decades of harassment, to accept Communist Party-approved clerics. |
| Our correspondent visited a stronghold of Catholicism to gauge how the possible deal is being seen by the faithful. Many Chinese Catholics feel a sense of powerlessness, he writes, “as if awaiting a storm that they cannot control.” | Our correspondent visited a stronghold of Catholicism to gauge how the possible deal is being seen by the faithful. Many Chinese Catholics feel a sense of powerlessness, he writes, “as if awaiting a storm that they cannot control.” |
| While Catholicism is losing ground in China, Protestantism is considered the country’s fastest-growing religion. | While Catholicism is losing ground in China, Protestantism is considered the country’s fastest-growing religion. |
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| • At the Winter Olympics, the U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has begun her quest for multiple gold medals with the giant slalom. | • At the Winter Olympics, the U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has begun her quest for multiple gold medals with the giant slalom. |
| Also, meet Knut Nystad, the man in charge of the Norwegian team’s ski wax. He prefers to remain invisible, because if the team underperforms, he risks national ridicule. | Also, meet Knut Nystad, the man in charge of the Norwegian team’s ski wax. He prefers to remain invisible, because if the team underperforms, he risks national ridicule. |
| Over all, Germany is leading the medal table. Who comes second and third depends on how you count. We did the math for you. And here’s our full coverage, the schedule and live results. | Over all, Germany is leading the medal table. Who comes second and third depends on how you count. We did the math for you. And here’s our full coverage, the schedule and live results. |
| • Just about every nation on earth is now growing and expecting inflation to make a comeback. We explain why your chicken could soon cost more. | • Just about every nation on earth is now growing and expecting inflation to make a comeback. We explain why your chicken could soon cost more. |
| • The Netflix deal with Ryan Murphy, the producer behind hits like “Glee” and “American Crime Story,” is the latest sign of how streaming companies are disrupting Hollywood (though signing big names, some caution, doesn’t guarantee greatness). | • The Netflix deal with Ryan Murphy, the producer behind hits like “Glee” and “American Crime Story,” is the latest sign of how streaming companies are disrupting Hollywood (though signing big names, some caution, doesn’t guarantee greatness). |
| • Credit Suisse disclosed that the U.S. authorities were investigating whether it had hired employees referred by Asian governments in exchange for deals and regulatory approvals. (Here’s some of our reporting on this.) | • Credit Suisse disclosed that the U.S. authorities were investigating whether it had hired employees referred by Asian governments in exchange for deals and regulatory approvals. (Here’s some of our reporting on this.) |
| • The mania over cryptocurrencies has the attention of U.S. regulators, but there’s not much they can do. | • The mania over cryptocurrencies has the attention of U.S. regulators, but there’s not much they can do. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, defiantly called corruption cases against him “full of holes, like Swiss cheese,” and vowed to serve to the end of his term in late 2019. [The New York Times] | • Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, defiantly called corruption cases against him “full of holes, like Swiss cheese,” and vowed to serve to the end of his term in late 2019. [The New York Times] |
| • Germany’s proposed coalition deal for a new government has left both conservatives and Social Democrats unhappy. [The New York Times] | • Germany’s proposed coalition deal for a new government has left both conservatives and Social Democrats unhappy. [The New York Times] |
| • Turkey’s prime minister raised hopes for the release from detention of the German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel as part of efforts to repair strained ties with Berlin. [Reuters] | • Turkey’s prime minister raised hopes for the release from detention of the German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel as part of efforts to repair strained ties with Berlin. [Reuters] |
| • In Britain, Boris Johnson appears to be sensing another moment of opportunity to unseat Prime Minister Theresa May. [The New York Times] | • In Britain, Boris Johnson appears to be sensing another moment of opportunity to unseat Prime Minister Theresa May. [The New York Times] |
| • In France, a former military dog trainer said he had “unintentionally” killed a 9-year-old girl whose disappearance from a wedding party last year led to a monthslong nationwide search. [Associated Press] | • In France, a former military dog trainer said he had “unintentionally” killed a 9-year-old girl whose disappearance from a wedding party last year led to a monthslong nationwide search. [Associated Press] |
| • Canada’s largest Indigenous group praised a paradigm shift after the government announced talks on changing the country’s legal system to guarantee Indigenous rights. [The New York Times] | • Canada’s largest Indigenous group praised a paradigm shift after the government announced talks on changing the country’s legal system to guarantee Indigenous rights. [The New York Times] |
| • “One of the last great intact forests” in the world may stay that way. Peru will protect millions of acres of roadless wilderness, creating a new national park. [The New York Times] | • “One of the last great intact forests” in the world may stay that way. Peru will protect millions of acres of roadless wilderness, creating a new national park. [The New York Times] |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • A Korean braised short-rib stew might be just the thing tonight. | • A Korean braised short-rib stew might be just the thing tonight. |
| • We’ve shown you how to make pizza. Here’s how to make it better. | • We’ve shown you how to make pizza. Here’s how to make it better. |
| • To handle a partner’s depression, seek outside help. | • To handle a partner’s depression, seek outside help. |
| • The Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard took a literary road trip through Russia for the latest edition of The Times Magazine. It’s a beautiful hourlong read that is well worth your lunch break or commute. | • The Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard took a literary road trip through Russia for the latest edition of The Times Magazine. It’s a beautiful hourlong read that is well worth your lunch break or commute. |
| • Paris Saint-Germain’s spending has centered on breaking through in the Champions League, but the plan stumbled with its 3-1 loss against Madrid. Liverpool beat Porto, 5-0. | • Paris Saint-Germain’s spending has centered on breaking through in the Champions League, but the plan stumbled with its 3-1 loss against Madrid. Liverpool beat Porto, 5-0. |
| • Technology has invaded modern relationships. What’s particularly misleading about online dating, our Modern Love editor noted, is how everyone online is trying to seduce everyone else. | • Technology has invaded modern relationships. What’s particularly misleading about online dating, our Modern Love editor noted, is how everyone online is trying to seduce everyone else. |
| • The Belgian experimental director Ivo van Hove’s adaptation of the film “Network” for London’s National Theater is one of many movies to hit the stage recently. | • The Belgian experimental director Ivo van Hove’s adaptation of the film “Network” for London’s National Theater is one of many movies to hit the stage recently. |
| • On a secluded beach in Tuscany, a dreamy camper is parked for good for a family’s summer vacations: “We pretend we are in a magic tiny house abandoned in a forest.” | • On a secluded beach in Tuscany, a dreamy camper is parked for good for a family’s summer vacations: “We pretend we are in a magic tiny house abandoned in a forest.” |
| Canada has one of the world’s most recognizable flags, but the banner is only 53 years old and took far longer to create. | Canada has one of the world’s most recognizable flags, but the banner is only 53 years old and took far longer to create. |
| The red-and-white flag, featuring a silhouette of a maple leaf, was raised for the first time on this day in 1965. | The red-and-white flag, featuring a silhouette of a maple leaf, was raised for the first time on this day in 1965. |
| Previously, Canada had flown the Union Jack as a member of the British Commonwealth. An unofficial flag known as the Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, had been used on government buildings. | Previously, Canada had flown the Union Jack as a member of the British Commonwealth. An unofficial flag known as the Canadian Red Ensign, bearing the Union Jack and the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, had been used on government buildings. |
| A national maple leaf flag was first suggested in 1895, but it wasn’t until 1964 that the Canadian Parliament approved it. | A national maple leaf flag was first suggested in 1895, but it wasn’t until 1964 that the Canadian Parliament approved it. |
| Prime Minister Lester Pearson had proposed a “truly distinctive” flag that represented all the cultures in Canada, not just its French or British colonial identity. A committee evaluated thousands of designs featuring national symbols (a beaver wearing a Mountie hat was among those rejected). | Prime Minister Lester Pearson had proposed a “truly distinctive” flag that represented all the cultures in Canada, not just its French or British colonial identity. A committee evaluated thousands of designs featuring national symbols (a beaver wearing a Mountie hat was among those rejected). |
| The flag was bitterly debated, especially by Mr. Pearson and his predecessor, the opposition leader John Diefenbaker. (Mr. Diefenbaker called the maple leaf motif “a flag without a past” and wept when it was inaugurated.) | The flag was bitterly debated, especially by Mr. Pearson and his predecessor, the opposition leader John Diefenbaker. (Mr. Diefenbaker called the maple leaf motif “a flag without a past” and wept when it was inaugurated.) |
| But even though its tree doesn’t grow nationwide, the maple leaf was considered a neutral symbol. | But even though its tree doesn’t grow nationwide, the maple leaf was considered a neutral symbol. |
| “It was the perfect, perhaps the prototypical, Canadian compromise,” the historian Rick Archbold wrote. | “It was the perfect, perhaps the prototypical, Canadian compromise,” the historian Rick Archbold wrote. |
| Jennifer Jett contributed reporting. | Jennifer Jett contributed reporting. |
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