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We’re covering the final day of President Trump’s state visit to Britain, the threat of tariffs on Mexico, and charges against a former Parkland deputy.We’re covering the final day of President Trump’s state visit to Britain, the threat of tariffs on Mexico, and charges against a former Parkland deputy.
Today, on his final day in Britain, President Trump is headed to an event in Portsmouth, England, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Here are the latest updates.Today, on his final day in Britain, President Trump is headed to an event in Portsmouth, England, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Here are the latest updates.
Mr. Trump made waves on Tuesday when he said that he believed Britain would leave the European Union, even if it failed to make a deal with Brussels by the Oct. 31 deadline. He also spoke of a “phenomenal” trade deal with the U.S.Mr. Trump made waves on Tuesday when he said that he believed Britain would leave the European Union, even if it failed to make a deal with Brussels by the Oct. 31 deadline. He also spoke of a “phenomenal” trade deal with the U.S.
Yesterday: Protesters brought back the Trump baby balloon and tried to bring central London to a standstill.Yesterday: Protesters brought back the Trump baby balloon and tried to bring central London to a standstill.
Fact check: “I don’t see any protests.” Mr. Trump called the demonstrations “fake news,” contradicting photographic and video evidence. We also checked his claims on trade, Brexit and other topics.Fact check: “I don’t see any protests.” Mr. Trump called the demonstrations “fake news,” contradicting photographic and video evidence. We also checked his claims on trade, Brexit and other topics.
Senators said on Tuesday that they were almost uniformly opposed to President Trump’s plans to tax Mexican imports, hours after the president said lawmakers would be “foolish” to try to stop him. “You didn’t hear a single yes,” warned Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas.Senators said on Tuesday that they were almost uniformly opposed to President Trump’s plans to tax Mexican imports, hours after the president said lawmakers would be “foolish” to try to stop him. “You didn’t hear a single yes,” warned Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas.
Mr. Trump has vowed to use broad emergency powers to impose a 5 percent tariff beginning on Monday and to increase the rate to 25 percent by October if Mexico doesn’t stem the flow of migrants to the U.S.Mr. Trump has vowed to use broad emergency powers to impose a 5 percent tariff beginning on Monday and to increase the rate to 25 percent by October if Mexico doesn’t stem the flow of migrants to the U.S.
Side effects: Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said the central bank was watching Mr. Trump’s trade disputes and hinted that interest rates could be cut to ease the economic repercussions.Side effects: Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said the central bank was watching Mr. Trump’s trade disputes and hinted that interest rates could be cut to ease the economic repercussions.
As a 19-year-old gunman killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year, Deputy Scot Peterson was outside, retreating to safety. On Tuesday, law enforcement issued a sweeping list of charges that resulted in his arrest.As a 19-year-old gunman killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year, Deputy Scot Peterson was outside, retreating to safety. On Tuesday, law enforcement issued a sweeping list of charges that resulted in his arrest.
Florida officials said that Mr. Peterson, the only armed sheriff’s deputy at the school, and Sgt. Brian Miller, who was dismissed but not charged, had “neglected their duties.” The charges were an unusual instance of officers being held criminally liable for failing to protect the public.Florida officials said that Mr. Peterson, the only armed sheriff’s deputy at the school, and Sgt. Brian Miller, who was dismissed but not charged, had “neglected their duties.” The charges were an unusual instance of officers being held criminally liable for failing to protect the public.
Details: Mr. Peterson did “absolutely nothing to mitigate” the massacre, an investigation found: He failed to go into the school or investigate the source of gunfire, fleeing instead to a nearby building and advising other officers to stay away.Details: Mr. Peterson did “absolutely nothing to mitigate” the massacre, an investigation found: He failed to go into the school or investigate the source of gunfire, fleeing instead to a nearby building and advising other officers to stay away.
Related: Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia called on Tuesday for a special session to vote on gun control bills after a former city employee killed 12 people in Virginia Beach.Related: Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia called on Tuesday for a special session to vote on gun control bills after a former city employee killed 12 people in Virginia Beach.
Buildings can be designed to withstand earthquakes, using engineering techniques pioneered in Japan. But the innovations have been used only sparingly in the U.S., which sets a less protective standard.Buildings can be designed to withstand earthquakes, using engineering techniques pioneered in Japan. But the innovations have been used only sparingly in the U.S., which sets a less protective standard.
The approaches reflect divergent attitudes toward risk, the role of government and collective social responsibility. Safety experts in the U.S. describe the current view as a missed opportunity to save billions of dollars in reconstruction costs after the inevitable Big One strikes.The approaches reflect divergent attitudes toward risk, the role of government and collective social responsibility. Safety experts in the U.S. describe the current view as a missed opportunity to save billions of dollars in reconstruction costs after the inevitable Big One strikes.
Closer look: Apple’s new headquarters in Silicon Valley is one of a relatively small number of buildings in the U.S. that uses so-called base-isolation technology to reduce earthquake shaking as much as 80 percent.Closer look: Apple’s new headquarters in Silicon Valley is one of a relatively small number of buildings in the U.S. that uses so-called base-isolation technology to reduce earthquake shaking as much as 80 percent.
She is the highest-charting female musician in history and an artist who changed the pop-culture game forever. Without her, we wouldn’t have Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and maybe even Janelle Monáe.She is the highest-charting female musician in history and an artist who changed the pop-culture game forever. Without her, we wouldn’t have Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and maybe even Janelle Monáe.
A writer for the Times Magazine spoke to Madonna at her home in London, where she discussed aging, inspiration, parenting and why she refuses to cede control.A writer for the Times Magazine spoke to Madonna at her home in London, where she discussed aging, inspiration, parenting and why she refuses to cede control.
Paul Manafort: President Trump’s former campaign chairman, who is serving a federal prison sentence, will be sent to the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City.
Cuba travel restrictions: Beginning today, the U.S. will not permit group educational and cultural trips known as “people to people” trips, the most common way Americans travel to the island. Nor will it allow cruises to stop in Cuba, which “continues to play a destabilizing role in the Western Hemisphere,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.Cuba travel restrictions: Beginning today, the U.S. will not permit group educational and cultural trips known as “people to people” trips, the most common way Americans travel to the island. Nor will it allow cruises to stop in Cuba, which “continues to play a destabilizing role in the Western Hemisphere,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Domestic terrorism cases: With an increase in attacks in recent years, a debate has emerged over whether federal law enforcement, in particular the F.B.I., has the resources to fight back.Domestic terrorism cases: With an increase in attacks in recent years, a debate has emerged over whether federal law enforcement, in particular the F.B.I., has the resources to fight back.
Cat declawing ban: New York is on the verge of becoming the first state to outlaw the procedure, after the Assembly passed a measure on Tuesday. One lawmaker said, “It’s unnecessary, it’s painful, and it causes the cat problems.”Cat declawing ban: New York is on the verge of becoming the first state to outlaw the procedure, after the Assembly passed a measure on Tuesday. One lawmaker said, “It’s unnecessary, it’s painful, and it causes the cat problems.”
Snapshot: Above, the West Side of Manhattan as seen from New Jersey. A high-rise building boom, mostly of luxury condos, has transformed New York City’s skyline in recent years — and there’s more to come.Snapshot: Above, the West Side of Manhattan as seen from New Jersey. A high-rise building boom, mostly of luxury condos, has transformed New York City’s skyline in recent years — and there’s more to come.
52 Places traveler: In his latest dispatch, our columnist takes a five-day solo drive through the Vestlandet region of Norway, which left him either speechless or swearing.52 Places traveler: In his latest dispatch, our columnist takes a five-day solo drive through the Vestlandet region of Norway, which left him either speechless or swearing.
French Open results: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won their quarterfinal matches and are scheduled to play each other on Friday. Here are today’s results for the women and the men.French Open results: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won their quarterfinal matches and are scheduled to play each other on Friday. Here are today’s results for the women and the men.
Late-night comedy: The hosts poked fun at President Trump’s formal wear for the state banquet at Buckingham Palace. “How can a man have access to the nuclear codes but not a tailor?” Trevor Noah asked.Late-night comedy: The hosts poked fun at President Trump’s formal wear for the state banquet at Buckingham Palace. “How can a man have access to the nuclear codes but not a tailor?” Trevor Noah asked.
What we’re reading: This article in Topic. Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a writer for the Times Magazine, says the story, by Lindsay Jones, “about a woman raising a child after flesh-eating bacteria caused her to lose her hands and feet, is devastating and brilliant.”What we’re reading: This article in Topic. Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a writer for the Times Magazine, says the story, by Lindsay Jones, “about a woman raising a child after flesh-eating bacteria caused her to lose her hands and feet, is devastating and brilliant.”
Cook: The secret to this sheet-pan chicken with chickpeas, cumin and turmeric is the yogurt marinade.Cook: The secret to this sheet-pan chicken with chickpeas, cumin and turmeric is the yogurt marinade.
Go: Is Karlheinz Stockhausen’s seven-opera cycle “Licht” impossible to stage? A 15-hour abridgment in Amsterdam comes close.Go: Is Karlheinz Stockhausen’s seven-opera cycle “Licht” impossible to stage? A 15-hour abridgment in Amsterdam comes close.
Read: Three novels from France explore the relationship between creativity and affairs of the heart.Read: Three novels from France explore the relationship between creativity and affairs of the heart.
Eat: Una Pizza Napoletana, on the Lower East Side, has become one of the most enjoyable pizzerias in New York, our critic writes.Eat: Una Pizza Napoletana, on the Lower East Side, has become one of the most enjoyable pizzerias in New York, our critic writes.
Smarter Living: If tote bags are taking up space, make room by sharing. Use them to bring clothing to shelters, houses of worship or Goodwill, and leave them as part of the donation. You can do the same when taking food to soup kitchens and food banks. Short-term shelters, libraries, senior centers, preschools and charitable organizations like Bags4Kids may welcome clean totes. And they make nice gift bags.Smarter Living: If tote bags are taking up space, make room by sharing. Use them to bring clothing to shelters, houses of worship or Goodwill, and leave them as part of the donation. You can do the same when taking food to soup kitchens and food banks. Short-term shelters, libraries, senior centers, preschools and charitable organizations like Bags4Kids may welcome clean totes. And they make nice gift bags.
And we have tips to make your commute more enjoyable.And we have tips to make your commute more enjoyable.
Sixes, wickets and the thwack of a ball hitting the bat. It’s cricket season in England.Sixes, wickets and the thwack of a ball hitting the bat. It’s cricket season in England.
The World Cup tournament takes place every four years. Its evolution offers an interesting reflection of British history.The World Cup tournament takes place every four years. Its evolution offers an interesting reflection of British history.
As Britain’s empire expanded around the world, so too did its national sport, permeating the fabric of many of its colonies.As Britain’s empire expanded around the world, so too did its national sport, permeating the fabric of many of its colonies.
An early version of the sport’s global governing body, the International Cricket Council, came into being in the late 1920s and initially covered only “countries within the Empire,” including South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and the West Indies region.An early version of the sport’s global governing body, the International Cricket Council, came into being in the late 1920s and initially covered only “countries within the Empire,” including South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and the West Indies region.
In 1965, the I.C.C. started to let in other countries, like the Netherlands and Denmark, and in 1975, it organized the first World Cup.In 1965, the I.C.C. started to let in other countries, like the Netherlands and Denmark, and in 1975, it organized the first World Cup.
Although the tournament has opened up over the years, every winner since the inaugural Cup has been a former colony. Oddly enough, England has never managed to win the tournament.Although the tournament has opened up over the years, every winner since the inaugural Cup has been a former colony. Oddly enough, England has never managed to win the tournament.
But the sun never sets on England’s hopes. The final is on July 14 in London.But the sun never sets on England’s hopes. The final is on July 14 in London.
That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.
— Inyoung— Inyoung
Thank youTo Chris Stanford, who helped compile this briefing, and to Mark Josephson, Eleanor Stanford and Kenneth R. Rosen for the break from the news. Alisha Haridasani Gupta, on the briefings team, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.Thank youTo Chris Stanford, who helped compile this briefing, and to Mark Josephson, Eleanor Stanford and Kenneth R. Rosen for the break from the news. Alisha Haridasani Gupta, on the briefings team, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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