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| President Trump, D-Day, Fiat-Renault: Your Thursday Briefing | President Trump, D-Day, Fiat-Renault: Your Thursday Briefing |
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| Good morning, | Good morning, |
| We’re covering President Trump’s day in France, memories of D-Day and Madonna at 60. | We’re covering President Trump’s day in France, memories of D-Day and Madonna at 60. |
| President Trump will head to Normandy today to commemorate the Allied landing on the beaches there 75 years ago — the starting point of the campaign to wrest Europe from the Nazis. | President Trump will head to Normandy today to commemorate the Allied landing on the beaches there 75 years ago — the starting point of the campaign to wrest Europe from the Nazis. |
| He will meet with President Emmanuel Macron, who has increasingly disagreed with Mr. Trump on issues like climate change and the nuclear accord with Iran. | He will meet with President Emmanuel Macron, who has increasingly disagreed with Mr. Trump on issues like climate change and the nuclear accord with Iran. |
| That accord came up on Mr. Trump’s last day in Britain, when the president said in a television interview with Piers Morgan that he preferred talking over military action on Iran. | That accord came up on Mr. Trump’s last day in Britain, when the president said in a television interview with Piers Morgan that he preferred talking over military action on Iran. |
| In Ireland: During his layover in the country, Mr. Trump predicted that Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. would be good for Ireland “with your wall, your border.” The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, replied that his country wanted to avoid “a wall or border” with Britain. | In Ireland: During his layover in the country, Mr. Trump predicted that Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. would be good for Ireland “with your wall, your border.” The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, replied that his country wanted to avoid “a wall or border” with Britain. |
| Go deeper: Mr. Trump has become an unlikely kingmaker in the race to become Britain’s next prime minister, with candidates competing for his favor. | Go deeper: Mr. Trump has become an unlikely kingmaker in the race to become Britain’s next prime minister, with candidates competing for his favor. |
| On this day 75 years ago, thousands of Allied troops landed on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France in an operation that eventually changed the course of World War II. | On this day 75 years ago, thousands of Allied troops landed on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France in an operation that eventually changed the course of World War II. |
| President Trump, along with Queen Elizabeth II, veterans and other world leaders, began commemorating the day in Britain on Wednesday, with an emotional ceremony that included firsthand accounts of the invasion. | President Trump, along with Queen Elizabeth II, veterans and other world leaders, began commemorating the day in Britain on Wednesday, with an emotional ceremony that included firsthand accounts of the invasion. |
| On the front lines: The World War II journalist Ernie Pyle offered comfort to American readers back home with his optimistic tales of soldiers’ endurance. But the losses suffered in the Normandy landings changed his perspective on the war, and he left Europe later that summer. “I’ve been immersed in it too long,” he wrote. “The hurt has finally become too great.” | On the front lines: The World War II journalist Ernie Pyle offered comfort to American readers back home with his optimistic tales of soldiers’ endurance. But the losses suffered in the Normandy landings changed his perspective on the war, and he left Europe later that summer. “I’ve been immersed in it too long,” he wrote. “The hurt has finally become too great.” |
| Overlooked no more: Alan Turing was one of the most influential code breakers of World War II, yielding intelligence that is believed to have hastened the Allied victory. But he was cast aside and died in 1954 a criminal, prosecuted for his homosexuality. He never received a Times obituary — until now. | Overlooked no more: Alan Turing was one of the most influential code breakers of World War II, yielding intelligence that is believed to have hastened the Allied victory. But he was cast aside and died in 1954 a criminal, prosecuted for his homosexuality. He never received a Times obituary — until now. |
| Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook are amassing an army of lobbyists as they prepare for what could be an epic fight over their futures. | Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook are amassing an army of lobbyists as they prepare for what could be an epic fight over their futures. |
| Initially slow to develop a presence in Washington, the tech giants have rapidly built themselves into some of the largest players in the influence and access industry as they confront threats from the Trump administration and both parties on Capitol Hill. | Initially slow to develop a presence in Washington, the tech giants have rapidly built themselves into some of the largest players in the influence and access industry as they confront threats from the Trump administration and both parties on Capitol Hill. |
| By the numbers: The four companies spent a combined $55 million on lobbying last year, doubling the number in 2016. Of the 238 people registered to lobby for the four companies in the first three months of this year, about 75 percent formerly served in the government or on political campaigns. | By the numbers: The four companies spent a combined $55 million on lobbying last year, doubling the number in 2016. Of the 238 people registered to lobby for the four companies in the first three months of this year, about 75 percent formerly served in the government or on political campaigns. |
| Details: The influence campaigns include calls on members of Congress, advertising, funding of research and efforts to get the attention of President Trump. | Details: The influence campaigns include calls on members of Congress, advertising, funding of research and efforts to get the attention of President Trump. |
| Even a half-degree difference in global warming could mean the difference between life and death for thousands of people. | Even a half-degree difference in global warming could mean the difference between life and death for thousands of people. |
| A University of Bristol study examined projected heat-related deaths in 15 American cities if the Earth heats up by 1.5, 2 or 3 degrees Celsius. | A University of Bristol study examined projected heat-related deaths in 15 American cities if the Earth heats up by 1.5, 2 or 3 degrees Celsius. |
| It found that in almost every city, higher temperatures would mean more fatalities. The risk is greatest in northern cities like Philadelphia, Boston and New York. | It found that in almost every city, higher temperatures would mean more fatalities. The risk is greatest in northern cities like Philadelphia, Boston and New York. |
| Background: Under the Paris climate agreement, 195 countries pledged to cut their greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to hold global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, above preindustrial levels. | Background: Under the Paris climate agreement, 195 countries pledged to cut their greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to hold global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, above preindustrial levels. |
| 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. |
| Fiat-Renault merger crumbles: Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its offer to merge with Renault, a company spokesman confirmed, walking away from a deal that would have created a new automotive giant. | Fiat-Renault merger crumbles: Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its offer to merge with Renault, a company spokesman confirmed, walking away from a deal that would have created a new automotive giant. |
| Australia: Raids this week targeting journalists show just how far the Australian government will go to scare officials and reporters into submission, our Sydney bureau chief writes. | Australia: Raids this week targeting journalists show just how far the Australian government will go to scare officials and reporters into submission, our Sydney bureau chief writes. |
| Mexico: President Trump said no deal with Mexico was reached over his demands that officials there prevent Central Americans from crossing the border into the U.S., despite his threats to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports. | Mexico: President Trump said no deal with Mexico was reached over his demands that officials there prevent Central Americans from crossing the border into the U.S., despite his threats to impose steep tariffs on Mexican imports. |
| Italy: The E.U. warned the country to reduce spending and borrowing, a move that was expected in the face of a populist government that intends to cut taxes and increase spending and despises Brussels. | Italy: The E.U. warned the country to reduce spending and borrowing, a move that was expected in the face of a populist government that intends to cut taxes and increase spending and despises Brussels. |
| Denmark: The prime minister conceded defeat Wednesday after general elections in which left-leaning parties made large gains. | Denmark: The prime minister conceded defeat Wednesday after general elections in which left-leaning parties made large gains. |
| France: The government plans to outlaw the destruction of new consumer products, a practice that companies use to stop goods from being stolen or sold at steep discounts. By 2023, they will have to donate, reuse or recycle them instead. | France: The government plans to outlaw the destruction of new consumer products, a practice that companies use to stop goods from being stolen or sold at steep discounts. By 2023, they will have to donate, reuse or recycle them instead. |
| Snapshot: Above, girls in Barcelona’s youth soccer league celebrating a win in April. This season, for the first time, the Spanish team entered its under-12 and under-14 girls’ teams in local boys’ leagues in the hope that it would accelerate their progress. The results have been so impressive that next season, Barcelona will do the same with its team for girls under 10. | Snapshot: Above, girls in Barcelona’s youth soccer league celebrating a win in April. This season, for the first time, the Spanish team entered its under-12 and under-14 girls’ teams in local boys’ leagues in the hope that it would accelerate their progress. The results have been so impressive that next season, Barcelona will do the same with its team for girls under 10. |
| Women’s World Cup: The soccer tournament in France kicks off on Friday with the host country taking on South Korea. Here’s a primer on the teams, the players you should know and what to expect. | Women’s World Cup: The soccer tournament in France kicks off on Friday with the host country taking on South Korea. Here’s a primer on the teams, the players you should know and what to expect. |
| Sleep: Is waking up abnormally early the way to get ahead? Or the way to get a cold? Researchers say sleeping less than six hours a night, which is common among those who rise in the early hours, can have serious detrimental effects on our health. | Sleep: Is waking up abnormally early the way to get ahead? Or the way to get a cold? Researchers say sleeping less than six hours a night, which is common among those who rise in the early hours, can have serious detrimental effects on our health. |
| French Open results: Here are today’s results for the women and the men. | French Open results: Here are today’s results for the women and the men. |
| What we’re reading: This article in The Hollywood Reporter. It’s a deep dive about David Young, the talent agency head at the center of the writers’ war. Brooks Barnes, who covers the movie industry for The Times, calls it “a master class in navigating very tricky Hollywood terrain with balance and integrity.” | What we’re reading: This article in The Hollywood Reporter. It’s a deep dive about David Young, the talent agency head at the center of the writers’ war. Brooks Barnes, who covers the movie industry for The Times, calls it “a master class in navigating very tricky Hollywood terrain with balance and integrity.” |
| Cook: Enchiladas can be a weeknight, vegetarian meal if you keep things simple with beans and cheese. | Cook: Enchiladas can be a weeknight, vegetarian meal if you keep things simple with beans and cheese. |
| Go: A new pop-up experience in New York, “Ocean Cube,” takes visitors underwater in a technical simulation filled with bioluminescent sea creatures. | Go: A new pop-up experience in New York, “Ocean Cube,” takes visitors underwater in a technical simulation filled with bioluminescent sea creatures. |
| Watch: Twenty-five years after causing a sensation with its frank depictions of sex, drugs and L.G.B.T. lives, “Tales of the City” is being revived by Netflix. Here’s a refresher on where things left off. | Watch: Twenty-five years after causing a sensation with its frank depictions of sex, drugs and L.G.B.T. lives, “Tales of the City” is being revived by Netflix. Here’s a refresher on where things left off. |
| Read: Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share practical wisdom in “Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered,” which is a No. 1 debut on our advice, how-to and miscellaneous best-seller list. | Read: Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share practical wisdom in “Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered,” which is a No. 1 debut on our advice, how-to and miscellaneous best-seller list. |
| Smarter Living: Confidence is like running water at home — most notable when it’s excessive or missing. Psychologists identify three overlapping components to confidence, each of which can be strengthened by reflecting honestly on what you’ve done well. They are the belief in your ability to accomplish tasks, or self-efficacy; a more general belief in your ability to achieve goals, or self-confidence; and belief in your worth, or self-esteem. And remember: Feeling good about yourself is not the same thing as arrogance. | Smarter Living: Confidence is like running water at home — most notable when it’s excessive or missing. Psychologists identify three overlapping components to confidence, each of which can be strengthened by reflecting honestly on what you’ve done well. They are the belief in your ability to accomplish tasks, or self-efficacy; a more general belief in your ability to achieve goals, or self-confidence; and belief in your worth, or self-esteem. And remember: Feeling good about yourself is not the same thing as arrogance. |
| And our new Parenting site has a guide on how to introduce pets to babies. | And our new Parenting site has a guide on how to introduce pets to babies. |
| “Back to the Moon to Stay” is the theme of this year’s International Space Development Conference, today through Sunday in Washington. NASA’s administrator, Jim Bridenstine, will be the keynote speaker. | “Back to the Moon to Stay” is the theme of this year’s International Space Development Conference, today through Sunday in Washington. NASA’s administrator, Jim Bridenstine, will be the keynote speaker. |
| And planning for the 50th anniversary of the first human lunar landing on July 20 is well underway. | And planning for the 50th anniversary of the first human lunar landing on July 20 is well underway. |
| The idea of travel to the moon dates back centuries in literature. | The idea of travel to the moon dates back centuries in literature. |
| In the 1600s, the astronomer Johannes Kepler described an Icelandic man’s voyage to the moon in “Somnium,” while Jules Verne wrote in 1865 about a launch from Florida in “From the Earth to the Moon.” | In the 1600s, the astronomer Johannes Kepler described an Icelandic man’s voyage to the moon in “Somnium,” while Jules Verne wrote in 1865 about a launch from Florida in “From the Earth to the Moon.” |
| Cyrano de Bergerac, Daniel Defoe, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe and Hans Christian Andersen are among other notables to have written early lunar tales. But the 1960s, when space travel was suddenly no longer fictional, were especially rich in such stories. | Cyrano de Bergerac, Daniel Defoe, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe and Hans Christian Andersen are among other notables to have written early lunar tales. But the 1960s, when space travel was suddenly no longer fictional, were especially rich in such stories. |
| “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress,” by Robert Heinlein in 1966, is considered by many to be the ultimate tale of a lunar colony, whose independence is restricted by government on Earth. | “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress,” by Robert Heinlein in 1966, is considered by many to be the ultimate tale of a lunar colony, whose independence is restricted by government on Earth. |
| That’s it for this briefing. See you next time. | That’s it for this briefing. See you next time. |
| — Melina | — Melina |
| Thank youTo Mark Josephson, Eleanor Stanford and Kenneth R. Rosen for the break from the news. Victoria Shannon, on the briefings team, wrote the Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. | Thank youTo Mark Josephson, Eleanor Stanford and Kenneth R. Rosen for the break from the news. Victoria Shannon, on the briefings team, wrote the Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. |
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