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Mexico Tariffs, World Cup, Tony Awards: Your Weekend Briefing Mexico Tariffs, World Cup, Tony Awards: Your Weekend Briefing
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Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.Here are the week’s top stories, and a look ahead.
1. President Trump hailed his new deal with Mexico to avoid tariffs. But the terms were actually agreed on months ago during secret negotiations, officials in both nations said.1. President Trump hailed his new deal with Mexico to avoid tariffs. But the terms were actually agreed on months ago during secret negotiations, officials in both nations said.
As part of the agreement announced on Friday, Mexico agreed to deploy its newly formed national guard throughout the country, diverting it from domestic priorities, and to expand a program that makes some migrants wait in Mexico while their asylum claims are heard in the U.S.As part of the agreement announced on Friday, Mexico agreed to deploy its newly formed national guard throughout the country, diverting it from domestic priorities, and to expand a program that makes some migrants wait in Mexico while their asylum claims are heard in the U.S.
It was unclear whether Mr. Trump saw these as truly new concessions or a face-saving way to defuse his tariff threat. Above, a Honduran family after being pulled from the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Tex.It was unclear whether Mr. Trump saw these as truly new concessions or a face-saving way to defuse his tariff threat. Above, a Honduran family after being pulled from the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Tex.
The Trump administration has argued that economic security is national security. But as a consequence, it now finds itself in an economic war on nearly every front.The Trump administration has argued that economic security is national security. But as a consequence, it now finds itself in an economic war on nearly every front.
Have you been keeping up with the headlines? Test your knowledge with our news quiz. And here’s the front page of our Sunday paper, the Sunday Review from Opinion and our crossword puzzles.Have you been keeping up with the headlines? Test your knowledge with our news quiz. And here’s the front page of our Sunday paper, the Sunday Review from Opinion and our crossword puzzles.
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2. A meeting with the queen, a salute to soldiers and some legacies left unspoken.2. A meeting with the queen, a salute to soldiers and some legacies left unspoken.
President Trump concluded a weeklong visit to Europe by commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day in northern France. In a speech alongside world leaders, he dwelled on the service of D-Day’s American veterans but said little about how he views America’s role in the world or its relationship to the Europe of today.President Trump concluded a weeklong visit to Europe by commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day in northern France. In a speech alongside world leaders, he dwelled on the service of D-Day’s American veterans but said little about how he views America’s role in the world or its relationship to the Europe of today.
We’re (temporarily) relocating “The Daily” to Europe this week to tell the story of rising populism and nationalism. In a five-part series, our team of journalists will explore the risk these movements pose to the E.U. and its values.We’re (temporarily) relocating “The Daily” to Europe this week to tell the story of rising populism and nationalism. In a five-part series, our team of journalists will explore the risk these movements pose to the E.U. and its values.
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3. Abortion is one of the most polarizing issues in America, and a political litmus test. But many voters struggle with its ethical and moral perplexities.3. Abortion is one of the most polarizing issues in America, and a political litmus test. But many voters struggle with its ethical and moral perplexities.
Forty percent of Democrats said they opposed legal abortion no matter a woman’s reason, a study found, while 29 percent of Republicans said they supported legal abortion for any reason a woman sought one. Above, abortion rights activists in St. Louis last month.Forty percent of Democrats said they opposed legal abortion no matter a woman’s reason, a study found, while 29 percent of Republicans said they supported legal abortion for any reason a woman sought one. Above, abortion rights activists in St. Louis last month.
The issue came front and center this week as Joe Biden reversed his support of a measure restricting the use of federal funds for most abortions.The issue came front and center this week as Joe Biden reversed his support of a measure restricting the use of federal funds for most abortions.
We’re also keeping track of all the 2020 candidates’ policy proposals. Here are three plans some of them rolled out this week.We’re also keeping track of all the 2020 candidates’ policy proposals. Here are three plans some of them rolled out this week.
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4. “I was brainwashed.”4. “I was brainwashed.”
At 21, Caleb Cain, above, was looking for direction. Then he said he fell down an “alt-right rabbit hole.” Now nearly five years after discovering it, Mr. Cain has become a vocal critic of the movement.At 21, Caleb Cain, above, was looking for direction. Then he said he fell down an “alt-right rabbit hole.” Now nearly five years after discovering it, Mr. Cain has become a vocal critic of the movement.
Radicalization is driven by a complex set of elements, but critics say that YouTube has created a dangerous on-ramp to extremism. Our tech columnist looks at the making of a YouTube radical.Radicalization is driven by a complex set of elements, but critics say that YouTube has created a dangerous on-ramp to extremism. Our tech columnist looks at the making of a YouTube radical.
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5. The Midwest floods have highlighted a gap in disaster readiness: Fewer Americans are buying flood insurance, even as climate change increases their risk. Above, West Alton, Mo., earlier this week.5. The Midwest floods have highlighted a gap in disaster readiness: Fewer Americans are buying flood insurance, even as climate change increases their risk. Above, West Alton, Mo., earlier this week.
The declines have persisted despite a two-year campaign by the Trump administration aimed at doubling the number of Americans insured against floods. Officials are now beginning to worry about the disaster after the disaster: What happens when people can’t afford to rebuild?The declines have persisted despite a two-year campaign by the Trump administration aimed at doubling the number of Americans insured against floods. Officials are now beginning to worry about the disaster after the disaster: What happens when people can’t afford to rebuild?
Separately, with wildfires growing more frequent and deadly, and a new threat looming over the weekend, a panel in California urged steps to spread the blazes’ financial burden.Separately, with wildfires growing more frequent and deadly, and a new threat looming over the weekend, a panel in California urged steps to spread the blazes’ financial burden.
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6. Nicky Barnes, a notorious Harlem drug dealer who vanished into witness protection, died in 2012. But his death went unreported — until now.6. Nicky Barnes, a notorious Harlem drug dealer who vanished into witness protection, died in 2012. But his death went unreported — until now.
Mr. Barnes was sentenced to life in prison in 1978, informed on former associates and disappeared into the witness protection program. Because of his new guise, his death, in an unidentified place, was never reported.Mr. Barnes was sentenced to life in prison in 1978, informed on former associates and disappeared into the witness protection program. Because of his new guise, his death, in an unidentified place, was never reported.
In other notable goodbyes, Maida Heatter, whose cookbooks earned her the nickname “Queen of Cake,” died at 102. Before she wrote cookbooks, she developed recipes for The Times.In other notable goodbyes, Maida Heatter, whose cookbooks earned her the nickname “Queen of Cake,” died at 102. Before she wrote cookbooks, she developed recipes for The Times.
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7. Ashleigh Barty of Australia, above, who once left tennis to play cricket, won the French Open. She defeated the unseeded Marketa Vondrousova for her first Grand Slam singles title.7. Ashleigh Barty of Australia, above, who once left tennis to play cricket, won the French Open. She defeated the unseeded Marketa Vondrousova for her first Grand Slam singles title.
Rafael Nadal plays Dominic Thiem for the men’s final at 2 p.m. Eastern time today. Rafael Nadal plays Dominic Thiem for the men’s final today.
In basketball, the Toronto Raptors are one game away from winning the N.B.A. finals. They play the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Monday night.In basketball, the Toronto Raptors are one game away from winning the N.B.A. finals. They play the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Monday night.
And the Women’s World Cup in France is well underway. We’ll continue to have updates throughout the tournament here. The Americans, the defending champions, make their tournament debut Tuesday against Thailand.And the Women’s World Cup in France is well underway. We’ll continue to have updates throughout the tournament here. The Americans, the defending champions, make their tournament debut Tuesday against Thailand.
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8. From France to Spain: There’s a quieter side to the sun-baked island of Majorca.8. From France to Spain: There’s a quieter side to the sun-baked island of Majorca.
In the latest from our 36 Hours series, our writer suggests adding mountain villages, inland drives and Miró’s former home to your to-do list.In the latest from our 36 Hours series, our writer suggests adding mountain villages, inland drives and Miró’s former home to your to-do list.
The push to get travelers to book tours and activities through mobile apps and websites has never been more vigorous. With a click on your smartphone, you’ll have access to travel experiences and excursions previously known only by locals. That’s the idea, anyway.The push to get travelers to book tours and activities through mobile apps and websites has never been more vigorous. With a click on your smartphone, you’ll have access to travel experiences and excursions previously known only by locals. That’s the idea, anyway.
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9. And now for a look backstage.9. And now for a look backstage.
For decades, our photographers have gotten intimate access to life behind the curtain. Ahead of the Tony Awards, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time on CBS, we rounded up our favorite photographs over the past century. Here’s what you need to know about Broadway’s biggest night.For decades, our photographers have gotten intimate access to life behind the curtain. Ahead of the Tony Awards, which airs tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time on CBS, we rounded up our favorite photographs over the past century. Here’s what you need to know about Broadway’s biggest night.
Billy Porter, a presenter tonight, above, has wowed red carpets from the Oscars to the Met Gala. Sunday’s look will be no exception: His gown is made from the red velvet curtain that once rose and fell on “Kinky Boots.”Billy Porter, a presenter tonight, above, has wowed red carpets from the Oscars to the Met Gala. Sunday’s look will be no exception: His gown is made from the red velvet curtain that once rose and fell on “Kinky Boots.”
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10. Finally, don’t miss one of our Best Weekend Reads.10. Finally, don’t miss one of our Best Weekend Reads.
We talked to Madonna about aging, inspiration and why she refuses to cede control; dished with the money-whisperer to the N.B.A.’s elite; and visited 53 of the 8,565 state parks across the country.We talked to Madonna about aging, inspiration and why she refuses to cede control; dished with the money-whisperer to the N.B.A.’s elite; and visited 53 of the 8,565 state parks across the country.
For more on what to read, watch and listen to, may we suggest these 10 new books our editors liked, a glance at the latest small-screen recommendations from Watching, and our music critics’ latest playlist.For more on what to read, watch and listen to, may we suggest these 10 new books our editors liked, a glance at the latest small-screen recommendations from Watching, and our music critics’ latest playlist.
And tonight on FX at 10 p.m., check out our latest episode of “The Weekly,” about New York City’s taxi medallion lending scheme. It’s available on Hulu tomorrow, too.And tonight on FX at 10 p.m., check out our latest episode of “The Weekly,” about New York City’s taxi medallion lending scheme. It’s available on Hulu tomorrow, too.
Get into the groove, and have a great week.Get into the groove, and have a great week.
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