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We’re covering possible collaboration among anti-Brexit lawmakers, Deutsche Bank’s response to a subpoena for Trump’s tax returns and a major merger for e-cigarettes.We’re covering possible collaboration among anti-Brexit lawmakers, Deutsche Bank’s response to a subpoena for Trump’s tax returns and a major merger for e-cigarettes.
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain’s Labour Party, agreed at a meeting of opposition lawmakers to shelve his plan for toppling Prime Minister Boris Johnson next week and instead focus on passing a law to head off a no-deal Brexit.Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain’s Labour Party, agreed at a meeting of opposition lawmakers to shelve his plan for toppling Prime Minister Boris Johnson next week and instead focus on passing a law to head off a no-deal Brexit.
Mr. Johnson has sought to use the threat of a no-deal Brexit as leverage in talks with the European Union. His office railed against the opposition’s plan, calling it “utterly perverse.”Mr. Johnson has sought to use the threat of a no-deal Brexit as leverage in talks with the European Union. His office railed against the opposition’s plan, calling it “utterly perverse.”
But the prospect of a new Brexit deal before Oct. 31 remains slim. And for advocates of staying in the European Union, the word that lawmakers opposed to a no-deal exit were ready to collaborate was a welcome sign.But the prospect of a new Brexit deal before Oct. 31 remains slim. And for advocates of staying in the European Union, the word that lawmakers opposed to a no-deal exit were ready to collaborate was a welcome sign.
Reality: The strategy will face considerable hurdles when Parliament reconvenes in September.Reality: The strategy will face considerable hurdles when Parliament reconvenes in September.
Next: If the plan agreed to on Tuesday succeeds in tying Mr. Johnson’s hands, it could give him all the reason he needs to try calling an early general election — giving him a chance to expand the Conservatives’ thin working majority. But he needs Labour’s backing to do so.Next: If the plan agreed to on Tuesday succeeds in tying Mr. Johnson’s hands, it could give him all the reason he needs to try calling an early general election — giving him a chance to expand the Conservatives’ thin working majority. But he needs Labour’s backing to do so.
Quotable: “We’re still in that situation where there are all sorts of exits out of the burning building, but they all look locked,” said one politics professor.Quotable: “We’re still in that situation where there are all sorts of exits out of the burning building, but they all look locked,” said one politics professor.
Hours after leaders of some of the world’s wealthiest countries pledged more than $22 million, Brazil’s government angrily rejected the offer, in effect telling those nations to mind their own business — only to later lay out potential terms for accepting the aid.Hours after leaders of some of the world’s wealthiest countries pledged more than $22 million, Brazil’s government angrily rejected the offer, in effect telling those nations to mind their own business — only to later lay out potential terms for accepting the aid.
The terms: If President Emmanuel Macron of France withdrew what President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil called personal insults and insinuations that Brazil does not have sovereignty over the Amazon, Mr. Bolsonaro said he would reconsider.The terms: If President Emmanuel Macron of France withdrew what President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil called personal insults and insinuations that Brazil does not have sovereignty over the Amazon, Mr. Bolsonaro said he would reconsider.
Analysis: For Mr. Bolsonaro, a defiant rebuff plays well to his base. But an outright rejection might undermine the nation’s efforts to control the fires, eroding his plummeting popularity.Analysis: For Mr. Bolsonaro, a defiant rebuff plays well to his base. But an outright rejection might undermine the nation’s efforts to control the fires, eroding his plummeting popularity.
Context: More than 26,000 forest fires have been recorded in the Amazon rainforest this month, the highest number in a decade, setting off outrage and calls for more protections.Context: More than 26,000 forest fires have been recorded in the Amazon rainforest this month, the highest number in a decade, setting off outrage and calls for more protections.
The president of France made the most of his role as host at the Group of 7 meeting, seemingly everywhere at once, writes our Paris bureau chief.The president of France made the most of his role as host at the Group of 7 meeting, seemingly everywhere at once, writes our Paris bureau chief.
He wooed President Trump over a long, private lunch; he flew in the Iranian foreign minister for unannounced talks; he seized his role as defender of the global climate, telling Brazilians to get themselves a new president; and he even prompted a surprise diplomatic opening on Iran from Mr. Trump.He wooed President Trump over a long, private lunch; he flew in the Iranian foreign minister for unannounced talks; he seized his role as defender of the global climate, telling Brazilians to get themselves a new president; and he even prompted a surprise diplomatic opening on Iran from Mr. Trump.
At home: Mr. Macron’s domestic stock, only lately creeping up after being battered by months of Yellow Vest protests, has improved further after what the French media characterized as a successful G7.At home: Mr. Macron’s domestic stock, only lately creeping up after being battered by months of Yellow Vest protests, has improved further after what the French media characterized as a successful G7.
Analysis: With Mr. Trump deepening American isolation on major global issues, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany on a path out of power, Mr. Macron has become the leading champion of European unity and multilateralism.Analysis: With Mr. Trump deepening American isolation on major global issues, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany on a path out of power, Mr. Macron has become the leading champion of European unity and multilateralism.
The German bank told a federal appeals court that it was in possession of some tax returns sought by U.S. congressional subpoenas issued earlier this year to President Trump, his family and his businesses.The German bank told a federal appeals court that it was in possession of some tax returns sought by U.S. congressional subpoenas issued earlier this year to President Trump, his family and his businesses.
Although the identities of the people or organizations were redacted in the publicly available document, current and former bank officials have said Deutsche Bank has portions of Mr. Trump’s personal and corporate tax returns.Although the identities of the people or organizations were redacted in the publicly available document, current and former bank officials have said Deutsche Bank has portions of Mr. Trump’s personal and corporate tax returns.
Reminder: The subpoenas request documents related to Mr. Trump’s businesses, his in-laws, his children and even his grandchildren from Deutsche Bank, Mr. Trump’s primary lender over the past two decades, and Capital One, where he has also kept some of his money.Reminder: The subpoenas request documents related to Mr. Trump’s businesses, his in-laws, his children and even his grandchildren from Deutsche Bank, Mr. Trump’s primary lender over the past two decades, and Capital One, where he has also kept some of his money.
Mr. Trump broke with decades of precedent by not releasing his tax returns while running for president, claiming that he could not do so because he was under audit.Mr. Trump broke with decades of precedent by not releasing his tax returns while running for president, claiming that he could not do so because he was under audit.
Many LinkedIn users welcome connections to strangers. That makes them particularly vulnerable to spy recruiters.Many LinkedIn users welcome connections to strangers. That makes them particularly vulnerable to spy recruiters.
Western intelligence officials say Chinese agents have been using social media, particularly LinkedIn, to recruit foreign spies and assets, including former government officials like Jonas Parello-Plesner, a former Danish Foreign Ministry official, above.Western intelligence officials say Chinese agents have been using social media, particularly LinkedIn, to recruit foreign spies and assets, including former government officials like Jonas Parello-Plesner, a former Danish Foreign Ministry official, above.
Spain: Emergency services worked to clear roads, tunnels and houses that were inundated after severe rain and hail pummeled the region around Madrid.Spain: Emergency services worked to clear roads, tunnels and houses that were inundated after severe rain and hail pummeled the region around Madrid.
Berlin murder: The killing of a former Chechen separatist commander in central Berlin has raised concerns that Russia may have deployed an agent.Berlin murder: The killing of a former Chechen separatist commander in central Berlin has raised concerns that Russia may have deployed an agent.
U.S. immigration: A Harvard freshman who is a Palestinian from Lebanon said he was denied entry to the U.S. after a customs agent took issue with his friends’ social media posts, prompting furor among free-speech activists.U.S. immigration: A Harvard freshman who is a Palestinian from Lebanon said he was denied entry to the U.S. after a customs agent took issue with his friends’ social media posts, prompting furor among free-speech activists.
Johnson & Johnson: An Oklahoma court case singling out the health care conglomerate for its role in the opioid crisis represents another blow to its reputation as the trusted brand of parents, doctors and nurses.Johnson & Johnson: An Oklahoma court case singling out the health care conglomerate for its role in the opioid crisis represents another blow to its reputation as the trusted brand of parents, doctors and nurses.
Ride-share nightmare: After a teenager leaving a birthday party in New York called an Uber, prosecutors said, her driver kidnapped her and tried to take her to his place, where he intended to sexually assault her. She escaped by persuading him to pull over so she could use the bathroom.Ride-share nightmare: After a teenager leaving a birthday party in New York called an Uber, prosecutors said, her driver kidnapped her and tried to take her to his place, where he intended to sexually assault her. She escaped by persuading him to pull over so she could use the bathroom.
E-cigarettes: Philip Morris and Altria, which has invested in Juul, are in talks to merge again. The tobacco giants’ combination would dominate the international market for e-cigarettes.E-cigarettes: Philip Morris and Altria, which has invested in Juul, are in talks to merge again. The tobacco giants’ combination would dominate the international market for e-cigarettes.
Snapshot: A dance class near the studios of “Good Morning America” in Times Square in New York on Monday. One of the show’s hosts, Lara Spencer, apologized after laughing last week at the news that Prince George, the 6-year-old son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, planned to study ballet.Snapshot: A dance class near the studios of “Good Morning America” in Times Square in New York on Monday. One of the show’s hosts, Lara Spencer, apologized after laughing last week at the news that Prince George, the 6-year-old son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, planned to study ballet.
U.S. Open: Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old American sensation, defeated Anastasia Potapova yesterday for her first U.S. Open win. And in men’s matches, four top-10 seeds lost, and cramps ended the Grand Slam debut of the 16-year-old Zachary Svajda.U.S. Open: Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old American sensation, defeated Anastasia Potapova yesterday for her first U.S. Open win. And in men’s matches, four top-10 seeds lost, and cramps ended the Grand Slam debut of the 16-year-old Zachary Svajda.
What we’re reading: Michael Wines, a national correspondent, recommends this article from Medium. “Barely two years ago, potentially the worst aviation disaster in history was averted by maybe 10 feet and fewer seconds,” he writes. “Read this dry but riveting — and terrifying — account of what almost went disastrously wrong at San Francisco International Airport.”What we’re reading: Michael Wines, a national correspondent, recommends this article from Medium. “Barely two years ago, potentially the worst aviation disaster in history was averted by maybe 10 feet and fewer seconds,” he writes. “Read this dry but riveting — and terrifying — account of what almost went disastrously wrong at San Francisco International Airport.”
Cook: Baking fish and chips is easier and less messy than frying.Cook: Baking fish and chips is easier and less messy than frying.
Listen: For our writer, one world-traveling, chart-conquering rhythm — deployed by the likes of Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber and Drake — defines the sweatiest time of year.Listen: For our writer, one world-traveling, chart-conquering rhythm — deployed by the likes of Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber and Drake — defines the sweatiest time of year.
Read: “The Code,” by Margaret O’Mara, is an ambitious history of the cozy relationship between California’s tech start-ups and the federal government.Read: “The Code,” by Margaret O’Mara, is an ambitious history of the cozy relationship between California’s tech start-ups and the federal government.
Smarter Living: One of the worst things you can do with your passwords is also very common: use the same one on multiple sites. If even one account is compromised in a data breach, hackers will be able to get into the others. To keep yourself safe online, use two-factor authentication, keep your operating system and browser up-to-date, and use a password manager.Smarter Living: One of the worst things you can do with your passwords is also very common: use the same one on multiple sites. If even one account is compromised in a data breach, hackers will be able to get into the others. To keep yourself safe online, use two-factor authentication, keep your operating system and browser up-to-date, and use a password manager.
And a pediatrician looks at the debate about that Weight Watchers app aimed at children.And a pediatrician looks at the debate about that Weight Watchers app aimed at children.
You have to go way back to find the source of the Amazon.You have to go way back to find the source of the Amazon.
By many geological accounts, about 180 million years ago, an enormous land mass broke across the middle. After 40 million more years, the southern part — now South America and Africa — also split.By many geological accounts, about 180 million years ago, an enormous land mass broke across the middle. After 40 million more years, the southern part — now South America and Africa — also split.
Many scientists believe that a river system that had stretched across the two also broke, eventually becoming Africa’s Congo River and South America’s Amazon River.Many scientists believe that a river system that had stretched across the two also broke, eventually becoming Africa’s Congo River and South America’s Amazon River.
The collision of tectonic plates that raised the Andes roughly 15 million years ago may have helped block the Amazon’s flow (west then, the opposite of today’s direction), creating a vast inland sea — and a new evolutionary challenge for former saltwater inhabitants.The collision of tectonic plates that raised the Andes roughly 15 million years ago may have helped block the Amazon’s flow (west then, the opposite of today’s direction), creating a vast inland sea — and a new evolutionary challenge for former saltwater inhabitants.
The Amazon basin drained when the Ice Age reduced global water levels, leaving pockets of water and flora — and more opportunities for species to subdivide.The Amazon basin drained when the Ice Age reduced global water levels, leaving pockets of water and flora — and more opportunities for species to subdivide.
The flood-drain cycle appeared to occur again about 6,000 years ago.The flood-drain cycle appeared to occur again about 6,000 years ago.
The result: one of the richest areas for plant and animal life in the world, a source of innumerable medicinal compounds and a rainforest the world is now watching burn.The result: one of the richest areas for plant and animal life in the world, a source of innumerable medicinal compounds and a rainforest the world is now watching burn.
That’s it for this briefing. Thanks to the readers who pointed out that we made a mistake in Monday’s Back Story. The number of states that were eventually created, wholly or in part, from the Louisiana Purchase was 15, not 14.That’s it for this briefing. Thanks to the readers who pointed out that we made a mistake in Monday’s Back Story. The number of states that were eventually created, wholly or in part, from the Louisiana Purchase was 15, not 14.
See you next time.See you next time.
— Melina— Melina
Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. Andrea Kannapell, the briefings editor, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. Andrea Kannapell, the briefings editor, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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