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Uber, Spain, Thanksgiving: Your Tuesday Briefing	Uber, Spain, Thanksgiving: Your Tuesday Briefing
2019-11-26 07:38:08 UTC	2019-11-27 08:06:15 UTC (1 day later)
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Good morning.	Good morning.
We’re covering the U.S. military’s latest operations in Syria, London’s beef with Uber and a stunning jewelry heist in Germany.	We’re covering the U.S. military’s latest operations in Syria, London’s beef with Uber and a stunning jewelry heist in Germany.
In another sign of President Trump’s zigzagging military policy in Syria, American troops and Kurdish fighters have reunited to conduct a large-scale counterterrorism operation in the country’s northeast.	In another sign of President Trump’s zigzagging military policy in Syria, American troops and Kurdish fighters have reunited to conduct a large-scale counterterrorism operation in the country’s northeast.
The mission comes weeks after nearly 1,000 American troops in northeastern Syria flew or drove out of the country, leaving their Syrian Kurdish allies to fend for themselves against a bloody cross-border offensive by Turkish forces.	The mission comes weeks after nearly 1,000 American troops in northeastern Syria flew or drove out of the country, leaving their Syrian Kurdish allies to fend for themselves against a bloody cross-border offensive by Turkish forces.
Mr. Trump is keeping 500 troops in Syria for the foreseeable future. Protecting the country’s eastern oil fields from ISIS, Russia and the Syrian government — the rationale his administration cited last month for leaving some U.S. troops in place — is not a focus of the mission for now.	Mr. Trump is keeping 500 troops in Syria for the foreseeable future. Protecting the country’s eastern oil fields from ISIS, Russia and the Syrian government — the rationale his administration cited last month for leaving some U.S. troops in place — is not a focus of the mission for now.
Pentagon shake-up: Mr. Trump intervened in the military justice system, ordering that a Navy SEAL embroiled in accusations of war crimes retain his standing — a controversy that resulted in the ouster of the Navy secretary.	Pentagon shake-up: Mr. Trump intervened in the military justice system, ordering that a Navy SEAL embroiled in accusations of war crimes retain his standing — a controversy that resulted in the ouster of the Navy secretary.
They were both Ukrainian oligarchs with legal problems in the U.S., and they were both approached by President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to help dig for dirt on a domestic political rival: former Vice President Joe Biden.	They were both Ukrainian oligarchs with legal problems in the U.S., and they were both approached by President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to help dig for dirt on a domestic political rival: former Vice President Joe Biden.
Our reporters analyzed Mr. Giuliani’s campaign to cultivate the oligarchs for insights into what led to Mr. Trump’s July phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, a conversation that has brought Mr. Trump to the brink of impeachment.	Our reporters analyzed Mr. Giuliani’s campaign to cultivate the oligarchs for insights into what led to Mr. Trump’s July phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, a conversation that has brought Mr. Trump to the brink of impeachment.
Details: One of the Ukrainian oligarchs, Dmitry Firtash, is an energy tycoon who had been arrested in Vienna on bribery charges. He said Mr. Giuliani’s associates pitched him on a deal to sell American liquefied natural gas to Ukraine, via a terminal in Poland, and offered to intervene on his behalf with the U.S. Justice Department.	Details: One of the Ukrainian oligarchs, Dmitry Firtash, is an energy tycoon who had been arrested in Vienna on bribery charges. He said Mr. Giuliani’s associates pitched him on a deal to sell American liquefied natural gas to Ukraine, via a terminal in Poland, and offered to intervene on his behalf with the U.S. Justice Department.
Response: Mr. Giuliani told The Times that there was nothing improper about his dealings with the oligarchs. “Where do you think you get information about crime?” he said.	Response: Mr. Giuliani told The Times that there was nothing improper about his dealings with the oligarchs. “Where do you think you get information about crime?” he said.
Opinion: Our Editorial Board writes that President Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine is a textbook example of what the founders of the American Constitution defined as impeachable conduct.	Opinion: Our Editorial Board writes that President Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine is a textbook example of what the founders of the American Constitution defined as impeachable conduct.
The London authorities on Monday refused to extend the company’s taxi license because of persistent safety problems, saying the “fit and proper” standard had not been met. It’s the latest skirmish in a long-running regulatory battle.	The London authorities on Monday refused to extend the company’s taxi license because of persistent safety problems, saying the “fit and proper” standard had not been met. It’s the latest skirmish in a long-running regulatory battle.
The British capital, Uber’s most lucrative European market, is also home to some of its most contentious regulatory struggles. Tougher rules elsewhere — notably in Germany, Spain, Italy and Denmark — have limited the company’s availability to gain a foothold on the continent.	The British capital, Uber’s most lucrative European market, is also home to some of its most contentious regulatory struggles. Tougher rules elsewhere — notably in Germany, Spain, Italy and Denmark — have limited the company’s availability to gain a foothold on the continent.
Details: Transport for London, which regulates taxi and private hire services, cited a flaw in Uber’s system that let unauthorized drivers collude with authorized ones to pick up riders under their account. It happened at least 14,000 times.	Details: Transport for London, which regulates taxi and private hire services, cited a flaw in Uber’s system that let unauthorized drivers collude with authorized ones to pick up riders under their account. It happened at least 14,000 times.
What’s next: London’s decision will not immediately affect Uber’s presence on its streets, and the company has 21 days to appeal.	What’s next: London’s decision will not immediately affect Uber’s presence on its streets, and the company has 21 days to appeal.
Amazon in California: As grass-roots resistance to the internet giant builds in the United States, a report today by a nonprofit calculates that a little over half of Amazon warehouse workers in Southern California live in substandard housing.	Amazon in California: As grass-roots resistance to the internet giant builds in the United States, a report today by a nonprofit calculates that a little over half of Amazon warehouse workers in Southern California live in substandard housing.
Google and Facebook are running contests for researchers to build artificial intelligence systems that can detect videos doctored with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, known as deepfakes.	Google and Facebook are running contests for researchers to build artificial intelligence systems that can detect videos doctored with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, known as deepfakes.
The contests are showing how hard that will be.	The contests are showing how hard that will be.
The danger: Researchers and lawmakers worry deepfakes could become a new, insidious method for spreading disinformation in the lead-up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but the implications go everywhere the internet reaches.	The danger: Researchers and lawmakers worry deepfakes could become a new, insidious method for spreading disinformation in the lead-up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but the implications go everywhere the internet reaches.
“The Weekly”: In the latest episode of our new TV series, our team embedded with engineers as they sought to develop a perfect deepfake — not to manipulate markets or game an election, but to warn the public about the dangers of technology meant to dupe them. Available tonight at 11 p.m. on AMC Iberia.	“The Weekly”: In the latest episode of our new TV series, our team embedded with engineers as they sought to develop a perfect deepfake — not to manipulate markets or game an election, but to warn the public about the dangers of technology meant to dupe them. Available tonight at 11 p.m. on AMC Iberia.
On a tour of the Dolomites, an intermediate-level skier from Chicago took in breathtaking sunrises, snow-kissed pine forests and a dose of World War I history. She found the terrain (mostly) manageable and the people watching eccellente.	On a tour of the Dolomites, an intermediate-level skier from Chicago took in breathtaking sunrises, snow-kissed pine forests and a dose of World War I history. She found the terrain (mostly) manageable and the people watching eccellente.
It turns out that “ski safaris” — multiday trips that include stops in both resorts and mountain huts — are increasingly popular in France, Switzerland and beyond. Just remember: You can’t turn back if you get tired.	It turns out that “ski safaris” — multiday trips that include stops in both resorts and mountain huts — are increasingly popular in France, Switzerland and beyond. Just remember: You can’t turn back if you get tired.
Albania earthquake: The 6.4-magnitude quake near the capital, Tirana, was the most powerful to strike the country in decades. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear, but injuries and at least four deaths were reported.	Albania earthquake: The 6.4-magnitude quake near the capital, Tirana, was the most powerful to strike the country in decades. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear, but injuries and at least four deaths were reported.
Violence against women: The French government unveiled new measures to combat the problem, days after tens of thousands of people marched in Paris and other cities to rally against what some call an epidemic of “femicide.” (Meanwhile, a surging far-right party in Spain reaffirmed its demand for the repeal of a gender violence law.)	Violence against women: The French government unveiled new measures to combat the problem, days after tens of thousands of people marched in Paris and other cities to rally against what some call an epidemic of “femicide.” (Meanwhile, a surging far-right party in Spain reaffirmed its demand for the repeal of a gender violence law.)
Spanish politics: Members of a Catalan separatist party overwhelmingly voted to support a Socialist-led government in exchange for talks over secession. The Socialists, who oppose Catalonia’s independence movement, won just 120 seats in an election this month — short of the 176 they would need to form a parliamentary majority.	Spanish politics: Members of a Catalan separatist party overwhelmingly voted to support a Socialist-led government in exchange for talks over secession. The Socialists, who oppose Catalonia’s independence movement, won just 120 seats in an election this month — short of the 176 they would need to form a parliamentary majority.
U.S. impeachment inquiry: A judge ruled on Monday that the former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify about President Trump’s efforts to obstruct the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.	U.S. impeachment inquiry: A judge ruled on Monday that the former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify about President Trump’s efforts to obstruct the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Truck deaths: A 25-year-old driver from Northern Ireland, one of three people charged after dozens of Vietnamese were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain last month, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property.	Truck deaths: A 25-year-old driver from Northern Ireland, one of three people charged after dozens of Vietnamese were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain last month, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property.
Julian Assange: More than 60 physicians signed a letter saying that the WikiLeaks founder was suffering from mental and physical deterioration so severe that without urgent expert medical assessment, he could die before his February hearing on extradition from Britain to the U.S.	Julian Assange: More than 60 physicians signed a letter saying that the WikiLeaks founder was suffering from mental and physical deterioration so severe that without urgent expert medical assessment, he could die before his February hearing on extradition from Britain to the U.S.
Doping in Russia: A panel at the World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended that Russia face a new Olympic ban for flouting antidoping rules. The organization’s board will vote on the recommendation next month.	Doping in Russia: A panel at the World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended that Russia face a new Olympic ban for flouting antidoping rules. The organization’s board will vote on the recommendation next month.
Eye of the beholder: LVMH said on Monday that it would buy the jeweler Tiffany for $16.2 billion, the biggest-ever deal in luxury. Here’s a field guide to Bernard Arnault, the LVMH founder and chairman.	Eye of the beholder: LVMH said on Monday that it would buy the jeweler Tiffany for $16.2 billion, the biggest-ever deal in luxury. Here’s a field guide to Bernard Arnault, the LVMH founder and chairman.
Controversial film: Two British cinema chains pulled the film “Blue Story,” about rival London gangs, after a brawl broke out at a screening in Birmingham. Theaters said they worried about safety; critics called the decision racist and cowardly.	Controversial film: Two British cinema chains pulled the film “Blue Story,” about rival London gangs, after a brawl broke out at a screening in Birmingham. Theaters said they worried about safety; critics called the decision racist and cowardly.
Snapshot: The English scientist Robert Hooke first reported an oval on Jupiter in 1664. The planet’s current “Great Red Spot,” visible in the photo above — which may or may not be the same oval of yore — has persisted for at least 189 years, and probably much longer.	Snapshot: The English scientist Robert Hooke first reported an oval on Jupiter in 1664. The planet’s current “Great Red Spot,” visible in the photo above — which may or may not be the same oval of yore — has persisted for at least 189 years, and probably much longer.
Dresden heist: Thieves broke into a restored 18th-century palace and made off with three invaluable collections of jewelry from the royal house of Saxony.	Dresden heist: Thieves broke into a restored 18th-century palace and made off with three invaluable collections of jewelry from the royal house of Saxony.
Pete Townshend interview: The Who’s lead guitarist spoke with The New York Times Magazine about authenticity, nostalgia and his first novel.	Pete Townshend interview: The Who’s lead guitarist spoke with The New York Times Magazine about authenticity, nostalgia and his first novel.
What we’re reading: This essay in Logic magazine by a pseudonymous Microsoft engineer. “It’s about how tech companies are selling cloud/A.I. services to the fossil fuel industry while publicly pledging to address the climate crisis,” writes Kevin Roose, our technology columnist.	What we’re reading: This essay in Logic magazine by a pseudonymous Microsoft engineer. “It’s about how tech companies are selling cloud/A.I. services to the fossil fuel industry while publicly pledging to address the climate crisis,” writes Kevin Roose, our technology columnist.
Cook: French onion macaroni and cheese is weeknight comfort food. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more recommendations.)	Cook: French onion macaroni and cheese is weeknight comfort food. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more recommendations.)
Read/Watch/Listen: Our culture reporters and critics came up with 33 ways to remember the past decade. (Just looking at it is fun.)	Read/Watch/Listen: Our culture reporters and critics came up with 33 ways to remember the past decade. (Just looking at it is fun.)