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Kamala Harris, Impeachment, Titan: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing Kamala Harris, Impeachment, Titan: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
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Good evening. Here’s the latest.Good evening. Here’s the latest.
1. The once-cordial relationship between President Trump and President Emmanuel Macron of France quickly turned cold at a celebration of NATO’s 70th anniversary.1. The once-cordial relationship between President Trump and President Emmanuel Macron of France quickly turned cold at a celebration of NATO’s 70th anniversary.
They sparred over approaches to terrorism, Mr. Trump’s relationship with Turkey’s president and the future of NATO. That followed earlier friction over Mr. Macron’s remarks on the Trump administration’s role in the “brain death” of the alliance, which Mr. Trump called “very, very nasty.”They sparred over approaches to terrorism, Mr. Trump’s relationship with Turkey’s president and the future of NATO. That followed earlier friction over Mr. Macron’s remarks on the Trump administration’s role in the “brain death” of the alliance, which Mr. Trump called “very, very nasty.”
Clearly, Europe’s shifting landscape has scrambled the calculus for Mr. Trump, our London bureau chief writes in an analysis. The meetings continue on Wednesday.Clearly, Europe’s shifting landscape has scrambled the calculus for Mr. Trump, our London bureau chief writes in an analysis. The meetings continue on Wednesday.
Other news out of the summit: Mr. Trump sent stocks tumbling when he said that he had “no deadline” for a trade deal with China, suggesting that he could wait until after the 2020 presidential election.Other news out of the summit: Mr. Trump sent stocks tumbling when he said that he had “no deadline” for a trade deal with China, suggesting that he could wait until after the 2020 presidential election.
2. The House Intelligence Committee released its report on the impeachment inquiry, accusing President Trump of abuse of power in his Ukraine pressure campaign. Above, Adam Schiff, the committee’s chairman, on Tuesday.2. The House Intelligence Committee released its report on the impeachment inquiry, accusing President Trump of abuse of power in his Ukraine pressure campaign. Above, Adam Schiff, the committee’s chairman, on Tuesday.
The report said that Mr. Trump “placed his own personal and political interests above the national interests of the United States,” seeking to undermine American democracy and endangering national security. Here’s the full document.The report said that Mr. Trump “placed his own personal and political interests above the national interests of the United States,” seeking to undermine American democracy and endangering national security. Here’s the full document.
The proceedings pick up on Wednesday with the Judiciary Committee, which has the power to draft articles of impeachment. Its first public hearing will feature four constitutional scholars.The proceedings pick up on Wednesday with the Judiciary Committee, which has the power to draft articles of impeachment. Its first public hearing will feature four constitutional scholars.
Separately, Deutsche Bank must turn over detailed documents about Mr. Trump’s finances to two congressional committees, a federal appeals court ruled.Separately, Deutsche Bank must turn over detailed documents about Mr. Trump’s finances to two congressional committees, a federal appeals court ruled.
3. Senator Kamala Harris dropped out of the presidential race after months of slumping poll numbers, a dramatic comedown after a promising start.3. Senator Kamala Harris dropped out of the presidential race after months of slumping poll numbers, a dramatic comedown after a promising start.
After upheaval among staff members and disarray among Ms. Harris’s own allies, she told supporters in an email that the campaign “simply doesn’t have the financial resources we need to continue.”After upheaval among staff members and disarray among Ms. Harris’s own allies, she told supporters in an email that the campaign “simply doesn’t have the financial resources we need to continue.”
Astead Herndon, our Politics reporter, broke it down for us: “Her campaign garnered a ton of attention because it had the chance to break barriers as the first woman of color elected to the White House,” he said. “But it ended up that the structure and message just didn’t resonate.”
In other 2020 news, Senator Cory Booker proposed investing $100 billion in historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, with at least $40 billion of it dedicated to climate change research. The proposal comes as he is struggling to qualify for the December debate.In other 2020 news, Senator Cory Booker proposed investing $100 billion in historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, with at least $40 billion of it dedicated to climate change research. The proposal comes as he is struggling to qualify for the December debate.
4. Google’s C.E.O., Sundar Pichai, above, is taking over as head of its parent company, Alphabet, as the co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, step aside.4. Google’s C.E.O., Sundar Pichai, above, is taking over as head of its parent company, Alphabet, as the co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, step aside.
In a public letter, Mr. Page and Mr. Brin, who founded Google more than two decades ago as students at Stanford University, said “it’s the natural time to simplify our management structure.”In a public letter, Mr. Page and Mr. Brin, who founded Google more than two decades ago as students at Stanford University, said “it’s the natural time to simplify our management structure.”
Mr. Page and Mr. Brin will remain directors on Alphabet’s board and the company’s two largest individual shareholders.Mr. Page and Mr. Brin will remain directors on Alphabet’s board and the company’s two largest individual shareholders.
5. In case you missed it, a very real science fiction tale.5. In case you missed it, a very real science fiction tale.
Scientists in various countries are working on a way to create an image of a person’s face from a genetic sample. But in China, the effort uses blood collected from ethnic Uighurs — many of whom have been swept up in mass detentions in China’s Xinjiang region.Scientists in various countries are working on a way to create an image of a person’s face from a genetic sample. But in China, the effort uses blood collected from ethnic Uighurs — many of whom have been swept up in mass detentions in China’s Xinjiang region.
Critics say Beijing is exploiting the openness of the international scientific community to harness research into the human genome for possible social control.Critics say Beijing is exploiting the openness of the international scientific community to harness research into the human genome for possible social control.
The Chinese have said they followed international norms that would require research subjects’ consent — but many in Xinjiang have no choice.The Chinese have said they followed international norms that would require research subjects’ consent — but many in Xinjiang have no choice.
6. Tiny particles in air pollution wreak havoc on human health. We created a tool to allow you to compare the world’s most polluted air to your city’s.6. Tiny particles in air pollution wreak havoc on human health. We created a tool to allow you to compare the world’s most polluted air to your city’s.
Outdoor particulate pollution mainly comes from burning things — coal, gasoline, woody materials — and was responsible for an estimated 4.2 million deaths worldwide in 2015. High levels mean “you can’t function, you can’t thrive,” one expert said. “Having access to clean air is kind of a basic human right.”Outdoor particulate pollution mainly comes from burning things — coal, gasoline, woody materials — and was responsible for an estimated 4.2 million deaths worldwide in 2015. High levels mean “you can’t function, you can’t thrive,” one expert said. “Having access to clean air is kind of a basic human right.”
Last month, New Delhi hit apocalyptic highs. The U.S. has some of the cleanest air in the world, but last year, during deadly wildfires, Sacramento, Calif., temporarily earned the unwelcome title of the world’s most polluted city.Last month, New Delhi hit apocalyptic highs. The U.S. has some of the cleanest air in the world, but last year, during deadly wildfires, Sacramento, Calif., temporarily earned the unwelcome title of the world’s most polluted city.
7. Title IX, the landmark federal gender-equity law, began changing the face of college sports nearly 50 years ago. Now its pioneering athletes are donating millions to women’s sports.7. Title IX, the landmark federal gender-equity law, began changing the face of college sports nearly 50 years ago. Now its pioneering athletes are donating millions to women’s sports.
Now in their 50s or 60s, they have created a subset of university giving to build facilities, like the Carol Roberts Field House at Yale University, above, and endow scholarships and coaching positions at their alma maters.Now in their 50s or 60s, they have created a subset of university giving to build facilities, like the Carol Roberts Field House at Yale University, above, and endow scholarships and coaching positions at their alma maters.
“More and more female athletes are reaching out to me and asking how they can help,” Yale’s athletic director said. “I used to never get those calls.”“More and more female athletes are reaching out to me and asking how they can help,” Yale’s athletic director said. “I used to never get those calls.”
This week, Megan Rapinoe, who helped lead the U.S. to a World Cup title in July, won soccer’s Ballon d’Or as player of the year. Lionel Messi won the men’s award for a record sixth time.This week, Megan Rapinoe, who helped lead the U.S. to a World Cup title in July, won soccer’s Ballon d’Or as player of the year. Lionel Messi won the men’s award for a record sixth time.
8. Our “Best of 2019” continues.8. Our “Best of 2019” continues.
Theater this year often offered a stark choice: escape an angry world, or face up to its travails. Here are our critics’ top picks of the year, including “Slave Play,” “Is This a Room” and “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”Theater this year often offered a stark choice: escape an angry world, or face up to its travails. Here are our critics’ top picks of the year, including “Slave Play,” “Is This a Room” and “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
Our Food columnist Melissa Clark says that a mix of sophisticated flavors and exacting techniques sets these six dessert-focused books apart.Our Food columnist Melissa Clark says that a mix of sophisticated flavors and exacting techniques sets these six dessert-focused books apart.
Our critics also picked the best TV shows and the best children’s books. And we’ll have more, all this week.Our critics also picked the best TV shows and the best children’s books. And we’ll have more, all this week.
9. For his next stop, our 52 Places Traveler was rained in, so he ate his way through Vietnam’s beach city, Danang.9. For his next stop, our 52 Places Traveler was rained in, so he ate his way through Vietnam’s beach city, Danang.
He reveled in the vibrant street food amid the buzz of a rapidly growing destination. And thanks to the city’s geographical position, he tasted a bit of everything from across the country. Warning: You will get hungry reading this.He reveled in the vibrant street food amid the buzz of a rapidly growing destination. And thanks to the city’s geographical position, he tasted a bit of everything from across the country. Warning: You will get hungry reading this.
Another Travel writer took a 27-hour vacation in Singapore’s Changi airport. This is no ordinary hub: It’s part theme park, part futuristic pleasure dome, a rare airport that invites you to stay.Another Travel writer took a 27-hour vacation in Singapore’s Changi airport. This is no ordinary hub: It’s part theme park, part futuristic pleasure dome, a rare airport that invites you to stay.
10. And finally, take a spin around Titan.10. And finally, take a spin around Titan.
Saturn’s largest moon, almost 900 million cold miles from the sun, has gasoline for rain, soot for snow and layers of ice that float on subsurface oceans of ammonia. But besides Earth, Titan is the only world in the universe known to harbor liquid on its surface.Saturn’s largest moon, almost 900 million cold miles from the sun, has gasoline for rain, soot for snow and layers of ice that float on subsurface oceans of ammonia. But besides Earth, Titan is the only world in the universe known to harbor liquid on its surface.
Now there’s a map to guide the search for possible life there. Awash in organic materials, Titan has risen to the top of the list of homes, as our cosmos reporter calls it, for Possible Weird Life Out There.Now there’s a map to guide the search for possible life there. Awash in organic materials, Titan has risen to the top of the list of homes, as our cosmos reporter calls it, for Possible Weird Life Out There.
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