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| Democratic Debate, Apple, L.S.U.: Your Tuesday Briefing | |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| We’re covering a dispute between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, President Trump’s planned request for more border wall funding, and the new college football champion, L.S.U. | We’re covering a dispute between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, President Trump’s planned request for more border wall funding, and the new college football champion, L.S.U. |
| Russian military hackers have infiltrated Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company that has been at the center of the impeachment investigation against President Trump, security experts told The Times. | Russian military hackers have infiltrated Burisma, the Ukrainian gas company that has been at the center of the impeachment investigation against President Trump, security experts told The Times. |
| The hacking attempts against the company, whose board once included Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, began in early November. | The hacking attempts against the company, whose board once included Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, began in early November. |
| It’s unclear what the hackers found, but the timing and scale of the attacks suggest a search for material that could embarrass the Bidens. Mr. Trump’s push for Ukraine to investigate the Bidens set off the chain of events that led to his impeachment. | It’s unclear what the hackers found, but the timing and scale of the attacks suggest a search for material that could embarrass the Bidens. Mr. Trump’s push for Ukraine to investigate the Bidens set off the chain of events that led to his impeachment. |
| Response: Joe Biden’s presidential campaign sought to cast the Russian effort as an indication of his political strength. Neither the Russian government nor Burisma responded to requests for comment. | Response: Joe Biden’s presidential campaign sought to cast the Russian effort as an indication of his political strength. Neither the Russian government nor Burisma responded to requests for comment. |
| Another angle: Senate Republicans indicated on Monday that they would not seek to summarily dismiss the impeachment charges against Mr. Trump, proceeding instead to a trial that could begin as soon as Wednesday. | Another angle: Senate Republicans indicated on Monday that they would not seek to summarily dismiss the impeachment charges against Mr. Trump, proceeding instead to a trial that could begin as soon as Wednesday. |
| Elizabeth Warren said on Monday that Bernie Sanders told her in 2018 that he didn’t think a woman could win the presidency, a remark he has vehemently denied making. | Elizabeth Warren said on Monday that Bernie Sanders told her in 2018 that he didn’t think a woman could win the presidency, a remark he has vehemently denied making. |
| It happened during a meeting about the 2020 election, according to Ms. Warren: “Among the topics that came up was what would happen if Democrats nominated a female candidate. I thought a woman could win; he disagreed.” | It happened during a meeting about the 2020 election, according to Ms. Warren: “Among the topics that came up was what would happen if Democrats nominated a female candidate. I thought a woman could win; he disagreed.” |
| Ms. Warren also said she and Mr. Sanders were “friends and allies.” | Ms. Warren also said she and Mr. Sanders were “friends and allies.” |
| Response: Mr. Sanders said, “It’s sad that, three weeks before the Iowa caucus and a year after that private conversation, staff who weren’t in the room are lying about what happened.” | Response: Mr. Sanders said, “It’s sad that, three weeks before the Iowa caucus and a year after that private conversation, staff who weren’t in the room are lying about what happened.” |
| Another angle: The two are among six candidates meeting tonight for the final Democratic presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses. Here’s what to expect when they square off at 9 p.m. Eastern. | Another angle: The two are among six candidates meeting tonight for the final Democratic presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses. Here’s what to expect when they square off at 9 p.m. Eastern. |
| From Opinion: The Times’s editorial board is publishing transcripts of its interviews with the candidates, leading up to its endorsement for the Democratic nomination on Sunday. | From Opinion: The Times’s editorial board is publishing transcripts of its interviews with the candidates, leading up to its endorsement for the Democratic nomination on Sunday. |
| Sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have decimated Iran’s economy. And the fear of worse damage to national fortunes may temper the escalation of tensions with the U.S. | Sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have decimated Iran’s economy. And the fear of worse damage to national fortunes may temper the escalation of tensions with the U.S. |
| Public unrest over the economy has built up for months. That anger was redirected in the past week after the killing of a top general by the U.S., but it refocused on the Iranian authorities after they admitted accidentally shooting down a passenger jet. | |
| But some experts suggest that hard-liners may come to embrace hostilities with the U.S. as a means of stimulating the economy, or at least excusing its weakness. | |
| Related: President Hassan Rouhani of Iran called today for a special court to examine the downing of the plane, which killed 176 people, and officials’ shifting explanations for it. | |
| Closer look: The Times interviewed U.S. troops stationed at a base in Iraq that was struck by Iranian missiles. “It was like a scene from an action movie,” one said. | Closer look: The Times interviewed U.S. troops stationed at a base in Iraq that was struck by Iranian missiles. “It was like a scene from an action movie,” one said. |
| Related: President Trump made light of shifting justifications for the attack that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. “It doesn’t really matter,” he tweeted, “because of his horrible past.” | Related: President Trump made light of shifting justifications for the attack that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. “It doesn’t really matter,” he tweeted, “because of his horrible past.” |
| Attorney General William Barr said on Monday that a deadly shooting last month at a naval air station in Florida was an act of terrorism, and he asked Apple to unlock two phones used by the gunman. | Attorney General William Barr said on Monday that a deadly shooting last month at a naval air station in Florida was an act of terrorism, and he asked Apple to unlock two phones used by the gunman. |
| It was the latest salvo in a long-running fight between the government and technology companies. | It was the latest salvo in a long-running fight between the government and technology companies. |
| After the Dec. 6 shooting in Pensacola, which left three sailors dead, Apple said it had given investigators access to the gunman’s iCloud account and transaction data for several accounts. | After the Dec. 6 shooting in Pensacola, which left three sailors dead, Apple said it had given investigators access to the gunman’s iCloud account and transaction data for several accounts. |
| Background: The confrontation echoed the standoff over an iPhone used by a gunman in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, Calif., in 2015. Apple defied a court order to assist the F.B.I., but another company bypassed the phone’s encryption. | Background: The confrontation echoed the standoff over an iPhone used by a gunman in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, Calif., in 2015. Apple defied a court order to assist the F.B.I., but another company bypassed the phone’s encryption. |
| Humans were exposed to airborne toxins millions of years before the first cigarette was lit or the first car hit the road. As a result, new research argues, our ancestors evolved at least some defenses. | Humans were exposed to airborne toxins millions of years before the first cigarette was lit or the first car hit the road. As a result, new research argues, our ancestors evolved at least some defenses. |
| Millions of people still die from indoor air pollution, but as one scientist noted, “All that matters from an evolutionary standpoint is that you reproduce.” | |
| (At today’s qualifying matches for next week’s Australian Open tennis tournament, one player had to withdraw and others complained of the hazardous air conditions caused by wildfires.) | (At today’s qualifying matches for next week’s Australian Open tennis tournament, one player had to withdraw and others complained of the hazardous air conditions caused by wildfires.) |
| Border wall funding: President Trump plans to divert $7.2 billion from the military for the construction of a wall on the southern border, two people familiar with the plans told The Times. Congress set aside $1.375 billion for it last month. | Border wall funding: President Trump plans to divert $7.2 billion from the military for the construction of a wall on the southern border, two people familiar with the plans told The Times. Congress set aside $1.375 billion for it last month. |
| “Megxit” approval: Queen Elizabeth II said she was “entirely supportive” of the plan by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, to step back from royal life. | “Megxit” approval: Queen Elizabeth II said she was “entirely supportive” of the plan by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, to step back from royal life. |
| Tainted World Series title: The Houston Astros fired their general manager and manager after it was revealed that the team cheated during its championship-winning 2017 season. | Tainted World Series title: The Houston Astros fired their general manager and manager after it was revealed that the team cheated during its championship-winning 2017 season. |
| Tiffany on the move: The jeweler had 30 guards watching as more than 114,000 “units of merchandise” were moved during the renovation of its Fifth Avenue store. | Tiffany on the move: The jeweler had 30 guards watching as more than 114,000 “units of merchandise” were moved during the renovation of its Fifth Avenue store. |
| Snapshot: Above, Joe Burrow, Louisiana State’s quarterback, lifted college football’s championship trophy on Monday after his team defeated Clemson, 42-25. It was L.S.U.’s fourth national title. | Snapshot: Above, Joe Burrow, Louisiana State’s quarterback, lifted college football’s championship trophy on Monday after his team defeated Clemson, 42-25. It was L.S.U.’s fourth national title. |
| Oscar nominees: Most Academy Award nominations on Monday went to four very male, very white movies: “Joker,” “The Irishman,” “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” and “1917.” Here are some snubs and surprises. | Oscar nominees: Most Academy Award nominations on Monday went to four very male, very white movies: “Joker,” “The Irishman,” “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” and “1917.” Here are some snubs and surprises. |
| Late-night comedy: “The nominees are so white, this year’s Oscars are being held at Pottery Barn,” Jimmy Fallon said. | Late-night comedy: “The nominees are so white, this year’s Oscars are being held at Pottery Barn,” Jimmy Fallon said. |
| What we’re reading: The Austin Chronicle’s profile of Kenny Dorham, a trumpeter whose talent even Miles Davis envied. Jesse Drucker, a Times business reporter, calls it “heartbreaking and beautifully written.” | What we’re reading: The Austin Chronicle’s profile of Kenny Dorham, a trumpeter whose talent even Miles Davis envied. Jesse Drucker, a Times business reporter, calls it “heartbreaking and beautifully written.” |
| Cook: Brighten sheet-pan chicken and potatoes with feta, lemon and herbs. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more recommendations.) | Cook: Brighten sheet-pan chicken and potatoes with feta, lemon and herbs. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more recommendations.) |
| Play: A “Jeopardy!” tournament involving three of the show’s greatest players resumes tonight. Can you answer the clues they’ve missed? | Play: A “Jeopardy!” tournament involving three of the show’s greatest players resumes tonight. Can you answer the clues they’ve missed? |
| Go: Two productions at the Under the Radar Festival in New York ask if theater is ready to embrace the artistry of autism and other once-disqualifying conditions. | Go: Two productions at the Under the Radar Festival in New York ask if theater is ready to embrace the artistry of autism and other once-disqualifying conditions. |
| Smarter Living: The benefits from rapidly shifting workouts may be mostly in your head. But they’re still real. | Smarter Living: The benefits from rapidly shifting workouts may be mostly in your head. But they’re still real. |
| Diego, a giant tortoise who fathered hundreds of offspring to help save his endangered species on a Galápagos island, is retiring. | Diego, a giant tortoise who fathered hundreds of offspring to help save his endangered species on a Galápagos island, is retiring. |
| The tortoise, who is more than 100 years old, was in a captive breeding program at the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center on the island of Santa Cruz. Since 1976, he has exhibited “an exceptional sex drive,” researchers said. | The tortoise, who is more than 100 years old, was in a captive breeding program at the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center on the island of Santa Cruz. Since 1976, he has exhibited “an exceptional sex drive,” researchers said. |
| When the breeding program began, there were 15 tortoises. Now there are about 2,000 — about 800 of them descended from Diego. | |
| So what is it about Diego? James Gibbs, a professor of environmental and forest biology at the State University of New York in Syracuse, says the tortoise has “a big personality — quite aggressive, active and vocal in his mating habits — and so I think he has gotten most of the attention.” | |
| But almost all the other 1,200 or so tortoises also share a male ancestor: a “more reserved, less charismatic” tortoise known as E5. As the breeding program ends, Professor Gibbs said, “It clearly is the other, quieter male that has had much more success.” | But almost all the other 1,200 or so tortoises also share a male ancestor: a “more reserved, less charismatic” tortoise known as E5. As the breeding program ends, Professor Gibbs said, “It clearly is the other, quieter male that has had much more success.” |
| That’s it for this briefing. See you next time. | That’s it for this briefing. See you next time. |
| — Chris | — Chris |
| Thank youMark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford provided the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. | Thank youMark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford provided the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. |
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