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~~Your Thursday Briefing~~	European Tourism, Fed Warning, Matt Damon: Your Thursday Briefing
2020-05-14 05:02:10 UTC	2020-05-14 05:34:08 UTC (32 minutes later)
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Good morning.	Good morning.
We’re covering efforts to lift travel restrictions in Europe in time for summer, a dire warning from the Federal Reserve chair and survivors of the slaughter in an Afghan maternity clinic.	We’re covering efforts to lift travel restrictions in Europe in time for summer, a dire warning from the Federal Reserve chair and survivors of the slaughter in an Afghan maternity clinic.
With an eye on summer tourism, the European Commission recommended the reopening of borders that were closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.	With an eye on summer tourism, the European Commission recommended the reopening of borders that were closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Cross-border vacation travel had been expected to generate 1.3 billion euros, or $1.4 billion, in spending in 2020 before the border lockdowns. In southern member states, income generated by tourism accounts for as much as 20 percent of their economies.	Cross-border vacation travel had been expected to generate 1.3 billion euros, or $1.4 billion, in spending in 2020 before the border lockdowns. In southern member states, income generated by tourism accounts for as much as 20 percent of their economies.
But recommendations from the commission are not binding. And restrictions remain in place for Italy and Spain, the bloc’s hardest-hit members. That leaves European Union countries to create a patchwork of policies.	But recommendations from the commission are not binding. And restrictions remain in place for Italy and Spain, the bloc’s hardest-hit members. That leaves European Union countries to create a patchwork of policies.
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer of Germany said that together with Austria, France and Switzerland, his country would begin easing border restrictions on Saturday, with the aim of lifting them entirely by June 15.	Interior Minister Horst Seehofer of Germany said that together with Austria, France and Switzerland, his country would begin easing border restrictions on Saturday, with the aim of lifting them entirely by June 15.
In other developments:	In other developments:
A top World Health Organization official said the novel coronavirus “may never go away,” becoming a long-term fact of life that must be managed, like H.I.V. The official said that while a good vaccine could be developed, there was no telling when, calling it “a moon shot.”	A top World Health Organization official said the novel coronavirus “may never go away,” becoming a long-term fact of life that must be managed, like H.I.V. The official said that while a good vaccine could be developed, there was no telling when, calling it “a moon shot.”
A new study sheds light on a potentially deadly inflammatory condition in children, providing the strongest evidence yet that the syndrome is linked to the coronavirus. About 100 cases in the U.S., including three deaths, and at least 50 cases and one death in European countries have been attributed to the syndrome.	A new study sheds light on a potentially deadly inflammatory condition in children, providing the strongest evidence yet that the syndrome is linked to the coronavirus. About 100 cases in the U.S., including three deaths, and at least 50 cases and one death in European countries have been attributed to the syndrome.
Here are our latest updates and maps of the pandemic.	Here are our latest updates and maps of the pandemic.
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Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve, delivered a stark warning that the coronavirus crisis could permanently damage the U.S. economy if Congress and the White House do not provide sufficient financial support to prevent a wave of bankruptcies and prolonged joblessness.	Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve, delivered a stark warning that the coronavirus crisis could permanently damage the U.S. economy if Congress and the White House do not provide sufficient financial support to prevent a wave of bankruptcies and prolonged joblessness.
But Congress is divided on another financial aid package, and President Trump and his economic advisers have pressed the pause button on negotiations, waiting to see the impact from states lifting restrictions on business activity.	But Congress is divided on another financial aid package, and President Trump and his economic advisers have pressed the pause button on negotiations, waiting to see the impact from states lifting restrictions on business activity.
Opposing restrictions: Wisconsin’s highest court rejected the extension of a stay-at-home order by the Democratic governor, siding with Republicans in a high-profile challenge of the emergency authority of a state official during the coronavirus pandemic.	Opposing restrictions: Wisconsin’s highest court rejected the extension of a stay-at-home order by the Democratic governor, siding with Republicans in a high-profile challenge of the emergency authority of a state official during the coronavirus pandemic.
And armed militia-style protesters have helped businesses across Texas to reopen, defying coronavirus lockdowns. Protesters say they are enforcing the state’s constitution.	And armed militia-style protesters have helped businesses across Texas to reopen, defying coronavirus lockdowns. Protesters say they are enforcing the state’s constitution.
White House moves: President Trump pushed to reopen the country’s schools and criticized the nation’s top infectious disease expert, who had cautioned the Senate about the unknown effects that the coronavirus has on children.	White House moves: President Trump pushed to reopen the country’s schools and criticized the nation’s top infectious disease expert, who had cautioned the Senate about the unknown effects that the coronavirus has on children.
Yet the Trump administration is also moving to extend its virus border restrictions indefinitely, using the government’s broad public health authorities to severely limit immigration across its land borders.	Yet the Trump administration is also moving to extend its virus border restrictions indefinitely, using the government’s broad public health authorities to severely limit immigration across its land borders.
Environmentalists have repeatedly urged Indonesian officials to close the Tomohon Extreme Market, above, where butchers cut up bats, rats, snakes and lizards taken from the wilds of Sulawesi island. Now, the coronavirus pandemic is creating fresh pressure for action.	Environmentalists have repeatedly urged Indonesian officials to close the Tomohon Extreme Market, above, where butchers cut up bats, rats, snakes and lizards taken from the wilds of Sulawesi island. Now, the coronavirus pandemic is creating fresh pressure for action.
“The market is like a cafeteria for animal pathogens,” said the lead expert for Indonesia’s coronavirus task force. “Consuming wild animals is the same as playing with fire.”	“The market is like a cafeteria for animal pathogens,” said the lead expert for Indonesia’s coronavirus task force. “Consuming wild animals is the same as playing with fire.”
Israel: On an eight-hour visit to Jerusalem, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seemed to caution the nation against moving too quickly to annex occupied territory in the West Bank.	Israel: On an eight-hour visit to Jerusalem, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seemed to caution the nation against moving too quickly to annex occupied territory in the West Bank.
Germany: Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned an “outrageous” cyberattack by Russia’s foreign intelligence service on the German Parliament, her personal email account included. But even as their patience with Russia runs thin, officials want to keep diplomatic channels open.	Germany: Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned an “outrageous” cyberattack by Russia’s foreign intelligence service on the German Parliament, her personal email account included. But even as their patience with Russia runs thin, officials want to keep diplomatic channels open.
Eritrea: An Amsterdam-based group sued the European Union for funding an infrastructure project in Eritrea built by conscripts. It was seen as the first test of an effort by individuals and organizations to hold the E.U. accountable for the way it spends billions in Africa.	Eritrea: An Amsterdam-based group sued the European Union for funding an infrastructure project in Eritrea built by conscripts. It was seen as the first test of an effort by individuals and organizations to hold the E.U. accountable for the way it spends billions in Africa.
Coal: The U.S. is projected to use more renewable energy than coal for electricity this year, a milestone driven by the pandemic. Demand for electricity has fallen sharply and, because coal plants tend to cost more to operate than cleaner alternatives, many utilities are cutting back on coal power first.	Coal: The U.S. is projected to use more renewable energy than coal for electricity this year, a milestone driven by the pandemic. Demand for electricity has fallen sharply and, because coal plants tend to cost more to operate than cleaner alternatives, many utilities are cutting back on coal power first.
Snapshot: Above, survivors in a maternity clinic in Kabul after three militants killed at least 15 people there Tuesday. When the carnage was over, what remained were 18 newborns, many covered in blood and most now motherless, casualties of war in Afghanistan before they had even left the hospital.	Snapshot: Above, survivors in a maternity clinic in Kabul after three militants killed at least 15 people there Tuesday. When the carnage was over, what remained were 18 newborns, many covered in blood and most now motherless, casualties of war in Afghanistan before they had even left the hospital.
U.S. Open: The scheduled August start of the tennis tournament is still three months away, but the United States Tennis Association has begun to seriously explore alternative plans because of the lockdown in New York City. Options could include moving it to Orlando, Fla., or Palm Springs, Calif., but players would still need to travel to the U.S. from all over the world.	U.S. Open: The scheduled August start of the tennis tournament is still three months away, but the United States Tennis Association has begun to seriously explore alternative plans because of the lockdown in New York City. Options could include moving it to Orlando, Fla., or Palm Springs, Calif., but players would still need to travel to the U.S. from all over the world.
Matt Damon: The American actor, who is riding out the virus lockdown in an Irish town that has been fiercely protective of him, finally called in to a Dublin radio station that had lobbied for an interview. Among other topics, Mr. Damon talked about his 2011 pandemic film. “Anybody who says you couldn’t predict this, just look at ‘Contagion,’” he said. “The whole thing is tragic and sad.”	Matt Damon: The American actor, who is riding out the virus lockdown in an Irish town that has been fiercely protective of him, finally called in to a Dublin radio station that had lobbied for an interview. Among other topics, Mr. Damon talked about his 2011 pandemic film. “Anybody who says you couldn’t predict this, just look at ‘Contagion,’” he said. “The whole thing is tragic and sad.”
What we’re listening to: Slate’s “Working” podcast. “Listening to Rumaan Alam and Isaac Butler address productivity in creative work is extremely relevant to my interests right now,” writes Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a feature writer on The Times Magazine. “This is my favorite episode so far, with the crime novelist Megan Abbott talking process of writing across platforms and about ‘Michael Clayton,’ one of my favorite screenplays.”	What we’re listening to: Slate’s “Working” podcast. “Listening to Rumaan Alam and Isaac Butler address productivity in creative work is extremely relevant to my interests right now,” writes Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a feature writer on The Times Magazine. “This is my favorite episode so far, with the crime novelist Megan Abbott talking process of writing across platforms and about ‘Michael Clayton,’ one of my favorite screenplays.”
Cook: Melissa Clark’s easy, crunchy baked mac and cheese comes together directly in the pan, without having to boil the macaroni first.	Cook: Melissa Clark’s easy, crunchy baked mac and cheese comes together directly in the pan, without having to boil the macaroni first.
Watch: Our reporters traveled back to 1983 to examine how the movie “Valley Girl,” like, became a hit, and to 2015 to record the oral history of “Mad Max: Fury Road.”	Watch: Our reporters traveled back to 1983 to examine how the movie “Valley Girl,” like, became a hit, and to 2015 to record the oral history of “Mad Max: Fury Road.”
Do: This might be a good time to get started on those home improvements you had been putting off. Then you can rearrange your bookshelf. Or, if you don’t have the energy for any of that, you can just buy a fake plant.	Do: This might be a good time to get started on those home improvements you had been putting off. Then you can rearrange your bookshelf. Or, if you don’t have the energy for any of that, you can just buy a fake plant.
At Home offers many more ideas on what to read, cook, watch and do while staying safe at home.	At Home offers many more ideas on what to read, cook, watch and do while staying safe at home.
Amy Qin, one of our China correspondents, was crowned the Quarantine Queen by her friends after going through quarantines in four cities on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Each offered a window into the ways that governments were grappling with the virus.	Amy Qin, one of our China correspondents, was crowned the Quarantine Queen by her friends after going through quarantines in four cities on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Each offered a window into the ways that governments were grappling with the virus.
Here are edited excerpts from her Quarantine Dispatch.	Here are edited excerpts from her Quarantine Dispatch.
Quarantine No. 1: San Diego, after arriving on the last State Department-arranged flight to evacuate Americans from Wuhan, China.	Quarantine No. 1: San Diego, after arriving on the last State Department-arranged flight to evacuate Americans from Wuhan, China.
Face masks were not required. And though we were confined to one area of a military base, we were still permitted to mingle. After the frenzied rush to procure masks in China, the lax guidelines struck me as odd.	Face masks were not required. And though we were confined to one area of a military base, we were still permitted to mingle. After the frenzied rush to procure masks in China, the lax guidelines struck me as odd.
Quarantine No. 2: Beijing, after returning to China via South Korea.	Quarantine No. 2: Beijing, after returning to China via South Korea.
The local authorities knew about my Seoul layover and wanted to put me in state-supervised quarantine, possibly at a government site, but I completed this round of self-confinement at home. I only left a few times to walk the dog — always with a mask on.	The local authorities knew about my Seoul layover and wanted to put me in state-supervised quarantine, possibly at a government site, but I completed this round of self-confinement at home. I only left a few times to walk the dog — always with a mask on.