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| F.B.I., Brigitte Macron, Mother’s Day: Your Friday Briefing | F.B.I., Brigitte Macron, Mother’s Day: Your Friday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • The fallout from President Trump’s abrupt firing of James Comey, the F.B.I. director, dominated a Senate hearing about the biggest security threats facing the United States. | • The fallout from President Trump’s abrupt firing of James Comey, the F.B.I. director, dominated a Senate hearing about the biggest security threats facing the United States. |
| Andrew McCabe, the acting F.B.I. director, rejected the White House’s claim that Mr. Comey had lost the support of his colleagues, and he pledged to resist any attempt to hobble the investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election. | Andrew McCabe, the acting F.B.I. director, rejected the White House’s claim that Mr. Comey had lost the support of his colleagues, and he pledged to resist any attempt to hobble the investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election. |
| We also learned that Mr. Trump had pressed Mr. Comey to promise loyalty to him at a private dinner in January, but Mr. Comey promised him only “honesty.” | We also learned that Mr. Trump had pressed Mr. Comey to promise loyalty to him at a private dinner in January, but Mr. Comey promised him only “honesty.” |
| Our reporter Michael Shear gave us an inside look on how he broke the news of Mr. Comey’s firing. And his colleagues offer analysis of Mr. Trump’s decision in this video. | Our reporter Michael Shear gave us an inside look on how he broke the news of Mr. Comey’s firing. And his colleagues offer analysis of Mr. Trump’s decision in this video. |
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| • “We want freedom of press, freedom of association and freedom of thought.” | • “We want freedom of press, freedom of association and freedom of thought.” |
| That was the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, at a campaign rally in Tehran for the May 19 presidential election. | That was the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, at a campaign rally in Tehran for the May 19 presidential election. |
| During the campaign, which lasts only a few weeks, politics are not only freer, but edgier, our correspondent in Tehran writes. | During the campaign, which lasts only a few weeks, politics are not only freer, but edgier, our correspondent in Tehran writes. |
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| • Brigitte Macron, France’s incoming first lady, who is 24 years older than her husband, has stirred a lively, and sometimes erudite, debate about sexism, ageism, marriage and what a modern French first lady should actually be. | • Brigitte Macron, France’s incoming first lady, who is 24 years older than her husband, has stirred a lively, and sometimes erudite, debate about sexism, ageism, marriage and what a modern French first lady should actually be. |
| “Madame Macron’s age is a feminist issue here,” a writer said. “We’re so fed up with these older guys with young actresses.” | “Madame Macron’s age is a feminist issue here,” a writer said. “We’re so fed up with these older guys with young actresses.” |
| Emmanuel Macron’s party announced its candidates for parliamentary elections next month. Among them is a woman who was once a bullfighter and an air force fighter pilot. | Emmanuel Macron’s party announced its candidates for parliamentary elections next month. Among them is a woman who was once a bullfighter and an air force fighter pilot. |
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| • European investigators believe that John Dalli, a former E.U. health commissioner, was linked to a Ponzi-like scheme that defrauded American retirees. | • European investigators believe that John Dalli, a former E.U. health commissioner, was linked to a Ponzi-like scheme that defrauded American retirees. |
| The case points to a major flaw in E.U. governance: Even when Brussels suspects wrongdoing by officials, staff members often can do very little about it, because enforcement is largely up to the member nations. | The case points to a major flaw in E.U. governance: Even when Brussels suspects wrongdoing by officials, staff members often can do very little about it, because enforcement is largely up to the member nations. |
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| • A Russian court convicted a blogger of inciting religious hatred for posting a video online that shows him playing Pokémon Go in a church. | • A Russian court convicted a blogger of inciting religious hatred for posting a video online that shows him playing Pokémon Go in a church. |
| The judge said the video was a “mockery of the Immaculate Conception.” | The judge said the video was a “mockery of the Immaculate Conception.” |
| Separately, Alexei Navalny, the opposition leader, returned from Spain after eye surgery. He has called for more protest rallies next month. | Separately, Alexei Navalny, the opposition leader, returned from Spain after eye surgery. He has called for more protest rallies next month. |
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| • In many countries, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s a good time to appreciate the hard work and unglamorous elements of motherhood. | • In many countries, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s a good time to appreciate the hard work and unglamorous elements of motherhood. |
| A writer collected photos of women before they were mothers and argues that what she found challenged how she looked at her own mother. | A writer collected photos of women before they were mothers and argues that what she found challenged how she looked at her own mother. |
| “We see that the woman we’ve come to think of as Mom — whether she’s nurturing, or disapproving, or thoughtful, or delusional, or pestering, or supportive, or sentimental — is also a mysterious, fun, brave babe.” | “We see that the woman we’ve come to think of as Mom — whether she’s nurturing, or disapproving, or thoughtful, or delusional, or pestering, or supportive, or sentimental — is also a mysterious, fun, brave babe.” |
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| • If you had to, could you live without, say, Apple or Google? Tell us here. Spoiler: So far, most say they would ditch Facebook first. | • If you had to, could you live without, say, Apple or Google? Tell us here. Spoiler: So far, most say they would ditch Facebook first. |
| • China’s propaganda apparatus has even turned to bedside stories to publicize “One Belt, One Road,” Beijing’s plan to revive the Silk Road on its terms. Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey are expected in Beijing this weekend for a summit meeting to promote it. | • China’s propaganda apparatus has even turned to bedside stories to publicize “One Belt, One Road,” Beijing’s plan to revive the Silk Road on its terms. Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey are expected in Beijing this weekend for a summit meeting to promote it. |
| • A former Beastie Boys roadie is guiding LVMH’s foray into luxury e-commerce. “When it comes to the internet specifically, there isn’t necessarily a reward for being first,” he said. | • A former Beastie Boys roadie is guiding LVMH’s foray into luxury e-commerce. “When it comes to the internet specifically, there isn’t necessarily a reward for being first,” he said. |
| • Uber suffered a setback in Europe. A senior adviser to the European Court of Justice said the service should comply with the same regulations as traditional taxi businesses. | • Uber suffered a setback in Europe. A senior adviser to the European Court of Justice said the service should comply with the same regulations as traditional taxi businesses. |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • Voters in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia, go to the polls on Sunday in the last state election before a nationwide vote in September. It’s seen as a key test for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s resurgent popularity. [Bloomberg] | • Voters in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia, go to the polls on Sunday in the last state election before a nationwide vote in September. It’s seen as a key test for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s resurgent popularity. [Bloomberg] |
| • A sharp turn to the left — that’s our correspondent’s take on the British Labour Party’s leaked election manifesto. [The New York Times] | • A sharp turn to the left — that’s our correspondent’s take on the British Labour Party’s leaked election manifesto. [The New York Times] |
| • Spain’s Parliament, in a symbolic but nonbinding vote, called for the remains of the longtime dictator Francisco Franco to be removed from the Valley of the Fallen memorial. [El País] | • Spain’s Parliament, in a symbolic but nonbinding vote, called for the remains of the longtime dictator Francisco Franco to be removed from the Valley of the Fallen memorial. [El País] |
| • Russian hackers are said to be carrying out exploratory attacks on the energy networks of the Baltic States. [Reuters] | • Russian hackers are said to be carrying out exploratory attacks on the energy networks of the Baltic States. [Reuters] |
| • Pope Francis is headed for Fátima, Portugal, to elevate two siblings to sainthood 100 years after they first said they saw the Virgin Mary. [Associated Press] | • Pope Francis is headed for Fátima, Portugal, to elevate two siblings to sainthood 100 years after they first said they saw the Virgin Mary. [Associated Press] |
| • And an astronaut’s photo of Europe at night set off a debate online about energy use in Belgium, where most streetlights are kept on all night. [The New York Times] | • And an astronaut’s photo of Europe at night set off a debate online about energy use in Belgium, where most streetlights are kept on all night. [The New York Times] |
| • Mothers tell children to take a deep breath to calm down. Some science now supports their advice. | • Mothers tell children to take a deep breath to calm down. Some science now supports their advice. |
| • George Shultz, a former U.S. secretary of state, has some wisdom for our smartphone-addled world: Take an hour of solitude. | • George Shultz, a former U.S. secretary of state, has some wisdom for our smartphone-addled world: Take an hour of solitude. |
| • Recipe of the day: Harness big flavors with these sautéed lamb chops. | • Recipe of the day: Harness big flavors with these sautéed lamb chops. |
| • Is an open marriage a happier marriage? Our reporter spent months speaking with married couples who are open with each other about seeing other people. | • Is an open marriage a happier marriage? Our reporter spent months speaking with married couples who are open with each other about seeing other people. |
| • Eurovision Song Contest: Expect rap-yodellers and a bowtied, dancing gorilla in the finale on Saturday. Here’s our look at the favorites. | • Eurovision Song Contest: Expect rap-yodellers and a bowtied, dancing gorilla in the finale on Saturday. Here’s our look at the favorites. |
| • Soccer: Manchester United will face Ajax in the May 24 Europa League final in Stockholm. | • Soccer: Manchester United will face Ajax in the May 24 Europa League final in Stockholm. |
| • Christine Macel, the curator of the 57th Venice Biennale, which opens this weekend, says she wants art for art’s sake to be at the heart of this year’s exhibition. | • Christine Macel, the curator of the 57th Venice Biennale, which opens this weekend, says she wants art for art’s sake to be at the heart of this year’s exhibition. |
| “Not all art should be about politics,” she said. “It’s only one dimension.” | “Not all art should be about politics,” she said. “It’s only one dimension.” |
| While attendees of the 57th Venice Biennale appreciate the art from around the globe, they may also want to note an adornment on some shop windows: a blue line. | While attendees of the 57th Venice Biennale appreciate the art from around the globe, they may also want to note an adornment on some shop windows: a blue line. |
| The line signifies where floodwaters rose in the Piazza San Marco on Nov. 4, 1966. The Times reported that the flooding was the worst in Italy’s history. | |
| “Acqua alta,” or high water, is the phrase used in the city of canals to describe unusually high (though not uncommon) tides. | “Acqua alta,” or high water, is the phrase used in the city of canals to describe unusually high (though not uncommon) tides. |
| In addition to flooding, Venice also faces a potential threat as the ground under the city sinks, research shows. (The pumping of groundwater, which contributed to the process, has been stopped, but the ground still gives way.) | In addition to flooding, Venice also faces a potential threat as the ground under the city sinks, research shows. (The pumping of groundwater, which contributed to the process, has been stopped, but the ground still gives way.) |
| Acqua alta is a phenomenon that occurs predominantly in the winter months, so the biennale, which runs from May 13 to Nov. 26, will — most likely — not be affected. | Acqua alta is a phenomenon that occurs predominantly in the winter months, so the biennale, which runs from May 13 to Nov. 26, will — most likely — not be affected. |
| Besides, no flood or rising tide, unlike a world war or two, has ever stopped the art exhibition. | Besides, no flood or rising tide, unlike a world war or two, has ever stopped the art exhibition. |
| Thomas Lotito contributed reporting. | Thomas Lotito contributed reporting. |
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