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Senate Health Bill, N.B.A. Draft, ‘The Big Sick’: Your Friday Briefing Senate Health Bill, N.B.A. Draft, ‘The Big Sick’: 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:
• Senate’s health bill unveiled.• Senate’s health bill unveiled.
Republicans released on Thursday their version of a measure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.Republicans released on Thursday their version of a measure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
The legislation would shift money from the poor to the rich, making deep cuts to Medicaid and creating a system of tax credits to help people buy health insurance. Despite being described as a revamp, it’s similar to a measure passed by the House last month.The legislation would shift money from the poor to the rich, making deep cuts to Medicaid and creating a system of tax credits to help people buy health insurance. Despite being described as a revamp, it’s similar to a measure passed by the House last month.
Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, wants a vote next week, but four Republican senators said they wouldn’t support it without changes.Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, wants a vote next week, but four Republican senators said they wouldn’t support it without changes.
We tracked where Republican senators stand, and compared the proposal to current law.We tracked where Republican senators stand, and compared the proposal to current law.
• F.B.I. investigating deals involving Manafort.
Federal investigators are examining financial transactions involving Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign manager, and his son-in-law, who embarked on a series of real estate deals in recent years fueled by millions of dollars from Mr. Manafort, according to two people familiar with the matter.
• D.C. in brief.• D.C. in brief.
• President Trump acknowledged on Thursday that he did not record conversations with James Comey, the F.B.I. director he fired. • President Trump indicated today that his tweet hinting at taped conversations with James Comey had been intended to influence the fired F.B.I. director’s testimony before Congress. On Thursday, the president acknowledged that he had not recorded the conversations.
• “I think I’m worth the trouble.” Nancy Pelosi, the House minority leader, pushed back against Democrats’ calls for her to step down.• “I think I’m worth the trouble.” Nancy Pelosi, the House minority leader, pushed back against Democrats’ calls for her to step down.
• The Supreme Court unanimously rejected the government’s position that it could revoke the citizenship of Americans who made even trivial misstatements in naturalization proceedings.• The Supreme Court unanimously rejected the government’s position that it could revoke the citizenship of Americans who made even trivial misstatements in naturalization proceedings.
• A costly drug for a fatal disease.• A costly drug for a fatal disease.
Nolan and Jack Willis, twins from upstate New York, and 10 other boys took part in a clinical trial that led to the approval of the first drug to treat a deadly muscle disease.Nolan and Jack Willis, twins from upstate New York, and 10 other boys took part in a clinical trial that led to the approval of the first drug to treat a deadly muscle disease.
But will insurers cover the treatment, which can cost more than $1 million a year?.But will insurers cover the treatment, which can cost more than $1 million a year?.
• Lessons from Bill Cosby.• Lessons from Bill Cosby.
The entertainer, who faces many accusations of sexual misconduct, wants to educate people about avoiding such charges.The entertainer, who faces many accusations of sexual misconduct, wants to educate people about avoiding such charges.
• Protections lifted for a bear.• Protections lifted for a bear.
The Yellowstone grizzly, whose numbers are growing, will be removed from the endangered species list after 42 years, the Interior Department said.The Yellowstone grizzly, whose numbers are growing, will be removed from the endangered species list after 42 years, the Interior Department said.
• “The Daily,” your audio news report.• “The Daily,” your audio news report.
In today’s show, we discuss the proposed overhaul of Obamacare.In today’s show, we discuss the proposed overhaul of Obamacare.
Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.
• More than 1,000 Uber employees supported a petition asking the board to give an active role to Travis Kalanick, the chief executive who was forced to resign.• More than 1,000 Uber employees supported a petition asking the board to give an active role to Travis Kalanick, the chief executive who was forced to resign.
• The largest U.S. banks breezed through the first phase of the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests.• The largest U.S. banks breezed through the first phase of the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests.
• U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Tips to prepare for the challenges of college life, and for what follows.• Tips to prepare for the challenges of college life, and for what follows.
• Recipe of the day: Ramadan is coming to an end. Whether or not you’re Muslim, consider these Eid al-Fitr recipes for a family feast.• Recipe of the day: Ramadan is coming to an end. Whether or not you’re Muslim, consider these Eid al-Fitr recipes for a family feast.
• Design for life.• Design for life.
In today’s 360 video, step inside the Reversible Destiny Lofts, an apartment complex near Tokyo designed to increase residents’ longevity.In today’s 360 video, step inside the Reversible Destiny Lofts, an apartment complex near Tokyo designed to increase residents’ longevity.
• A U.S. census time machine.• A U.S. census time machine.
Does your county’s ethnic composition resemble what America will look like decades from now? Or does it look more like the nation of the past?Does your county’s ethnic composition resemble what America will look like decades from now? Or does it look more like the nation of the past?
We analyzed census data to produce a picture of the U.S. at different points in time.We analyzed census data to produce a picture of the U.S. at different points in time.
• In memoriam.
Gabe Pressman, the senior correspondent for WNBC-TV, covered the hoopla of New York politics, protests and parades for decades. He was 93.
• Trade makes a splash at N.B.A. draft.• Trade makes a splash at N.B.A. draft.
The Minnesota Timberwolves created the biggest buzz Thursday night by acquiring the All-Star Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Chicago Bulls.The Minnesota Timberwolves created the biggest buzz Thursday night by acquiring the All-Star Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Chicago Bulls.
Our reporters gave a pick-by-pick analysis of the first round.Our reporters gave a pick-by-pick analysis of the first round.
• One way to stay in love.• One way to stay in love.
A couple began their relationship by answering 36 questions. To keep it going, they drew up a contract.A couple began their relationship by answering 36 questions. To keep it going, they drew up a contract.
• Ready for the weekend.• Ready for the weekend.
At the movies, we review “Transformers: The Last Knight,” the romantic comedy “The Big Sick” and “The Beguiled,” whose director Sofia Coppola was honored at Cannes.At the movies, we review “Transformers: The Last Knight,” the romantic comedy “The Big Sick” and “The Beguiled,” whose director Sofia Coppola was honored at Cannes.
A couple of weeks ago, our critics selected the 25 best films of the 21st century. Readers had their own ideas.A couple of weeks ago, our critics selected the 25 best films of the 21st century. Readers had their own ideas.
For book lovers, we recommend nine new titles, and offer suggestions for audiobooks to liven up summer road trips.For book lovers, we recommend nine new titles, and offer suggestions for audiobooks to liven up summer road trips.
If you’re in New York, our critics check out a stage adaptation of “1984” and an exhibition by the Cuban printmaker Belkis Ayón.If you’re in New York, our critics check out a stage adaptation of “1984” and an exhibition by the Cuban printmaker Belkis Ayón.
And, just in time for summer, we have a guide to making ice cream.And, just in time for summer, we have a guide to making ice cream.
• Best of late-night TV.• Best of late-night TV.
The hosts all discussed the Senate’s health care bill, which Jimmy Kimmel noted contains tax cuts for the wealthy. “So unless you just got drafted by an N.B.A. team, it’s not great news.”The hosts all discussed the Senate’s health care bill, which Jimmy Kimmel noted contains tax cuts for the wealthy. “So unless you just got drafted by an N.B.A. team, it’s not great news.”
• Quotation of the day.• Quotation of the day.
“The first thing they see is ‘Wow — that kid is really small,’ and it’s been the same my whole life.”“The first thing they see is ‘Wow — that kid is really small,’ and it’s been the same my whole life.”
— Sean Dhooghe, a 5-foot-3 hockey player who hopes to be considered for the National Hockey League draft.— Sean Dhooghe, a 5-foot-3 hockey player who hopes to be considered for the National Hockey League draft.
U.F.O. sightings have been reported around the world, but arguably none are more famous than one 70 years ago.U.F.O. sightings have been reported around the world, but arguably none are more famous than one 70 years ago.
In June 1947, W. W. Brazel, a rancher in New Mexico, came across some odd debris. A few days later, he whispered “kinda confidential-like” to the local sheriff that it might have been remnants of a “flying disk.”In June 1947, W. W. Brazel, a rancher in New Mexico, came across some odd debris. A few days later, he whispered “kinda confidential-like” to the local sheriff that it might have been remnants of a “flying disk.”
A local military base, the Roswell Army Air Field, issued a news release about the debris, prompting a newspaper article with the headline “RAAF Captures Flying Saucer.”A local military base, the Roswell Army Air Field, issued a news release about the debris, prompting a newspaper article with the headline “RAAF Captures Flying Saucer.”
Officials changed their story the next day, saying the debris came from a weather balloon, but Roswell has since been nearly synonymous with tales of alien visitations.Officials changed their story the next day, saying the debris came from a weather balloon, but Roswell has since been nearly synonymous with tales of alien visitations.
Almost 20 years ago, the Air Force tried to end the speculation. In “The Roswell Report: Case Closed,” officials wrote that any “aliens” spotted in the desert “were actually anthropomorphic test dummies” carried aloft by high-altitude Air Force balloons.Almost 20 years ago, the Air Force tried to end the speculation. In “The Roswell Report: Case Closed,” officials wrote that any “aliens” spotted in the desert “were actually anthropomorphic test dummies” carried aloft by high-altitude Air Force balloons.
As for Mr. Brazel, he didn’t believe the debris was a weather balloon, but he regretted setting off the furor.As for Mr. Brazel, he didn’t believe the debris was a weather balloon, but he regretted setting off the furor.
In the future, he said, “If I find anything else besides a bomb, they are going to have a hard time getting me to say anything about it.”In the future, he said, “If I find anything else besides a bomb, they are going to have a hard time getting me to say anything about it.”
Evan Gershkovich contributed reporting.Evan Gershkovich contributed reporting.
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