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Stephen Miller, Genome Editing, Amazon: Your Thursday Briefing Stephen Miller, Genome Editing, Amazon: Your Thursday Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• Keeping his friends close.• Keeping his friends close.
President Trump has strained relations with a lot of people, but one group has never really wavered in its support: the leaders of the conservative movement.President Trump has strained relations with a lot of people, but one group has never really wavered in its support: the leaders of the conservative movement.
The White House has worked hard at cultivating and strengthening those ties, recognizing that it can’t afford to alienate a constituency that speaks for 36 percent of the electorate, according to Gallup.The White House has worked hard at cultivating and strengthening those ties, recognizing that it can’t afford to alienate a constituency that speaks for 36 percent of the electorate, according to Gallup.
On Wednesday, the president gave his base something else to cheer about, embracing a proposal to halve legal immigration to the U.S. within a decade. Democrats and some Republicans quickly criticized the move.On Wednesday, the president gave his base something else to cheer about, embracing a proposal to halve legal immigration to the U.S. within a decade. Democrats and some Republicans quickly criticized the move.
Discussion of the plan led to a fiery exchange between reporters and Stephen Miller, a policy adviser, at the White House news briefing. Watch it here.Discussion of the plan led to a fiery exchange between reporters and Stephen Miller, a policy adviser, at the White House news briefing. Watch it here.
Separately, Mr. Trump signed legislation imposing more sanctions on Russia. But he said it included “clearly unconstitutional provisions,” leaving open the possibility that he might not enforce all its measures. Separately, Mr. Trump signed legislation imposing more sanctions on Russia. But he said it included “clearly unconstitutional provisions,” leaving open the possibility that he might not enforce all of its measures.
• The end of a costly secret.• The end of a costly secret.
The C.I.A. recommended to President Trump last month that he shut down a four-year effort to arm and train Syrian rebels, one of the most expensive covert programs in its history. He swiftly did so.The C.I.A. recommended to President Trump last month that he shut down a four-year effort to arm and train Syrian rebels, one of the most expensive covert programs in its history. He swiftly did so.
We look back at that decision, and at the project’s successes and failures.We look back at that decision, and at the project’s successes and failures.
• Breakthrough in genetic research.• Breakthrough in genetic research.
For the first time, scientists have successfully edited genes in human embryos to repair a common and serious disease-causing mutation, according to a study published on Wednesday.For the first time, scientists have successfully edited genes in human embryos to repair a common and serious disease-causing mutation, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Gene editing could one day protect children from hereditary conditions. But this milestone is sure to renew ethical concerns about people trying to alter other traits in babies, like intelligence or athleticism.Gene editing could one day protect children from hereditary conditions. But this milestone is sure to renew ethical concerns about people trying to alter other traits in babies, like intelligence or athleticism.
• Affirmative action fight at Harvard.• Affirmative action fight at Harvard.
A lawsuit accuses the university of discriminating against Asian-Americans in admissions by favoring other racial minorities.A lawsuit accuses the university of discriminating against Asian-Americans in admissions by favoring other racial minorities.
The dispute dovetails with an announcement on Wednesday by the Justice Department, which said it would look into a complaint that “alleges racial discrimination against Asian-Americans.”The dispute dovetails with an announcement on Wednesday by the Justice Department, which said it would look into a complaint that “alleges racial discrimination against Asian-Americans.”
• “The Daily,” your audio news report.• “The Daily,” your audio news report.
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• As the U.S. tries to tackle possible intellectual property violations by China, global trade rules may favor Beijing.• As the U.S. tries to tackle possible intellectual property violations by China, global trade rules may favor Beijing.
• Amazon held its first Jobs Day on Wednesday, part of an effort to hire 50,000 people across the U.S.• Amazon held its first Jobs Day on Wednesday, part of an effort to hire 50,000 people across the U.S.
• Despite disorder in Washington, Wall Street and corporate America are booming. The Dow Jones industrial average passed 22,000, a new high, on Wednesday.• Despite disorder in Washington, Wall Street and corporate America are booming. The Dow Jones industrial average passed 22,000, a new high, on Wednesday.
“Nobody in business cares about who talked to who in Russia,” one chief executive told us.“Nobody in business cares about who talked to who in Russia,” one chief executive told us.
On the whole, U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.On the whole, U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Tips and tools for the perfect road trip.• Tips and tools for the perfect road trip.
• Heading back to school? We can help.• Heading back to school? We can help.
• Recipe of the day: In tomato season, a classic caprese salad should be on the menu.• Recipe of the day: In tomato season, a classic caprese salad should be on the menu.
• A toxic part of Texas.• A toxic part of Texas.
In today’s 360 video, visit one of the most polluted neighborhoods in the U.S.In today’s 360 video, visit one of the most polluted neighborhoods in the U.S.
• In memoriam.• In memoriam.
Judith Jones, an editor, discovered Julia Child and other culinary writers who revolutionized cooking in American homes. She also helped bring Anne Frank’s diary to American readers. She was 93.Judith Jones, an editor, discovered Julia Child and other culinary writers who revolutionized cooking in American homes. She also helped bring Anne Frank’s diary to American readers. She was 93.
Ara Parseghian coached the Notre Dame football team out of the wilderness and back to greatness in the 1960s and ’70s. He was 94.Ara Parseghian coached the Notre Dame football team out of the wilderness and back to greatness in the 1960s and ’70s. He was 94.
• Ode to a humble hero.• Ode to a humble hero.
“It can be hard to explain the appeal of a buttered roll,” a New Yorker writes. But she gave it a try.“It can be hard to explain the appeal of a buttered roll,” a New Yorker writes. But she gave it a try.
“Do I love them? No. That is not really the point. I love that they exist.”“Do I love them? No. That is not really the point. I love that they exist.”
• Best of late-night TV.• Best of late-night TV.
Reacting to the White House’s merit-based immigration proposal, Stephen Colbert said, “Mr. President, wherever you are today, it isn’t because of merit.”Reacting to the White House’s merit-based immigration proposal, Stephen Colbert said, “Mr. President, wherever you are today, it isn’t because of merit.”
(And we neglected to include the link to Wednesday’s roundup, which you can find here. Apologies.)
• Quotation of the day.• Quotation of the day.
“The conversations took place, they just simply didn’t take place over a phone call, they happened in person.”“The conversations took place, they just simply didn’t take place over a phone call, they happened in person.”
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, acknowledging that President Trump’s comments about having received congratulatory calls from the head of the Boy Scouts and the president of Mexico were untrue.— Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, acknowledging that President Trump’s comments about having received congratulatory calls from the head of the Boy Scouts and the president of Mexico were untrue.
Al Jazeera was recently thrust into the spotlight after four Arab nations demanded its shutdown as part of a blockade against Qatar.Al Jazeera was recently thrust into the spotlight after four Arab nations demanded its shutdown as part of a blockade against Qatar.
The news organization is no stranger to controversy.The news organization is no stranger to controversy.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the former emir of Qatar, founded the network in 1996 as an independent platform in the region. Al Jazeera (“the Peninsula” in Arabic) refers to the Arabian Peninsula, comprising seven nations.Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the former emir of Qatar, founded the network in 1996 as an independent platform in the region. Al Jazeera (“the Peninsula” in Arabic) refers to the Arabian Peninsula, comprising seven nations.
Al Jazeera English began in 2006. Al Jazeera America, unveiled in 2013, shuttered operations in 2016.Al Jazeera English began in 2006. Al Jazeera America, unveiled in 2013, shuttered operations in 2016.
While most Arab news outlets are controlled or censored by governments, Al Jazeera has drawn praise, and ire, as the first Arabic-language network to air voices critical of authoritarian regimes (although it steers clear of denouncing Qatar or members of its royal family).While most Arab news outlets are controlled or censored by governments, Al Jazeera has drawn praise, and ire, as the first Arabic-language network to air voices critical of authoritarian regimes (although it steers clear of denouncing Qatar or members of its royal family).
It has interviewed Israeli politicians and members of the Taliban, and broadcast speeches by Osama bin Laden.It has interviewed Israeli politicians and members of the Taliban, and broadcast speeches by Osama bin Laden.
After those four nations blocked access to Al Jazeera websites in June, the network responded with an open letter.After those four nations blocked access to Al Jazeera websites in June, the network responded with an open letter.
“Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the U.A.E. may silence their own media,” it reads, “but because Al Jazeera is watched by so many people in the Arab world, they want us gone.”“Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the U.A.E. may silence their own media,” it reads, “but because Al Jazeera is watched by so many people in the Arab world, they want us gone.”
Sara Aridi contributed reporting.Sara Aridi contributed reporting.
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