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| New York, Vladimir Putin, Johnny Hallyday: Your Tuesday Briefing | New York, Vladimir Putin, Johnny Hallyday: Your Tuesday Briefing |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • A would-be suicide bomber detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in the heart of Manhattan’s busiest subway corridor, injuring some travelers and terrifying thousands more. | • A would-be suicide bomber detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in the heart of Manhattan’s busiest subway corridor, injuring some travelers and terrifying thousands more. |
| The suspect, a 27-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, was the only person seriously injured. In custody, he told investigators that he chose the location because it was reminiscent of strikes in Europe against Christmas markets. | The suspect, a 27-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, was the only person seriously injured. In custody, he told investigators that he chose the location because it was reminiscent of strikes in Europe against Christmas markets. |
| Here’s a video that shows the malfunctioning bomb going off. | Here’s a video that shows the malfunctioning bomb going off. |
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| • Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, took a whirlwind tour of Egypt, Syria and Turkey, underscoring his country’s more expansive role, and America’s diminished influence, in the Middle East. (Above, Mr. Putin next to Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, at a Russian air base in Syria.) | • Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, took a whirlwind tour of Egypt, Syria and Turkey, underscoring his country’s more expansive role, and America’s diminished influence, in the Middle East. (Above, Mr. Putin next to Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, at a Russian air base in Syria.) |
| Mr. Putin’s trip also served to show him as a global statesman to a domestic audience, as he embarks on a campaign for another presidential term. He is practically assured victory when that election occurs in March. | Mr. Putin’s trip also served to show him as a global statesman to a domestic audience, as he embarks on a campaign for another presidential term. He is practically assured victory when that election occurs in March. |
| The real contest, Russian analysts told our correspondent, is the fight to determine who will eventually succeed Mr. Putin. | The real contest, Russian analysts told our correspondent, is the fight to determine who will eventually succeed Mr. Putin. |
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| • In Brussels, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel tried, and failed, to get E.U. leaders to follow the Trump administration and recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. (The bloc is the biggest provider of aid to the Palestinians.) | • In Brussels, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel tried, and failed, to get E.U. leaders to follow the Trump administration and recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. (The bloc is the biggest provider of aid to the Palestinians.) |
| Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, vowed to return its focus to fighting Israel after years of battling rebels in neighboring Syria. | Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, vowed to return its focus to fighting Israel after years of battling rebels in neighboring Syria. |
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| • Across the European Union, a legion of temporary employment agencies have turned cheap labor into big business, allowing employers to avoid some of the bloc’s more onerous labor costs. | • Across the European Union, a legion of temporary employment agencies have turned cheap labor into big business, allowing employers to avoid some of the bloc’s more onerous labor costs. |
| Some agencies control entire labor supply chains, transporting recruits across borders, lodging them, busing them to and from job sites and then moving them elsewhere. | Some agencies control entire labor supply chains, transporting recruits across borders, lodging them, busing them to and from job sites and then moving them elsewhere. |
| Our correspondent talked to migrant workers in the Czech manufacturing hub of Pardubice, and found many working under conditions and for pay that few citizens would accept. (Above, a Czech social worker meeting migrants at their dorm.) | Our correspondent talked to migrant workers in the Czech manufacturing hub of Pardubice, and found many working under conditions and for pay that few citizens would accept. (Above, a Czech social worker meeting migrants at their dorm.) |
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| • In the U.S., a national nail-biter today: Will voters elect to the Senate Roy Moore, the Republican candidate dogged by accusations that he sexually assaulted teenage girls? | • In the U.S., a national nail-biter today: Will voters elect to the Senate Roy Moore, the Republican candidate dogged by accusations that he sexually assaulted teenage girls? |
| Several women who came forward during the 2016 campaign to accuse President Trump of sexual misconduct renewed their allegations during a television interview, as societal attitudes toward such behavior are shifting. | Several women who came forward during the 2016 campaign to accuse President Trump of sexual misconduct renewed their allegations during a television interview, as societal attitudes toward such behavior are shifting. |
| And Mario Batali, the American celebrity chef, apologized and stepped away from his food empire after four unidentified women accused him of sexual harassment. | And Mario Batali, the American celebrity chef, apologized and stepped away from his food empire after four unidentified women accused him of sexual harassment. |
| • Artificial intelligence may make half of today’s jobs obsolete in 20 years. What careers will be left when our children grow up? | • Artificial intelligence may make half of today’s jobs obsolete in 20 years. What careers will be left when our children grow up? |
| “The robot plumber is a long, long way away,” one management theorist reassured. | “The robot plumber is a long, long way away,” one management theorist reassured. |
| • To better design driverless vehicles, Volvo put cameras in test cars to see how people interact with driver-assistance features. (The automaker wants to develop fully autonomous cars for highway use by 2021.) | • To better design driverless vehicles, Volvo put cameras in test cars to see how people interact with driver-assistance features. (The automaker wants to develop fully autonomous cars for highway use by 2021.) |
| • The U.S., once the World Trade Organization’s biggest supporter, has turned into its biggest skeptic. | • The U.S., once the World Trade Organization’s biggest supporter, has turned into its biggest skeptic. |
| • A notable quote in our latest Brexit update comes from David Davis, Britain’s negotiator: “I don’t have to be very clever,” he said. “I don’t have to know that much. I just do have to be calm.” | • A notable quote in our latest Brexit update comes from David Davis, Britain’s negotiator: “I don’t have to be very clever,” he said. “I don’t have to know that much. I just do have to be calm.” |
| • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. | • Here’s a snapshot of global markets. |
| • The photographer who captured a now-viral photo of a starving polar bear in the Arctic recalled the experience: “As soon as he did a slow stand on his feet, everybody on the team just started crying.” [The New York Times] | • The photographer who captured a now-viral photo of a starving polar bear in the Arctic recalled the experience: “As soon as he did a slow stand on his feet, everybody on the team just started crying.” [The New York Times] |
| • Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is hosting an international summit meeting in Paris to increase funding for efforts to mitigate climate change. [Associated Press] | • Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is hosting an international summit meeting in Paris to increase funding for efforts to mitigate climate change. [Associated Press] |
| • China is constructing refugee camps near the North Korean border, intended to house thousands of migrants fleeing a possible crisis. [The New York Times] | • China is constructing refugee camps near the North Korean border, intended to house thousands of migrants fleeing a possible crisis. [The New York Times] |
| • Mikheil Saakashvili, a former president of Georgia, was released from custody in Ukraine after a court refused to authorize his arrest over allegations that he colluded to topple the government. [Associated Press] | • Mikheil Saakashvili, a former president of Georgia, was released from custody in Ukraine after a court refused to authorize his arrest over allegations that he colluded to topple the government. [Associated Press] |
| • Poland fined the most widely watched independent broadcaster for what it called unfair reporting on antigovernment protests last year. Critics called the fine an attack on press freedom. [Reuters] | • Poland fined the most widely watched independent broadcaster for what it called unfair reporting on antigovernment protests last year. Critics called the fine an attack on press freedom. [Reuters] |
| • Saudi Arabia said that it would allow commercial movie theaters for the first time in more than 35 years. There’s a catch: They will be governed by Islamic law. [The New York Times] | • Saudi Arabia said that it would allow commercial movie theaters for the first time in more than 35 years. There’s a catch: They will be governed by Islamic law. [The New York Times] |
| • President Trump announced that the moon would be the next destination for American astronauts, but did not offer details about schedule or cost. [The New York Times] | • President Trump announced that the moon would be the next destination for American astronauts, but did not offer details about schedule or cost. [The New York Times] |
| • We reviewed the “alt-tech” digital platforms that seek to become far-right alternatives to Facebook and Twitter. (They have had limited success.) [The New York Times] | • We reviewed the “alt-tech” digital platforms that seek to become far-right alternatives to Facebook and Twitter. (They have had limited success.) [The New York Times] |
| • And Johnny Hallyday, the French rock star, has been laid to rest on the Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy. A writer explored why so many considered the bard one of a kind. [The New York Times] | |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • Anonymous feedback at work isn’t always helpful. | • Anonymous feedback at work isn’t always helpful. |
| • Holiday messes got you stressed? Some cleaning tips. | • Holiday messes got you stressed? Some cleaning tips. |
| • Recipe of the day: Hot sauce livens up noodle kugel. | • Recipe of the day: Hot sauce livens up noodle kugel. |
| • Our latest 360 video takes you to Iceland’s geothermal pools, fixtures in the country’s history and communal life. | • Our latest 360 video takes you to Iceland’s geothermal pools, fixtures in the country’s history and communal life. |
| • The Golden Globes nominations are out. Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy “The Shape of Water” led with seven nominations. Here are the nominees and a look at the surprises and snubs. | • The Golden Globes nominations are out. Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy “The Shape of Water” led with seven nominations. Here are the nominees and a look at the surprises and snubs. |
| • The draw for the Champions League round of 16 led to marquee matchups for Real Madrid and Barcelona, the giants of the Spanish league. Another clash of European champions pits Liverpool against Porto. | • The draw for the Champions League round of 16 led to marquee matchups for Real Madrid and Barcelona, the giants of the Spanish league. Another clash of European champions pits Liverpool against Porto. |
| • And in the Pacific, a recent volcanic eruption resulted in a new island, which could help scientists study Mars. | • And in the Pacific, a recent volcanic eruption resulted in a new island, which could help scientists study Mars. |
| Long before there were meatless Mondays, there were meatless Tuesdays, wheatless Wednesdays and porkless Saturdays. | Long before there were meatless Mondays, there were meatless Tuesdays, wheatless Wednesdays and porkless Saturdays. |
| One hundred years ago, during World War I, the U.S. government made an appeal for the country to sacrifice more to help its allies in Europe avoid starvation. | One hundred years ago, during World War I, the U.S. government made an appeal for the country to sacrifice more to help its allies in Europe avoid starvation. |
| Americans were already encouraged to give up meat (red meat, preserved meat and lard) on Tuesdays and wheat on Wednesdays. The new instructions also excluded pork on Saturday and recommended one meal without meat or wheat each day. | Americans were already encouraged to give up meat (red meat, preserved meat and lard) on Tuesdays and wheat on Wednesdays. The new instructions also excluded pork on Saturday and recommended one meal without meat or wheat each day. |
| “In this emergency, only the simplest of living is patriotic,” said Herbert Hoover, food administrator and a future president. | “In this emergency, only the simplest of living is patriotic,” said Herbert Hoover, food administrator and a future president. |
| In the winter of 1917, he said, “lies the period when there will be tested in this great free country of ours the question as to whether or not our people are capable of voluntary individual self-sacrifice to save the world.” | In the winter of 1917, he said, “lies the period when there will be tested in this great free country of ours the question as to whether or not our people are capable of voluntary individual self-sacrifice to save the world.” |
| The guidelines were later tightened again, and declared a success. | The guidelines were later tightened again, and declared a success. |
| Another plea to help those struggling in Europe came after World War II. President Harry Truman, in the first televised address from the White House, asked Americans to give up meat on Tuesdays and poultry and eggs on Thursdays. | Another plea to help those struggling in Europe came after World War II. President Harry Truman, in the first televised address from the White House, asked Americans to give up meat on Tuesdays and poultry and eggs on Thursdays. |
| “We must not fail them,” he said. | “We must not fail them,” he said. |
| Sarah Anderson contributed reporting. | Sarah Anderson contributed reporting. |
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