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| Russia, E.P.A., Laura Ingraham: Your Friday Briefing | Russia, E.P.A., Laura Ingraham: Your Friday Briefing |
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| Here’s what you need to know: | Here’s what you need to know: |
| • With the dispute over the attack on a former Russian spy in Britain, tensions between Moscow and the West are at their highest in decades. | • With the dispute over the attack on a former Russian spy in Britain, tensions between Moscow and the West are at their highest in decades. |
| On Thursday, the Kremlin announced that it would expel 60 American diplomats and close the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg, after the U.S., European countries and others announced coordinated expulsions of Russian diplomats. | On Thursday, the Kremlin announced that it would expel 60 American diplomats and close the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg, after the U.S., European countries and others announced coordinated expulsions of Russian diplomats. |
| President Trump didn’t address the expulsions, but the White House said in a statement, “Russia’s response was not unanticipated, and the United States will deal with it.” | President Trump didn’t address the expulsions, but the White House said in a statement, “Russia’s response was not unanticipated, and the United States will deal with it.” |
| • The daughter of the former spy, who was also poisoned with a nerve agent, is no longer in critical condition. | • The daughter of the former spy, who was also poisoned with a nerve agent, is no longer in critical condition. |
| • David Pecker, the publisher of The National Enquirer, and President Trump are old friends. | • David Pecker, the publisher of The National Enquirer, and President Trump are old friends. |
| Mr. Pecker showcased that connection during a dinner at the White House last year, as he was seeking to expand his business interests into Saudi Arabia. | Mr. Pecker showcased that connection during a dinner at the White House last year, as he was seeking to expand his business interests into Saudi Arabia. |
| The tabloid publisher’s relationship with the Saudis, enhanced by the White House visit, is a previously untold chapter in the long, symbiotic relationship between the president and the publisher. | The tabloid publisher’s relationship with the Saudis, enhanced by the White House visit, is a previously untold chapter in the long, symbiotic relationship between the president and the publisher. |
| • Mr. Pecker has long used his media empire to protect Mr. Trump’s image, including suppressing the story of an alleged affair with a Playboy model. We looked at that and other examples. | • Mr. Pecker has long used his media empire to protect Mr. Trump’s image, including suppressing the story of an alleged affair with a Playboy model. We looked at that and other examples. |
| • Car manufacturers are set to receive a gift from an unusual source: the Environmental Protection Agency. | • Car manufacturers are set to receive a gift from an unusual source: the Environmental Protection Agency. |
| The head of the agency, Scott Pruitt, has sent the White House a draft of a plan to weaken fuel efficiency standards. The E.P.A. is expected to frame the initiative as eliminating a regulatory burden, resulting in more affordable vehicles. | The head of the agency, Scott Pruitt, has sent the White House a draft of a plan to weaken fuel efficiency standards. The E.P.A. is expected to frame the initiative as eliminating a regulatory burden, resulting in more affordable vehicles. |
| • Our reporters note: “The move — which undercuts one of former President Barack Obama’s signature efforts to fight climate change — would also propel the Trump administration toward a courtroom clash with California, which has vowed to stick with the stricter rules even if Washington rolls back federal standards.” | • Our reporters note: “The move — which undercuts one of former President Barack Obama’s signature efforts to fight climate change — would also propel the Trump administration toward a courtroom clash with California, which has vowed to stick with the stricter rules even if Washington rolls back federal standards.” |
| • It has been two years since the European Union struck a deal with Turkey in an effort to cut the flow of asylum seekers across the Aegean. Many were fleeing wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. | • It has been two years since the European Union struck a deal with Turkey in an effort to cut the flow of asylum seekers across the Aegean. Many were fleeing wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. |
| But thousands of migrants remain on the Greek island of Lesbos, unwilling to return home and unable to move toward the opportunity they hoped to find in Europe. | But thousands of migrants remain on the Greek island of Lesbos, unwilling to return home and unable to move toward the opportunity they hoped to find in Europe. |
| • We visited some refugee camps, which one resident, who has experienced war, described as “a very dangerous place.” | • We visited some refugee camps, which one resident, who has experienced war, described as “a very dangerous place.” |
| • Silicon Valley’s relationship with the White House is shifting as tech companies find some common ground. | • Silicon Valley’s relationship with the White House is shifting as tech companies find some common ground. |
| The relationship isn’t entirely rosy, however, as President Trump criticized Amazon on Thursday, saying the online retailer doesn’t pay enough taxes. We checked the facts. | The relationship isn’t entirely rosy, however, as President Trump criticized Amazon on Thursday, saying the online retailer doesn’t pay enough taxes. We checked the facts. |
| • ABC realized after President Trump’s victory in 2016 that it was leaving some viewers behind. The return of “Roseanne” is part of the network’s strategy to get them back. | • ABC realized after President Trump’s victory in 2016 that it was leaving some viewers behind. The return of “Roseanne” is part of the network’s strategy to get them back. |
| • Tesla looked like the future. Now some are asking if it has one. | • Tesla looked like the future. Now some are asking if it has one. |
| The electric-car maker announced a recall of 123,000 vehicles on Thursday, and its credit rating was downgraded this week. | The electric-car maker announced a recall of 123,000 vehicles on Thursday, and its credit rating was downgraded this week. |
| • The Fox News host Laura Ingraham apologized for taunting a survivor of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. The student, David Hogg, had called for a boycott by advertisers. | • The Fox News host Laura Ingraham apologized for taunting a survivor of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. The student, David Hogg, had called for a boycott by advertisers. |
| • U.S. stocks were up on Thursday. Most global markets, including those in the U.S., are closed today for Good Friday. | • U.S. stocks were up on Thursday. Most global markets, including those in the U.S., are closed today for Good Friday. |
| Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. | Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life. |
| • Here’s why driving less may not save much on your auto insurance. | • Here’s why driving less may not save much on your auto insurance. |
| • Use these tips to throw a healthy and relaxed dinner party. | • Use these tips to throw a healthy and relaxed dinner party. |
| • Recipe of the day: End the week with a quick, delicious dinner of pan-roasted salmon with jalapeño. | • Recipe of the day: End the week with a quick, delicious dinner of pan-roasted salmon with jalapeño. |
| Our journalists recommend these great pieces: | Our journalists recommend these great pieces: |
| “I just joined The Times, but I have to give a shout-out to my former colleague at the veterans site I co-founded a few years ago. | “I just joined The Times, but I have to give a shout-out to my former colleague at the veterans site I co-founded a few years ago. |
| Ever wonder what happened to Paul Bremer, the fall guy for the Iraq War? He traded in his nation-building skills for ski poles. For the 15th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, Aaron Gell tracked him down him at the Okemo Mountain Resort, where he’s an instructor.” [Task & Purpose] | Ever wonder what happened to Paul Bremer, the fall guy for the Iraq War? He traded in his nation-building skills for ski poles. For the 15th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, Aaron Gell tracked him down him at the Okemo Mountain Resort, where he’s an instructor.” [Task & Purpose] |
| — Lauren Katzenberg, editor, At War | — Lauren Katzenberg, editor, At War |
| “This is a dazzling look at Tiffany Haddish, a rising star and a brilliant comedian coming into her own. And she has a killer Beyoncé anecdote.” [GQ] | “This is a dazzling look at Tiffany Haddish, a rising star and a brilliant comedian coming into her own. And she has a killer Beyoncé anecdote.” [GQ] |
| — Jenna Wortham, staff writer, Times Magazine | — Jenna Wortham, staff writer, Times Magazine |
| • A new trial for “Serial” figure | • A new trial for “Serial” figure |
| Adnan Syed, whose case was chronicled in the first season of the hit podcast “Serial,” should be granted a new trial, an appeals panel ruled on Thursday. | Adnan Syed, whose case was chronicled in the first season of the hit podcast “Serial,” should be granted a new trial, an appeals panel ruled on Thursday. |
| Mr. Syed was convicted in 2000 of the first-degree murder and kidnapping of his former girlfriend. | Mr. Syed was convicted in 2000 of the first-degree murder and kidnapping of his former girlfriend. |
| • Not to worry | • Not to worry |
| The threat from an abandoned Chinese space station that is scheduled to crash back to Earth this weekend is almost nonexistent. | The threat from an abandoned Chinese space station that is scheduled to crash back to Earth this weekend is almost nonexistent. |
| The risk is “significantly smaller than being hit by lightning,” one analyst said. | The risk is “significantly smaller than being hit by lightning,” one analyst said. |
| • Quiz time! | • Quiz time! |
| Did you keep up with this week’s news? Test yourself. | Did you keep up with this week’s news? Test yourself. |
| • Ready for the weekend | • Ready for the weekend |
| At the movies, our critic reviewed Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One,” an adaptation of the 2011 best seller about a virtual video-game reality. | At the movies, our critic reviewed Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One,” an adaptation of the 2011 best seller about a virtual video-game reality. |
| John Legend will play the title role in a live concert version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” airing Sunday on NBC. The lead performers spoke to us about their roles. | John Legend will play the title role in a live concert version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” airing Sunday on NBC. The lead performers spoke to us about their roles. |
| We recommend 12 new books and, if you’re in New York City, the best pop, rock and jazz concerts, art exhibitions and things to do with kids. | We recommend 12 new books and, if you’re in New York City, the best pop, rock and jazz concerts, art exhibitions and things to do with kids. |
| Finally, if you’re cooking this weekend, we have recipes for Passover and Easter. | Finally, if you’re cooking this weekend, we have recipes for Passover and Easter. |
| • Best of late-night TV | • Best of late-night TV |
| The comedy hosts were unimpressed after President Trump nominated his personal physician to run the Department of Veterans Affairs. | The comedy hosts were unimpressed after President Trump nominated his personal physician to run the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| • Quotation of the day | • Quotation of the day |
| “The truth is, us kids, we just want to be the voice for the people we lost, or for people who don’t think they have a voice. I am prioritizing this over college right now, I am prioritizing people’s lives over my education.” | “The truth is, us kids, we just want to be the voice for the people we lost, or for people who don’t think they have a voice. I am prioritizing this over college right now, I am prioritizing people’s lives over my education.” |
| — Samantha Fuentes, who was wounded in the school shooting last month in Parkland, Fla., on whether to go to college in the fall or continue fighting for gun-safety laws. | — Samantha Fuentes, who was wounded in the school shooting last month in Parkland, Fla., on whether to go to college in the fall or continue fighting for gun-safety laws. |
| • The Times, in other words | • The Times, in other words |
| Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles. | Here’s an image of today’s front page, and links to our Opinion content and crossword puzzles. |
| Last weekend, young people across the U.S. seized the nation’s attention with the March for Our Lives, vowing that their grief about school shootings and their frustration with inaction would power a new generation of activism. | Last weekend, young people across the U.S. seized the nation’s attention with the March for Our Lives, vowing that their grief about school shootings and their frustration with inaction would power a new generation of activism. |
| It wasn’t the first time students turned into activists and demanded attention. | It wasn’t the first time students turned into activists and demanded attention. |
| On May 2, 1963, teenagers and children marched in Birmingham, Ala., against segregation. The police arrested many of them for parading without a permit and sent them to jail. Officers also turned fire hoses on the protesting children. It didn’t deter them. The marches, known as the Birmingham Children’s Crusade, continued for days. | On May 2, 1963, teenagers and children marched in Birmingham, Ala., against segregation. The police arrested many of them for parading without a permit and sent them to jail. Officers also turned fire hoses on the protesting children. It didn’t deter them. The marches, known as the Birmingham Children’s Crusade, continued for days. |
| The children-led protests in 1963 were part of the Birmingham Campaign, a series of civil rights protests led by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The children’s protest helped turn the nation’s attention to Jim Crow laws and segregation in the South and served as a turning point of the movement. | The children-led protests in 1963 were part of the Birmingham Campaign, a series of civil rights protests led by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The children’s protest helped turn the nation’s attention to Jim Crow laws and segregation in the South and served as a turning point of the movement. |
| A month later, President John F. Kennedy called for a bill that would later become the 1964 Civil Rights Act. | A month later, President John F. Kennedy called for a bill that would later become the 1964 Civil Rights Act. |
| “Can you imagine?” one of the protesters from 1963 told NPR last week, “here we are in 2018, and we’re still reliving some of this stuff.” | “Can you imagine?” one of the protesters from 1963 told NPR last week, “here we are in 2018, and we’re still reliving some of this stuff.” |
| Claire Moses contributed reporting. | Claire Moses contributed reporting. |
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