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Donald Trump, India, Allyson Felix: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing Donald Trump, India, Allyson Felix: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
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Good evening. Here’s the latest.Good evening. Here’s the latest.
1. “Get these phony investigations over with.”1. “Get these phony investigations over with.”
President Trump blew up a meeting with Democratic leaders on infrastructure and lashed out at Speaker Nancy Pelosi for accusing him of “a cover-up.”President Trump blew up a meeting with Democratic leaders on infrastructure and lashed out at Speaker Nancy Pelosi for accusing him of “a cover-up.”
Mr. Trump then headed to a podium waiting for him in the Rose Garden, where he said he would not work with Democrats until they stopped investigating him.Mr. Trump then headed to a podium waiting for him in the Rose Garden, where he said he would not work with Democrats until they stopped investigating him.
But there were signs of reluctance to raise stakes higher. Ms. Pelosi has continued to try to head off a growing pro-impeachment revolt by House Democrats, and the Justice Department said it would honor a House subpoena for intelligence materials related to the Mueller report.But there were signs of reluctance to raise stakes higher. Ms. Pelosi has continued to try to head off a growing pro-impeachment revolt by House Democrats, and the Justice Department said it would honor a House subpoena for intelligence materials related to the Mueller report.
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2. And Congress may get President Trump’s tax information — from New York State.2. And Congress may get President Trump’s tax information — from New York State.
Lawmakers in Albany passed a bill that would allow Congress to obtain the president’s state returns, a new front in a heated battle. The returns — from Mr. Trump’s home state and that of his business headquarters — would likely contain the same information as his contested federal returns. Above, Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill today.Lawmakers in Albany passed a bill that would allow Congress to obtain the president’s state returns, a new front in a heated battle. The returns — from Mr. Trump’s home state and that of his business headquarters — would likely contain the same information as his contested federal returns. Above, Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill today.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was trying to determine who in the I.R.S. drafted a legal memo concluding that he must release Mr. Trump’s tax returns to Congress, and insisted that he disagreed with its findings.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he was trying to determine who in the I.R.S. drafted a legal memo concluding that he must release Mr. Trump’s tax returns to Congress, and insisted that he disagreed with its findings.
Here’s the latest on the fights over Mr. Trump’s taxes, information from his longtime lender, Deutsche Bank, and more.Here’s the latest on the fights over Mr. Trump’s taxes, information from his longtime lender, Deutsche Bank, and more.
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3. The latest U.S. border problem: the flu.3. The latest U.S. border problem: the flu.
Border Patrol officials have temporarily stopped processing migrants at the agency’s largest detention center, above, in McAllen, Tex.Border Patrol officials have temporarily stopped processing migrants at the agency’s largest detention center, above, in McAllen, Tex.
After detainees showed symptoms of the flu, the agency decided to temporarily suspend all intake procedures for migrants at the center to “avoid the spread of illness.”After detainees showed symptoms of the flu, the agency decided to temporarily suspend all intake procedures for migrants at the center to “avoid the spread of illness.”
The halt was ordered late Tuesday, a day after the death of a detained 16-year-old Guatemalan who was sick with the flu. He was the fourth migrant child to die in recent months.The halt was ordered late Tuesday, a day after the death of a detained 16-year-old Guatemalan who was sick with the flu. He was the fourth migrant child to die in recent months.
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4. Results of the world’s largest election are expected in coming hours.4. Results of the world’s largest election are expected in coming hours.
Hundreds of millions of people in India voted over six weeks, in parliamentary elections that are essentially a referendum on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Exit polls suggest he is headed for another five-year term. Above, counting agents in New Delhi.Hundreds of millions of people in India voted over six weeks, in parliamentary elections that are essentially a referendum on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Exit polls suggest he is headed for another five-year term. Above, counting agents in New Delhi.
Here’s a guide to our coverage of the issues that have shaped the election. We’ll have live updates tonight at nytimes.com and on our apps.Here’s a guide to our coverage of the issues that have shaped the election. We’ll have live updates tonight at nytimes.com and on our apps.
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5. Sometimes, charging too much is illegal.5. Sometimes, charging too much is illegal.
A federal judge ruled that Qualcomm, the chip-making giant, violated antitrust law by charging cellphone makers “onerous” fees for the use of its patents that “strangled competition.”A federal judge ruled that Qualcomm, the chip-making giant, violated antitrust law by charging cellphone makers “onerous” fees for the use of its patents that “strangled competition.”
It’s a victory for major phone makers, which argued that Qualcomm’s royalty rates were disproportionate to the value of its inventions, and for the Federal Trade Commission, which came to a similar conclusion. Qualcomm will appeal.It’s a victory for major phone makers, which argued that Qualcomm’s royalty rates were disproportionate to the value of its inventions, and for the Federal Trade Commission, which came to a similar conclusion. Qualcomm will appeal.
Separately, we took a close look at how China had turned the Xinjiang region in its Far West into an incubator for automated authoritarianism that could spread across the country and beyond.Separately, we took a close look at how China had turned the Xinjiang region in its Far West into an incubator for automated authoritarianism that could spread across the country and beyond.
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6. Rogue emissions of a banned, ozone-destroying gas were known to be coming from somewhere in East Asia.6. Rogue emissions of a banned, ozone-destroying gas were known to be coming from somewhere in East Asia.
International researchers have been able to narrow the source further, to Hebei and Shandong provinces in Eastern China. Above, a refrigerator production factory in Shandong.International researchers have been able to narrow the source further, to Hebei and Shandong provinces in Eastern China. Above, a refrigerator production factory in Shandong.
The finding adds to international pressure on the Chinese government to curtail the illegal use of the gas, CFC-11, and confirms the results of several investigations, including one by The Times.The finding adds to international pressure on the Chinese government to curtail the illegal use of the gas, CFC-11, and confirms the results of several investigations, including one by The Times.
In other science news, researchers discovered what they believed to be fossils of fungi from a billion years ago, a finding that may reshape our understanding of how life first moved from ocean to land.In other science news, researchers discovered what they believed to be fossils of fungi from a billion years ago, a finding that may reshape our understanding of how life first moved from ocean to land.
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7. Last week, two former Nike runners broke nondisclosure agreements to share their pregnancy stories with The Times Opinion section. Now, a third has come forward.7. Last week, two former Nike runners broke nondisclosure agreements to share their pregnancy stories with The Times Opinion section. Now, a third has come forward.
Allyson Felix has won nine Olympic medals and is one of the most decorated female athletes in track and field history. When she went to negotiate her contract with Nike after giving birth, Ms. Felix said, “Nike felt that I was now worth 70 percent less than what I was previously paid.”Allyson Felix has won nine Olympic medals and is one of the most decorated female athletes in track and field history. When she went to negotiate her contract with Nike after giving birth, Ms. Felix said, “Nike felt that I was now worth 70 percent less than what I was previously paid.”
She also said Nike declined her request to guarantee no punishment if she didn’t perform at her best in the months after childbirth. Above, Ms. Felix testified before Congress last week about racial disparities in maternal mortality.She also said Nike declined her request to guarantee no punishment if she didn’t perform at her best in the months after childbirth. Above, Ms. Felix testified before Congress last week about racial disparities in maternal mortality.
Since the publication of the first report last week, Nike committed to changing its maternity policy.Since the publication of the first report last week, Nike committed to changing its maternity policy.
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8. The St. Louis Blues had the worst record in the N.H.L. four months ago. On Tuesday, the Blues became the Western Conference champions.8. The St. Louis Blues had the worst record in the N.H.L. four months ago. On Tuesday, the Blues became the Western Conference champions.
The remarkable reversal was spearheaded by a 25-year-old rookie goaltender and a defensive revival overseen by an interim head coach, our sports reporter writes. The reward: A trip to the championships for the first time in 49 years. Game 1 against the Boston Bruins is Monday. The remarkable reversal was spearheaded by a 25-year-old rookie goaltender and a defensive revival overseen by an interim head coach, our sports reporter writes. The reward: A trip to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 49 years. Game 1 against the Boston Bruins is Monday.
We also have a preview of the teams and players to watch for in the W.N.B.A.’s 23rd season, and a column on why LeBron James is too good to spend his final years with a franchise that is circling the drain.We also have a preview of the teams and players to watch for in the W.N.B.A.’s 23rd season, and a column on why LeBron James is too good to spend his final years with a franchise that is circling the drain.
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9. “Coney Island doesn’t give one time to think.”9. “Coney Island doesn’t give one time to think.”
That observation, made in 1914 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, still holds true today about New York’s seaside attraction. With summer approaching, we searched The Times’s archives to find decades’ worth of ecstasy, fear, shock and fun. Above, catching a ride on the Water Flume in 1976.That observation, made in 1914 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, still holds true today about New York’s seaside attraction. With summer approaching, we searched The Times’s archives to find decades’ worth of ecstasy, fear, shock and fun. Above, catching a ride on the Water Flume in 1976.
And our newsletter team is back for another season of “Summer in the City,” with activities and events in New York City. First up: A day at Wave Hill in the Bronx. Sign up here to get future editions delivered to your inbox.And our newsletter team is back for another season of “Summer in the City,” with activities and events in New York City. First up: A day at Wave Hill in the Bronx. Sign up here to get future editions delivered to your inbox.
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10. And finally, an ode to the artichoke.10. And finally, an ode to the artichoke.
Hard, heavy, tight, coated with tiny thorns that can stick in your fingertips, the artichoke can be an intimidating spring vegetable. That just means you’re not handling it right, said the chef Gabrielle Hamilton: Boil them whole, spikes and all.Hard, heavy, tight, coated with tiny thorns that can stick in your fingertips, the artichoke can be an intimidating spring vegetable. That just means you’re not handling it right, said the chef Gabrielle Hamilton: Boil them whole, spikes and all.
“Once you get to the heart of them — the tenderest part — they reveal an unmitigated sweet, nutty goodness,” she writes in a column for The Times Magazine. “And getting to that goodness is not difficult at all, if you just accept the thistle for what it is and go with it, not against it.”“Once you get to the heart of them — the tenderest part — they reveal an unmitigated sweet, nutty goodness,” she writes in a column for The Times Magazine. “And getting to that goodness is not difficult at all, if you just accept the thistle for what it is and go with it, not against it.”
Have a tender night.Have a tender night.
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