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We
start with the fallout from
the Brexit deal’s defeat in Parliament, the shutdown’s
effect on federal
workers’ finances, and an update from El Chapo’s trial.
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Prime Minister Theresa May addressed Parliament in London
on Tuesday after her Brexit plan was defeated. Mark Duffy/House of Commons, via Associated Press
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Brexit deal’s failure adds to uncertainty
in Britain
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Parliament
will debate a vote of no confidence in Prime
Minister Theresa May today, after lawmakers overwhelmingly
rejected her plan to withdraw the country from the European Union. The
no-confidence measure is expected to fail, but it doesn’t help a growing
sense of political chaos 10 weeks before the country is scheduled to
leave the bloc.
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The
432-to-202 vote on Tuesday was the biggest defeat in the House of Commons
for a prime minister in modern history. Here are the key takeaways.
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What’s
next: Mrs. May has until Monday to present a backup plan, but
European Union officials had said the deal that Parliament rejected was
the only one they would accept. We outline the possible outcomes,
including a second referendum or a chaotic “no-deal” exit.
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Federal workers lined up for free canned food and produce
in Largo, Md., on Saturday. Lexey Swall for The New York Times
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Speaker
Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, have
refused to negotiate over border security until the government reopens,
but President Trump has ruled out separating the issues.
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The
impact: The economic damage from the shutdown is far greater than what had been
estimated, the White House said on Tuesday. Mr. Trump’s
economists have doubled projections of how much growth is being lost each
week.
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By the
numbers: Federal workers have missed, on average, more than $5,000 in wages so far. With 800,000
employees currently furloughed or working without pay, that’s more than
$200 million every workday.
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William Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary
Committee on Tuesday. Sarah
Silbiger/The New York Times
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William Barr makes a promise to senators
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Mr.
Trump repeatedly excoriated Jeff Sessions, the former attorney general,
for recusing himself from the Russia investigation.
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Hearings
for Mr. Barr, whose confirmation seems virtually assured, resume this
morning.
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A stunning accusation at El Chapo’s trial
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The
witness, Alex Cifuentes Villa, is a Colombian drug lord who worked
closely with Mr. Guzmán from 2007 to 2013. If true, his testimony would
suggest that corruption by drug cartels reached the highest level of
Mexico’s government. Mr. Peña Nieto could not be reached for comment.
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What’s
next: Mr. Guzmán’s name has been submitted as a potential
witness for the defense, meaning he could testify at his own trial.
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Background: Mr.
Guzmán, a longtime leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, is accused of
shipping more than 200 tons of heroin, cocaine and marijuana into the
U.S. from the 1980s to 2016.
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If
you have 12 minutes, this is worth it
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Ben C. Solomon/The New York Times
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The
Tuyuksu glacier in the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan has been
studied for decades by scientists who are trying to gauge the impact of
climate change on the world’s ice. Last summer, our reporters saw it
“melting like mad,” but the accumulating snow in winter hasn’t made up
the difference.
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Here’s
what else is happening
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Citizenship
question is rejected: A federal judge on Tuesday
blocked the Trump administration from adding a question on American
citizenship to the 2020 census. The case will most likely
reach the Supreme Court.
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More
pressure on Iowa congressman: The House voted to reject
white nationalism and white supremacy as “hateful expressions of
intolerance,” in a measure aimed at Representative Steve King. His fellow
Republicans have faced pressure for not censuring him sooner.
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Snapshot:
Above, two male penguins in Australia are raising a chick
together, capturing the hearts of a nation
where same-sex marriage became legal barely a year ago. “Love is love,”
said a manager at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
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In
memoriam: Carol Channing, a Broadway star known for her
performances in “Hello, Dolly!” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” died on
Tuesday at 97. Read her obituary and an appraisal by one of our theater
critics, who says Ms. Channing was one of the reasons he was
drawn to New York.
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What
we’re reading: “The Real Roots of American Rage” in
The Atlantic. “Drawing on history, current events and social
science, Charles Duhigg makes the case that anger is innate and can at
times actually be useful,” writes David Gelles, our Corner Office
columnist. “What’s worrisome, however, is that today anger is being
monetized by the media, and weaponized by political parties.”
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Now,
a break from the news
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Joseph De Leo for The New York Times
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Cook: Kimchi
and mozzarella offer a spicy twist on the classic grilled cheese.
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Go: New
York City Ballet’s winter season opens Tuesday with new leads in George
Balanchine’s “Apollo.” Our critic explores the title role,
widely interpreted as the choreographer’s most autobiographical.
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Listen: Want
to feel old? On the track “22,” the
trio Pottymouth bemoans with a galloping punk-rock beat moving through
their early 20s.
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Smarter
Living: Driving on snow should be like walking on ice: slow and careful. Don’t
mash the pedals, even if you have all-season tires. And keep in mind that
the warmer the air, the slicker the snow. When air temperatures hit 30
degrees Fahrenheit, packed snow is about five times more slick than it is
at zero degrees.
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And
now for the Back Story on …
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Cultivating a taste for potatoes
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By
some estimates, China’s population of 1.4 billion is nearing its peak. To feed
that many people, while trying to use less land and water, the government
is appealing to taste buds.
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For
several years, official policy has aimed to make potatoes a culinary
staple, alongside rice, wheat and corn.
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Potato farmers at a vegetable market outside Beijing in
2009. David
Gray/Reuters
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Potatoes
are hardly new to China. They were introduced about 400 years ago, and feature
in beloved regional dishes like the shredded Sichuan specialty tudousi.
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But
for starch, the Chinese prefer rice and noodles.
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One
workaround is to process the tubers into potato flour, which is then
mixed with wheat flour to make steamed bread, noodles or cakes. The
government also promotes regional potato dishes, and supports the
production of fries and potato chips.
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That’s
it for this briefing. See you next time.
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Thank you
To Inyoung Kang, who helped compile today’s briefing, to Eleanor Stanford
for the cultural ideas, and to James K. Williamson for the Smarter Living
tips. Claire Fu (付欣怡), a news researcher in our Beijing
bureau, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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