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What to watch for today
More Brexit drama. Sunday papers in the UK said British prime minister Theresa May is under new pressure to quit, reporting some of her cabinet could resign to convince her to do the same. Meanwhile lawmakers will add yet more pressure while voting on proposed amendments (paywall) to her Brexit plan today.
A glimpse into China’s influence over world media. The watchdog group Reporters Without Borders will release a report on how China exports its control of news and information. The findings include a roundup of the various media acquisitions the country has made around the world. Beijing will not be pleased.
Apple shares its plans. The tech giant is expected to preview its upcoming global video service and original programming slate—and detail a new subscription service for news—at an event in California. It appears services, not gear, will be the stars of the show.
Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Trump. The Israeli prime minister, who recently characterized US-Israel relations as stronger than ever, is set to visit the White House today and tomorrow.
Over the weekend
The US attorney general gave lawmakers his Mueller report summary. William Barr summed up his “principal conclusions” about the long-awaited report—delivered to him on Friday— in a four-page memo. A key finding: Neither Trump nor any of his aides coordinated with Russia’s 2016 election interference.
Thailand held its first election since the 2014 coup. With over 90% of the votes counted, the Palang Pracharat, which seeks to keep junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha in power, was ahead of Pheu Thai, the party linked to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Full results should be released today.
Rome and Beijing drew closer. Italy signed on for China’s trillion-dollar Belt and Road infrastructure project, despite warnings from the US and NATO allies that it will strengthen Beijing’s hand. Italian deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio told CNBC the deals signed—worth $2.8 billion—were “nothing to worry about.”
Protesters called for a second Brexit referendum. Hundreds of thousands marched through London Saturday to protest the UK’s looming departure from the EU. Meanwhile, a petition asking the government to “revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU” garnered more than 5 million signatures.
Jakarta got a subway. Infamous for its traffic jams—among the world’s worst—the Indonesian capital finally saw the opening of the long-awaited system, featuring seven elevated and six underground stations. Japanese funding and expertise figured largely in the project.
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Owning a car will soon be as quaint as owning a horse. Car-sharing continues to increase, and the shift away from private vehicles will happen sooner than we think.
Menopausal women should be supported more at work. Companies aren’t making adequate considerations, and it’s hurting their bottom line.
The US needs a leader like Jacinda Ardern. The response by New Zealand’s prime minister to shootings at two mosques is hard to imagine in America.
Surprising discoveries
An algorithm has scored a major-label record deal. Endel, an app that creates music for your moods, will put out 20 albums a year for Warner Music Group.
Wite-Out has survived the rise of the digital office. Once commonly used to correct typewriter mistakes, the sticky correction fluid is still in demand.
A US high school’s crafty production of “Alien” has gone viral. Impressive sets and costumes were reportedly made largely using found items, and Hollywood elites are taking notice.
A Kenyan teacher won $1 million for doing a great job. Peter Tabichi snagged the Global Teacher Prize in Dubai on Sunday.
“Us” had the second-biggest opening of the year in North America. Jordan Peele’s just-released horror film also had the biggest debut for an original horror film.
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