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Everything you need to now about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Mueller Reportedly Wants to Interview Trump
The president’s lawyers are considering an interview with the special counsel team looking into Russian election interference, according to anonymous sources. One described negotiations over the format as a “collaborative approach.” Trump’s legal team is reportedly exploring alternatives to a sit-down interview, including written answers or a signed affidavit.—NBC NewsTrump Administration to Kick 200,000 Salvadorans Out of the USThe Department of Homeland announced Monday that around 200,000 people from El Salvador in the US with Temporary Protected Status must leave the country by September 9, 2019 or face possible deportation. The special status was granted back in 2001 after earthquakes devastated the Central American nation. El Salvador’s Foreign Minister Hugo Martínez said his country would “focus on the US Congress” in the hopes legislation might prevent mass deportations.— VICE News / The Washington PostNatural Disasters Cost More than $300 Billion in 2017A new report by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) said the cost of dealing with last year’s extreme weather and climate events in the US amounted to $306 billion—the highest toll on record. The nation was hit with 16 different billion-dollar events last year. The report also noted 2017 was the third-hottest year ever recorded in the US.—VICE NewsSpaceX Might Have Lost Its Secret Government Satellite
The Zuma satellite launched Sunday by Elon Musk’s company on behalf of an unknown government agency did not go into orbit and is believed lost. Lawmakers in Congress have reportedly been briefed on the failed mission. Northrup Grumman, the contractor who constructed the satellite, said: “We cannot comment on classified missions.”—The Wall Street Journal / CBS NewsNorth Korea to Compete in Winter Olympics
Officials from North and South Korea have agreed that Pyongyang will send athletes, delegates, journalists, and supporters to the Games next month following talks in their demilitarized zone. South Korean officials said they had proposed further discussions about the North’s nuclear program. The talks, the first between the two countries since 2015, resumed Tuesday.—BBC NewsSyrian Military Says Israel Attacked Arms Base
Israel launched air missiles and ground-to-ground rockets at a weapons stash near the capital of Damascus. Syrian armed forces claimed their own air defense system blocked some strikes and that at least one Israeli rocket was shot down. Israel had not addressed the claims.—HaaretzFrance Launches Investigation into iPhone Slowdown
A leading official consumer watchdog will lead a probe into Apple’s admission that older iPhones perform increasingly slowly over time. A prosecutor was looking to investigate the allegation made by a French consumer rights group that the feature is part of the company’s deliberate “obsolescence” of products. Lawsuits have already been filed in the US.—ReutersTunisian Demonstrator Dies After Protest
One 55-year-old man died and five others were hurt after anti-government campaigners clashed with police in Tebourba outside the Tunisian capital of Tunis. The interior ministry said it was likely the victim died after inhaling tear gas. Protests have taken place across the country following tax hikes in the January 1 budget.—Al JazeeraThe Weeknd Cuts Ties with H&M Over Racist Ad
The artist said he was “deeply offended” by the clothing retailer’s ad showing a black boy wearing a hoodie that read “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle." The Weeknd said he will no longer work with the company. H&M apologized for the now-deleted ad, which appeared on its British website, and has also pulled the product.—NoiseyTBS Cancels Louis C.K.’s Animated Comedy
The network has officially ditched The Cops, a C.K.-produced show initially suspended after he admitted the sexual harassment allegations against him were true. The show’s production company FX has also severed its connection to the comedian.—The Hollywood Reporter‘The Shape of Water’ Leads BAFTA Nominations
Guillermo Del Toro’s movie received 12 nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ 2018 awards. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Darkest Hour are both up for nine awards at February's ceremony in London.—Variety‘Get Out’ College Course to Become Webinar
The UCLA course on Jordan Peele’s acclaimed movie, entitled “The Sunken Place: Racism, Survival, and Black Horror,” is to be made available as a public webinar. The six, non-credit lectures cost $348 to view.—i-DBillionaire to Spend $40 Million in Bid to Impeach Trump
Former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer said he will spend $30 million on boosting youth turnout and another $20 million on his “Need to Impeach” campaign. Steyer has already spent $20 million on TV ads since Otober.—VICE NewsMake sure to check out the latest episode of VICE's daily podcast. Today we’re revisiting the FCC’s net neutrality repeal and taking a look at how states are fighting back.
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The president’s lawyers are considering an interview with the special counsel team looking into Russian election interference, according to anonymous sources. One described negotiations over the format as a “collaborative approach.” Trump’s legal team is reportedly exploring alternatives to a sit-down interview, including written answers or a signed affidavit.—NBC NewsTrump Administration to Kick 200,000 Salvadorans Out of the US
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The Zuma satellite launched Sunday by Elon Musk’s company on behalf of an unknown government agency did not go into orbit and is believed lost. Lawmakers in Congress have reportedly been briefed on the failed mission. Northrup Grumman, the contractor who constructed the satellite, said: “We cannot comment on classified missions.”—The Wall Street Journal / CBS News
International News
Officials from North and South Korea have agreed that Pyongyang will send athletes, delegates, journalists, and supporters to the Games next month following talks in their demilitarized zone. South Korean officials said they had proposed further discussions about the North’s nuclear program. The talks, the first between the two countries since 2015, resumed Tuesday.—BBC NewsSyrian Military Says Israel Attacked Arms Base
Israel launched air missiles and ground-to-ground rockets at a weapons stash near the capital of Damascus. Syrian armed forces claimed their own air defense system blocked some strikes and that at least one Israeli rocket was shot down. Israel had not addressed the claims.—Haaretz
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A leading official consumer watchdog will lead a probe into Apple’s admission that older iPhones perform increasingly slowly over time. A prosecutor was looking to investigate the allegation made by a French consumer rights group that the feature is part of the company’s deliberate “obsolescence” of products. Lawsuits have already been filed in the US.—ReutersTunisian Demonstrator Dies After Protest
One 55-year-old man died and five others were hurt after anti-government campaigners clashed with police in Tebourba outside the Tunisian capital of Tunis. The interior ministry said it was likely the victim died after inhaling tear gas. Protests have taken place across the country following tax hikes in the January 1 budget.—Al Jazeera
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The artist said he was “deeply offended” by the clothing retailer’s ad showing a black boy wearing a hoodie that read “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle." The Weeknd said he will no longer work with the company. H&M apologized for the now-deleted ad, which appeared on its British website, and has also pulled the product.—NoiseyTBS Cancels Louis C.K.’s Animated Comedy
The network has officially ditched The Cops, a C.K.-produced show initially suspended after he admitted the sexual harassment allegations against him were true. The show’s production company FX has also severed its connection to the comedian.—The Hollywood Reporter
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Guillermo Del Toro’s movie received 12 nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ 2018 awards. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Darkest Hour are both up for nine awards at February's ceremony in London.—Variety‘Get Out’ College Course to Become Webinar
The UCLA course on Jordan Peele’s acclaimed movie, entitled “The Sunken Place: Racism, Survival, and Black Horror,” is to be made available as a public webinar. The six, non-credit lectures cost $348 to view.—i-DBillionaire to Spend $40 Million in Bid to Impeach Trump
Former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer said he will spend $30 million on boosting youth turnout and another $20 million on his “Need to Impeach” campaign. Steyer has already spent $20 million on TV ads since Otober.—VICE NewsMake sure to check out the latest episode of VICE's daily podcast. Today we’re revisiting the FCC’s net neutrality repeal and taking a look at how states are fighting back.