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1. American farmers are getting a $16 billion bailout. And the farmers who gathered with President Trump at the White House to discuss it got an earful.
Markets are tumbling as the U.S. and China dig in on their trade war, and administration officials grow increasingly concerned that the president could lose the support of farmers in the 2020 election.
But Mr. Trump’s most powerful words were reserved for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “She’s a mess,” he said at one point, adding, “She’s lost it.”
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2. The recent wave of extreme weather in the Midwest turned deadly overnight.
At least three people died as storms hit Missouri, and 34 tornadoes were reported across the region. Heavy rains are increasing the threat of flooding, and the extreme weather is likely to continue for another day. Here’s the latest news, photos of the damage and tips on how and where to shelter.
Some good news: Government forecasters said the hurricane season that begins June 1 should be “near normal,” with the likelihood of nine to 15 named storms, and two to four major Category 3 hurricanes.
And Congress reached a deal on an emergency relief bill, ending a monthslong impasse over billions of dollars in aid for those hit by natural disasters.
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3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party took a commanding lead in India’s parliamentary elections, exceeding all expectations.
With most of the votes counted, Mr. Modi is on track to be the first Indian prime minister to lead his party to majorities in back-to-back elections in nearly 50 years. The Hindu nationalist leader framed the showing as a triumph by and for ordinary Indians, over those who write off the poor and downtrodden.
Next up in election news: The European Parliament. Voting began today in elections that have shaped up as a battle for the soul of Europe — between those who want more Europe and those who would water it down.
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4. Julian Assange was indicted on 17 counts of violating the Espionage Act for leaks from 2010.
The case against the WikiLeaks founder involves his publication of classified military and diplomatic documents, but it aims squarely at protections for journalists, raising profound First Amendment issues.
Mr. Assange is already fighting extradition proceedings in London on an earlier hacking-related count.
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5. Deutsche Bank leaders evaded a no-confidence vote by shareholders, but dissatisfaction is growing.
The unhappiness stems from a record-low share price, an aborted megamerger with its rival Commerzbank, money-laundering scandals and new revelations about the bank’s relationship with Donald Trump.
Disclosure of the financial secrets of President Trump, including those held by the bank, is moving closer. Today’s episode of “The Daily” breaks down the winding, and at times surprising, relationship between Mr. Trump and the bank.
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6. As more women come forward to report sexual assault, some say law enforcement officials have failed them. So they’re taking those officials to court.
In at least seven places in recent years, women have filed lawsuits in an attempt to force the police and prosecutors to improve investigations. The lawsuits argue that sexual assault victims do not receive equal treatment compared with victims of other violent crimes.
“There was no collection of evidence,” Julie Ann Nitsch said, “except off my body.”
A Times Opinion columnist and civil rights lawyer writes about being raped and getting an apology from the rapist: “I still needed an abortion.”
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7. The last known slave ship bound for the U.S. has been found off the coast of Alabama.
After the Clotilda’s arrival in the U.S., its captain burned the ship in an effort to conceal evidence of the illegal smuggling trip.
The idea of reparations for slavery is getting attention in the presidential race. How would it work? Here are some formulas.
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8. Virgil Abloh bridged the worlds of streetwear and high fashion. Can he conquer an art museum?
The artistic director of men’s wear for Louis Vuitton and the creator of the popular label Off-White has spent three years preparing for a career-spanning retrospective of his work in fashion, jewelry and graphic design. It’s at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
In other fashion news, a host of editors got a sneak peek in Paris of Rihanna’s new line for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. We were there.
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9. Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio walk into a room.
Nope, it’s not a bad a joke. The stars of Quentin Tarantino’s new movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” talked to our film critic at the Cannes Film Festival about what it’s like being alone in Hollywood and working with the director. (And our fashion editor checked out Cannes’s red carpet.)
We also looked at the life of Debra Hill for our latest Overlooked obituary. She set an example as a successful Hollywood producer at a time when there were few women in the industry.
And more movies! Memorial Day means blockbusters, horror tales and indie comedies are headed your way. We’ve picked the best films to look out for.
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10. And finally, something for your ears.
European music is more than just the glitz of Eurovision (the Netherlands won this year’s song contest). We rounded up 15 of the region’s most important acts, musically and socially, right now.
Turn on your sound to hear Italian trap from the artist Ghali French R&B from Nakamura, rock from Sweden’s Viagra Boys, or German pop from the band Von Wegen Lisbeth.
Have an upbeat night.
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