Subject: Daily Skimm: No match for a good blaster at your side
From: "theSkimm" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:39:32 -0500 (EST)

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JANUAR= 11, 2019

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QUOTE O= THE DAY

"I went on a date with a CES robot. He was nice." �=80� A headline from the=Consumer Electronic Show. Sounds about right.

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SHUT DOWN FOR WHAT

The Story

Remember when the government used to run all the way?=/p>

Somewhat.

Well, it's officially day 21 of the partial gov shutd=wn – caused by the funding fight over the US-Mexico border wall. S=nce last month, around 800,000 federal workers have been working without p=y or are on unpaid leave. Today, many of them are missing their first paychecks. Some are starting t= do things like apply for unemployment benefits or launch GoFundMe pages while they wait for the shu=down to end. A group representing FBI agents are urging the gov to re-open, arguing that the limited=funds could hurt national security. If that's not bad enough, economists a=e warning about what could happen next.

Go on…

Right now, the shutdown is hitting the pockets of fed=ral employees. It's also doing things like slowing down some airport lines=because there are fewer TSA a=ents and impacting gov services at national parks and museums. The FDA isn't doing all of its re=ular food inspections. *S=owly puts down breakfast.* But if it continues much longer, the US economy could take a hit. Some go= services that people rely on – like food stamps – are safe for now. But there's not=enough money for those services past next month.

How are negotiations going?

They're at a stalemate. Yesterday, Trump visited the =outhern border. He said he's increasingly open to declaring a national emergency to get the funding =ithout Congress's go-ahead. But if that happens, it's expected to face leg=l challenges. Congressional Dems have tried to force a vote on spending bills without wall funding b=t they've been DOA so far. And VP Mike Pence said, "no wall, no deal."

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This partial shutdown is tied for the longest in US h=story. Tomorrow, it would become the longest. And the longer it goes on, t=e more likely it is going to take an economic and human toll on workers an= the country.

=strong>PS: We asked app subscribers to text us their questions about the shutdown= Here are some answers.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

What to say when your friend takes credit for your idea=E2��

Hear my warning. Turkey is saying 'same.' Yesterday, =ts foreign minister said the country would start attacking Syrian Kurdish =ighters whether or not th= US withdraws from Syria. Last month, President Trump said the US has defe=ted ISIS in Syria and would start pulling troops out. But people were worr=ed about what would happen to the US-backed Kurdish fighters, since Turkey=considers some to be part of a terrorist group. National security adviser =ohn Bolton said the US won't leave Syria until Turkey promises the Kurdish=allies will be safe. Now, Turkey is saying 'don't count on it.' Then today= a spokesman for the US-led c=alition said it has started "the process of our deliberate withdrawal =rom Syria," but didn't give specifics. Add that to things on US Sec of Sta=e Mike Pompeo's mind. He's in the Middle East to do damage control and reassure allies after Trump's=surprise announcement. Yesterday, Pompeo gave a speech in Egypt, saying th= US would still play a key role in the region. And that it was committed t= defeating ISIS and containing Iranian influence in Syria. He also used it=as an opportunity to criticize previous US approaches in the region (cough= the Obama administration, cough). And said the Trump admin brings "a new =eginning."

What to say when you hear Starbucks is trying to protect its workers from needles.=.

In other business news, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover are cleaning house. Yesterda=, the two car-making companies announced they're both cutting thousands of=jobs. Carmakers are struggling over a lot of things: diesel car sales are =own in Europe ever since the 2015 Volkswagen emissions scandal pushed regulators to take a microscop= to these cars. And things like lower demand in China plus confusion over =hat Brexit could mean for future biz haven't helped the industry. In other=news related to emissions, oceans are getting warmer faster than previously estimated. Greenhouse ga= emissions are warming up the atmosphere and some of that heat gets absorb=d by oceans. Researchers say 2018 was a record high for ocean temps...not = good sign.

Who people are talking about…

Shahid S=afi. Last night, Texas Republicans voted to keep the Muslim doctor as =ice chairman of the GOP in one of the state's most populous counties. The =ackground: a local chairwoman had been trying to remove Shafi because he's=Muslim – accusing him of things like being connected to terror gro=ps, preferring Islamic law to US law, and being anti-Israel. Several top T= Republicans – including Sen. Ted Cruz – have condemned th= campaign against him, some calling it bigoted. County officials voted to =eep him in office by a landslide majority.

What to say when your co-worker moves on...

Miss you already. Earlier today, Andy Murray announced he plans to retire this =ear because of a hip injury. The former world no. 1 and three-time Grand S=am winner plans to play at this month's Australian Open. He said he'd like=to play at Wimbledon as well, but isn't sure he'll be able to.

What to say when you debate eating al desko…

Consider adding some cheese to your meal.

SKIMM READS

"When=Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi

A 36-year-old neurosurgeon gets diagnosed with Stage =V lung cancer. Turns out, the surgeon is also a brilliant writer who will =ake you cry in public. This book<=a>, published posthumously, will make sure you don't take your health for =ranted.

SKIMM PICKS

For when you need to catch more shut-eye…<=b>

Join the club. We broke down all the ways to make sle=p a priority this year. Because the recommended 7-9 hours are just the beg=nning. Read up on the A-Zzz's here.

SKIMM'RS

Spotlight on...Laura M (FL) who's been recogni=ed for her years of nonprofit volunteer work to help underprivileged kids.=She received the 2018 Professional Leader of the Year award by Soroptimist=International of Boca Raton.

C=ngrats to...Pam E (AZ), who became the first in her fam to get a docto=ate. And to Taylor K (CA), who's going out of her comfort zone and =aking acting classes. And has learned to cry on cue. Watch out Meryl.

(=ome) Birthdays...theSkimm's Meg Gegler (NY), Allison Statter (CA), Chr=stiane Amanpour, Leanne Miller (NY), Aly Mazza (CO), Matt Lara (KS), Addie=Diradoorian (CA), Karen Eisengruber (TN), Jono Adams (PA), Jess Ridolfino =NJ), Necessittee Lyday (OK), Aaron Riggs (IA), Dani Cifelli (RI), Saira Ta=eja (MA)

*=elcome to a new Skimm community section we're testing. Want to take it to =he next level with us? =each out here for a chance to be featured.

SKIMM SHARE

Skimm HQ thrives on a good night's sleep. So should yo=. Every person you get to signup for the Daily Skimm today is a shot at=$1,000 to put towards a new bed, or sheets, or sound machine...whatever yo= need to find those zzz's. And congrats to yesterday's winner Ginny Pe=ton of Ocala, FL. Questions? Answers.

Or use this referral link theskimm.com/?r==b66f6bb

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