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It’s January 17, 2020.

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A dramatic start to the impeachment trial: Just as proceedings opened in the Senate, a nonpartisan agency determined the Trump administration broke the law when it withheld military aid for Ukraine. The findings — along with a trove of documents handed over by Rudy Giuliani’s associate Lev Parnas — are upping pressure on Republicans to allow for new witness testimony. The New York Times

An official revealed that U.S. troops were injured in the Iranian missile strikes on January 8, even though Trump said no Americans were harmed. Eleven service members were treated for concussion symptoms and will return to duty once deemed fit. Fox News

Researchers have discovered that sepsis is a stealth killer. The disease, which occurs when the body overreacts to infection, is involved in an estimated one in five deaths — meaning it’s twice as common as scientists have long believed. NPR

Cover Story

Billy Porter Takes the Lead

The performer, activist, and fashion icon (and Allure’s first male cover star) on how he got here — and where he’s going.

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Better Living

This writer traveled around the world — through three different climates, for three weeks — with just a carry-on. Here’s what he packed. Outside

Scientists say the “negativity effect” can ruin a relationship. How can happy couples keep it at bay? The Atlantic

These game-changing, time-saving shortcuts will help get dinner on the table faster. Real Simple

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Say farewell to the $100 million payday: Wall Street is done with bonus culture. Bloomberg

Why the Democratic presidential candidates need to start talking about the Supreme Court. The New Yorker

Plastic to-go containers aren’t great for the environment — but there’s a dark side to “compostable” alternatives too. Eater

How one children’s librarian got Goodnight Moon banned from the New York Public Library for decades. Slate

This year’s flu shot is “not a very good match” for one common strain — and it’s particularly tough on kids. CNN

Sports

Sudden firings, paranoid Twitter rumors, and a resolution in the Los Angeles City Council: ranking the most bizarre moments of Major League Baseball’s cheating scandal. Sports Illustrated

Zion Williamson is 6-foot-6, 284 pounds, and capable of generating 4,900 newtons of force in one leap. Getting his body ready for his NBA debut has been an unprecedented challenge for his trainers. ESPN

Why a new collective bargaining agreement that includes higher salaries and better maternity leave is a “massive turning point” for the WNBA. SB Nation

The Last Word

“	I think I’ve reached the status in that world where no one’s going to f*ck with me.”

Gwyneth Paltrow talks to Harper’s Bazaar about new loves, old flames, and her public image. Harper's Bazaar

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