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Good evening. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

1. The U.S. Treasury secretary visited Ukraine, stressing the value of financial aid.

In an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where air raid sirens rang out, Janet Yellen, the American cabinet official, said the U.S. was committed to continue providing Ukraine with the money it needs to operate its government. The U.S. will back the war effort for “as long as it takes,” she said, echoing President Biden, who visited the city last week.

In Ukraine, which reported 14 Russian drone attacks overnight, Yellen met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced the transfer of $1.25 billion in economic assistance.

Amid the U.S. push to show support for Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting two former Soviet republics this week, urging them to maintain their distance from Russia and China.

In other news from the war, the Russian military is relying on tens of thousands of inexperienced conscripts to carry out its latest offensive, which has barely budged over the last month.

2. Britain and the E.U. struck a deal over Northern Ireland trade.

The agreement seeks to resolve one of the most poisonous legacies of Brexit, Britain’s exit from Europe’s trade bloc. It could help to avert a potential trade war and possibly open the door to the restoration of Northern Ireland’s government.

The so-called Windsor Framework would create separate channels for goods remaining in Northern Ireland and others destined for Ireland. The agreement comes with political risks for Rishi Sunak, Britain’s prime minister, by opening him up to backlash from pro-Brexit hard-liners in his own Conservative Party.

In other international news, a Palestinian gunman fatally shot two Israeli men in the West Bank on Sunday. Hours later, Israeli settlers burned and vandalized at least 200 buildings in four Palestinian villages as the area braced for more violence.

3. The Biden administration said it would crack down on migrant child labor.

Officials said that the Department of Labor would more aggressively investigate U.S. companies that benefit from the exploitation of migrant children, after a Times investigation found them working in dangerous jobs.

The administration said it will ask Congress to increase penalties on violators and explore using a “hot goods” provision that could stop the interstate transport of goods if child labor has been found in the supply chain.

In other news from Washington, the Biden administration plans to require chip makers to essentially guarantee affordable child care for its workers in order to receive some of nearly $40 billion in subsidies.

4. Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that Fox hosts endorsed the election fraud falsehood.

Murdoch, the head of the conservative media empire that owns Fox News, said in a deposition that several hosts for his networks promoted the narrative that the election in 2020 was stolen from Donald Trump, newly released court documents showed.

“I would have liked us to be stronger in denouncing it in hindsight,” Murdoch said.

His remarks, made last month as part of the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox by Dominion Voting Systems, added to the evidence that Dominion has accumulated in an attempt to prove its central allegation: The people running the country’s most popular news network knew that Trump’s claims of fraud were false, but broadcast them anyway.

5. The earthquake in Turkey could offer clues for California’s future.

The 7.8-magnitude tremor, which killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey and Syria this month, occurred in a seismic zone that is strikingly similar to the San Andreas Fault. Scientists are now using satellite and ground-based measurements to help better understand the potential impact of future quakes in California.

Of particular interest to the researchers was the unusually strong 7.5-magnitude aftershock that occurred soon after the first quake in Turkey. It was located on a different fault from the first earthquake, which could also happen on the American west coast.

In Turkey, another quake, measuring 5.2 in magnitude, struck the country today, shaking parts of the same area that was already devastated.

6. After an unusually warm winter, the Northeast may be in for some serious snow.

Several inches of snow and sleet are expected to start arriving tonight in New York, New Jersey and much of New England. “Travel may become difficult,” forecasters said, “so plan accordingly.”

Take a look at our tracker to see what’s in store.

The winter is the best time to visit Death Valley, where the picturesque landscape is often too hot for comfort.

7. Is there an ethical way to kill rats?

The rodents spread diseases, destroy property and damage native ecosystems. But unlike mice, which are targeted with thousands of different contraptions, it is difficult to find rat-specific traps. And the most effective ones, such as glue traps, are considered by trappers to be the least humane.

Making things even more complicated, rats are cognitively advanced social animals, raising ethically tricky questions when considering killing them.

8. The fashion world can’t get enough of the Bloomsbury Group.

The group of British artists and intellectuals — which formed in the early 20th century and included the likes of Virginia Woolf, Lytton Strachey and John Maynard Keynes — continues to captivate designers.

Fendi’s spring 2021 haute couture show displayed dresses based on Woolf’s 1928 novel, “Orlando.” Dior Men’s spring 2023 show featured models in sweaters printed with works by the painter Duncan Grant, who was also a member the group.

In other style news, these were the best looks from last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards.

9. Here’s what to do tonight.

Cook: Fish almondine is weeknight easy and Julia Child fancy.

Think: A best-selling memoirist has advice for feeling alive again.

Watch: Five action movies to stream right now.

Listen: Google’s former hype woman has regrets.

Quit: If you’re an anxious person who wants to leave your job, here are some tips.

Scream: At the headquarters of an art magazine, shrieking and howling are encouraged.

Marvel: The northern lights were visible above Britain and Ireland last night, and might be seen at unusually low latitudes tonight as well.

10. And finally, how to get the most out of your REM sleep.

The stage of sleep known as rapid eye movement is still far from being fully understood, but most scientists agree that it generates vivid dreams, synthesizes your memories and strengthens your neural connections.

Unfortunately, the idea of boosting the amount of REM sleep is a myth. But by focusing on overall sleep health — things like exercising regularly, avoiding late meals and getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night — you can increase the chances of having good REM sleep.

Have a restful night.

Shelby Knowles compiled photos for this briefing.

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