Trump homecoming, Alibaba comes home, loneliness pill

Trump holds a “homecoming” rally in Florida. The president headlines a “Keep America Great” re-election event in Sunrise city in Broward county, one of the bluest in the state. Local officials expect “tens of thousands” of people. It’s Trump’s first major Florida rally since he switched residency from Manhattan to Palm Beach in September. [Quartz Daily Brief]( Sponsored by Good morning, Quartz readers! What to watch for today Trump holds a “homecoming” rally in Florida. The president headlines a “Keep America Great” re-election event in Sunrise city in Broward county, one of the [bluest in the state](. Local officials expect “[tens of thousands]( of people. It’s Trump’s first major Florida rally since he [switched residency]( from Manhattan to Palm Beach in September. Palestinians’ “day of rage.” In the West Bank and Gaza, demonstrators protest [against the Trump administration’s]( reversal of [longstanding US policy]( on Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. The Arab League [formally rejected]( the US position yesterday. Best Buy reports. The electronics retailer is [expected to show continued sales growth]( in Q3 earnings, partly due to strong demand for appliances and the company’s services, heading into the holiday shopping season. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dell, VMware, Analog Devices, and Abercrombie & Fitch also report. Sponsor content by Bank of America Digital disruption means change for tomorrow’s treasury. The rapid evolution of technology creates a set of problems and opportunities for the finance function. [Here are 8 trends]( that are driving opportunity, making business easier, and enabling a more intelligent treasury. While you were sleeping Alibaba had a blockbuster debut in Hong Kong. The e-commerce giant’s [shares jumped]( in morning trading, after it raised $11 billion in the city’s largest IPO since 2010. CEO Daniel Zhang said Alibaba had “returned home to Hong Kong,” a reference to its 2014 US listing. The launch was treated as a celebration in a city wracked by [ongoing anti-government protests](. Thirteen French soldiers died in Mali. The [helicopter accident]( is the single biggest loss of troops in combat in the Sahel region since France deployed 4,500 troops against jihadists as part of [Operation Barkhane](. UK’s Chief Rabbi criticized the Labour Party leader. In a signed [piece in The Times, London]( Ephraim Mirvis said Jeremy Corbyn’s response to allegations of anti-Semitism within his party had been “utterly inadequate,” and asked “every person to vote with their conscience.” The criticism came before Tuesday’s release of Labour’s “[race and faith manifesto]( Former Trump White House counsel was told to testify. A[federal judge ruled]( that Don McGahn must speak to House impeachment investigators. The White House has argued that senior administration officials are “absolutely immune” from congressional subpoenas seeking cooperation. Teenage symbol of Colombian protests died. [Dilan Cruz]( an 18-year-old who was injured by a teargas canister, died in Bogota late on Monday, the fifth day of anti-government protests. President Iván Duque has attempted to calm tensions by launching a “[national dialogue]( on issues such as corruption and the economy. Quartz Membership Sign up for your [free trial](. A growing number of businesses are promising customers a better version of themselves. From life coaches, to meditation retreats, to new business models in service industries like consulting, the [transformation economy]( is upending the way consumers shop and companies do business. Quartz Obsession Lo-fi beats aren’t just music—they’re a functional tool. Usually streamed online through YouTube or Soundcloud, lo-fi beats have become an incredibly popular way to settle into working or studying. But some worry that its online virality may stifle artists’ creativity. [Vibe with the Quartz Obsession](. Matters of Debate A loneliness pill can’t treat a modern “epidemic.” Loneliness is a [physical and psychological]( experience. Cross-gender friendships promote equality. Men [make better allies]( if they have platonic relationships with female co-workers. Beijing is getting bad intelligence on Hong Kong. Stuck in its [echo chamber]( it failed to anticipate the landslide win for the democracy camp in district elections. Message from our Partner Ever wondered how much Pete Buttigieg’s campaign spends on advertising? Or what Kamala Harris’s platform would mean for Wall Street? The Turnout, a weekly newsletter from Morning Brew, shows you how business and politics overlap. [Sign up here](. Surprising discoveries A London artist brings an extinct animal back from the dead. Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg created a life-size virtual video of Sudan, [the last male northern white rhino]( at London’s Royal Academy. Thieves steal “impossible to sell” jewels. They made off with [priceless historical ornaments]( that Dresden museum officials now worry they will break apart or melt down. The Rise of Skywalker script was briefly for sale on eBay. It was [quickly recovered]( before any secrets could be spilled ahead of the film’s release next month. A Moroccan rapper was imprisoned for a song about corruption. Mohamed Mounir, or “Gnawi,” was found guilty of insulting police in the track “[Long Live the People.]( A US president saved a raccoon from his Thanksgiving table. Calvin Coolidge made “Rebecca” a [White House pet]( instead of his holiday meal. Our best wishes for a productive day. Please send any news, comments, virtual animals, and uneaten racoons to hi@qz.com. 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