U.K. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow dealt a major blow to Theresa May’s Brexit strategy by effectively banning her from bringing her deal back to Parliament for a third time, unless it changes significantly. The surprise move makes it more likely that the U.K. will have to seek an extension to its European Union membership, potentially giving time to May’s opponents to force a rethink of the divorce.—Josh Petri

Here are today's top stories

The U.S. began an investigation of how Boeing's 737 Max was certified to fly passengers before the latest crash in Ethiopia involving the new jet.

Google is set to unveil a video game service allowing users to play using inexpensive hardware. If successful, it could upend the gaming industry.

Apple on Monday debuted a new mid-tier iPad and updated the iPad mini. The company is expected to roll out a Netflix competitor next week.

Amazon's house brands have long worried about other merchants selling similar products on the site. Turns out, most of those goods are flops.

Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara is leaving the studio over allegations that he had a sexual relationship with an actress he helped promote.

The National Law Enforcement Museum opened in October. It's already headed for default, Bloomberg Businessweek reports. 

What's Joe Weisenthal thinking about? The Bloomberg news director is looking forward to the FOMC's interest rate decision on Wednesday, followed by a press conference from Chairman Jerome Powell. What will it take for the decision to move the needle? A dovish surprise, he says.

What you'll need to know tomorrow

• Insulting Putin may now land you in jail under a new Russian law.
• Almost half of female U.S. economists report sex discrimination.
• The hedge fund that owns Trump's secrets.
• Goop is profiting off women who want more than a doctor's advice.
• Beto O'Rourke raised $6.1 million for his campaign in one day.
• The Princeton economist Alan Krueger has died. He was 58.
• France to Capitalism: Adapt or die.

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Lederhosen and Dirndls for the Club

Tracht, the traditional Alpine garments that include lederhosen and dirndls, have rarely been seen as emblems of high fashion. But today, the garments are being reclaimed by young, stylish Germans—fueled by haute couturiers whose origins and inspirations stretch well beyond the nation's borders.

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