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Apple News Today
Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.
Episodes
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Why the House still has no speaker — and what happens next
After three rounds of voting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short of earning enough votes to secure the House Speaker position. The Hill explains how the failure…
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Inside Kevin McCarthy’s scramble to win House speaker
The House of Representatives votes on a new speaker today. How it will go is anyone’s guess. The Wall Street Journal explains. Buffalo Bills safety Damar…
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How Congress is overhauling retirement-saving rules
The Washington Post reports on the final January 6 committee report, the Senate’s vote to pass a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown, and the…
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The Arctic blast pummeling the U.S.
Reuters reports on the winter storm that’s bringing dangerous conditions across the country and threatening holiday travel. The Atlantic explains the…
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As Zelenskyy meets Biden, a look at a key Ukraine battle
As Ukrainian president Zelenskyy visits Washington, Reuters analyzes the fierce battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut. Politico has a preview of today’s…
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What’s next for immigration after a big Supreme Court move
The January 6 panel said Trump should be charged with four crimes related to the Capitol attack. Reuters has details. USA Today reports on the Supreme Court…
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A World Cup final that lived up to the hype
Argentina defeated France in a thrilling World Cup final. After the Whistle recaps a memorable end to the tournament. The final public hearing of the January 6…
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What microplastics are and why you should worry
Microplastics are everywhere. This week’s In Conversation discusses what that means for your health. The Wall Street Journal examines alleged…
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More severe weather expected after deadly tornadoes
As tornadoes rip through the South, CNN reports on how the climate crisis may be changing the way they behave. USA Today looks at Biden’s announcement of…
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How Washington’s failures exacerbated the fentanyl crisis
A Washington Post goes inside U.S. government failures to address the fentanyl crisis — and the missteps that allowed it to get significantly worse. Ten…
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FTX founder charged with defrauding investors
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested in the Bahamas and will face criminal charges from U.S. prosecutors…
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New drone strikes reveal growing Russia–Iran military ties
NBC reports on drone strikes by Russia that plunged more than 1.5 million people in Odesa, Ukraine, into darkness over the weekend. The Wall Street Journal…
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Iran escalates plots to kidnap, assassinate critics
Western intelligence officials say Iran is escalating efforts to kidnap and assassinate journalists, activists, and government officials who have spoken out…
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WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap. She is now in U.S. custody. CBS has the story. The Supreme Court heard…
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What Raphael Warnock’s win means for the Senate and Georgia
Incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock won Georgia’s Senate runoff election. The Los Angeles Times takes a look at what that means. A jury found the Trump…
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Georgia voters pick their next senator: Warnock or Walker
Voters in Georgia are heading back to the polls to decide the final Senate contest of the year, as Sen. Raphael Warnock faces Republican challenger Herschel…
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Iran official’s claims of change spark hope, skepticism
CNN reports on skepticism in and out of Iran over comments from a key official that the hijab law is under review and the feared “morality police&rdquo…
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Why Biden’s student-loan relief plan is in danger again
The Supreme Court is putting Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan on hold until it can hear a challenge to its legality, ABC News reports. USA Today…
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Why Biden asked Congress to stop a rail strike
NPR reports on how Congress is moving to block a strike by railway workers, and Politico goes inside Biden’s decision to go against key union allies on…
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What the Oath Keepers guilty verdict means for Jan. 6 cases
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy, in the highest-profile Capitol-attack case yet. CNN has the story. NBC reports on how…
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The U.S. faces Iran in a politically charged World Cup game
The U.S. faces Iran today in a World Cup match that has political implications that go far beyond the game itself. CNN has the story. USA Today reports on the…
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Why the Georgia Senate runoff matters
The Hill looks at what early voting numbers tell us about the Georgia Senate runoff. And Vox explains why the contest matters, even after Democrats have…
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A look ahead at a divided Washington
Republicans will have a slim majority in the House. The Wall Street Journal looks at their goals and how a divided Washington could run. Elon Musk says Twitter…
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What Dems want done in their last weeks with House control
A bill protecting marriage-equality rights passed a key Senate hurdle. Grid explains what’s in it. Democrats have a lot more they want to get done before…
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He’s running. What next for investigations into Trump?
Former president Donald Trump, who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election, said he’s running again in 2024. The Washington Post covers both…
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Why abortion-rights activists are taking the fight to states
Apple News has the latest election results, along with analysis. And NPR looks at how ballot-measure wins have abortion-rights advocates looking to do more in…
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After disappointing midterms, new GOP criticism of Trump
Disappointing midterm results have some Republicans blaming Trump for losses — and searching for an alternative presidential candidate for 2024. The…
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How strong youth turnout affected the midterms
Forbes crunches the numbers on how young voter turned out in the midterms, and identifies the issues that motivated them. Biden is in Egypt for a major climate…
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The latest election news, as Georgia heads for a runoff
Apple News has the latest election results, and what to know about the decisive ones that are still to come. The Washington Post explains why Georgia keeps…
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Where we stand after an unusual election night
Apple News has coverage and analysis of all the races and reaction, along with up-to-the-minute results from all the contests.
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Republicans are already suing over mail-in ballots
The Washington Post reports on how Republicans are already issuing lawsuits to challenge ballots. CNN explains why we likely won’t know a lot of election…
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Closing arguments in the midterm campaigns
The Washington Post reports on each party’s closing arguments in the midterm campaigns. NPR looks at concerns over violence around Election Day, and…
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After mass layoffs at Twitter, what will Elon Musk do next?
The Verge reports on Elon Musk’s latest move at Twitter: mass layoffs. NPR explains why voters in five states are deciding whether to go further than the…
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Which party will control Congress? Three experts weigh in.
This episode is part of a special series from Apple News Today exploring the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections. Which party will control Congress? What are…
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Biden wants lower gas prices. Here’s why it won’t be easy.
Biden says he’ll impose higher taxes on energy companies if they don’t help lower consumer prices. Bloomberg explains why that will be a hard…
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Behind the spread of false theories about the Pelosi attack
CNN reports on how prominent conservatives pushed a false theory about the assault on Paul Pelosi, and has new details from law enforcement that provide hard…
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What the housing-market shift means for you
NPR details how rising mortgage rates are affecting would-be buyers and the market overall. BuzzFeed News looks into why people are questioning the viability…
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Where voting rights stand going into the midterms
A major case before the Supreme Court could impact the future of voting rights and many states will be voting after restrictive laws passed since the last…
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Fears of political violence grow after attack on Paul Pelosi
There are fears of an increase in politically motivated attacks after the husband of House speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked in the family home. The Wall…
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How Elon Musk’s Twitter buy could affect elections
Bloomberg reports on Elon Musk firing top Twitter executives after closing his $44 billion deal. And the Washington Post looks at how his ownership could…
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Hear from swing-state voters on the midterms
The Washington Post asks swing-state voters to weigh in on the midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal explains how winter could affect Russia’s war…
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Inside the post-Roe underground abortion-pill network
The Washington Post goes inside the covert network providing abortion pills to states where abortion is now banned. Rolling Stone looks at how Kanye…
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Inside the Democrats’ mad dash to Election Day
The Democratic Party and President Joe Biden are facing a lot of headwinds going into the final weeks of the midterm campaign. In this episode of Apple News…
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Now we know how much the pandemic hurt kids’ learning
CNN reports on new nationwide test scores from fourth and eighth graders that show major declines during the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal has what you…
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New details from Ron DeSantis’s controversial voter arrests
Newly obtained video offers insights into Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s program to arrest felons who voted in the state. The Miami Herald and Tampa Bay…
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What you might not know about the Iran protests
Iranians tell CNN how they were tortured by government forces for taking part in protests. In Conversation speaks to a scholar on feminist movements in Iran…
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Why midterms polling sites are boosting security
British prime minister Liz Truss resigned after a short and chaotic time in office. NBC News has details. Election officials are responding to threats from…
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The big IRS changes that could reduce your tax bill
The IRS is making changes in response to inflation. Barron’s explains how they could reduce your tax bill. Biden is set to announce the release of more…
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How to access federal student-loan forgiveness
The website for student-loan forgiveness is now live. The L.A. Times takes a look. The 2022-23 NBA season tips off tonight. ESPN previews the new…
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How abortion could affect the election
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade over the summer changing the landscape across the country for abortion access. In this episode of Apple News…
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What a third term for China’s Xi Jinping would mean
With Xi Jinping poised to begin a likely third term as president of China, he used a speech to set out priorities for the nation. NPR has key takeaways. An NBC…
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What to know about big developments in Trump investigations
There have been several major recent developments in the legal investigations into Trump, his family, and his businesses. NBC reports on how the January 6…
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How a secret tape of racist remarks is rocking politics
Racist remarks by prominent Latino politicians are rocking the Los Angeles City Council after secret recordings were leaked. The L.A. Times is on the story…
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Jake Tapper wants you to know C.J. Rice’s story
C.J. Rice was found guilty of attempted murder in South Philadelphia and is now serving up to 60 years in prison. CNN anchor Jake Tapper investigated the case…
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Why protests in Iran are gaining new energy
Amnesty International says a teenage girl was killed by security forces in Iran. Her death is giving new energy to anti-government demonstrators. The Guardian…
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The “stunning and sobering” number of election deniers on the ballot this November
Joe Biden won the 2020 election, but many Republican candidates are campaigning on the lie that it was stolen. What could the consequences be if they win? In…
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What to know about Russia’s latest attacks on Kyiv
The Wall Street Journal reports that western Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv that have been mostly peaceful in recent months have come under attack. The Russian…
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Biden warns of “Armageddon” amid Putin nuclear threats
The joint winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize are civil-rights campaigners from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. Reuters has the story. Biden says…
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Understanding the controversy around Herschel Walker
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, an opponent of abortion rights, is alleged to have paid for an abortion years ago. The Wall Street Journal reports…
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How Iran is cracking down as protests intensify
Protests against Iran’s regime are growing. More than 130 people have died in some of the worst street violence in years. The Independent reports. USA…