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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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Election 2022 Special: What’s at stake in the midterms?
With just a few weeks to go until the midterm elections, Apple News Today is launching a special series exploring the most important political issues affecting…
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How the 2022 midterms will test democracy
In the first episode of a special Apple News Today series, a Princeton historian explains how the 2022 midterm elections could serve as a referendum on…
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Why SCOTUS’s new term could be more impactful than its last
The Supreme Court starts a new term today. Vox argues that it could be even more consequential than the last. As data shows that threats to Congress members…
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Both Ukrainians and Russians are fleeing Putin’s war
The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports on the people dealing with the major devastation Hurricane Ian has left in its wake. As Russia moves to illegally annex…
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Tracking Ian’s path of destruction across Florida
Flooding is swamping parts of Florida after then-Hurricane Ian made landfall as one of the most powerful storms in American history. CNN reports. Incarcerated…
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Hurricane Ian tests Florida’s DeSantis
Politico looks at how Hurricane Ian presents a high-profile test for Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a potential Republican presidential contender. A bill to…
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Florida braces for Hurricane Ian after it hits Cuba
After bringing heavy wind and rain to Cuba, Hurricane Ian takes aim at Florida. CNN is tracking the storm’s path. Money looks at what the current…
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Why protesters are taking to the streets in Iran and Russia
The Wall Street Journal has on-the ground coverage of demonstrators in Russia who are pushing back against Putin’s moves to draft people to fight in…
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At U.N. assembly, world condemns Putin’s war escalation
World leaders gathered in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly, even as Putin escalated the war in Ukraine. CNN breaks down what you need to know…
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Why migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are suing DeSantis
Three of the migrants flown by Florida governor Ron DeSantis to Martha’s Vineyard last week filed a lawsuit alleging that he and other officials tricked…
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Why Putin is mobilizing 300,000 Russia reserve troops
Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russian military forces. Reuters and the Wall Street Journal report. The DOJ charged dozens of people over a…
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As Hurricane Fiona intensifies, Puerto Ricans remember Maria
Hurricane Fiona today intensified into a Category 3 storm. The Miami Herald is tracking its impact. Off-duty police officers in St. Louis are moonlighting as…
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The extreme weather lashing Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Japan
Hurricane Fiona knocked out power in Puerto Rico over the weekend. The Miami Herald is following the story. The Atlantic explains what long COVID has taught us…
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Hear from families caught up in immigration politics
Republican governors are still moving migrants to Democratic strongholds. NPR has the latest. School closures during the pandemic led to immeasurable learning…
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Why Democrats are helping the far right win GOP primaries
Democrats are spending big to amplify far-right GOP candidates. The Washington Post looks at why. Mississippi Today reveals text messages that show how NFL…
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Rail workers are set to strike. How that could affect you.
CNBC breaks down how a possible rail strike could snarl American shipping — and how that would affect you. Politico reports on how Lindsey Graham’s…
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Signs that the Trump investigations are intensifying
CNN reports that the Justice Department has subpoenaed dozens of people in Trump's orbit in recent days as part of the January 6 probe. And Politico has the…
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One journalist’s mission to document Russian war crimes
A veteran war correspondent is on a campaign to empower journalists to collect evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine in a way that could stand up in court…
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How Queen Elizabeth II changed the monarchy
Apple News editors have curated the best journalism looking at the life and impact of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch. With less than…
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Understanding America’s big electricity problem
Bloomberg reports on Californians answering a call to conserve power and major problems with the U.S. energy grid. One of America’s few all-trimester…
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Uvalde families speak out on return to school
Students in Uvalde, Texas, returned to classrooms for the first time since a gunman killed 21 people at Robb Elementary in May. The San Antonio Express-News…
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The deadly consequences of extreme heat waves
A federal judge approved Trump’s request for a special master, securing the former president a legal victory in the DOJ’s investigation into his…
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Biden targets Trump and GOP in midterms speech
In a prime-time address, Biden said Trump and his Republican allies are a threat to American democracy. The Wall Street Journal has key takeaways from the…
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What to know about Palin’s surprise loss in Alaska
Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in a closely watched special congressional election in Alaska. NBC News reports. The Washington Post explains how…
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Understanding the latest twist in the Trump papers probe
The Los Angeles Times reports on how the Justice Department says it has evidence of obstruction of its investigation into Trump’s handling of classified…
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America’s Afghanistan withdrawal, one year later
Twelve months on from America’s withdrawal, who’s to blame for Afghanistan’s tragedy? Everyone, Vox argues. Historic monsoon rain is…
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Why NASA is going back to the moon
NASA postponed the Artemis 1 moon launch because of an engine problem but is expected to try again, ABC News reports. Wired explains how it could eventually…
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What parents need to know about school-lunch bills
An affidavit sheds new light on the FBI’s search of former president Trump’s Florida home. The Wall Street Journal reports. Students are heading…
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What new trigger laws mean for abortion access
Nearly all of the country’s trigger bans on abortion will be in effect by the end of this month. The Washington Post breaks down what reproductive access…
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Understanding Biden’s moves on student debt
CNN has key takeaways from election results in Florida, New York, and Oklahoma. Biden is expected today to announce details on forgiving student loans and…
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Why GOP insiders see Ron DeSantis as presidential material
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is spending a lot of time campaigning for Republicans in battleground states far from home. NBC reports on how this could lay…
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Liz Cheney says she’s going after election deniers
After losing her primary, Rep. Liz Cheney discusses her plans in a new interview with ABC News. New rules on ghost guns are set to take effect this week, which…
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School’s starting. But districts are short on teachers.
Tens of thousands of teaching positions are vacant, and schools are trying unusual things to address the shortage. The Wall Street Journal takes a look. A key…
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Polio is back in America. Here’s what to know.
NBC News reports on why there are new concerns about polio in America. West Texas is a very dangerous place to be pregnant. Bloomberg Businessweek explains how…
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How Trump-backed election deniers could control future votes
A new Washington Post analysis finds that GOP candidates who support Trump’s lies about the 2020 vote are winning more than half of primaries. They could…
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What to know about the Democrats’ sweeping climate bill
The Democrats’ climate bill favors green-energy incentives over taxes on fossil fuels. Inside Climate News explains why, while the Washington Post…
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New fallout over classified docs found in Trump’s home
Key House Democrats are asking for a security-damage assessment after the FBI found top-secret documents in its search of Trump’s Florida home. Axios has…
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New details about the FBI’s raid of Trump’s Florida home
The FBI searched Trump’s home to look for nuclear documents and other items, sources tell the Washington Post. Politico has a guide to the former…
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Why an abortion case worries digital-privacy advocates
NBC News reports on how a mother and daughter were criminally charged after Facebook was ordered to turn over their chats relating to plans for an abortion…
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“Something’s got to give”: Serena Williams on leaving tennis
Trump pleaded the Fifth in a deposition at the New York attorney general’s office, CNN reports. The Hill has key takeaways from the latest primaries. USA…
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What to know about the FBI raid on Trump’s house
The FBI searched Donald Trump’s Florida home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified information, the Wall Street Journal reports…
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Why the new spending bill is such a big deal
Vox explains why the spending plan just passed by the Senate will be one of the biggest bills to fight climate change, ever. And Stat looks at how it will cut…
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The federal government is scrambling to contain monkeypox
The Wall Street Journal reports that a major climate and health-care spending bill looks to be moving forward after Democrats cut a deal on taxes with their…
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Why the U.S. right loves Hungary’s leader
Bloomberg reports on Trump's meeting with Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, which took place just days after Orbán made remarks that have…
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Why the Kansas abortion vote gives Democrats hope
Politico has the key takeaways from an important primary night. The Senate passed a bill to help veterans affected by toxic trash-burning pits, legislation…
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Behind the strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri
CNN has the story of how Biden and his team decided to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, the world’s most wanted terrorist. Vox breaks down why Nancy…
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How climate change is making severe weather deadlier
This has been a year of deadly, extreme weather — and much more is expected to come. Wired explains why. These people in Florida were registered to vote…
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Are we in a recession? Try asking a better question.
U.S. GDP declined again, but that might not mean we’re in a recession. Vox explains. NPR has information about what to watch out for with, and how to…
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Congress tackles climate change and same-sex marriage
Politico explains how a surprise change in position by Joe Manchin set the stage for a Senate deal that could lead to a record climate spending package, and…
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How the DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe may be getting closer to Trump
The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its criminal…
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How the DOJ’s Jan. 6 probe may be getting closer to Trump
The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department is asking very specific questions about Trump’s actions around January 6 as part of its criminal…
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Making Alex Jones pay for his Sandy Hook lies
A jury will determine how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will pay to a Sandy Hook family for defamation. He has denied the school shooting, spreading lies…
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Why critics say the U.S. isn’t ready for monkeypox
Monkeypox is now a declared global emergency, CBS News reports. There are concerns that America isn’t doing enough. In extreme heat, air conditioning is…
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What to know from the latest Jan. 6 hearing
CNN has takeaways from the latest January 6 hearing, which took place in prime time and focused on Trump’s action and inaction on the day of the Capitol…
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Will a jury convict an accused school shooter’s parents?
New York Magazine looks at why a Michigan prosecutor is taking the extremely unusual move of charging the parents of an accused school shooter. The Washington…
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As the world burns, how climate-change talks fell apart
Negotiations over climate action are falling apart in Congress, but it seems unlikely Biden will declare a national climate emergency when he delivers a speech…
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Steve Bannon is back in court. Here’s what to know.
NPR explains why former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is on trial. The Atlantic calls him an American Rasputin in a profile, and explains how he is still scheming…
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Steve Bannon is back in court. Here’s what to know.
NPR explains why former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is on trial. The Atlantic calls him an American Rasputin in a profile, and explains how he is still scheming…
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New insights in a report on the Uvalde school shooting
CNN has five key takeaways from the new report on the deadly school shooting in Uvalde. Texans worry that their power grid won’t be able to handle demand…
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A Texas mother’s agonizing choice over abortion
Texas Monthly has the story of a mother who was forced to choose between an out-of-state abortion or letting her baby die an agonizing death. Starting…