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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.
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Apple News TodayNASA’s $100 billion bet on the moon is about to launch
NASA’s Artemis program will soon send a four-person crew around the moon. Bloomberg’s Loren Grush explains why the agency is making a lunar return…
Apple News TodayThousands more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East. What to know.
The U.S. says it can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile capabilities have been destroyed. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss what that…
Apple News TodayAmericans are obsessed with protein. How much do you actually need?
From Apple News In Conversation: We are in the middle of a protein boom. Protein food products make up a more than $100 billion industry — and it’s…
Apple News TodayHow Houston’s airports became the face of TSA funding woes
The Senate reached a deal to fund DHS, as security wait times at the nation’s airports have continued to get longer. Juan Lozano of the Associated Press…
Apple News Today"Dire situation": the wait-times crisis that could shut some airports
The DHS shutdown has led to record-breaking wait times at airports as the Transportation Security Administration struggles with staffing shortages. NBC News…
Apple News TodayTrump touts big diplomatic wins. Here’s where things stand.
President Trump said talks with Iran over ending the war have been productive. Humeyra Pamuk of Reuters joins to discuss whether that means a diplomatic…
Apple News TodayThese countries stayed out of the war — but they’re suffering from it
President Trump reversed course on attacking Iran’s power plants Monday, saying they are in talks to end the war and fully open the Strait of Hormuz. The…
Apple News TodayTrump gives Iran an ultimatum — and gets threats in return
President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of crucial energy infrastructure. Reuters reports on how Iran…
Apple News TodayHow Elon Musk transformed Twitter — and what it means for online discourse
From Apple News In Conversation: Twitter was created 20 years ago. Many saw the platform as an online public square — a place to connect with strangers…
Apple News TodayThe inside story behind Banksy’s true identity
The U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper explains why. Fallout from revelations about Latino…
Apple News TodayThey bet on the war — then tried to rewrite the news
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. NBC News reports on how Gabbard declined to say…
Apple News TodayIran’s top officials keep dying. This is how the regime is surviving.
Iran is cracking down on dissent to prevent an uprising by its citizens. The Wall Street Journal’s Margherita Stancati breaks down the situation Iranians…
Apple News Today“This is not our war”: the countries refusing Trump’s call for help
President Trump’s call for military assistance from other countries at the Strait of Hormuz has met with a mostly cool reception. NBC News reports on…
Apple News TodaySnow, thunder, and heat: where to expect extreme weather this week
President Trump wants allies to send send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to provide security for oil tankers. The Guardian on how reports several countries…
Apple News TodayWhat it actually costs to win an Oscar
From Apple News In Conversation: The Academy Awards are finally here. The race to win isn’t just about art — it’s also about creating…
Apple News TodayThe deleted tweet that sums up a wild week in markets
Oil markets had a volatile week as concern about the future of the war in Iran grows. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti joins to discuss the market…
Apple News TodayCountries turn to emergency oil supplies. It won’t buy much time.
A continuing military investigation revealed that a deadly strike on a school in Iran was likely carried out by U.S. forces. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to…
Apple News TodayWhy Trump is threatening to block his own party’s agenda
Iran faced another intense day of bombing. The BBC reports attacks on minelaying ships near a vital shipping route. Republicans gathered in Florida for their…
Apple News TodayIran’s missile attacks are slowing down. Is this why?
Iran buried its missile stockpiles deep underground in order to protect them. The Wall Street Journal’s David S. Cloud explains why that may have been a…
Apple News TodayIran defies Trump and names a supreme leader. Here’s what to know.
Iran has a new supreme leader. Reuters reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen, in what many see as a direct…
Apple News TodayWhy Trump really turned on Kristi Noem
President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday. The Wall Street Journal’s Michelle Hackman breaks down the factors that went into…
Apple News TodayPeople are trying to flee the Gulf. Some will pay any price to get out.
Travelers across the Middle East who became stranded when fighting in Iran began are having trouble finding their way home. Bloomberg reports on how many who…
Apple News TodayHow the war in the Middle East could spiral into an energy crisis
A new wave of attacks were carried out against Iran, as the war in the region moves into a fifth day. Reuters reports that retaliatory strikes hit multiple…
Apple News TodayWar with Iran enters fourth day as more countries are drawn in
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has drawn in countries across the Middle East. AFP has the latest. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward joins to discuss…
Apple News TodayWhat comes next after massive strikes in Iran
The U.S. and Israel carried out a massive military campaign over the weekend against Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s Jared Malsin breaks down the…
Apple News TodayRebroadcast: The truth about Johnson & Johnson
From Apple News In Conversation: This is an episode from our archives. For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson has billed itself as one of the most trusted…
Apple News TodaySome companies want a tariff refund. It might be hard to get.
Following the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, big companies including FedEx, Dyson, and L’Oréal are suing to recoup money paid. NPR’s…
Apple News TodayMeet the MAHA influencer Trump wants as the “nation’s doctor”
President Trump’s nominee to be the next surgeon general appeared before the Senate health committee. NBC News’s Aria Bendix breaks down the…
Apple News TodayTrump delivers his State of the Union. These were the takeaways.
President Trump delivered his State of the Union. NBC News’s Sahil Kapur was in the press gallery and gives us his takeaways. Deadly cartel violence in…
Apple News TodayAs Trump weighs a strike on Iran, the Pentagon has a warning
The Pentagon says an attack on Iran may lead to significant risks for U.S. soldiers, allies, and resources. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward joins to…
Apple News TodayMexico killed its most-wanted drug lord. A wave of violence followed.
Drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid in Mexico over the weekend. Laura Gottesdiener of Reuters explores…
Apple News Today“In sickness and in health”: what no one tells you about caring for a loved one
From Apple News In Conversation: When she was 28, Laura Mauldin became a full-time caregiver for her romantic partner with leukemia — an experience that…
Apple News TodayTrump is amassing a large fleet near Iran. Here’s what’s at stake.
Tensions with Iran are escalating as U.S. forces continue to build up in the region. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward breaks down a new option that…
Apple News TodayHow one of California’s deadliest avalanches unfolded
Former Prince Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. A deadly avalanche killed 8 people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California…
Apple News TodayWhy the L.A. Olympics chair is facing calls to quit
In Trump’s second term, ICE has ramped up use of a program that deputizes local police forces to participate in immigration enforcement. NPR’s…
Apple News TodayHow the Pentagon smuggled Elon Musk’s Starlink into Iran
The U.S. government undertook a covert mission to keep Iranian protesters connected to the internet with Starlink equipment. Alex Ward of the Wall Street…
Apple News TodayInside the MAGA battle to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Global leaders and influential power brokers gathered at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. Reuters reports on how Secretary of State Marco…
Apple News TodayThe billionaire tech heir trying to buy the movie industry — on his father’s dime
From Apple News In Conversation: A battle is underway over some of Hollywood’s most valuable properties. Paramount Skydance and Netflix are vying for…
Apple News TodayThere’s still no deal to fund DHS. Now it faces a shutdown.
Another partial shutdown appears to be certain after lawmakers failed to pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. ABC News reports on how…
Apple News Today“Chaos and confusion”: inside the shutdown of El Paso airspace
Airspace over El Paso, Texas, was closed abruptly late Tuesday night. The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe talks through what we know about the sudden…
Apple News TodayMeasles is surging in the U.S. Here’s why — and where.
A surge of measles cases has health experts around the country worried. Erika Edwards of NBC News breaks down the numbers and explains how current outbreaks…
Apple News TodayTrump cut off Cuba’s oil. Now it’s heading for economic collapse.
Cuba is on the brink of economic disaster following U.S. actions in Venezuela. The Wall Street Journal’s José de Córdoba breaks down how…
Apple News TodayThe Epstein files trigger a political crisis — but not in the U.S.
The Epstein documents are causing political crises abroad, with the British prime minister fighting for his political life. Politico unpacks why. The sheer…
Apple News TodayHow Bad Bunny went from bagging groceries to global superstardom
From Apple News In Conversation: Bad Bunny is one of the most popular artists in the world. He’s won six Grammys — including Album of the Year for…
Apple News TodayHow Jeff Bezos changed the Washington Post
Mass layoffs at the Washington Post have shocked the media industry. Semafor’s Max Tani discusses the cuts and explains why the paper has struggled…
Apple News TodayInside the battle to curb ICE’s power
Democrats have laid out their demands as lawmakers in Washington negotiate a deal on ICE accountability. Sahil Kapur of NBC News explains the breadth of those…
Apple News TodayWhy the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone — and what comes next
U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone as it approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss the incident…
Apple News TodayHow Americans get caught up in ICE surveillance tools
ICE is using biometric tracers, cellphone-hacking tools, and other surveillance methods to track protesters and suspects. The Washington Post’s Eva Dou…
Apple News TodayThe government is shut down again. Here’s what both sides want.
The partial government shutdown isn’t likely to end until at least Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal’s Natalie Andrews breaks down the sticking…
Apple News TodayHow ICE entered its most aggressive era — and what comes next
From Apple News In Conversation: Since President Trump took office just over a year ago, federal immigration enforcement has substantially expanded &mdash…
Apple News TodayTrump finally names his nominee for Fed chair. Here’s what to know.
Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a deal to avert a government shutdown over DHS funding, although a short lapse is still expected before the House…
Apple News TodayWhat the Fed’s latest decision reveals about the U.S. economy
The Federal Reserve voted to keep rates steady on Wednesday. Bloomberg looks into the decision. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate…
Apple News TodayWhy the new wave of ICE recruits is raising alarm bells
U.S. Border Patrol “commander at large” Gregory Bovino was removed from his position following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The…
Apple News TodayTrump is sidelining his top Border Patrol commander. What to know.
Changes are coming to immigration operations in Minnesota after President Trump said he and Governor Tim Walz had a productive phone conversation. Politico…
Apple News TodayBacklash grows after the latest fatal shooting by federal agents
Immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis on Saturday. The Wall Street Journal’s Mariah Timms joins to discuss what’s…
Apple News TodayThis science writer has seen Earth’s most amazing places. Here’s what she’s learned.
From Apple News In Conversation: New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert has been reporting on climate and the environment for more than 25 years. In her…
Apple News TodayHow a 5-year-old boy got caught up in the ICE crackdown
ICE detained a 5-year-old boy at a school in suburban Minneapolis, prompting outrage from the community. Minnesota Public Radio’s Elizabeth Shockman…
Apple News TodayThreats, insults, signs of a deal: inside a dizzying 24 hours in Davos
There are signs of a possible deal on Greenland, after a dizzying 24 hours at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Wall Street Journal details…
Apple News TodayWhy older workers are taking more entry-level jobs
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in a case involving President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Chris Rugaber of…
Apple News TodayHow Trump’s Greenland threats could spark a new trade war
President Trump said his renewed efforts on taking over Greenland are partially tied to him not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The Wall Street…