Overdose deaths are plummeting. Scientists aren’t sure why.

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<p>Across the U.S. in November, voters will weigh ballot measures including election policies, minimum-wage increases, and marijuana legalization. <a href="https://apple.news/A_lmK6PMVSwmCeelb_rqqfQ">Politico</a>&rsquo;s Emily Schultheis takes a look.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AAmOOfhyqQ0yLeUA1kzOKlg">Apple News In Conversation</a> spoke to Madeleine Baran about how the U.S. military downplays possible war crimes.</p> <p>U.S. overdose deaths plummeted, saving thousands of lives. <a href="https://apple.news/AIW0k8pZSRzSbCrLySKVmgQ">NPR</a> has the story.</p> <p>Israel said it hit 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon. <a href="https://apple.news/AFKJPjpDRSnKe5H0BsC95Cg">BBC News</a> has more.</p> <p>A Kentucky sheriff killed a judge in his chambers following an argument, police said. <a href="https://apple.news/A8aDfmbFOQWicyNNomBwD6g">CNN</a> has details.</p> <p>Congress must ensure it can continue to govern in the aftermath of a &ldquo;mass casualty&rdquo; event, a bipartisan group of House members argued. The <a href="https://apple.news/Ap1Fv_UWJRyq7aZZ66kjoEA">Washington Post</a> examines the constitutional amendment they&rsquo;re proposing.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AeQtqIPvMSJaSSpvVpdKxug">ESPN</a> looks at how Shohei Ohtani made MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>