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Officers share stories of lasting wounds from Capitol attack

<p>Officers who defended the Capitol against rioters during the January 6 insurrection testify before a House select committee today. The <a href="https://apple.news/Aw1rjmlHgT6G188gEyJFXIA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> speaks with some of them about the mental and physical injuries they experienced.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/APGcTcLtVT8OaSYHxsq8dIw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">BuzzFeed News</a> has an in-depth report into how the government handled a criminal conspiracy case that included an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan&rsquo;s governor. It&rsquo;s raising questions about the role of government informants in the case.</p> <p>Low-wage workers in America have been pushing for more pay and better benefits for years. <a href="https://apple.news/A9rzvWyLIQQ6tJYSGpdaKfA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Time</a> reports that many of them are starting to win those fights.</p> <p>NBC Sports reports on surprising Olympic upsets in <a href="https://apple.news/A2RgY0axEQ3-sZ_j0VZOZQA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">tennis</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/ArYfja2EySWS7u8lF9PzydQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">swimming</a>. Plus, our interview with American swimming gold-medalist Lydia Jacoby.</p>

What doctors are seeing in states with low vaccination rates

<p>Doctors and public-health officials in states with low COVID-vaccination rates are trying to get more shots in arms as the Delta variant helps drive case numbers back up. <a href="https://apple.news/AMtA4UgZETz-v9Z2-r-92Qw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a>&rsquo;s Erin Banco reports from Alabama and Louisiana on why some states are having trouble.</p> <p>The catastrophic flooding we&rsquo;ve seen around the world lately is a reminder that many American cities aren&rsquo;t well prepared for heavy rain, <a href="https://apple.news/At49SUX0tR2GMy8cvZvWwPg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Slate</a> says.</p> <p>The price of diapers is on the rise. The <a href="https://apple.news/A7D9oBaIgRiiNCvz-OcsJAg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports on how this has politicians considering new moves to help families who are struggling with the cost.</p> <p>As U.S. Olympians compete in Tokyo, a 101-year-old coaching legend will be watching. The <a href="https://apple.news/AScNLTgHMTvaqAH0s7Jgzhw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> has the story of the godfather of judo in America.</p>

In Conversation: How loss has propelled Olympian Lolo Jones to new success

<p>Lolo Jones is one of only a few Olympic athletes who has competed in both the Summer and Winter Games. She started out racing in track and field but suffered a crushing loss in the 2008 Olympics. Jones later turned to bobsledding and won’t be competing in Tokyo this year. Instead, she’s currently training to qualify for the Winter Games in 2022.<br> </p> <p> <i>Sports Illustrated</i> recently featured a profile of Lolo Jones written by Julie Kliegman. The piece looks at the ways Jones has used her setbacks as fuel to pivot and redefine success for herself. It also covers how the athlete has suffered intense media scrutiny throughout her career. Kliegman’s article, called “Lolo Jones’s Eternal Reinvention,” is available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+.<br> </p> <p>Jones joined Apple News Today’s In Conversation to discuss the Tokyo Games, her struggles with mental health, and her experiences appearing on reality TV.&nbsp;</p>

Kiddie-pool swims? Odd tales of pandemic Olympic training.

<p>Pandemic shutdowns pushed Olympians to get creative about their training while gyms and other facilities were closed. The <a href="https://apple.news/AuJ7WMWyeSySCaLxE-y4jGg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> spoke to athletes who improvised in unusual ways, from swimming in a kiddie pool to fencing in an alley.</p> <p>Many women in the restaurant industry face sexual harassment. <a href="https://apple.news/AeugvedCjQe6PYYO0zwcRdg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at new research linking dependence on tipping, and job requirements to appear friendly, with an increased likelihood of being sexually harassed.</p> <p>A tiny island off the coast of Louisiana is disappearing, leaving its Indigenous residents with a difficult decision to make. <a href="https://apple.news/A1CHsaiqrSUikDdCYw5T2tQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Inside Climate News</a> went there to tell their story.</p> <p>A clever community of cockatoos in Australia has figured out how to open people&rsquo;s trash cans. The <a href="https://apple.news/AttaSLGSWR7-cuS-s4axjzA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> reports that scientists are fascinated by the way the birds seem to be learning to lift the lids from one another.</p>

Delta variant threatens to upend U.S. economic recovery

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A8gahhecISUC1pxNcKzn5nw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> speaks to business and policy leaders who worry the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus could upend America&rsquo;s economic recovery, just as federal stimulus programs run out.</p> <p>Many customer-service representatives regularly face both verbal abuse from customers and pressure from demanding managers. <a href="https://apple.news/AbF1wU7bsQuyCVxfhydhy4g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ProPublica</a> talked with several of these workers, who shared often disturbing stories about their jobs.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking to adopt a dog, you might have to wait a while. <a href="https://apple.news/AytMjSg_tRzOrhj6es26W3A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New York Magazine</a> has an in-depth look at why the number of rescue dogs is dwindling as demand grows.</p> <p>The host of the NBC Olympics podcast <a href="https://apple.news/AMQKQB4M0RHWLvms-Sl5QZQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">The Podium</a> joins the show to talk about what to watch for as the Games get underway.</p>

A congressional showdown over the future of infrastructure

<p>New numbers show U.S. life expectancy dropped by about a year and a half in 2020. <a href="https://apple.news/AxroWCasvQ22HPO-Zj5FgDw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNBC</a> has the latest data on COVID-19&rsquo;s deadly impact on America.</p> <p>Talks over big-ticket infrastructure spending could finally come to a head in Congress this week. <a href="https://apple.news/A-gJkvScLROSLWGleZ3YwIQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> explains how a risky bet by the Senate&rsquo;s top Democrat could determine the fate of around $600 billion in new spending.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A6kVDzIYCQ-O4TRy9U9gcYg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ESPN</a> reports on the Milwaukee Bucks&rsquo; NBA Finals victory, their first championship win in 50 years.</p> <p>At least a dozen athletes competing for Team USA in Tokyo are mothers. The <a href="https://apple.news/Aq66LyzndQo-muajnuyTKtw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> talks to a number of Olympians on the fight to change attitudes about motherhood and sports.</p> <p>Tilda Swinton&rsquo;s dogs have won an acting prize at Cannes. <a href="https://apple.news/Aa6KhcDVzSEejbNU0z_WBbQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">W Magazine</a> has the story of the Palm Dog, an unofficial award with quite a following.</p>

How spyware allowed governments to hack people’s smartphones

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AJz1t6rJETNWI6M3NUzFiDg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> is out with new investigative reporting on how governments around the world have used powerful spyware to track journalists, activists, and executives by hacking their smartphones.</p> <p>As climate change drives temperatures up, <a href="https://apple.news/Art2gSgPTSae_lbc9FkErUQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> looks at how farmworkers are facing increasing health hazards in the extreme heat.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s a bad time to buy a car, new or used. <a href="https://apple.news/Aw99cUbBwTkeckzZ9pCDuKg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Slate</a> explains why prices are so high and says they&rsquo;re likely to stay that way for a while.</p> <p>Olympians Kristie and Samantha Mewis are the first sisters to play together for the U.S. women&rsquo;s soccer team in a world championship. The <a href="https://apple.news/AgR75n1m1QOCH6aKgCPPqrw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> spoke with their parents about what it was like to raise two soccer stars under one roof.</p>

Why these refugee athletes opted out of the Olympics

<p>The Refugee Olympic Team consists of athletes who have fled their home nations. Its road to Tokyo has been challenging. <a href="https://apple.news/A3_dAJChTRJmHCLui265uKg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Time</a> correspondent Vivienne Walt joins us to talk about why several athletes who have left the team since the 2016 games say they felt trapped and exploited.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AyyjinZ64R1q2_ORj1eupew?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains why DACA has been ruled illegal, and what that means for the future of this immigration policy.</p> <p>Hiring is picking up as the economy starts to recover. But the <a href="https://apple.news/A0UAl0MBnQni2Dfq9mgf1rQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> says that many jobs lost during the pandemic won&rsquo;t be coming back.</p> <p>The summer phrase &ldquo;dog days&rdquo; takes its name from the sky, not how our pets laze around in the hot sun. <a href="https://apple.news/ALuXG2aP_R0SBhHtIi1_xjw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> explains the term&rsquo;s celestial origin.</p>

In Conversation: Louise Radnofsky on how Simone Biles stays balanced

<p>Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in the world, with four Olympic gold medals and 25 world championship wins. At age 24, she is still breaking new ground in the sport, and she will be leading the U.S. gymnastics team in Tokyo this month. And Biles has accomplished all of this tremendous success while facing many challenges in her personal life.<br> </p> <p>In <i>WSJ. Magazine,</i> sports reporter Louise Radnofsky has a profile of Simone Biles. Radnofsky spoke with Biles about her remarkable career and how she keeps gymnastics in perspective amid enormous pressure. Radnofsky’s article, called “Simone Biles Will Not Be Denied,” is available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+.</p>

Why the term “breakthrough infections” is misleading

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Aw_bdPHv4RrGG1wbKViyImQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> explains why the term &ldquo;breakthrough infections&rdquo; may be creating confusion about just how well the COVID-19 vaccines are working.</p> <p>Families are starting to get the new child-tax-credit payments. The <a href="https://apple.news/AWhIwwZR0T4GqjOSzWdVFSg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> breaks down a program that&rsquo;s being called the biggest anti-poverty effort in decades.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Ai1PHNKPTSquUGFWtU9XM9A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has an update on the deadly flooding in Europe, where dozens of people are dead and hundreds missing.</p> <p>Venus is relatively close to Earth, but we know surprisingly little about our &ldquo;sister planet.&ldquo; <a href="https://apple.news/A0pDPP0LURly0bvtZB99vzg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Popular Science</a> spoke with scientists working on the first NASA-funded missions to Venus in decades.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Az9vsezIBQzSBrLGBrVR9XQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Gizmodo</a> reports on new research that has identified 14 living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci.</p>

Bitcoin miners scramble for cheaper, cleaner power sources

<p>The price of bitcoin has been up and down in recent months. But either way, the environmental cost of mining cryptocurrency is very high. <a href="https://apple.news/Af1HV2LB_TymR40BxV_CANQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> looks at how growing concern about all the energy consumed is leading miners to search for new power sources.</p> <p>Many special policies that made telemedicine easier during the pandemic are going away. <a href="https://apple.news/AcFwD8JJqQEea-wire-yOUw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Stat</a> explains how this shift is presenting challenges for doctors and patients.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AbwuO6pFRTdqqQGDTVZXNSg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> reports on new research showing trout can get addicted to meth. It&rsquo;s an environmental concern, because it shows how the drugs people use can enter waterways through the sewer system and harm fish.</p> <p>Many Americans are confronting extremely long waits for passport renewals. The <a href="https://apple.news/AMvLJP0NQQkSh_bqdtAdugw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> breaks down why and has tips on how to deal with the problem.</p>

Cuba protests put pressure on Biden to change U.S. policy

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AxzNwGrxZSVS_0GC-_y3qwQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Miami Herald</a> looks at how recent protests in Cuba may influence President Biden&rsquo;s policy toward the country.</p> <p>Senate Democrats say they have agreed on a $3.5 trillion budget that they can pass without Republican support. <a href="https://apple.news/A0TBeHWgsTWGgJ9IUmBtjWw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has details on what&rsquo;s inside.</p> <p>As Britney Spears&rsquo;s fight to exit her legal guardianship continues, <a href="https://apple.news/AAo3GRWI-T_eZ5XUTeOrFTQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> looks at how it&rsquo;s driving Congress to call for reform to the conservatorship system.</p> <p>A <a href="https://apple.news/A48scIT-sTju0rX02byqBCw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> investigation reveals how a legacy of racial discrimination makes it harder for some Black families in the Deep South to get federal disaster aid.</p> <p>A solo cyclist just finished the Tour de France route the old-fashioned way, to raise money for charity. The <a href="https://apple.news/AwbV0gTyBTOeYFDR_B5qWxw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports on how the ride is even more challenging without the support crews and fancy hotels the pros use.</p>

What’s next now that U.S. troops have left Afghanistan?

<p>The top U.S. military official in Afghanistan has stepped down, the <a href="https://apple.news/Ac5bxrOUcSH6TkxeWPRJYEg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports. <em>Post</em> journalist Pamela Constable discusses this symbolic end to America&rsquo;s 20-year war.</p> <p>Texas Democrats flew to Washington, D.C., to prevent state Republicans from passing new restrictions on voting. The <a href="https://apple.news/AhJTl5E3PR8u0pLmjRNDs2Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Texas Tribune</a>&rsquo;s Alexa Ura explains what&rsquo;s happening.</p> <p>For decades, the Olympics has been controversial because of the financial and environmental burden it can place on host cities. <a href="https://apple.news/AvLtZpz0wStiD2v0hectPdg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Popular Science</a> explores a provocative proposal to end this by creating a permanent Olympic city.</p> <p>A copy of Nintendo's <em>Super Mario 64</em> sold for more than $1.5 million, a record for a video game. <a href="https://apple.news/AVNnDjsnvSLKLL2YZt7dMUA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vice</a> explains why unopened games are fetching such high prices.</p>

A critical voting-rights battle is happening right now

<p>As high temperatures continue to scorch the American West, the <a href="https://apple.news/AyCqJ4v3WShe2c1U0MewqhA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">BBC</a> reports on how the intense heat is making it harder to fight wildfires.</p> <p>Texas is again at the center of the fight over the future of voting rights. As state Republicans try to pass new restrictions on voting, the attorney general is facing criticism over the arrest of a Black man accused of illegally voting because he cast a ballot while on parole. The <a href="https://apple.news/APW1gkJxqTjSAn9R4R6SXfQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> has the story.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A_4KArh0kT9uP4pWG3S6JQQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> reports on how expiration dates on food labels can confuse people into throwing away perfectly good food.</p> <p>In Maine, populations of poisonous caterpillars are booming, and it&rsquo;s making people miserable. The <a href="https://apple.news/AmTIzmEjZSX2rFoqdyq4PIA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> explains the role of climate change.</p>

In Conversation: Inside the science behind life extension and the end of death

<p>A growing field of experts seeks to rewrite the limits of the human lifespan. The actual science that may eventually yield the keys to immortality is in its infancy, and there are several promising areas of research. But a burgeoning industry of enthusiasts and opportunists may be taking advantage of that science to push questionable treatments and products.<br> </p> <p>Jacqueline Detwiler-George recently wrote about the expectations and reality of life extension for <i>Popular Mechanics</i> in an article called “Can Science Cure Death?,” available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+.</p>

Haiti’s assassination crisis — and how it affects the U.S.

<p>Authorities say two Americans are among those under arrest in Haiti in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Mo&iuml;se, <a href="https://apple.news/AN0X_SCJpTSmHXhQBfsoInw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> reports. The police chief says more than two dozen heavily armed commandos were part of a foreign hit squad. <a href="https://apple.news/AEmP7oScISxC8Ng1Zg9ZdeQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> puts the current political turmoil in context.</p> <p>Last year saw an increase in driving deaths in the United States, even as fewer miles were driven during the pandemic. <a href="https://apple.news/AB0HpxFL2R26dFY5gRz9MYA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Road &amp; Track</a> looks at what&rsquo;s going on.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AvwxNbSPDQyyIeDUDx5UC0Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> shares some advice on how to safely have work drinks again after months locked down and drinking at home.</p> <p>Zaila Avant-garde is the Scripps National Spelling Bee&rsquo;s first African American champion. <a href="https://apple.news/AW0NVtn7LRHOQIliE0OfnyA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ESPN</a> has her story.</p>

Is your favorite team owned by a tax-avoiding billionaire?

<p>The latest story in <a href="https://apple.news/ACc0-yyC8SfOjYICBFhdhvw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ProPublica&rsquo;s</a> series <em>The Secret IRS Files</em> looks at how billionaire owners of professional sports teams can legally avoid paying taxes. Reporter Justin Elliott joins the show to talk about what the investigation uncovered.</p> <p>The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is tearing through the U.S., putting unvaccinated people in special danger. <a href="https://apple.news/AkWoPz21fRnOXVCfEK0T-Hw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> looks at why vaccination rates are lower in communities that voted for Trump.</p> <p>Climate change may be shrinking animals around the world. <a href="https://apple.news/AhYy9lLu2R-6W_W42S3f_HQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains the surprising new research.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AejExsSZXToyDYtOSWFuJYw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on how rescheduled weddings are creating a glut of nuptials this summer as lockdowns end, which is exhausting and expensive for guests.</p>

Delta variant puts unvaccinated Americans in greater danger

<p>The highly contagious delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States. The <a href="https://apple.news/ACnAg0429STOCjfE-qjVJdQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> explains why Black residents are suffering from higher rates of hospitalizations.</p> <p>Food prices are surging to the point where they could could change the diets of people around the world and rock the global political landscape, according to the <a href="https://apple.news/AhVgUw8QoQqC8sFsJkD2saw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a>.</p> <p>Star American sprinter Sha&rsquo;Carri Richardson is barred from the Olympics in Tokyo after testing positive for marijuana. <a href="https://apple.news/A2iY-mD9_SguKoxvus7FNww?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> reports on the latest decision from track officials.</p> <p>A controversial new law governing wine labels in Russia has French champagne producers outraged. The <a href="https://apple.news/A1S8qg38KTxuzan4pFbcQmg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> has the story.</p>

As Elsa threat looms, data shows poor get less FEMA aid

<p>Tropical Storm Elsa is threatening to bring heavy rain and possible tornadoes to Florida, potentially complicating the search for missing people in the collapsed condo tower in Surfside. <a href="https://apple.news/A38K8z4vsQdmB2hfQf9mCiw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has an update.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AcH_vyeMZSfy6bLaZSwsosQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at FEMA data showing that lower-income Americans are less likely to receive federal disaster assistance.</p> <p>The Biden administration wants to review thousands of Trump-era deportations, in an unusual move that could bring some people back to the U.S., the <a href="https://apple.news/AdRMIimcjRhCmhBTexwgTUA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Marshall Project and Politico</a> report.</p> <p>The pandemic created new opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, according to the <a href="https://apple.news/Am0BtnEJjRG-fyTqbazeweA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a>.</p> <p>Big changes to orchestra seating arrangements could help limit the spread of the coronavirus, new research suggests. <a href="https://apple.news/ApW3UXSvaSGy_Du5a-5FoRQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Smithsonian Magazine</a> breaks it down.</p>

Allison P. Davis and Zola’s Twitter Thread

<p>A’Ziah King, also known as Zola, went viral on Twitter back in 2015. Her series of 148 tweets detailed a mostly true story about a trip down to Florida for an exotic-dancing gig that went awry. A film, titled ‘Zola’ and directed by Janicza Bravo, has now been made based on that viral Twitter thread.&nbsp;</p> <p> <br> </p> <p>Allison P. Davis, a features writer at New York Magazine, recently profiled Zola. Davis details how many different interests tried to take control of Zola’s story during the filmmaking process —&nbsp;and how Zola feels the final product centers her voice. Davis’s article, called “The Real Zola,” is available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+.</p>

The future of voting rights after the latest SCOTUS decision

<p>It could now be more difficult to challenge local election rules under the Voting Rights Act, following a 6-to-3 Supreme Court decision upholding voting provisions that Democrats and civil-rights groups argue disproportionately hurt voters of color. <a href="https://apple.news/Ax41T8ctYQHKw8xCMsJ5LIw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">SCOTUSBlog</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/AApk7Ei12Qz6lt-nfrePXaA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> analyze the ruling.</p> <p>The Biden administration is pausing federal executions. The <a href="https://apple.news/AN7sJugKWTwK0OPPUHromyA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> explains how this reverses the previous administration&rsquo;s policy.</p> <p>With restaurants opening back up, the <a href="https://apple.news/AzGPAwimhQY6f6pyeJKHUpQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> looks at how the pandemic changed the way we tip and whether the new habits are here to stay.</p> <p>A massive research project has recorded more than 1 million hours of rainforest sounds. <a href="https://apple.news/ANRCBJWRwS9WvIxx_5HPj1g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> details how these recordings help researchers better understand nature and fight poaching.</p>

Why is Bill Cosby free? Lawyers explain a surprise ruling.

<p>Bill Cosby is out of prison after a court vacated his 2018 indecent-assault conviction. <a href="https://apple.news/A97DdKxaDTuCm9EUE3tkFcA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC News</a> speaks to legal experts for an explanation of this surprising turn in one of the highest-profile criminal cases of the #MeToo era.</p> <p>A grand jury in Manhattan has filed criminal indictments against the Trump Organization and its CFO, the <a href="https://apple.news/A1UUmbWURQRipvTjsEuShMA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports. Sources tell the Post the charges relate to allegations of unpaid taxes on benefits provided to execs.</p> <p>A year ago, China passed a national-security law in Hong Kong that has dramatically changed life in the city. <a href="https://apple.news/A1sqwMKQpS6OcR3scyKc7-g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> looks at its impact.</p> <p>When someone on Twitter accused pop star Olivia Rodrigo of copying an Elvis Costello song, the alt-rock icon had an unexpected response. <a href="https://apple.news/AXW8P3SMaSkWCtVU3m861kA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Billboard</a> has the story.</p>

Why air travel is such a headache right now

<p>If you&rsquo;ve tried to fly lately, you&rsquo;ve probably had to deal with cancelations, delays, and extremely long waits. <a href="https://apple.news/AY-hhfSJCS265v8nyNK2JSQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains why airlines are struggling to get back to business.</p> <p>Trees provide critical shade that keeps communities cool. The <a href="https://apple.news/A1tmbhqieR26fswwYCVTfFA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> reports that unequal tree distribution means higher temperatures in many neighborhoods where the majority of residents are people of color. <a href="https://apple.news/APg21wa79RtGgeDj1o-ZWGw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> explores possible solutions.</p> <p>In the 1920s, Polish Jewish &eacute;migr&eacute; Eve Adams wrote a book that may have been the first ethnography of American lesbian life. The <a href="https://apple.news/AlI5onjWpQG6S3RrktJ_dHA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> sheds light on how this lost piece of history was rediscovered.</p> <p>With Independence Day approaching, <a href="https://apple.news/AfqocFR9_N-WFABTgqrMebQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at why consumer fireworks are hard to find and extremely expensive right now.</p>

How extreme heat damages your body and mind

<p>The heat wave that&rsquo;s breaking temperature records in the Pacific Northwest is a health risk. Bill McKibben in the <a href="https://apple.news/AbWjGl_10Rl2QiQwC6uLH5w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> details how extreme heat tests the physical and mental limits of our bodies.</p> <p>There&rsquo;s been an explosion of college applications. <a href="https://apple.news/Ad1xKxCnCRniopsLqtpbgfw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> reports that selective schools had some of their most diverse applicant pools in history after they stopped requiring standardized test scores.</p> <p>Nordic countries dominate the annual World Happiness Report, while the U.S. has never cracked the top 10. The <a href="https://apple.news/Ak1xsU1voR9KODjnmSdqrdg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> argues that Americans are taking away the wrong lessons from the rankings.</p> <p>The latest <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> movie is racking up big numbers at the box office. The <a href="https://apple.news/A31wu4KJrRc6M-bHSO3PYfw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Times of London</a> spoke with the franchise&rsquo;s stunt coordinator about how to make the perfect car chase.</p>

Inside the rescue efforts at the Florida condo collapse

<p>As teams look for survivors of the Florida condominium collapse, the <a href="https://apple.news/AvIESXqQ0S5--hWKyvCX_hg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> speaks to a veteran rescuer to understand how the search through the rubble is working. And <a href="https://apple.news/A83vTGEJ0Q0-76oXLOoGEHw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> reports on previous warning signs of structural problems in the building.</p> <p>The U.S. blood supply is getting dangerously low, worrying surgeons and ER doctors. <a href="https://apple.news/AoJAqKzR8QnGdAtAgiCvLwg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> explains why the problem is one of both supply and demand, tied to the pandemic.</p> <p>As lockdowns end in the U.S., some people feel pressured to declare they achieved personal growth during the pandemic. <a href="https://apple.news/AVIDR4n6EQDmHO8l3p4PFbw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> spoke with psychologists who say that&rsquo;s not necessary.</p> <p>There&rsquo;s no good way for astronauts to wash clothes while in space. <a href="https://apple.news/A-hnEZUK-SI2OqVsu3M2opg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Fast Company</a> looks at cutting-edge research into a solution that also may lead to more sustainable ways to do laundry here on Earth.</p>

In Conversation: Belinda Luscombe on MacKenzie Scott giving away her fortune

MacKenzie Scott became one of the richest people in the world after her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. Now Scott is working on giving away the majority of her fortune. She has already donated more than $8.5 billion in less than a year. Belinda Luscombe, editor at large at Time, recently wrote a profile of Scott — and how she is upending the world of philanthropy with her unique style of charitable giving. Luscombe’s profile of Scott is available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+.

Investigating abuse of Indigenous North American children

<p>A series of discoveries is shedding light on historical abuse of Indigenous children forced into school systems in North America. The <a href="https://apple.news/AiCllHdQ_Tji9XnlvTLRlow?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Toronto Star</a> reports on hundreds of unmarked graves found at a former school in Canada, as well as <a href="https://apple.news/AhtxXeNXiTvSlXpriN65NnA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">news that the U.S. is to investigate the issue</a>.</p> <p>The Biden administration is banning imports of solar-panel materials from a Chinese company accused of using forced labor in Xinjiang. <a href="https://apple.news/Ay2slX-O4R2Stqv7LzdyqHw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg News</a> puts this move in context.</p> <p>In a personal essay for <a href="https://apple.news/A8rpriEpuTlit1STcUALRHg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Eater</a>, Peneliope Richards shares the frustrations she has felt eating in restaurants as a wheelchair user. She argues that since restaurants were able to quickly transform to adapt to pandemic regulations, they should be able to do a better job accommodating diners with disabilities.</p> <p>Music plays a big role in celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community. <a href="https://apple.news/AVbHH5LVORYeBha-xCJYS8Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">MTV News</a> goes through decades of musical history to explore how songs have served as means of representation and self-expression.</p>

Britney Spears speaks out against “abusive” conservatorship

<p>Britney Spears wants her freedom back. The <a href="https://apple.news/A126Zq6lLSYCY9-Xj4M7nLw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> has the story of the star&rsquo;s much-anticipated court appearance, which confirmed what fans have long suspected: She&rsquo;s unhappy with and angry at the legal conservatorship that governs her life.</p> <p>Legislation to overhaul how the U.S. military handles serious crimes like murder and sexual assault is gaining momentum, <a href="https://apple.news/AK9Mqxd9aR4GS50P-Ya9wjA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> reports.</p> <p>As children return to pre-pandemic activities, some parents are experiencing temporary separation anxiety. <a href="https://apple.news/A9Q44avVTQN2hqGSzp2Uj_Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC News</a> got tips from psychologists on how to handle it.</p> <p>Three hundred years ago, Rembrandt&rsquo;s painting &ldquo;The Night Watch&rdquo; was trimmed to fit between two doors at Amsterdam&rsquo;s city hall. Now artificial intelligence has re-created its missing parts. The <a href="https://apple.news/AqQlJ7LaaRAyI37dxTBKR0Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> explains how.</p>

Why California keeps building houses in wildfire zones

<p>The western U.S. is at high risk of devastating wildfires during the current scorching heat wave. But California developers are still building homes in fire zones. The <a href="https://apple.news/AWqU25zGOSrmAy34-2PW_IQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Sacramento Bee</a> explains why.</p> <p>Senate Republicans blocked a sweeping bill from Democrats to overhaul federal voting rules. The <a href="https://apple.news/AuBXVKs7dRR-zcqfNfwG7TA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on how it happened and what comes next.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s ridiculously easy to make a fake vaccination card in America. <a href="https://apple.news/ADCoEeOPIS2O_H_GT72lHRg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg News</a> breaks down why that&rsquo;s bad news for businesses across the country.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re feeling anxious about returning to post-pandemic life, some experts recommend befriending a tree. The <a href="https://apple.news/AfveXs8D9TTWwkdSCoG6vSg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> explains why this isn&rsquo;t as crazy as it may sound.</p>

COVID’s deadliest new hotspot is close to the U.S.

<p>The deadliest coronavirus hotspot is very close to the United States. The <a href="https://apple.news/ABI0TJn_sS7SlDLwSIqLOhA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports on South America, which has only 5 percent of the global population but accounts for a quarter of the world&rsquo;s COVID-19 death toll.</p> <p>New York City residents are facing something new in the mayoral primary: ranked-choice voting. <a href="https://apple.news/ARYz-PKsvQmKwU3zzaiJZZA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> breaks down the arguments for and against this balloting system. And the <a href="https://apple.news/AUlXYTmLnSZuOkPvF_HwmMg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> uses bagel preferences to illustrate how it works.</p> <p>Las Vegas Raider Carl Nassib is the first active NFL player to come out as gay. <a href="https://apple.news/An9BwXDRqQMCw7UPWX9JB_A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> looks at the reaction from the sports world.</p> <p>A theft of more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios is just the latest in a series of nut heists in California. The <a href="https://apple.news/AsEp3VfpNTw6QMi9ln56rsQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> explains the trend.</p>