Apple News Today

Brain worms. A dead bear. What’s the deal with RFK Jr.?

<p>Clare Malone of the <a href="https://apple.news/AfBz-dRc0TEupERIFzGHDRQ">New Yorker</a> discusses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&rsquo;s unusual campaign.</p> <p>It doesn&rsquo;t look like America is in a recession. Greg Ip of the <a href="https://apple.news/AiSURaZSESCOjF5x3AIiglg">Wall Street Journal</a> examines why, and explains how one could happen.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AUoP6gdM_QVm8tZBhMwFvRQ">CNN</a> reports on how the alleged Taylor Swift terror plot fits a worrying pattern of ISIS radicalizing teens online.</p> <p>U.S. Olympic figure skaters received gold medals in Paris after a 912-day delay. <a href="https://apple.news/AMn2ilnwpTI610aKvdPuG5Q">The Athletic</a> has the story.</p> <p>Romania appealed the gymnastics results that led to American Jordan Chiles winning bronze ahead of Romanian competitors. The <a href="https://apple.news/Aud0j4KIiQ52o8-DV4BN0Mw">Today Show</a> has more.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

Nancy Pelosi on her role in getting Biden to drop out

<p>Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins us to talk about her role in Biden&rsquo;s departure from the campaign, as well as Harris&rsquo;s selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AQIwUv8RzTxeJzSbQdoybYQ">The Verge</a> reporter Lauren Feiner explains the federal ruling that Google has maintained a monopoly in the search and advertising markets.</p> <p>Wesley Bell defeated incumbent Cori Bush in the Missouri Democratic primary. The <a href="https://apple.news/AAKzsxlwpRgWYx0ijIwoEmg">Missouri Independent</a> is on the story.</p> <p>Microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus will lead a caretaker government in Bangladesh. The <a href="https://apple.news/AYB64LSNNT-26Ma6NHxqOfA">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at the challenge ahead.</p> <p>The U.S. women&rsquo;s soccer team defeated Germany and will play for Olympic gold. <a href="https://apple.news/ASDKjSkoUSlC-TuwN8aNM9w">NPR</a> has details.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP

<p>Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. <a href="https://apple.news/A-P5QS5DETDitz5HJWhTK7g">USA Today</a> reports on his political record.</p> <p>Global markets reeled, but economists say: Don&rsquo;t panic yet. <a href="https://apple.news/A1YpvUo57RECLUFydb-161g">Washington Post</a> economics reporter Rachel Siegel explains why.</p> <p>Nurse practitioners increasingly treat patients independently. <a href="https://apple.news/Awuf2jy8vTPWv1rXkGekpKA">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> reporter Caleb Melby warns that when they aren&rsquo;t well trained, the results can be tragic.</p> <p>Google lost an antitrust case over search-engine dominance. The <a href="https://apple.news/Al5qKzicxSe6HhRf497jyVg">Wall Street Journal</a> has details.</p> <p>AI is about to blow up the college application industry. The <a href="https://apple.news/AweGVafrNRLGU0mwysmf-Dw">San Francisco Chronicle</a> examines companies behind new services.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AzJK5wGNOTYOmxaVN00m0Ig">Yahoo Sports</a> looks at how Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles demonstrated what the Olympics are all about &mdash; sportsmanship.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

Stuck in space? Not according to Boeing and NASA

<p>One of the Americans not released in last week&rsquo;s prisoner swap involving multiple countries is teacher Marc Fogel, who was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian penal colony back in 2022. <a href="https://apple.news/A9mU0mXVqQBGYJsPXGDbRuQ">PBS</a> spoke with his sister, Anne Fogel. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://apple.news/A3yJbEDY6SQqnEw2TfbciSg">Washington Post</a>'s Ruby Mellen describes how a 6-year-old Palestinian boy became the face of the hunger crisis in Gaza.</p> <p>Astronauts on a 10-day mission have now been in space for 60 days due to issues their spacecraft. <a href="https://apple.news/AUoXilbGMRoKsP7goaHxsng">Vox</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Aj0KLfmTVTc-zBAUCv0uqwA">NBC</a> reports on the wins that Team USA racked up in Paris over the weekend.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

The secretive prisoner swap driven by a relentless mom

<p>U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich have been freed from Russian custody in one of the most complicated prisoner swaps in history. The Journal <a href="https://apple.news/Ay001h82cQjKEg-gMRk-dKg">goes inside</a> the negotiations to bring them home.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AVJy1MgbxSn6alZGqPqQ-rQ">Wall Street Journal</a> reports on how America&rsquo;s new political war is pitting young men against young women. And Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report joins to discuss the issue.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AlO5p_SMrSWCkhucAChgHog">Los Angeles Times</a> reports on Simone Biles&rsquo;s historic all-around victory, her second gold of these Games and her ninth Olympic medal overall.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Katie Ledecky is now the most decorated American woman in Olympic history. <a href="https://apple.news/AZ7CoetQiTzeB9-1JYeJXrg">The Athletic</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>And <a href="https://apple.news/AbMtFMJGpSuKyobesLMpFEQ">Yahoo Sports</a> looks at how Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian and rapper Flavor Flav stepped up to help a U.S. Olympian in need.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

Trump spins lies about Harris’s racial identity

<p>Catherine Lucey of the <a href="https://apple.news/AlC1_syDPSmCDToeVgtDgCA">Wall Street Journal</a> explains how presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is looking to capitalize on renewed energy within the party.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Aa8b3UWjtTTiZGqKauC-LeQ">CNN</a> reports on the protests and uncertainty wracking Venezuela in the wake of its contested presidential election.</p> <p>The dual killings of a Hamas political leader and a Hezbollah commander this week have raised the risk of a regional war. <a href="https://apple.news/AF_zgXpXFQEqO683-bl4yQA">The Guardian</a> has more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Katie Ledecky cruised to another gold, her eighth &mdash; tying the record for American women in any Olympic sport. <a href="https://apple.news/AwwzjTJvVR_qSww9aTiINww">USA Today</a> has a recap of the race.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ATGQRlNcWQEyKk0Bnbw7kBg">Wired</a> explains why the athletics track at this year&rsquo;s Games is purple &mdash; and the secret ingredient that makes it possible.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A2n1wBMRARW-ZErU9Ky3G2Q">The Athletic</a> has the story of an Egyptian fencer who revealed that she competed while seven months pregnant.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

The origins of JD Vance’s “childless cat ladies” worldview

<p>The assassination of Hamas&rsquo;s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is deepening fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. <a href="https://apple.news/AKniOG26DRs2aOdkbISe5uA">CNN</a> has more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>JD Vance&rsquo;s memoir reveals the roots of his ideas about parents, children, and who should run the country. Jessica Winter of the <a href="https://apple.news/AEkAjaxUfQgykAOB-94QXOw">New Yorker</a> joins to explain more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Angnm13l2QZKwhuhc3dVy8w">Reuters</a> reports that presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will hit the campaign trail next week, accompanied by her pick for vice president.</p> <p>The leader of the controversial conservative blueprint Project 2025 is stepping down. The <a href="https://apple.news/AWshb9SKfSZyztCV4Tp9Oyg">Washington Post </a>has the details.</p> <p>Trump faces criticism for recent comments about voting. <a href="https://apple.news/AkvR5kSh6RwOVNN3ouf5SBg">The Hill</a> has more.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ALttYnp9GTPCy2_VLrodLWg">The Athletic</a> has the story on how Simone Biles and her teammates secured gold with a dominant display of redemption in the women&rsquo;s gymnastics team final.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A1pKE_GhrRFKi03ArULZs0w">ESPN</a> reports on the first-ever medal for U.S. women in rugby.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AvS9epJe9TpaAjgjo3p2JTg">The Athletic</a> also takes a closer look at the controversial line call that knocked tennis star Coco Gauff out of contention in the women&rsquo;s singles event.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

U.S. gymnastics’ abuse scandal isn’t over

<p>The San Francisco Chronicle reports on <a href="https://apple.news/ADl6lpGnDSYeJqX6TiYYJEA">what&rsquo;s known about the arson suspect</a> accused of starting the Park Fire, <a href="https://apple.news/A1K6JFereTaOe5OjhClAgpg">why it burned so quickly</a>, and why <a href="https://apple.news/Ac4_IlUGJQ12QnhuxW55P-A">many residents refused to leave</a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Biden is backing major Supreme Court reforms. <a href="https://apple.news/AMLgRlaSoQDKkxK27nPGnHA">CBS News</a> lays out what they would do.</p> <p>Gymnastics promised a reckoning, but coaches who faced allegations remain in the sport. Molly Hensley-Clancy, sports investigation reporter for the <a href="https://apple.news/A2B__HvIkRJ-1oueBP3ivhg">Washington Post</a>, explains how this happened.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AMkjK0lWzROyOnriA4Ih9tw">Wall Street Journal</a> reports on Ni Xia Lian, the 61-year-old Olympian smashing competitors half her age.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>U.S. women&rsquo;s soccer leagues are signing on some of the youngest players ever. Mckenna Whitham recently made her professional debut at 14 years old. <a href="https://apple.news/A8TaZCnxWSqyaQq2QZ6ToZA">The Athletic</a> has more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu</p>

How America’s driest state could solve its water problem

<p>A six-week abortion ban takes effect in Iowa today. It&rsquo;s one of the most restrictive bans in the country. <a href="https://apple.news/A3ISLd8HlTwqcngIpARphPw">KCUR</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>After multiple attacks this weekend, <a href="https://apple.news/ABexC3SlVSte5nS78HyjirA">NPR</a> reports on growing concerns about a potential regional war in the Middle East.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Anna Phillips of the <a href="https://apple.news/AXQAri7W2QkuunM65rX4IWQ">Washington Post</a> details an unusual experiment by Nevada as it attempts to solve its water crisis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ARkKIZDDES-2SBHr-rkwiMw">NBC</a> recaps a busy first weekend at the Paris Olympics.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Aa7XILRbbSOSxZnUBx9nzZg">The Athletic</a> reports on the Seine&rsquo;s ongoing pollution issues, which forced Olympic organizers to cancel training for the triathlon over health concerns on Sunday.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Ali4P6zQuQoOwu1MFg2mVFg">Wall Street Journal</a> explains the dirty secret of Olympic swimming: Everyone pees in the pool.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>And <a href="https://apple.news/AlHWx_qU2QOqNhOtXKBGUZg">LAist</a> goes inside a California high school that&rsquo;s been consistently churning out Olympians for decades.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

It’s way too easy to make fentanyl. Here’s why.

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AnfBr-C9wTXWW8EtoC5pbtA">Reuters</a> reporter Maurice Tamman discusses the year he spent investigating how easy it is to buy the ingredients to make fentanyl.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AKr0ZFZixRryJxRgtUIJdSw">CNN</a> on what&rsquo;s known about the killing of Sonya Massey and the deputy charged with first-degree murder.</p> <p>NBC Olympic host Rebecca Lowe joins <a href="https://apple.news/A4RPMe12lTqSVXbaw5ddI7g">Apple News In Conversation</a> to talk about the top athletes to watch in Paris.</p> <p>Video-game performers went on strike, in part over AI concerns. <a href="https://apple.news/Ac0_1vkWaS2axr7NEik8hLg">NBC News</a> explains.</p> <p>The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that boneless chicken wings can have bones in them. The <a href="https://apple.news/ANv2IdshqQ5W7epLUVNdWNg">Miami Herald</a> is on the story.</p> <p>&lsquo;Veep&rsquo; viewership surged as Kamala Harris started her presidential bid. <a href="https://apple.news/AqgktDhMBTAa55kP3jCKd-A">Deadline</a> has the numbers.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

Harris is vetting VPs. But do vice presidents really matter?

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AhCjFGpCTTqiSMdMlJ1aTLw">USA Today</a> looks at Harris&rsquo;s potential VP picks, and Apple News editor Gideon Resnick talks about her decision&rsquo;s possible impact on the race.</p> <p>Inside what the <a href="https://apple.news/AeUY0I1XqS1W2-RASXFegcw">San Francisco Chronicle</a> calls one of the first high-profile evictions of unhoused people since the Supreme Court&rsquo;s major ruling on encampments.</p> <p>The International Olympic Committee says Salt Lake City must lobby for an end to an FBI doping investigation to secure the 2034 Winter Olympics. <a href="https://apple.news/AmIK5YAw1RIOkRs-Ak4J05g">The Guardian</a> explains.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AwaIQIlg8TFOSfixH7qrbcw">The Athletic</a> details how the Argentina-Morocco Olympic soccer match descended into a &ldquo;circus.&rdquo;</p> <p>A Canadian soccer coach was given an eight-month suspended jail sentence following the use of a drone to record another team. <a href="https://apple.news/AmyTwe3nzSGieN5OdgC1FDw">The Telegraph</a> has the story.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

New vending machines sell bullets in grocery stores

<p>Netanyahu&rsquo;s visit to Washington comes at a challenging moment for Israel and an uncertain time for its relationship with the U.S. Ben Samuels of <a href="https://apple.news/AW_OS7DbLTQ6S7DXlMHI-6w">Haaretz</a> explains.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AbhFxNZoPQE25F3hV3Y36WA">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> looks at why Delta was hit so hard by the global IT outage.</p> <p>Peter Holley from <a href="https://apple.news/AO7YRzpbHSNOoyasJFOE14g">Texas Monthly</a> reports on how a vending machine that sells bullets in grocery stores has gun-safety advocates concerned.</p> <p>Historians tell the <a href="https://apple.news/AqFRRgZNqSOyTmQtYTRW9-g">Washington Post</a> that Biden&rsquo;s withdrawal from the election shows American democracy is working.</p> <p>Harris is hitting the campaign trail. <a href="https://apple.news/A0QIxnk6JR1ixzcO_uUJQDg">CNBC</a> has details.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AfW3yF1ArSF2cH1V5khKGPA">Washington Post</a> reports that following the attempt on Trump&rsquo;s life, the Secret Service encouraged his campaign to stop holding outdoor rallies.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

How Harris is taking control of the Biden campaign

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AjwCc0oCgRa-u0tvV6TT9pw">Politico</a> reporter Eugene Daniels on how Kamala Harris is converting the Biden campaign into her own.</p> <p>American physicians Feroze Sidhwa and Mark Perlmutter, who both recently returned from Gaza, write in <a href="https://apple.news/A2cNc-aIBTg-lali5Eci4qQ">Politico</a> about the child casualties of Israel&rsquo;s war on Hamas.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ARBKgJ00fQ8Cs7WfhAJKrYg">Washington Post</a> reported on how the ATF traced the Trump rally shooter&rsquo;s gun using records opposed by some in the GOP.</p> <p>The results of the biggest study yet on guaranteed-income programs are finally in. <a href="https://apple.news/AParhA00jTCyhuUVxujxUbA">The 19th</a> has more.</p> <p>Paris 2024 sets a milestone as the first Olympics to achieve full gender parity, as <a href="https://apple.news/AdVS9uzaWSR-iknkMMY3tCg">NBC Sports</a> explains.</p> <p>Allyson Felix introduced a nursery for athlete moms. <a href="https://apple.news/A21RMOc9bQjKSOiCitNTcNg">CBS News</a> has details.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

Biden gets out, Harris steps up, Trump pivots. Now what?

<p>Biden ended his reelection bid and backed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. <a href="https://apple.news/A0EVB4NQaRjmf_sh9Jhp-GA">Reuters</a> has details.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AiJYUKNMMSneCRTCKLHsS5Q">The Atlantic</a> looks at the problems Biden&rsquo;s withdrawal creates for the Trump campaign. And <a href="https://apple.news/AoDfKAuvxQRyLdCeEZTIKSA">USA Today</a> explains how the Trump campaign is turning its focus to Harris.</p> <p>Harris&rsquo;s life has been filled with milestones and firsts. Now she is close to becoming the Democratic nominee for president. The <a href="https://apple.news/AxUgAQglwT16WyAcgqdvozA">Los Angeles Times</a>, which has covered her for years, explains what you need to know about her.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Ann79K_WmTieOw8GVI0QOQQ">Washington Post</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/Ab_FQOwFBTle4D5kH_DznvQ">Politico</a> go behind the scenes of Biden&rsquo;s decision to drop out, and the <a href="https://apple.news/AIFL_24RySQ2hkgdR5Xvk2g">Wall Street Journal</a> looks back at his 50 years at the center of power.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>

What was new and what was the same in Trump’s speech

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AFjUkgr_QT7CGPur-9-0DpQ">Wall Street Journal</a> covers Trump&rsquo;s convention speech. And <a href="https://apple.news/A7vYTsQj0R2uzXWYWzH4vmw">WSJ reporter Alex Leary</a> explains how Trump won back control of the GOP.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AMVOVOkZTQFSMsI5k8VKYZQ">Washington Post</a> unpacks what&rsquo;s known about the assassination attempt against Trump.</p> <p>In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the <a href="https://apple.news/Av0JbCErcRbaR3F0Z8uJF8Q">Texas Tribune</a> looks into why power outages keep happening in the state.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AEDjdPDO0R6GfoVzeE75ogg">Reuters</a> reports on the global cyber outage that has grounded flights and also hit banks, media, and more.</p> <p>Russian prosecutors are seeking an 18-year sentence for falsely accused Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The <a href="https://apple.news/AV24Lr0agQh-J0pMpAHDadQ">Journal</a> has more.</p> <p>Hunter Biden is calling for his conviction to be tossed out, citing the judge&rsquo;s ruling in the Trump documents case. <a href="https://apple.news/A_HsalAeaRBiy3lHzC80vJg">NBC News</a> reports.</p> <p>Bob Newhart, groundbreaking comic and sitcom legend, died at 94. <a href="https://apple.news/AKVg8tM0uRAOLBcQz1LUkKg">Rolling Stone</a> describes his impact.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

The mysterious health crisis plaguing a small Texas town

<p><a href="https://apple.news/A6oHImIcuQT-pn25lASc54A">CNN</a> reports that Nancy Pelosi told Biden that polls show he cannot win, and <a href="https://apple.news/AO1OpD0GERCujEL4rvSmWtw">ABC</a> says Chuck Schumer privately urged him to step aside.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AritDJe-5TF-i8JhaLZzKxg">Washington Post</a> covers JD Vance&rsquo;s convention speech, in which Trump&rsquo;s VP pick introduced himself to the nation.</p> <p>Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. <a href="https://apple.news/A45Br6MBeRWmcgbe80ZKpZg">NPR</a> looks at why it&rsquo;s not reaching those in need.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AwEIhceDuRXCvbg-M2ue5vA">Time</a> reporter Andrew Chow investigates the &ldquo;nightmare&rdquo; health crisis of a Texas bitcoin-mining town.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Ax1gFHRfrSqaHuPMI6bCD6A">The Ringer</a> has the winners and losers from the Emmy nominations.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/As2u8TMEdRRuOdQO0g3cg3Q">The Verge</a> explains why NASA canceled a mission that was going to search for water on the moon.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AQk6yUxZdTQif-qPkxQMxKQ">NBC News</a> looks at how pricey Copenhagen is offering tourists free perks for going green.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Why Biden allies say he’s not getting the full picture

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ANG-QsHdGTk6YTcrBLM0L1g">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Annie Linskey reports on how some Democrats fear time is running out to change course before Biden gets the nomination.</p> <p>Throughout modern history, assassination attempts on U.S. presidents have led to changes in gun policy. But, <a href="https://apple.news/AePe_mWcMS_OWZDZsm_v8Yw">Vox</a> argues, that seems unlikely this time.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AnhjBerZaTTuLMzXS_XWG8w">Washington Post</a> reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel explains why many universities are abandoning race-conscious scholarships worth millions.</p> <p>Sen. Bob Menendez is guilty. <a href="https://apple.news/ABJvStc8YScaPpHH8UW2TFA">Politico</a> lays out what happens next.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Ae7iUI_rxQJ-o9BOuCufiNA">The Atlantic</a> looks into how a conservative policy blueprint could affect weather reports Americans rely on.</p> <p>Research shows that climate change is messing with time more than previously thought. <a href="https://apple.news/AdKVSH6uiS3uZugGedCNk0w">CNN</a> has the story.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Who is J.D. Vance? What to know about Trump’s running mate.

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AVd2oRqLqRQuwSuGm9XI_Dg">Wall Street Journal</a> has what to know about Trump&rsquo;s pick for running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AtGWWihL3SkWtYsvpQ4uNOw">The Atlantic</a>&rsquo;s David Graham explains Judge Aileen Cannon&rsquo;s stunning decision to dismiss Trump&rsquo;s classified-documents case.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ASUYZNhw2Tj6a4-xlVW8rEw">NPR</a> follows firefighters in New Mexico as they scramble to save migrants from extreme summer heat.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The AR-15, America&rsquo;s most popular and despised rifle, is once again at the center of a national crisis. The <a href="https://apple.news/AdSnf2jeTTZypkeLKGvysvg">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at its divisive history.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A3vD279iLRci9uOujbsYtKA">San Francisco Chronicle</a> examines how the 2007 baby boom will reshape college admissions in the coming years.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The River Seine isn&rsquo;t safe for swimming, but Paris&rsquo;s mayor has nevertheless vowed to &ldquo;dive in&rdquo; ahead of the Olympics. <a href="https://apple.news/AiAQdZmFTSFOFGvQXSJ6Ncg">The Athletic</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

New questions after the Trump assassination attempt

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AciNsMxHzRuKPz6DbnJIjuQ">Apple News</a> has a collection of the best coverage and analysis of the shooting.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AJQY-xgBBS5WYF7y1YJQN0A">Wall Street Journal</a> senior political correspondent Molly Ball discusses how the incident is affecting the presidential campaign.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Texans planned for the heat — but not the chaos. Plus, what to know about kids and social media, and a big weekend in soccer

<p>Half a million people will remain without power until next week following Beryl&rsquo;s trail of destruction across Houston. In the area&rsquo;s brutal summer heat, outages can be a killer. The <a href="https://apple.news/A5YdZ7FCbQzqXJYEIftYZ_A">Texas Tribune</a>&rsquo;s Emily Foxhall spoke with residents who are sick of the uncertainty.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>On <a href="https://apple.news/A1bFeS71FQWK26bvCMzEKeg">In Conversation</a>, brain-science expert Mitch Prinstein explains what we know about how social media affects children&rsquo;s brains &mdash; and shares advice for parents to help regulate their kids&rsquo; use.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The Athletic shares what to watch for on a bumper day for international soccer fans on Sunday. First, in Germany, <a href="https://apple.news/A2Q81nZbISG2KMeu1LM0Akw">Spain and England</a> go head-to-head in the final of Euro 2024. A few hours later, in Miami, <a href="https://apple.news/Au6TvlO39QLaiAu7Q8aDZVg">Argentina and Colombia</a> duke it out for the Copa Am&eacute;rica title.</p>

The family secret that upended Alice Munro’s legacy, world leaders brace for a potential Trump return, and more

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AJBlHgqkMRauSI8N-ytZfOQ">Washington Post</a> reporter Emily Rauhala has the story of how fears of a Trump victory have NATO leaders looking to lock in support for Ukraine &mdash; and the alliance itself.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AcXER0bG-QZmD9b_mZRbDYg">Vox</a>&rsquo;s Constance Grady discusses recent revelations about Nobel Prize&ndash;winning author Alice Munro.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A-Gu5EA95QoqYrUbuVOHV2Q">NBC News</a> reports on a breakthrough study on lupus that could point the way to new treatment.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.</p>

Inside a controversial new organ-donation technique, Democrats grapple with Biden’s candidacy, and more

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AFHiEcpwoQJWzPIzDrprwxg">Semafor</a> reporter Joseph Zeballos-Roig explains what Democrats are looking for from Biden, amid questions about the president&rsquo;s campaign.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A9ikDKJT4RHCE0bHhYZIQ4w">NPR</a> reports on the controversy over a new organ-recovery technique.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A5zy7Ah3yTL6fM0OHbRjhoA?">New York</a> magazine looks at how the NDA became the defining legal document of our time.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

They lived on Mars for a year. Sort of.

<p>Hannah Knowles of the <a href="https://apple.news/AJMwbiV5GSd6aELS68HI2zA">Washington Post</a> reports on how Democrats are focusing attacks on Project 2025, a right-wing policy blueprint that&rsquo;s being pushed by Trump allies.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AZg0gu6jXRduIX1yQKRwHJQ">Channel 4</a> has the story of the Ukrainian children&rsquo;s hospital that was hit in a Russian missile attack on Monday.</p> <p>NASA volunteers who lived in a simulation of Mars have emerged after more than a year. <a href="https://apple.news/ALO13w8FXT4CraNsPIRoCcg">NPR</a> has more.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Why one country just introduced a six-day workweek, and more Democrats call for Biden to drop out of the campaign

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AIJy3D_W6TXW0W0dZFkxMbg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ABC News</a> has details on growing calls from congressional Democrats for Biden to step aside as a candidate.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Axt-YscmRT3GMo6OMMCCcaQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">KFF Health News</a> reporter Jazmin Orozco reports on how Idaho&rsquo;s law criminalizing abortion drove an exodus of OB-GYNs from the state, forcing rural patients to leave their community for treatment.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AGPYa9HEiQaK6Kdn_Rc4OZw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">DW</a> looks at Greece&rsquo;s move to introduce a six-day workweek.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Is it time to ban fireworks? Plus, the drama in the world of competitive hot-dog eating.

<p>In <a href="https://apple.news/ANUJkwZ6PRy-IX8hkGqemOw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">The Atlantic</a>, law professor Nicholas Bagley looks at a set of recent Supreme Court decisions that have fundamentally reshaped power in Washington.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Av3F_9D5uTsiORff2pOWS6g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Outside</a> magazine argues for banning fireworks for health and environmental reasons.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AmqACqITSRAyfuX4JAmpGvQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CBS New York</a> explains why Joey Chestnut is not on this year&rsquo;s list of Nathan&rsquo;s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors, despite being the reigning champion.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

How the Supreme Court’s Trump ruling rewrote what it means to be president, wine’s dinosaur connection, and more

<p>The Supreme Court dealt a blow to prosecution of Trump by ruling that he has broad immunity. The <a href="https://apple.news/AgCkJwnwDSCqQgfGBBtH8Zg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Jess Bravin has the story.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AHry86inGQVW5zr3Vs0s-zA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> spoke with Matthew Holehouse, a British political correspondent for The Economist, about the U.K.&rsquo;s upcoming election.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AzzYh0p2HQ02t9T6C1RjAwA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">The Times of London</a> reports on how new research makes a connection between the extinction of dinosaurs and the invention of wine.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

How Biden’s changing course after a bad debate, Simone Biles wins another Olympic spot, and more

<p>Evan Osnos of the <a href="https://apple.news/AJQEpYmS9Tx6ALuIZ3YO4Rg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> discusses the Biden campaign&rsquo;s attempts to manage the fallout from the president&rsquo;s debate performance.</p> <p>The American release of the Donald Trump movie &lsquo;The Apprentice,&rsquo; starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, is in question, despite a distribution deal on the table. Jada Yuan from the <a href="https://apple.news/AcxKfo4mrR5GB5b6P20W66g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> has the story.</p> <p>Simone Biles qualified for her third Olympic team. <a href="https://apple.news/Ax8pCX785SpeDUQq0di2AXQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC Sports</a> has details.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Should Democrats be worried after last night’s debate?

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AKi-_WgTvRQi5D2rxruJ5wA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> has a recap of the first presidential debate, from Biden&rsquo;s shaky performance to Trump&rsquo;s barrage of falsehoods.</p> <p>Ari Saperstein of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-landing/id1574215081">Blind Landing</a> podcast previews the U.S. gymnastics trials, as Simone Biles and others aim for spots on the Olympic team.</p> <p>Writer and critic Emily Nussbaum speaks to <a href="https://apple.news/Ad06gqIvfRk6n5XfET5Ik5w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Apple News In Conversation</a> about the history of reality TV.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

A potential Alzheimer’s breakthrough, what to watch in the first Biden-Trump debate, and more

<p>Evan Osnos of the <a href="https://apple.news/AAWqKBrCeSLO5M0sXjtyHBg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> describes what he&rsquo;ll be watching for in tonight&rsquo;s presidential debate.</p> <p>AI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are seeking a miracle solution. The <a href="https://apple.news/Aw15QojzcTh-gkLG2dLvNwQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a>&rsquo;s Evan Halper is on the story.</p> <p>The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes. <a href="https://apple.news/ADWXOyx_gTpO_Ra0qD-yF7g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> reports.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>

Why everything’s about to get a lot more expensive, NBA teams consider drafting LeBron James’s son, and more

<p>The surgeon general declared gun violence a public-health crisis. <a href="https://apple.news/ArYrCrm2SQDO-UrKmmf-SRA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Stat</a> reporter Annalisa Merelli analyzes the move&rsquo;s potential effects.</p> <p>Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country, and on all of our bank accounts. Nitish Pahwa from <a href="https://apple.news/AbqDwKxZUSJCsTssBMTuvvA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Slate</a> explains the increasing impact of climate change on the economy.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A2rsItBCaSRGbhagnOjyQKQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> reports on the father-son drama of LeBron and Bronny James.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>