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How the historic House-speaker stalemate could end

<p>Kevin McCarthy is still not speaker of the House, despite multiple attempts to elect him this week. <a href="https://apple.news/AQ2h1RS_yQpyDBCPRWmsR4g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains the ways the stalemate could end, while the <a href="https://apple.news/AeQmpkLWjRo-PzKwqmLJRHQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on how C-SPAN&rsquo;s live coverage of the proceedings has given Americans insight into a process they don&rsquo;t typically see.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal &mdash;<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>the second-highest civilian honor in the country &mdash; to officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack. <a href="https://apple.news/AH3Bba3JbSmysasIddxPkUA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ABC</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>A past domestic-violence allegation recently surfaced against the coach of the U.S. men&rsquo;s soccer team. <a href="https://apple.news/AJZyJKORHQVGyqnvoODSQPg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ESPN</a> reports that the source was the mother of a benched player. Apple News sports editor Shaker Samman joins us to discuss the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>This week&rsquo;s <a href="https://apple.news/AMKk5i1RFSTqFx81qSND16w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">In Conversation</a> sees one longtime journalist explores what it means to retire, and how to be emotionally ready.</p>

Damar Hamlin’s collapse tests NFL’s mental-health commitment

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A2L4O2nihQ5yGXB6ZOZzkpg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports that some NFL athletes are reluctant to play after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game and received emergency treatment on live television.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A8Ey5zGfbRnmJhIgkhHUeFA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Los Angeles Times</a> has the latest on the extreme winter storms slamming California.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The expertise of coroners &mdash; who investigate the cause of criminal and unexplained deaths &mdash; varies dramatically across the country. In some cases, they&rsquo;re not required to have ever taken a science course. <a href="https://apple.news/AP0R8MRDPRF60E6-7dLHOUg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Kaiser Health News</a> looks at why. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AfpkjFzNgQaajSncrf2JM9w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> details the long-term health benefits of participating in &ldquo;Dry January,&rdquo; a monthlong abstention from alcohol, while <a href="https://apple.news/AzEq1J4khT3ecTfyjnS40nw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> argues that we&rsquo;re living in a golden age for drinkers of nonalcoholic beer, wine, and spirits.</p>

Why the House still has no speaker — and what happens next

<p>After three rounds of voting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short of earning enough votes to secure the House Speaker position. <a href="https://apple.news/ATIMHWylLQEeLnJeKqb5pwA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">The Hill</a> explains how the failure has embarrassed GOP lawmakers and delayed the 118th Congress.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>After lying about his personal background and professional experience, Rep.-elect George Santos is set to be sworn in as a member of Congress. The <a href="https://apple.news/A7gqIAGHRSPqpzrwZiiPlpA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> looks at his efforts to deceive voters and the possible punishment he may face. The <a href="https://apple.news/AFBXSapOJTYi1B1Ugd3Ym9g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Post</a> also explains why prosecutors in Brazil are reopening a criminal fraud case against Santos from over a decade ago.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ASVDrPkruSXqKhV0M-yh8Jw">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at how blurred lines between video games and gambling may have contributed to an increase in addictive behavior among young men and boys.</p> <p>In 1923, experts made predictions for what the world would look like 100 years later, including forecasts of 300-year lifespans and four-hour workdays. <a href="https://apple.news/Auz_kgFbaRd2UDuXUOMGnHA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at which came true.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

Inside Kevin McCarthy’s scramble to win House speaker

<p>The House of Representatives votes on a new speaker today. How it will go is anyone&rsquo;s guess. The <a href="https://apple.news/Adk6HZWtsREO6PMpyRLFMEw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> explains.</p> <p>Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest in Monday&rsquo;s game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is hospitalized in critical condition. <a href="https://apple.news/Aufo9gctJQqmeuf9gHnVPWg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ESPN</a> is tracking his health status.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The number of babies being born is expected to increase following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The <a href="https://apple.news/AOBf_a1u6RqGneesKcx8Nig?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> warns that the surge in births will be concentrated in states with poor infant and maternal health outcomes.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Studies suggest that practicing optimism can help keep our bodies healthier. <a href="https://apple.news/Ak7zu_SP3T0yo7VLFK0ljeA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Kaiser Health News</a> explains how.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

How Congress is overhauling retirement-saving rules

<p>The Washington Post reports on the <a href="https://apple.news/AeU_KD0CfSD67Vi_Bo2oD8A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">final January 6 committee report</a>, the Senate&rsquo;s vote to pass a <a href="https://apple.news/A8NO21dnkSA2M023fYV06xQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">spending deal</a> to avoid a government shutdown, and the <a href="https://apple.news/AgjLYwUBdRhKhOMSjMpRG5A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">changes to retirement-savings policy</a> included in that bill.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AcZspHodSRYmlKCklwuWP5A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Recode</a> reports on Elon Musk&rsquo;s controversial leadership of Twitter.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AfcM8np8bQ1m9mhY3gF32fg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Time</a> looks at the legacy of Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he prepares to step down from his government post after decades leading the fight against infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS and COVID.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AIVBZK3zcSOG-192kTnA-hw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reveals how &ldquo;white elephant&rdquo; gift exchanges got that name.</p>

The Arctic blast pummeling the U.S.

<p><a href="https://apple.news/Ak-h-DEneSoyVepE00WKHuw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> reports on the winter storm that&rsquo;s bringing dangerous conditions across the country and threatening holiday travel.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ATzWu5vrdQQmkB8MzF0nBZg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> explains the obvious answer to homelessness and why everyone&rsquo;s ignoring it.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ARbhHEpgNT1ChJu8dSdR9JA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at the Taliban move to bar Afghan women and girls from schooling. <a href="https://apple.news/AobH2UmF0TXGO66zfLRtBzw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">BBC News</a> looks at protests against the move.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Aze4rIeYXS0ecJ6bjY3lTKw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">MarketWatch</a> has the story of why we&rsquo;re seeing more Hanukkah movies lately.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ADHVi8bMWRzSyXo71jY13Dg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vulture</a> categorizes the 153 new holiday movies out this year.</p>

As Zelenskyy meets Biden, a look at a key Ukraine battle

<p>As Ukrainian president Zelenskyy visits Washington, <a href="https://apple.news/A8kuuknACTNSdrnBmXZHVCA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> analyzes the fierce battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AobXsA6DjSY2ftkC3n1THbg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> has a preview of today&rsquo;s final report from the January 6 committee. Read more at <a href="https://apple.news/Ay8YKVp98SH6vvaHsQRJf1w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a>, including the document&rsquo;s executive summary.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AxA_RYtLjTK-c2x0oN9Hu4w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Stat</a> investigates why incarcerated people keep dying from hepatitis C, despite the existence of an effective cure.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Aw7K_AfPjTaKEpmYEE7ZCvA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> breaks down research that shows that you don&rsquo;t need to drink eight cups of water a day.</p>

What’s next for immigration after a big Supreme Court move

<p>The January 6 panel said Trump should be charged with four crimes related to the Capitol attack. <a href="https://apple.news/AYPPUzMaPQPWvT3RK5riGhg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> has details.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A7GeGowYnReGN2KkXw6gyjg">USA Today</a> reports on the Supreme Court temporarily pausing the lifting of Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy targeted by the Biden administration. Meanwhile, many American communities say they&rsquo;re struggling to provide for incoming migrants. The <a href="https://apple.news/Ap-uIluPlSLGaJiZcenccpg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Texas Tribune</a> describes the situation in El Paso.</p> <p>China is experiencing a COVID surge that could see 800 million people infected over the next few months. <a href="https://apple.news/Ad6Xr0rsdR_-h8kAU07rdRQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> has the story.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AUHLVGE3rTGSJqLooij3y_w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> crunches the numbers on how the global bird-flu outbreak is helping drive up the cost of eggs. And <a href="https://apple.news/AbUAmWrRtRum9UpRTeybRrw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> asks: Why don&rsquo;t we vaccinate more chickens and turkeys?</p> <p>&lsquo;Titanic&rsquo; director James Cameron is sick of hearing fans complain that Jack didn&rsquo;t have to die. He tells the <a href="https://apple.news/AOhT-EzPVRU6rjt-8c4AUmw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Toronto Sun</a> that he has scientific proof that Jack and Rose couldn&rsquo;t have both survived the shipwreck.</p>

A World Cup final that lived up to the hype

<p>Argentina defeated France in a thrilling World Cup final. <a href="https://apple.news/AGHbmHyBCThOUF3ZPyXUm0g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">After the Whistle</a> recaps a memorable end to the tournament.</p> <p>The final public hearing of the January 6 committee is expected to include a vote on whether to recommend that Trump be prosecuted. <a href="https://apple.news/AfMYBIinlQAGXTMF17nYARA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> has more.</p> <p>Even though billions were pledged to bolster Puerto Rico&rsquo;s infrastructure, residents continue to lose water and power after hurricanes. The <a href="https://apple.news/ACd_CmfLmQ1uv30zo641iDA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> investigates.</p> <p>A new law in France requires owners to cover large parking lots with solar panels. <a href="https://apple.news/Aic42VMOkRUSJ_hQ-x29FaA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Time</a> break down what that would look like in America.</p>

What microplastics are and why you should worry

<p>Microplastics are everywhere. This week&rsquo;s <a href="https://apple.news/AwYCPVLjqS7CiHsqSgg5zaQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">In Conversation</a> discusses what that means for your health.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A3X9z0CCqQIS7757W00N7fA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> examines alleged campaign-finance violations by disgraced crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried.</p> <p>Online retailers have many tricks to get you to buy more. <a href="https://apple.news/AzxxO7_ldSmO2PDmrJz6fcA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> has tips on how to avoid being manipulated.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AtLNMQFBdRU2omc_13_1Ggg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">After the Whistle</a> previews the World Cup final between France and Argentina.</p>

More severe weather expected after deadly tornadoes

<p>As tornadoes rip through the South, <a href="https://apple.news/AFd1-WT3dRkWxvNxPJqL3tA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports on how the climate crisis may be changing the way they behave.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AbJW82C37T2Gr6CciyE4IBA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> looks at Biden&rsquo;s announcement of trade and infrastructure investments in Africa, which took place at a summit with the continent&rsquo;s leaders. <a href="https://apple.news/AJXucNF2dSfC33QTmNI4T4g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> explains how the event comes as the leaders are also being heavily courted by China, Russia, and other nations.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AXZ9TBdjuSJ-pumAlfmLXDA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> breaks down why the housing market is so tough right now.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what Mars dust devils sound like? <a href="https://apple.news/AAJz6bxlkQ-WsUYmQxaHZHA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Popular Science</a> has the tape, and explains why scientists are so excited.</p>

How Washington’s failures exacerbated the fentanyl crisis

<p>A <a href="https://apple.news/AHhpqo7brSKO6alexpr5wEw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> goes inside U.S. government failures to address the fentanyl crisis &mdash; and the missteps that allowed it to get significantly worse.</p> <p>Ten years after the Sandy Hook shooting, gun-safety advocates can point to some wins. <a href="https://apple.news/A9KAc9ojyS9mQUEGE19QCcQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC News</a> takes stock, while the <a href="https://apple.news/AQ2J7dX3aTvOr1wKVJpbJmQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Trace</a> looks at how victims&rsquo; families turned their grief into advocacy.</p> <p>Babies who were born into pandemic lockdowns and extreme-hygiene rules will have different microbiomes. But does different mean bad? The <a href="https://apple.news/AS7Cxtap6QJurSj30xCHaZg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> has the story.</p> <p>There&rsquo;s a new phenomenon in air travel: the holiday-travel blob. And airlines and hotels are ready to cash in. <a href="https://apple.news/A7OdOVAdPT82LuifJn35ftw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wired</a> explains.</p>

FTX founder charged with defrauding investors

<p>Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was arrested in the Bahamas and will face criminal charges from U.S. prosecutors. The <a href="https://apple.news/AdMcUevsdSYGvYzpYY7hDaA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> has the story. The <a href="https://apple.news/AkvTHoXsjSV6rQ5jdtnTUsw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> reports on new civil charges from the SEC saying Bankman-Fried defrauded investors and customers.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AYh3XI1GiSB2ZJaVbqlY5nQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on a breakthrough in the quest to harness nuclear fusion for mass consumption.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Aap0a84pXQ5yGZvJWwDTiEg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> reports on the upswing in pedestrian fatalities, which has come as vehicles have got larger while U.S. city design continues to prioritize drivers over those on foot.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AOe84TkCbTy6Ol7qsO8yLKg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">After the Whistle</a> breaks down everything you need to know about the World Cup semifinals.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

New drone strikes reveal growing Russia–Iran military ties

<p><a href="https://apple.news/A14TIq2QjQX6R54VX8fo4jw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC</a> reports on drone strikes by Russia that plunged more than 1.5 million people in Odesa, Ukraine, into darkness over the weekend. The <a href="https://apple.news/A_Lgeb8OySNiiO27t2E9jLQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> explores warnings from U.S. officials that military ties between Russia and Iran are deepening.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.apple.com">Vox</a> explains why the U.S. keeps running out of medicine.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A11LIpKucSmmNmGutKFwzXg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> pays tribute to Grant Wahl, the renowned American soccer journalist, who died covering the World Cup from Qatar.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AgekkYj4rRRqQy0aYH0iqJQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on changes in animals&rsquo; mating behavior as climate change warms the planet.</p>

Iran escalates plots to kidnap, assassinate critics

<p>Western intelligence officials say Iran is escalating efforts to kidnap and assassinate journalists, activists, and government officials who have spoken out against the regime. The <a href="https://apple.news/AaQS9OChESYizJrd7862Ghw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> has the story.</p> <p>Kyrsten Sinema talks to <a href="https://apple.news/AfrlmjmFsQe-kvvfnuVbTVg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> about switching her party affiliation from Democrat to independent. The move is shaking up the Senate.</p> <p>Thousands of nursing homes across the U.S failed to meet federal staffing requirements, putting residents at risk. A <a href="https://apple.news/A0nuzLOb5TqSrjlCh7n6zmQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> investigation finds that nearly all of them are getting away with it.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AiXVpTQDMRVCQ-xvoxboR_A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> explains why South Koreans are about to instantly get a year younger.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ACxw9YlheTq6mRilf9lhEXg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Yahoo Sports</a> ranks the World Cup quarterfinalists.</p>

WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap

<p>WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap. She is now in U.S. custody. <a href="https://apple.news/A9AVqqubLQQKDZoCQMuZzaw%20%20?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CBS</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could impact 2024 races. <a href="https://apple.news/AX3AX4OU7Que-iMwIYRyeBA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> reports on how justices reacted.</p> <p>Peru&rsquo;s president was removed from office and charged with &ldquo;rebellion&rdquo; after attempting to shut down Congress. The <a href="https://apple.news/ANLlZ9FgPSUCNk2pdHj6otw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> reports from Lima.</p> <p>A <a href="https://apple.news/AwfLow5rjTniR_E83CmPhrw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reporter investigates a string of overdose deaths in her hometown of Greenville, North Carolina.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AYYkNWMg5MZydNqWqvTHjqQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Hyperallergic</a> has some things to consider before you jump on the A.I.-portrait trend.</p>

What Raphael Warnock’s win means for the Senate and Georgia

<p>Incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock won Georgia&rsquo;s Senate runoff election. The <a href="https://apple.news/ANlcn-IquQiG-hYkl31B_fg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Los Angeles Times</a> takes a look at what that means.</p> <p>A jury found the Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud for engaging in a 15-year scheme in which top executives accepted off-the-books perks. <a href="https://apple.news/AyqFYiP6TRamCiwhKX8BrCw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> has the story. Meanwhile, <a href="https://apple.news/AzCfzlLk-TrG56QbJ00gnkg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> argues that while the case may be embarrassing for Donald Trump, his real legal dangers lie elsewhere.</p> <p>A major climate conference that begins today aims to stop the decline of ecosystems and wildlife. <a href="https://apple.news/AIvgFZVZ9QVK59dyk1I-7_w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> lays out its goals.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A_9sHA7q7Q3KKhHFZM7322A">Atlantic</a> explains why most food-expiration dates are actually meaningless.</p>

Georgia voters pick their next senator: Warnock or Walker

<p>Voters in Georgia are heading back to the polls to decide the final Senate contest of the year, as Sen. Raphael Warnock faces Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff. The <a href="https://apple.news/AyoUHoHnwTc6JrlCeWUsLZw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> has been following both candidates&rsquo; campaigns.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Venice was recently saved from a flood by an engineering marvel. The <a href="https://apple.news/ARPTVSh2cRQCuqvsRVrapfg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post </a>reports on the expensive barrier system &mdash; and warns that rising sea levels mean it is not a permanent solution.</p> <p>Taylor Swift fans are suing Ticketmaster after the presale for the singer&rsquo;s upcoming tour crashed the site, leaving fans waiting for hours and many without the coveted tickets. The <a href="https://apple.news/AWvsVrtAgQj-pTTJ2MMa6ow?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Verge</a> has the story.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AmdU3ablaR6i8qd940kw9hg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> breaks down how Duolingo distinguished itself by gamifying language-learning, and its struggles to to turn free users into paying customers.</p>

Iran official’s claims of change spark hope, skepticism

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AFJCsKvakS4yAAD3_b5GpAA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports on skepticism in and out of Iran over comments from a key official that the hijab law is under review and the feared &ldquo;morality police&rdquo; have been disbanded.</p> <p>Unusual shooting attacks targeting power stations left tens of thousands of people without electricity in North Carolina. The <a href="https://apple.news/AkllCspH3Ruqvn6C0iPUZIg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Charlotte Observer</a> has the story.</p> <p>Dave Matthews took to the stage to support Raphael Warnock ahead of Georgia&rsquo;s Senate runoff. <a href="https://apple.news/ADtVTRBVPRyeACmueOUJRbA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New York Magazine</a> explains why so many Democratic candidates have been calling on the jam-band icon to rally voters.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AujYOCN1dTbWnkY393YtwLg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at kids who&rsquo;ve made their families millions by playing with toys in YouTube videos.</p>

Why Biden’s student-loan relief plan is in danger again

<p>The Supreme Court is putting Biden&rsquo;s student-loan forgiveness plan on hold until it can hear a challenge to its legality, <a href="https://apple.news/ADks1fQcoQ0aDx7VzjToteg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ABC News</a> reports.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AMgcFYtSeSneovQbFjjBTxQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> looks at legislation that could help borrowers in a different way, by changing how people with debt can save for retirement.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Ax370sjXJSMGQ105-7izLgw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CBS News</a> reports on Biden&rsquo;s proposal for a major shake-up to the presidential primary calendar.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A5MlFN7qeQWSl2l23r6PtOA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> goes inside scientists&rsquo; efforts to save Florida's coral reef before it's too late.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AAix9W4KkTTyTk9dakPttQQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> reports on the legend of a demon cat who is said to have haunted the U.S. Capitol for more than 100 years.</p>

Why Biden asked Congress to stop a rail strike

<p><a href="https://apple.news/AkVOyae45SyeJ7B7hFfWogg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> reports on how Congress is moving to block a strike by railway workers, and <a href="https://apple.news/A_j14TduwQmyR9CJXi2IIMw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> goes inside Biden&rsquo;s decision to go against key union allies on the issue.</p> <p>Migrant workers who helped build Qatar&rsquo;s World Cup infrastructure want compensation for the dangerous and sometimes deadly conditions they experienced. <a href="https://apple.news/AjgFVaRv4SWqeHbg48Eoipw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> spoke to some.</p> <p>People say they&rsquo;re worried about a recession in America, but they&rsquo;re still spending. The <a href="https://apple.news/A9PiyPCXcRd-k98yZhsC0OQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> explains how economists are watching that disconnect for signals as to where things may go.</p> <p>Want a four-day workweek? Show this <a href="https://apple.news/Aizz3zrEcSE2wedPxeMn_Hg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> article to your boss.</p>

What the Oath Keepers guilty verdict means for Jan. 6 cases

<p>Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy, in the highest-profile Capitol-attack case yet. <a href="https://apple.news/Anag66ZrQQIe9e8lnWua1bg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has the story.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A9lCX6t-_Skmib5YxLoPHTg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC</a> reports on how top Democrats in the House are stepping down from key posts to make way for younger politicians, and how <a href="https://apple.news/Ane4HUB1RRnCk286wyt01Mw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">House Republicans are battling</a> over who will lead them when they take over the chamber.</p> <p>Decades after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law, many people with disabilities say much of medical care is still inaccessible to them. The <a href="https://apple.news/ACpbfwbogSPmEizdxOrK_CA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> and Undark detail the problems.</p> <p>Our soccer podcast <a href="https://apple.news/ABGnGJ7-GTACfIU7OHEi6mA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">After the Whistle With Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe</a> looks at how the U.S. team&rsquo;s narrow win over Iran has kept the Americans in the tournament.</p>

The U.S. faces Iran in a politically charged World Cup game

<p>The U.S. faces Iran today in a World Cup match that has political implications that go far beyond the game itself. <a href="https://apple.news/A02Nw77KCRja5-rn7sqQqSw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has the story.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Aj5481lVnTGqf9ePWELhSEA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> reports on the Supreme Court&rsquo;s first major immigration case of the term, in a case that could test the limits of Biden&rsquo;s executive power.</p> <p>The number of Americans attending college is about to crash. <a href="https://apple.news/AlGxh9XyDQZCXAEBLntc-QA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains how that will change higher education forever.</p> <p>Shirley Wheeler had an illegal abortion in 1970 &mdash; and was charged with manslaughter. <a href="https://apple.news/AcrekEYOUT4e5o2QnCFDc2w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">In Conversation</a> explores how Wheeler&rsquo;s case is a warning of what&rsquo;s to come after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.</p>

Why the Georgia Senate runoff matters

<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AxITEWwjpR4yvVedUDn7s6Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Hill</a> looks at what early voting numbers tell us about the Georgia Senate runoff. And <a href="https://apple.news/AV5kvP4UTTcaLCZATQesvlw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains why the contest matters, even after Democrats have clinched Senate control.</p> <p>Protests have erupted across China against strict COVID-lockdown and quarantine policies. <a href="https://apple.news/AhqtI0GB_Q9aQKK1IV90uTg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has journalists on the ground.</p> <p>Married couples are richer than cohabiting unmarried couples. The <a href="https://apple.news/A7oG8c6J_RKihUy-UH-y1rg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> looks into why.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AGHQAhMpFStmQlIaeJmaetw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> explores how seizing a Russian superyacht is much more complicated than you think.</p>

A look ahead at a divided Washington

<p>Republicans will have a slim majority in the House. The <a href="https://apple.news/AJZTKv473RLKsgaAy2Ef66g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at their goals and how a divided Washington could run.</p> <p>Elon Musk says Twitter employees need to be &ldquo;extremely hardcore.&rdquo; The <a href="https://apple.news/A9sT6S6BVQYavJ9oz5tDrwA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> reports on how tons of people are quitting.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A7vuXQ5Y5RPCGhoZFFuV0DA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Time</a> profiles a Native American chef who&rsquo;s working to get more people aware of her culture&rsquo;s cuisine and the true story of Thanksgiving.</p> <p>The World Cup begins this weekend. The Apple News Original podcast <a href="https://apple.news/AuaU4y2dwRKWPrEuKE4LHXg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">After the Whistle With Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe</a> has you covered on how to act at a watch party.</p>

What Dems want done in their last weeks with House control

<p>A bill protecting marriage-equality rights passed a key Senate hurdle. <a href="https://apple.news/AwLtzC-SWTey2XlMbwhp2sg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Grid</a> explains what&rsquo;s in it.</p> <p>Democrats have a lot more they want to get done before they lose control of the House. <a href="https://apple.news/A88ti8ADfSayfdKMVL9MiOw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> takes a look.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/APntqa0lDQnWPj2uydqy_lA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wired</a> reports on how Qatar will be using an unprecedented level of surveillance at the World Cup.</p> <p>Fast-fashion companies promote recycling programs for old clothes. According to <a href="https://apple.news/AKY5xFaTOSHCKL7WFg8fPyg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg Businessweek</a>, mostly the practice ends up overwhelming developing countries with trash.</p> <p>Who&rsquo;s legally the &ldquo;Queen of Christmas?&rdquo; Not just Mariah Carey, apparently. The <a href="https://apple.news/AkiJRAHwDRZycLmKNyLVt8Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> has the story.</p>

He’s running. What next for investigations into Trump?

<p>Former president Donald Trump, who tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election, said he&rsquo;s running again in 2024. The Washington Post covers both <a href="https://apple.news/AkLZV1OqnTFqIW-lBcmjfDQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">the announcement</a> and his ongoing legal baggage, which includes <a href="https://apple.news/ALpahFJmMR9SyKcTgM-e9Bg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">an investigation into his handling of classified documents</a>.</p> <p>A missile killed two people in Poland, near the Ukrainian border. NATO says it likely came from Ukrainian forces defending against Russian attacks. <a href="https://apple.news/AtV47gYN0TFSGCQzg1GeoXQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNBC</a> is on the story.</p> <p>Tens of thousands of tech-industry workers have been laid off, as some companies in the sector struggle. <a href="https://apple.news/AF8LwGsR9SgGBCYe4ti1JTw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> has more.</p> <p>Turkey is more expensive this year, which has some people rethinking what to put on the table for Thanksgiving. <a href="https://apple.news/ANT_wDojvTiaqgtSih4qkzQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">America&rsquo;s Test Kitchen</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/AczfO53hqSQOO4sU8KSgTIQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">KCRW</a> have some alternative ideas.</p>

Why abortion-rights activists are taking the fight to states

<p><a href="https://apple.news/ANCMa51MHS_yxKQInG3pIag?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Apple News</a> has the latest election results, along with analysis. And <a href="https://apple.news/A2fHYSiZeR8CRuYmGJaM3Hw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at how ballot-measure wins have abortion-rights advocates looking to do more in other states.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AJjX4ikfcTqK9cPfvtOpyng?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on how protesters arrested in Iran face a court system stacked against them.</p> <p>A nudge by the Biden administration helped Ukraine change a key condition for peace talks with Russia. <a href="https://apple.news/AVkv5UKg_RDmnzOd5zDpUaw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> explains.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ACxhwDmNuSEuKz2Xx18N81w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Smithsonian</a> has the story of how NASA&rsquo;s latest mission honors a champion for diversity in space exploration.</p>

After disappointing midterms, new GOP criticism of Trump

<p>Disappointing midterm results have some Republicans blaming Trump for losses &mdash; and searching for an alternative presidential candidate for 2024. The <a href="https://apple.news/AJ2k1UmAgTJyGvqDThY-3Bg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> takes a look.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AeX_zCE2gT2Kqfl9JHNHtOA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports on Biden&rsquo;s first face-to-face meeting as president with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.</p> <p>We have vaccines for COVID and the flu, so why not the common cold? <a href="https://apple.news/AOrirLZdFT2ya7_0tJhUWVw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Popular Science</a> explains.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AEEpy9GSMQRCoXRYyFmuWtw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Los Angeles Times</a> examines the surprisingly dangerous love lives of tarantulas.</p>

How strong youth turnout affected the midterms

<p><a href="https://apple.news/A2011zUXeRYeEsesxbSf83g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Forbes</a> crunches the numbers on how young voter turned out in the midterms, and identifies the issues that motivated them.</p> <p>Biden is in Egypt for a major climate conference, where some delegates want the U.S. to do more to cut emissions. The <a href="https://apple.news/A4UXrta3XT_CZu_ALU9yScg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on new research showing the world has less than a decade to avert catastrophe.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AkLY6mynnRySkYzTcmlKIZA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/AONqNtG-1R8K2mmU5btc8yw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> report on the collapse of FTX, a popular cryptocurrency exchange that went bankrupt after the digital equivalent of a bank run this week.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AukSua_icRxazDCCKzKeluQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Los Angeles Times</a> tells the story of a beloved gas-station owner who is getting $1 million for selling the record-breaking Powerball ticket.</p> <p>Apple News In Conversation looks at the dangers of using lottery programs to fund government services.</p>