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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>

Work less, get more done: The case for a 4-day workweek

<p>Proponents of a four-day workweek say it would be good for businesses, workers, and society. The <a href="https://apple.news/A1CWB4ZreSuuDod9kCEM6OQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> explores the idea.</p> <p>The Summer Olympics will have up to 10,000 Japanese spectators at each event. The <a href="https://apple.news/A74t0oLGVTi26-8FQfO8ktw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports from Tokyo.</p> <p>The arrival of a new president in Iran complicates the country&rsquo;s already tricky relationship with the United States. <a href="https://apple.news/AuA3vSaq6QF-IHgAURhpHnA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg News</a> looks at the nuclear talks. And <a href="https://apple.news/Al2Fk7ZGBTVCD3jJR50OdCQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains the new president&rsquo;s background.</p> <p>The medical-marijuana industry in Maine is largely made up of small independent shops. <a href="https://apple.news/A3PiAguAuRt6zH0SZBFp3PQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> reports on fears that new regulations may advantage big corporate marijuana dealers.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ANsUjk892QaGtrqZ2971nNg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> has the story of a painting purchased at a landfill for a few dollars that turned out to be a piece by David Bowie worth tens of thousands.</p>

In Conversation: Ari Berman of Mother Jones sees Jim Crow in new voting laws

After Democrats won the 2020 presidential election, Republicans responded by proposing a series of new voting laws in red states — designed, they say, to protect future elections. But the U.S. government says last year saw some of the safest elections in American history. Ari Berman is a senior reporter at Mother Jones, and he sees these new laws as an effort to disenfranchise newly mobilized Black voters — a pattern that can be charted from Jim Crow to today. Berman’s story is available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+.

Celebrate Juneteenth with these mouthwatering recipes

<p>Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. Food writer and producer Nicole A. Taylor shares recipes for celebrating it with family and friends in <a href="https://apple.news/AOqsTAg0FRhKmsV0Q0APwFA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Food &amp; Wine</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A00Zhpl9PQ8W5T1MJy-yxYg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNBC</a> has the story of how extreme heat is presenting serious health and environmental problems across the U.S. West.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/Ae8-FnsLNTOCTAXf4DdCC3w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports that because of uneven vaccination rates, the future of COVID in the U.S. could vary by state. And <a href="https://apple.news/AwyCRkLmuQgOXn739FbOJ9A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg News</a> looks into regional differences in vaccination.</p> <p>You might have heard about a man briefly getting trapped in the mouth of a whale. <a href="https://apple.news/Ac6nWlypXQ3CCLOzgdNbDJQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> explains why it is impossible for most whales to swallow a human.</p>

Does the new Alzheimer’s drug work? Doctors aren’t sure.

<p>Newly released documents and emails show how Trump and his allies pressured the Department of Justice to overturn the election results. The <a href="https://apple.news/AcVcbc2mORee7x6UtiCql0g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reveals the key findings.</p> <p>The FDA recently approved a new Alzheimer&rsquo;s drug, despite its panel of expert advisers voting unanimously against the move. <a href="https://apple.news/AoRNYe3GgQuKBIB0jdD5vtw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Stat</a> explains how doctors are navigating the consequences of the controversial decision.</p> <p>Chinese fashion brand Shein has become incredibly popular among young Americans. <a href="https://apple.news/AdE1vdAjyQmSyRzKufMLEYQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg News</a> looks at how Trump&rsquo;s trade war played a crucial role in its rise.</p> <p>Ryan Lochte is trying to become the oldest American male Olympic swimmer. <a href="https://apple.news/AKr7wHREVSfyR26_-EasNcg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Yahoo Sports</a> reports on his rough start at the trials. <a href="https://apple.news/AFtEmdZI2TCjm3n730yB4ww?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Apple News Today</a> host Duarte Geraldino recently spoke with <em>Sports Illustrated</em> writer Brian Burnsed about his profile of the star swimmer.</p>

Biden’s foreign-policy challenges multiply

<p>As President Biden meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin, another round of Mideast violence breaks out. The <a href="https://apple.news/ArLAkXZibROm2pDRvc1EdIw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> looks at what the new Israeli administration could mean for American interests in the region.</p> <p>The term &ldquo;critical race theory,&rdquo; once rarely heard outside of universities, is now used on cable news, on social media, and by national politicians. <a href="https://apple.news/ATMmhfWL2SnacHVJclFMQVA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC News</a> reports on how networks of conservative activists stirred up a political firestorm around an academic concept.</p> <p>Furniture orders are super-delayed right now, sometimes by up to six months. The design magazine <a href="https://apple.news/AbkMyZMdGStiTH4F3pdnx3Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">House Beautiful</a> explains why.</p> <p>New high-tech Nike shoes appear to be helping elite runners smash records. As the U.S. Olympic trials begin, the <a href="https://apple.news/Ay_CSNfwNQO2KmUNOz-OlwQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> details how these shoes are changing the world of track.</p>

Thinking about quitting your job? Join the club.

<p>As the Trump administration&rsquo;s Department of Justice comes under scrutiny, a former federal prosecutor argues in <a href="https://apple.news/A0H12Qd0QSVW2spt1xqeHjg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Slate</a> that the Biden administration isn&rsquo;t doing enough to root out past corruption.</p> <p>American workers are quitting their jobs at rates not seen in decades. The <a href="https://apple.news/A6jYwo0IQTa2hTBvHIecqkA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> explores what&rsquo;s driving the trend.</p> <p>The White House says it&rsquo;s exploring how to expand access to lawyers for immigrants and asylum seekers. To get a sense of how that might work, <a href="https://apple.news/A1x82HsgrTuClwhYACoTNAg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> takes a look at New York&rsquo;s program.</p> <p>A plague of mice is tormenting Australia. As the invading rodents eat crops, chew through appliances, and even gobble up car seats, the <a href="https://apple.news/AJFtrgoLlQKSlrKzyOe3jfw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> goes into the heart of the battle, and captures striking images.</p>

Race, gender, and politics may split Southern Baptists

<p>America&rsquo;s largest Protestant denomination may be about to split over race, gender, and political issues. The <a href="https://apple.news/AgmcpWiEKRdG05H_VR2CfOA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> reports on how this week&rsquo;s meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention could mark a turning point.</p> <p>The problem of homelessness has intensified during the pandemic. The <a href="https://apple.news/Ar6cjVk6KT7-o3IlvfPJC7Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> talks to residents of an encampment on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon.</p> <p>Tornadoes are deadly and cause billions of dollars in damage every year. <a href="https://apple.news/AP0pfcvoSTqO2knNhz_eRkg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> explains why science is so bad at predicting them and what&rsquo;s being done to improve forecasts.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ApzbbJJqWSs2VfKUmgkewVg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a>'s deputy managing editor investigates an apple that mysteriously survived for more than a year on a colleague&rsquo;s desk in their locked-down office. (And she ate some of it too.)</p>

In Conversation: Writer Brian Burnsed on Ryan Lochte’s last shot at the Olympics

<p>Ryan Lochte is the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history. After tarnishing his reputation in Rio in 2016, Lochte is gunning to make it back to the games one last time. But, at the age of 36, that&rsquo;s no easy task. For Burnsed&rsquo;s story in <em>Sports Illustrated</em> &mdash; available to read (and listen to) in Apple News+ &mdash; the writer spent time with Lochte, watched his grueling practices, and spoke with him about why he sees his road to redemption ending in Tokyo.</p>

Not sold on the suburbs? The trend is to just rent there.

<p>As President Biden&rsquo;s trip to Europe continues, <a href="https://apple.news/AffhsVimBRCWW2qCALwW3jw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> says one of his major challenges will be aligning with other Western leaders on China strategy. And <a href="https://apple.news/AzuiiqK7LQLygtzwSHB9F5w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> looks at America&rsquo;s complicated diplomatic dance with Russia.</p> <p>A provocative new piece in the <a href="https://apple.news/Ai7HaQoeTTJeCKNussNEeNg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> argues that the daily commute is an important way to keep work and life in balance.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/AfRTJ_t2eQyi2K6pFPjuF2w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> reports on the rise of built-to-rent suburbs.</p> <p>Scientists have long speculated on what causes the northern lights. <a href="https://apple.news/Ay2D9OOzSQWm1gmJQd2Zxow?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> says one experiment has finally solved the mystery.</p>

Why some parents say remote schooling was a gift

<p>For decades, researchers have struggled to develop a viable vaccine for malaria, which disproportionately impacts people in Africa. The <a href="https://apple.news/ADm9jCxYxSEqXFIhTK62POg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> highlights efforts to apply lessons from the fight against COVID-19 to malaria.</p> <p>Many parents of color say remote learning has meant their children experienced less bullying and racism in school. <a href="https://apple.news/AMCQCahYqQCm7ovn1NtNQcA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">USA Today</a> reports that some now want to keep their kids in virtual classrooms. And the <a href="https://apple.news/ABqvnqx06RhWeRoSuaSeY2A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> looks at a survey of Black parents on education during the pandemic.</p> <p>The Republican governors of Florida and Texas are battling with cruise companies over vaccination rules. <a href="https://apple.news/AHzSh_iBUSdmIJf8MhRWlVw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> explains the high-stakes fight.</p> <p>To add superstar James Harden to their roster, the Brooklyn Nets gave up their first-round draft picks through 2027. The <a href="https://apple.news/AzFymxrSpQxS3jd8uBgWOkw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> makes the surprising connection between this monumental trade and a talented basketball player in sixth-grade.</p>

How America’s billionaires avoid income tax — legally

<p>In a new investigation into secret IRS documents, <a href="https://apple.news/A55fJC_R4TXS9eO1-IJuLPg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ProPublica</a> reveals how American billionaires manage to pay little or no income tax &mdash; without breaking the law.</p> <p>For months now, some scientists have been calling attention to the once-controversial idea that the coronavirus originated in a laboratory. <a href="https://apple.news/AiVBhF_BwQLO3b2g3yAVqQw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> lays out what we know and don't about the lab-leak theory.</p> <p>The growth of for-profit medical schools is raising questions about how the U.S. will train its next generation of doctors. <a href="https://apple.news/Af5t6EiubSSW7MjTUH1_pHw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at the issue.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ALdgpQeHZRcOsENyPkV7R9w?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a>'s cartographers say they now recognize a fifth ocean: the Southern Ocean, which encircles Antarctica.</p>

The FBI made a messaging app to lure criminals. It worked.

<p>Hundreds of people in more than a dozen countries have been arrested in a vast operation targeting organized crime. Suspects thought they were messaging via an encrypted app. <a href="https://apple.news/AGAG4qHFuQeqHWseY3eiFOA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports on how it was actually a digital trap laid by the FBI and the Australian Federal Police.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AaZm4SPWZQTSUMQ0hHhdcLQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC News</a> reports on the new Senate report on the Capitol insurrection.</p> <p>Many businesses struggling to find adult workers are hiring more teenagers. The <a href="https://apple.news/AT1CP0WEAR9u86egu-KB_gQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at the young people making good money in the current job market.</p> <p>The U.S. relies on college sports as a key way to identify and develop athletes for the Summer Olympics. But the <a href="https://apple.news/AT6uDWrNSTdmxdL-4qCwNbw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">L.A. Times</a> explains that athletic-department budget cuts could affect America&rsquo;s ability to rack up medals at future games.</p> <p>In Southern California, feral peacocks are driving some residents crazy with their earsplitting mating calls. The <a href="https://apple.news/A4eLuriT5T-efTtIxxWIM-Q?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports on how the issue of what to do about them is dividing communities.</p>

Solitary drinking is America’s hidden alcohol problem

<p>Kamala Harris is visiting Guatemala and Mexico in her first trip abroad as vice president. <a href="https://apple.news/AP5v44MZJQ7-nGeYaDPpb5A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Politico</a> and the <a href="https://apple.news/AV2vK981lQi60k7UzYR5jQg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Los Angeles Times</a> examine the stakes.</p> <p>The U.S. housing market does not have enough homes listed for sale to meet demand. The <a href="https://apple.news/AD8xtW3aATW20BbL7Kdcqrw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> explains how &ldquo;whisper listings&rdquo; might be making matters worse.</p> <p>When it comes to alcohol, America tends to swing between extremes of indulgence and temperance. The <a href="https://apple.news/AW_Q-mlAyRu2hyaq8IooAAg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Atlantic</a> draws on research and history to look into whether the problem may be not just how much Americans drink, but how often they drink alone.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/AY4q3AtmLTe2NXjROSoIMFA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NBC Sports</a> has the story of the latest big win for gymnast Simone Biles.</p>

In Conversation: Writer Joshuah Bearman on his latest tale of epic misadventure

<p>A down-on-his-luck father, his drug-addicted son, and the work trip from hell. That&rsquo;s the set-up for Bearman&rsquo;s new story for New York Magazine &mdash; available to read (and listen to) only in Apple News+. In this special edition of Apple News Today, host Shumita Basu talks to him about this strange saga involving an ill-fated Nas concert, a gun-toting client who won&rsquo;t let them leave Angola, and the enduring power of family.</p> <p>News+ subscribers can read, and listen to, Part II <a href="https://apple.news/AQWmInl9cSLmzBopEG7fqHA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">here</a>.</p>

How high broadband bills keep many Americans offline

<p>When U.S. politicians talk about the &ldquo;digital divide,&rdquo; they often focus on the lack of broadband access in rural areas. But even where service is available, many families simply can&rsquo;t afford it. <a href="https://apple.news/ADBGANJfUQfK09r9Bao4qOA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> looks at research showing cost is more of a factor than access. <a href="https://apple.news/AiUthM7JPT3e-qeqMtTkrrA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNET</a> examines what governments and the private sector are doing.</p> <p>This week, the NFL promised to end &ldquo;race-norming&rdquo; in brain-injury settlements. The <a href="https://apple.news/AJLpA5LjuQlyUBtLfDRIonQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/AxHkMpsENR7GsZVXua8ZhDg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ABC News</a> explain the controversial practice.</p> <p>Many businesses have suffered during the pandemic, but some have had surprising success. <a href="https://apple.news/ARlV0vv2cTVqR7p4s3jR3Ig?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">BuzzFeed News</a> spoke with people who found themselves in the right place at the right time.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ASg_rTalCTQy42RCY7MzK7g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports that a forthcoming government report on UFOs has no evidence confirming sightings were of alien spacecraft, but also doesn&rsquo;t definitively determine what the objects were.</p> <p>A crumpled, previously crashed 1960 Jaguar recently sold for $127,552. <a href="https://apple.news/ANkOKPYCyRoOAzkmPqu3tzw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Bloomberg</a> looks at the growing trend of collecting derelict cars.</p>

How a professional ransom negotiator deals with hackers

<p>Israel could soon get a new leader. <a href="https://apple.news/APUa_02NsToyEoOUcberLqQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Reuters</a> looks at the unusual and fragile coalition that says it has enough votes to oust Benjamin Netanyahu, the country&rsquo;s longest-serving prime minister.</p> <p>As ransomware attacks become increasingly common, many companies are turning to professional negotiators to get their computer systems unlocked. The <a href="https://apple.news/ArbH2OHYGTCaReupU36rrAg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New Yorker</a> speaks to a negotiator to take us inside the shadowy process.</p> <p>The true scale of the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia&rsquo;s Tigray region is unknown because the government has shut down communications and access to the area. But <a href="https://apple.news/A0tC9pGHNSxytmr9ua6UMaQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">National Geographic</a> managed to get Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario inside to document what&rsquo;s happening.</p> <p>In order to offset higher costs, some companies are downsizing their products, while keeping prices the same. The <a href="https://apple.news/A9mNrka3_QnCyMB_RhIn_sQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> explains the pandemic trend known as &ldquo;shrinkflation.&rdquo;</p> <p>The mullet is making a comeback. <a href="https://apple.news/AAKVemr3yQoG3jQDYHRQUNg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vogue</a> talks to top stylists to find out why.</p>

Rising crime makes some residents want to secede from cities

<p>As violent crime rises in Atlanta, the <a href="https://apple.news/A56T55GZMRm6ODSUP_t7f2A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> reports that some residents of a wealthy, mostly white neighborhood are considering forming their own city.</p> <p>Pandemic-triggered workplace measures such as flexible hours and hazard pay may be coming to an end for many people. <a href="https://apple.news/AjzH6hPPeQXGfgzcI5Sgwpg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Vox</a> looks at why some employers are starting to roll back these changes.</p> <p>An experimental gene therapy has had some success in partially restoring lost vision. The <a href="https://apple.news/AsU3rQ6WJQbSY4Wbe5g7zeA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> sums up the findings.</p> <p>One of the largest fossil discoveries in California history happened thanks to a ranger on routine patrol. The <a href="https://apple.news/AbOJyK1a2Q12wPKSwuT6cmQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Guardian</a> shows what&rsquo;s been found.</p>