Temperature records are being broken around the world, but those records aren’t equally meaningful. Vox explains why it’s important to have context. The Wall Street Journal reports on how waves of new migrant arrivals have sparked a housing fight in New York. Is the U.S. in trouble at the Women’s World Cup? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in on After the Whistle ....
In Conversation looks at the dangers of extreme heat — for our health and our planet. USA Today investigates cases where someone kills their entire family, and efforts to prevent this kind of violence. The Wall Street Journal reports on an experiment with a four-day workweek that shows how jobs can often get done more efficiently in less time....
July is on track to be the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. Millions of people in the U.S. are living in areas with dangerous levels of heat — and a growing death toll. In a new book, The Heat Will Kill You First , reporter Jeff Goodell warns that heat is pushing us into a new climate era, with dire implications for individuals, society, and our planet. Goodell spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about the changes we need to make today and the reasons he still has hope f...
Extreme heat has extreme effects in prisons, which often have poor or no air conditioning. The Marshall Project takes a deep look at the issue, while PBS Newshour speaks to incarcerated people about struggling with unrelenting temperatures. Contractors in Kenya say they were traumatized by doing work to screen out violent and abusive content for OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The Wall Street Journal investigates. With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up that will ...
The Atlantic looks at research on the powerful impact of attending elite universities, and suggests how to change admission policies to broaden opportunity. The Ohio Capital Journal reports on a new poll showing a majority of Ohioans favor an amendment protecting abortion rights, ahead of an election that could have national implications. After the Whistle has a recap of the most unexpected moments of the Women’s World Cup so far and a preview of the U.S.’s next match....
Years after a border separation, a family’s reunion was in a judge’s hands. The Washington Post tells the story. NPR explains why it’s so hard to turn empty office buildings into much-needed housing. The Wall Street Journal reports on how dying malls are stirring up nostalgia — and eager bidders for the decor....
The Wall Street Journal reports on why some ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel are allying with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his plans to limit the Supreme Court, which have triggered mass protests. After more than a century, the American buffalo returned to its original habitat on Native tribal lands. National Geographic has the story — and images. After the Whistle breaks down a clunky, frustrating opening performance from the U.S. Women’s National Team at the World Cup....
Women who had complicated pregnancies are suing Texas over its abortion bans. NPR reports on the emotional testimony some of them gave in a hushed Austin courtroom this week. Student journalists are breaking major national stories. Meet the reporter whose work for the Stanford Daily led to the resignation of the university’s president. One of the biggest voices in soccer, After the Whistle cohost and NBC Sports presenter Rebecca Lowe, gives her predictions for the Women’s World Cup — and her tak...
The Women’s World Cup is underway. With 32 nations fielding teams, it’s the biggest tournament yet. Rebecca Lowe, host of Apple News’s unofficial World Cup podcast, After the Whistle , and NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage, offers her predictions and reflects on the success and incredible growth of women’s soccer over her lifetime. Plus, she gives her take on Lionel Messi’s move to Major League Soccer. Below are excepts from her interview with Shumita Basu. Listen to the full interview on Appl...
After the Whistle is back for the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off today. Hosts Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and Rebecca Lowe, presenter for NBC Sports, have a primer on all 32 squads competing, from A to (New) Z. After a year of botched executions, Alabama is eager to prove it can kill someone without incident. The Atlantic has the story. The New Yorker argues that Netflix’s ‘Orange Is the New Black’ signaled the rot inside in the streaming economy....
Federal prosecutors told Trump’s legal team that he is a target of their investigation into efforts to undo his 2020 election loss, the Wall Street Journal reports. As Earth records some of its highest average temperatures, U.S. workers have barely any legal protections from extreme heat, according to the Washington Post . New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really. Vox explains why....
The first pretrial hearing in the Trump documents case takes place today. The Washington Post has a preview, while Vox takes a closer look at Judge Aileen Cannon, the Trump appointee assigned to oversee the trial. In a major investigation, the San Francisco Chronicle traced the dealers selling drugs in the city’s open-air markets back to one of the poorest areas of Honduras. Vanity Fair breaks down why Hollywood has so much riding on the box-office battle between ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer....
The U.S. and China have restarted climate negotiations. Both countries are currently suffering from extreme heat. CNN has more. This past weekend marked three months of civil war in Sudan. Channel 4 spoke to victims who fled. Some schools have dropped race from consideration for scholarships following the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, according to the Wall Street Journal . Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first Wimbledon title on Sunday. ESPN has the story....
The Washington Post explains how floods, fires, and deadly heat are the alarm bells of a planet on the brink. If UPS and workers can’t make a deal, the U.S. could be in for a strike with devastating economic impact. Businesses that rely on shipping are working on backup plans. NBC News explains. Tom Hanks sits down with In Conversation to discuss his new book, a love letter to the many people needed to make movies possible, especially those behind the scenes....
Tom Hanks has learned a thing or two about moviemaking during his decades-long career. Ultimately, he says, it’s not about one person’s vision or direction; it’s about the countless people behind the camera — and a few in front of it — who make a movie possible. That’s the foundational idea behind his debut novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece . Hanks spoke to Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu before SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, decided to stri...
Studios and the actors union failed to reach a deal before a contract deadline, meaning performers may join writers on the picket lines. Variety has the latest, and Vox has context on how changes driven by streaming helped cause the writers’ strike. A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the U.S. is wrapped in miles of toxic lead cables, left by telecom giants. Yahoo Sports has all you need to know about the U.S. women’s soccer team’s bid to win a third straight World Cup title. And, ahe...
Vermont is dealing with catastrophic flooding — and bracing for more. Reuters has details on the situation. And Vox explains why we’re seeing more extreme flooding around the world. Scientists say this lake proves that human damage to the environment triggered a new chapter in geologic time: the Anthropocene. The Washington Post reports. The northern lights probably won’t be visible across as large a stretch of the U.S. as an early forecast indicated. NBC explains why....
The Marines’ top general has stepped down as leader with no Senate-confirmed successor in place. A Republican senator is blocking military promotions to protest abortion policy. Politico has the story. If signed into law as expected, Iowa’s proposed abortion ban is likely to face a long legal battle. KCCI reports. He served the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. He was killed driving for Lyft in D.C. The Washington Post tells his story. Smithsonian explains how climate change is making home runs easier t...
Vox argues that the media needs to better explain the connection between climate change and meat and dairy production. The Washington Post explains why berberine, a trendy weight-loss supplement popular on TikTok, is not “nature’s Ozempic.” The Apple News soccer podcast After the Whistle is returning for the Women’s World Cup....
The FDA granted full approval to a new Alzheimer’s drug meant to slow the disease. There are some risks to the treatment. NBC News has the story. The Washington Post looks at why many ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy. The extreme heat is making squirrels and other creatures “sploot.” NPR explains how it’s a sign that animals are struggling with climate change....
Rainn Wilson understands why so many people are rejecting religion today. But he argues that the core aspects of faith still have something important to offer us. Spirituality has brought him community, purpose, and levity — even as he’s struggled with depression, anxiety, and addiction. The actor explores these themes in his new book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution , and TV show, Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss . Wilson shared what he's learned with Apple News In Conversa...
The Atlantic examines how economic issues are making critical cancer drugs hard to find. The push to tie Medicaid to work is making a comeback. Georgia is at the forefront. The Washington Post has the story. Amy Olson is playing in the U.S. Women’s Open while seven months pregnant. The Wall Street Journal looks at how she’s doing it....
The Wall Street Journal explains why many U.S. veterans don’t want their kids to join the military. After decades as rivals and friends, tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova found themselves more intertwined than ever as they each struggled with cancer. The Washington Post tells the story of their long friendship. CNN reports on a flying-car prototype that just got a key certification from the FAA....
Bloomberg Businessweek looks into how the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in university admissions could also impact the workplace. USA Today investigates an ambulance-access crisis affecting millions of Americans. Universities in Connecticut began offering classes to incarcerated people a few years ago. The program’s first class of graduates just walked across the stage at commencement. CT Insider has the story....
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to consider race in university admissions, upending decades of precedent involving affirmative action. The Los Angeles Times has details. Survivors of the recent migrant shipwreck near Greece told CNN that the coast guard attempted to tow the vessel when it capsized. The comments contradict the Greek authorities’ version of events. Reparations for Black Californians face an uphill climb in the state legislature. The Wall Street Journal has the...
The Washington Post tells the story of how as many as 750 migrants boarded a fishing trawler and ended up in one of the Mediterranean’s deadliest shipwrecks. Reuters reports on the relentless heat wave scorching Texas and neighboring states, and the deterioration of air quality over the Midwest as Canadian wildfire smoke lingers. The Wall Street Journal explains why everyone in South Korea is a year or two younger today....
CNN has the tape of Trump’s 2021 conversation about classified documents, an important piece of evidence in the federal case against him. Remote school during the pandemic was devastating for many kids. The New Yorker looks at how one school system is attempting to make up for lost ground by experimenting with its calendar. Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing has forced some people to have pretty awkward conversations with freeloading family and friends. The Wall Street Journal has the story...
The Wall Street Journal looks at the big questions that remain about Putin’s control over Russia after Wagner troops briefly rebelled. Some Western officials wonder whether the drama is truly over. A federal judge struck down a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in Arkansas. It’s an important case that could have national implications. The Arkansas Advocate has the story. Research indicates lobsters likely feel pain. Should we get them high before cooking them? National Ge...
NPR reports on how ending affirmative action changed California. Nearly a year later, most Americans oppose the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. NPR looks at survey data. The Wall Street Journal explains how TikTok is upending how companies create and market new products....
At their worst, graduation speeches are boring, trite, and pedantic. But at their best, they’re touching meditations on what it means to live a purposeful, fulfilling life. On this week’s episode of Apple News In Conversation , host Shumita Basu speaks with commencement-speech connoisseur Cristina Negrut, who has read hundreds of speeches and cataloged many on the website Best Graduation Speeches . This is a preview of their conversation....
