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Apple News Today
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Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journalists are covering them.
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Trump finds a new way to impose sweeping tariffs across the world
3w ago00:14:12Summary readyPresident Trump imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners. Bloomberg’s Alicia Diaz has the details. The Washington Post’s Rick Maese explains how prediction markets have turned LeBron James’s free-agency decision into a financial free-for-all, and why the NBA is pushing regulators to rein in the trend. The death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found on an island off the Mississippi coast in early July, has gained national attention. The Mississippi Free Press’s Nick Judin breaks down what investigators know so far. Plus, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in 2025 received two life sentences, Maine Democrats are set to select their new candidate for Senate, and the owner of a replica Viking ship used in ‘The Odyssey’ says the studio hasn’t paid its bill for damages. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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Rogue AI escaped testing — and broke into a company
3w ago00:13:04Summary readyThe Trump administration’s new nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is raising alarms. Timothy Gardner of Reuters explains what’s missing and why Congress, Israel, and nonproliferation experts are worried. Trump is again threatening to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure if the Islamic Republic continues targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Hill reports. The Associated Press’s Matt O’Brien explains how an OpenAI model hacked another AI company without being given instructions to do so. Plus, a record number of people were placed in ICE detention last month, festivities to celebrate a new U.S.-Canada bridge were canceled amid new tariffs, and the Louvre reopened a gallery without its jewels nine months after a heist. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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Is it safe to eat lettuce? How the parasite outbreak got so confusing.
3w ago00:15:08Summary readyDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faced tough questions from senators over a $67 billion emergency-funding request to keep paying for the war with Iran. Politico’s Leo Shane III breaks down the hearing. A growing progressive faction of the Democratic Party is pushing to change the U.S. stance toward Israel. NBC News’s Sahil Kapur joins to discuss how the issue is splitting the party. The Washington Post’s Lena Sun explains how the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak stands, and clears up recent confusion over whether iceberg lettuce is still to blame. Find a full list of products recalled by Taylor Farms here. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ousted his top general amid mass protests, how a software error in one state let noncitizens vote, and good news for coffee drinkers regarding heart health. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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Inside Trump’s mysterious donor network
3w ago00:13:22Summary readyPresident Trump has raised unprecedented amounts of money in his second term despite having no reelection campaign on the horizon. The Wall Street Journal’s Marianne LeVine explains the sprawling, often undisclosed donor network funding him.The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran for a 10th night as their conflict spreads. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum details how a Houthi blockade threat has raised the stakes.A Massachusetts woman went on trial for killing her three children, in a case that will focus on postpartum psychosis. WBUR’s Deborah Becker was in the courtroom.Plus, the Tate brothers are facing extradition to the U.K., Trump announced 50% tariffs aimed at Canada, and Vice President JD Vance welcomed his fourth child. Warning: This episode includes descriptions of violence and mentions attempted suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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More U.S. troops are killed as the Iran conflict deepens
3w ago00:14:31Summary readySpain is the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion. The Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan breaks down the final and provides key takeaways from the biggest World Cup in history.A weekend of deadly escalation pushed the U.S. and Iran closer to all-out war, after an Iranian strike in Jordan and a drone incident in Iraq left three American soldiers dead. The Washington Post reports on how the U.S. may be preparing for the war to expand.Relatives of the ICE officer connected to the fatal shooting in Maine say he has a troubling history that should have kept him off the force. The Associated Press’s Jack Brook joins to discuss the officer’s past.Plus, the U.K. is getting another prime minister, how the race to become the Democratic candidate for Maine is narrowing, and the world record for the fastest mile run was broken.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan joins! Plus, predictions for an epic Spain-Argentina final.
3w ago00:51:35Summary readyWe have a special episode for you today: Everything to know ahead of the final World Cup match today between Spain and reigning world champs, Argentina, explained by Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt, co-hosts of the Apple News World Cup podcast ' After the Whistle .' Hunt coaches fictional pro-soccer in Apple TV’s 'Ted Lasso.’ Lowe has been hosting the World Cup coverage for Fox Sports. They’ve been tirelessly following all of the highs and lows of the tournament for weeks. Today, they break down what Spain and Argentina will have to do on the pitch to take home the world title. Apple News Today, will be back with the news tomorrow. You can follow 'After the Whistle' on social media @AfterTheWhistleApple.
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People are running their own experiments with GLP-1s — with stunning results
3w ago00:25:10Summary readyFrom Apple News In Conversation: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are being taken by millions of Americans. These medications have been approved for treating diabetes, obesity, and a small number of other chronic conditions. But even as experts are still learning how the drugs work, many people have found that they help with other disorders — from addiction to brain fog to arthritis — where anecdotal evidence is promising but the formal research hasn’t caught up. Julia Belluz, a contributing writer for the New York Times Opinion section and coauthor of Food Intelligence, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host David Greene to explain why what’s unfolding right now may be the largest uncontrolled drug experiment in modern history.
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Dangerous smoke is spreading across the U.S. How to stay safe.
4w ago00:14:10Summary readyThe U.S. and Iran have been escalating attacks in the Gulf. The Wall Street Journal’s Shelby Holliday explains how both countries are betting the other will concede first.Canadian wildfires are continuing to pour smoke into the U.S. USA Today reports on how unhealthy air has prompted several states to issue warnings for sensitive groups.Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ is in theaters this weekend. Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press tells us why it’s one of the year’s most talked-about releases.Plus, President Trump delivered a national address on election security, floods hit Texas again, and the FDA potentially linked a lettuce supplier to the outbreak of a parasitic illness that has infected thousands.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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Three takeaways from Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing
4w ago00:14:49Summary readyActing Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tense Senate confirmation hearing. CBS News reports on how senators grilled him over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the Department of Justice’s anti-weaponization fund, and his past as President Trump’s personal lawyer.The fatal shooting by ICE of a Colombian immigrant has shaken the small coastal town of Biddeford, Maine. The Washington Post’s Ted Hesson explains how neighbors, family, and the wider immigrant community are processing the tragedy.The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell breaks down how America’s pay-to-play youth soccer system may be holding back the next generation of stars.Plus, wildfire smoke is creating dangerous air-quality conditions across a large part of the U.S., the Pentagon will screen soldiers for low testosterone, and Argentina advanced to the World Cup final.Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
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Americans hate data centers. This state just banned new ones.
4w ago00:13:51Summary readyAfter two deadly civilian shootings in a week, ICE is pausing most vehicle stops nationwide. The Atlantic’s Nick Miroff explains the significance of the announcement.New York just became the first state to pause new data-center construction. Politico’s Miranda Willson breaks down how a 2023 Supreme Court ruling helped clear the way for America’s AI-infrastructure boom.A dozen states are suing to block Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. NPR’s David Folkenflik unpacks the stakes of the litigation.Plus, the House voted to make daylight saving time permanent, Supreme Court justices say they’re getting more threats, and Spain upset France to reach its second-ever World Cup final.Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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