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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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14:26

Measles is surging in the U.S. Here’s why — and where.

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/11

A surge of measles cases has health experts around the country worried. Erika Edwards of NBC News breaks down the numbers and explains how current outbreaks got so bad.The acting director of ICE defended the agency’s actions on Capitol Hill Tuesday. The Washington Post reports on the contentious hearing. A community in Montana that overwhelmingly supported Trump is grappling with the detainment of a popular local auto mechanic by U.S. Border Patrol. Nora Mabie of Montana Free Press discusses

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13:40

Trump cut off Cuba’s oil. Now it’s heading for...

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/10

Cuba is on the brink of economic disaster following U.S. actions in Venezuela. The Wall Street Journal’s José de Córdoba breaks down how the island nation got to this point.The January jobs report is scheduled to come out tomorrow, and one White House adviser says it’s not going to be pretty. Justin Lahart of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss the factors making life hard for job-seekers. U.S. Olympic figure skater Maxim Naumov lost his parents in the air crash over

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15:47

The Epstein files trigger a political crisis — but...

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/09

The Epstein documents are causing political crises abroad, with the British prime minister fighting for his political life. Politico unpacks why. The sheer number of court cases tied to President Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting a heavy strain on lawyers representing the government. The Wall Street Journal’s Sadie Gurman explains the immense pressure U.S. attorney’s offices are under. So-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, are increasingly contaminating private-drinking-water

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33:33

How Bad Bunny went from bagging groceries to global...

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/07

From Apple News In Conversation: Bad Bunny is one of the most popular artists in the world. He’s won six Grammys — including Album of the Year for his latest record, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the first Spanish-language album to take home the award — and this weekend, he’ll headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Suzy Exposito, an editor at De Los, has followed Bad Bunny’s rise for years and interviewed him several times. She joins Apple News In Conversation

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14:40

How Jeff Bezos changed the Washington Post

Apple News Today ·

2026/02/06

Mass layoffs at the Washington Post have shocked the media industry. Semafor’s Max Tani discusses the cuts and explains why the paper has struggled financially.Major U.S. trade partners are increasingly turning elsewhere as a result of unpredictable relations with President Trump. The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Mackrael joins to discuss how China benefits from the uncertainty. Plus, the Super Bowl is on Sunday, and it’s a rematch of what many consider one of the best Super Bowls in

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14:01

Inside the battle to curb ICE’s power

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2026/02/05

Democrats have laid out their demands as lawmakers in Washington negotiate a deal on ICE accountability. Sahil Kapur of NBC News explains the breadth of those demands and the tight timeline Congress is on.A recent drone attack by Russia left more than 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv without power. Politico’s Veronika Melkozerova joins to discuss how Ukrainians are surviving winter after continued attacks on their electricity grid. A warming climate is putting future Winter Olympic sites at

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16:18

Why the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone — and what...

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2026/02/04

U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone as it approached an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Idrees Ali of Reuters joins to discuss the incident, as Iranian and U.S. leaders in the region prepare to meet.Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez hosted the U.S.’s top diplomat in the country this week to review the Trump administration’s roadmap for the oil industry and stabilization. The Wall Street Journal’s Ian Lovett explains the game of wait and see that

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15:13

How Americans get caught up in ICE surveillance tools

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2026/02/03

ICE is using biometric tracers, cellphone-hacking tools, and other surveillance methods to track protesters and suspects. The Washington Post’s Eva Dou explains what the technologies do and how they affect the broader population in more ways than expected. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opened in a limited capacity this week after two years. Sam Metz of the Associated Press joins to discuss logistical questions over who and what can cross the border. The latest Epstein files

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15:39

The government is shut down again. Here’s what both...

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2026/02/02

The partial government shutdown isn’t likely to end until at least Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal’s Natalie Andrews breaks down the sticking points lawmakers are negotiating. A new batch of documents from the Epstein files were released. The Associated Press reports on how the Department of Justice isn’t expected to file any new charges as a result. Some Olympic athletes don’t make enough money to afford basic living expenses. Fortune reports on how that could change

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31:06

How ICE entered its most aggressive era — and what...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/31

From Apple News In Conversation: Since President Trump took office just over a year ago, federal immigration enforcement has substantially expanded — nowhere more visibly than in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where federal officers have killed two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Widespread protests, scrutiny of ICE operations, and questions about accountability have intensified in recent weeks. Caitlin Dickerson, staff writer for The Atlantic, sat down with Apple News In Conversation

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17:59

Trump finally names his nominee for Fed chair. Here’s...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/30

Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a deal to avert a government shutdown over DHS funding, although a short lapse is still expected before the House returns on Monday. In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson explores what deadly clashes between protesters and ICE could mean for the agency.President Trump said he is nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. The AP has the details. During a national uprising in Iran, the government

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14:44

What the Fed’s latest decision reveals about the U.S....

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/29

The Federal Reserve voted to keep rates steady on Wednesday. Bloomberg looks into the decision.Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about Venezuela. NPR reports on how Rubio faced intense scrutiny over U.S. involvement in the country. Some of the people convicted then pardoned for their part in the Jan. 6 attack want financial penalties they paid to the government returned. The Washington Post’s Beth Reinhard joins to discuss what emboldened

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15:20

Why the new wave of ICE recruits is raising alarm bells

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2026/01/28

U.S. Border Patrol “commander at large” Gregory Bovino was removed from his position following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The Atlantic’s Nick Miroff joins to unpack Bovino’s demotion and ICE’s larger recruiting push.A man from Cuba recently became the third detainee at a single Texas facility to die in ICE custody. Michael Biesecker of the Associated Press discusses the case. TikTok experienced serious technical difficulties just as its new ownership

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14:47

Trump is sidelining his top Border Patrol commander....

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/27

Changes are coming to immigration operations in Minnesota after President Trump said he and Governor Tim Walz had a productive phone conversation. Politico reports that border czar Tom Homan will take over operations, while the top Border Patrol commander is being demoted.As calls for accountability for the immigration agents who shot and killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good grow, prosecutions might be hard to come by. Jack Queen of Reuters breaks down the longstanding protections in place that shield

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16:20

Backlash grows after the latest fatal shooting by...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/26

Immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis on Saturday. The Wall Street Journal’s Mariah Timms joins to discuss what’s happening on the ground as tensions escalate. Congressional leaders are reacting to the latest shooting in Minneapolis. CNBC reports on how a government shutdown is now more likely as a result. The Associated Press reports a growing number of Republicans are also calling for a larger investigation into the incident. A brutal winter storm has left

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24:08

This science writer has seen Earth’s most amazing...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/24

From Apple News In Conversation:New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert has been reporting on climate and the environment for more than 25 years. In her work, she captures both the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world and the unsettling truth about what humans are doing to it. Her latest book, Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches From a Changing World, is a collection of essays from her decades-long career. Kolbert spoke with Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu about the stories

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16:04

How a 5-year-old boy got caught up in the ICE crackdown

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/23

ICE detained a 5-year-old boy at a school in suburban Minneapolis, prompting outrage from the community. Minnesota Public Radio’s Elizabeth Shockman joins to talk about the apprehension, and how the Trump administration is defending it.Crime across the country seems to be dropping at fast pace. Henry Grabar of The Atlantic discusses why. On Oscar-nomination day, the vampire film ‘Sinners’ broke the record for most nominations by a single movie. Variety’s Clayton Davis breaks

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14:29

Threats, insults, signs of a deal: inside a dizzying...

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2026/01/22

There are signs of a possible deal on Greenland, after a dizzying 24 hours at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Wall Street Journal details how it happened, and Fox News gets reaction from NATO’s secretary general.Record-breaking cold and messy winter weather is expected to hit a large swath of the country in the coming days. Bloomberg’s Lauren Rosenthal joins to discuss what’s in store and how to prepare. After protests that killed more than 3,000 people, some

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14:27

Why older workers are taking more entry-level jobs

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/21

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in a case involving President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Chris Rugaber of the Associated Press joins to discuss how it could affect the central bank’s future.A jury in Texas will decide if an officer who responded to the mass school shooting in Uvalde can be held responsible for his alleged inaction. The Wall Street Journal’s Elizabeth Findell breaks down the case. Gen Z is having a tough time breaking

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15:51

How Trump’s Greenland threats could spark a new trade...

Apple News Today ·

2026/01/20

President Trump said his renewed efforts on taking over Greenland are partially tied to him not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Mackrael joins to discuss how European leaders are responding. Polls show Democrats with a lead over Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Patrick Marley of the Washington Post explains how Trump is attempting to alter how the midterms are conducted. A proposal for a one-time tax on California’s billionaires has spurred

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