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Apple News Today

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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15:42

All 20 living hostages in Gaza freed by Hamas as...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/13

The 20 living hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas were released after two years in captivity. President Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to meet with their families. The Wall Street Journal’s Anat Peled joins to discuss what comes next. Thousands of federal workers received layoff notices over the weekend, as the government shutdown continues. The Washington Post reports on how the closure’s impact will start this week to affect the general public in a more significant way. Trump has

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24:59

What happens when MAHA and public-health experts talk...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/11

From Apple News In Conversation: The rise of the Make America Healthy Again movement reflects a larger trend: declining trust in public-health institutions in the U.S. In response, the creators of a new podcast, Why Should I Trust You?, bring MAHA supporters and health experts together in a rare forum to foster understanding and explore solutions. Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu sat down with two of the hosts, Brinda Adhikari and Maggie Bartlett, to talk about what they’re

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15:00

What the skyrocketing price of gold reveals about the...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/10

President Trump said hostages could be released early as Monday, as details about how the peace deal between Israel and Hamas will proceed come to light. The BBC reports on what was agreed.Border czar Tom Homan is required to recuse himself from business dealings with former associates for a year after entering government. ProPublica’s Avi Asher-Schapiro details how Homan remains deeply entrenched and why that may violate ethics rules. The Wall Street Journal’s David Uberti explains why

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15:39

Hamas agrees to release the hostages. What to know.

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/09

Hamas has agreed to release the hostages in Gaza after accepting the first phase of Trump’s ceasefire plan. Reuters has the latest. National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, against the wishes of the governor. The Chicago Sun-Times reports. John McCormick, national political reporter with the Wall Street Journal, discusses why the Trump administration attacks on renewable energy have zeroed in on wind turbines. Plus, authorities arrested a man they say is responsible for starting the

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13:23

What the government shutdown could mean for your next...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/08

Flight delays are starting to pile up as air-traffic controllers call off sick during the shutdown. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean joins to discuss. The Supreme Court heard a challenge to a law banning the use of “conversion therapy.” ABC News reports that the justices seem poised to strike such bans down. The Trump administration approved a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. Natalie Allison, White House reporter for the Washington Post, talks about how the decision has been met

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14:36

Why the Gaza ceasefire talks feel different this time...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/07

Negotiations in Egypt between Hamas and Israel are ongoing. Foreign Policy reports that despite hope that a deal is imminent, a lot of the details remain unresolved. The government shutdown and policy changes at FEMA have introduced chaos into the nation’s disaster-preparedness system. The Wall Street Journal’s Scott Patterson discusses how funding and staffing shake-ups are impacting disaster-prone communities. AI will soon be implemented into a new prior-authorization pilot for

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14:33

How the fight over Trump’s use of federal troops just...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/06

The Trump administration is deploying federal troops into Chicago, claiming ongoing lawlessness. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker described the move as “outrageous and un-American.” Violet Miller, a reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, explains what’s going on. A new Supreme Court term begins today, and justices are set to decide on cases with massive implications for Trump’s authority over government. Maureen Groppe, Supreme Court reporter at USA Today, discusses them. The government

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28:59

Schools blocked ChatGPT. Now they embrace it. What...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/04

From Apple News In Conversation:In just a few years, U.S. school districts have gone from blocking AI tools to welcoming them into classrooms. In a recent story for Bloomberg Businessweek, contributing writer Vauhini Vara reports on how these tools are being used — and what they mean for students, teachers, and the future of learning. Vara joins Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu to discuss the companies pushing AI into schools, the risks and promises of their products, and what

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14:41

How a deadly attack unfolded on Yom Kippur

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/03

At least two are dead after an attacker rammed a car into a crowd of worshippers at a synagogue in Manchester, England, then began stabbing people. The BBC also reports that several others were hospitalized with serious injuries.The Washington Post’s Meg Kelly details how the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid sent USAID’s supply chain haywire. Schools were initially wary of AI in the classroom, but now several of the biggest districts in the country are using chatbots

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14:32

While the shutdown is temporary, Trump is eyeing...

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/02

As the government shutdown continues into Day 2, a breakthrough on a funding bill remains elusive. Reuters reports on how Trump has followed through on threats to use the shutdown to target Democratic-run states.U.S. citizens are pursuing legal action against federal immigration officials following violent interactions. Lauren Villagran, immigration reporter for USA Today, discusses a few of the cases. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and team owner Steve Ballmer are accused of circumventing

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15:29

Government shutdown officially begins. What to know.

Apple News Today ·

2025/10/01

The government is officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a spending agreement before last night’s midnight deadline. PBS News reports on how government services could change during this period.Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed an unusual gathering of hundreds of U.S. military leaders in Virginia. Idrees Ali, Pentagon reporter for Reuters, joins to talk about what Trump and Hegseth said and some key policy changes coming out of the meeting. Many TV and radio

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13:35

Behind Trump’s winning streak at the Supreme Court

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/30

Trump and Netanyahu presented a proposal to end the war in Gaza. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum discusses what’s in the plan — and the significant obstacles to peace that remain.The Supreme Court is preparing to start its new term next week. Lawrence Hurley of NBC News joins to break down how the Trump administration has been emboldened by a string of wins at the court. A new women’s baseball league is slated to start next year. Reporter Sabreen Dawud, who profiled the

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14:12

The shutdown deadline is looming. Here’s what could...

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/29

Congressional leaders on both sides say they won’t budge as a government shutdown looms. Politico’s Sophia Cai joins to discuss what’s next — and how a shutdown could lead to mass firings across federal agencies. A shooter opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, then set the building on fire. The Detroit Free Press has the latest. Health experts are trying to clear up misconceptions caused by the Trump administration’s autism announcement last

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27:20

What we get wrong about political violence in the U.S.

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/27

FromApple News In Conversation: Earlier this month, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. The public response has amplified political divisions, leaving many people feeling anxious about the state of the country.Sean Westwood, director of Dartmouth’sPolarization Research Lab, explains that while a few voices are stoking tensions, most Americans reject violence and want calmer politics. Westwood spoke withApple News In Conversationhost

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14:32

How pressure from Trump led to James Comey’s indictment

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/26

Former FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges of obstruction and making a false statement. NBC News reports that the charges stem from testimony Comey gave to Congress related to the Russia investigation.Trump signed an executive order paving the way for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. Amrith Ramkumar, tech-policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down the deal and how the new TikTok will work. High-profile attacks have fueled fears about political violence in the U.S

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13:42

A shooter opened fire at an ICE facility. What to know.

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/25

A gunman killed a detainee and wounded two others at an ICE detention facility in Dallas. The Dallas Morning News spoke to eyewitnesses about the incident. Noah Robertson, national-security reporter covering Congress for the Washington Post, breaks down how Trump plans to shift $2 billion designated for foreign aid to priorities that fit the White House agenda. Protests led by Gen Z in Nepal over corruption and a social-media crackdown turned deadly, costing 74 people their lives and the prime

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16:21

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV. Here’s what he...

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/24

Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves almost a week after ABC suspended him for comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. USA Today describes what happened. The Washington Post reports on how Trump took aim at the U.N. in his speech at the organization’s General Assembly. Iowa has some of the most polluted water in the U.S. Peter Waldman, senior investigative reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek, joins to discuss why there’s no easy fix to the problem, and the role played by big agricultural

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15:07

The weak evidence behind Trump’s autism announcement

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/23

Trump announced two significant regulatory changes surrounding autism. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond joins to weigh the evidence being used to justify the move. The president wants to charge $100,000 for H-1B visas. Andrew Kreighbaum, immigration reporter at Bloomberg Law, discusses how the changes could affect the skilled foreign workers the U.S. relies on. KFF Health News reporter Cara Anthony tells the story of a man who was pulled off an operating table moments before his organs were

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15:23

Why an attorney tasked with prosecuting Trump’s...

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/22

Over the weekend Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute some of his political enemies, in a social-media post. The order came days after the U.S. attorney tasked with doing the same thing resigned under pressure. NBC News reports. The CDC’s advisory panel on vaccines gathered last week for a chaotic two-day meeting. Stat reporter Elaine Chen joins to discuss the changes that were made and how the board is moving away from its traditional science-backed approach. The Washington

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14:07

Inside Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel

Apple News Today ·

2025/09/19

The Wall Street Journal goes inside Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel.Congress faces another tight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Sahil Kapur, senior political correspondent for NBC News, joins to discuss the tensions between Democrats and Republicans this time around. Some parents of children who died by suicide say AI chatbots played a role in losing their kids, and they’re calling for stronger protections from lawmakers. Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku told us their

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