A historic day at the Supreme Court, why Merriam-Webster is changing its definition of racism, and more from Apple News

Good morning from Apple News. Here’s everything you need to know to start your day. [Apple News+] Good Morning From Apple News It’s June 16, 2020. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories A landmark win for LGBTQ rights [bullet] [In a historic vote, the Supreme Court ruled that gay and transgender workers are protected from discrimination by the Civil Rights Act, expanding freedoms for millions of people across the country. LGBTQ activists hailed the ruling as a major step toward equality. The New York Times]( [bullet] [The court declined to take up cases on several controversial issues, including gun control, "sanctuary cities" for immigrants, and qualified immunity, which protects police officers from lawsuits that allege excessive use of force. The Washington Post]( Atlanta mayor orders police reforms [bullet] [Protesters marched to Georgia’s Capitol over the killing of Rayshard Brooks, while his family called for the officer who shot him to be charged with murder. Atlanta’s mayor announced a series of orders designed to reform the city’s police. NPR]( [bullet] [Local and federal authorities are probing the deaths of two Black men, Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch, who were found hanging from trees in Southern California. Officials initially determined both men had likely died by suicide, but vowed to investigate further amid growing public outrage. NBC News]( [bullet] [Oluwatoyin Salau, a 19-year-old Black Lives Matter activist, was found dead in Tallahassee along with 75-year-old Victoria Sims. Police say both deaths are being investigated as homicides and a suspect is in custody. USA TODAY]( [THE FDA ENDED ITS EMERGENCY-USE AUTHORIZATION for hydroxychloroquine, a drug promoted by President Trump, saying it was "unlikely to produce an antiviral effect" in COVID-19 patients. POLITICO]( [North Korea blew up a liaison office it shared with South Korea, according to South Korean authorities, shortly after threatening military action in the region. The move comes a week after Kim Jong Un’s regime abandoned its operations at the facility. Bloomberg]( Best of Apple News+ [[Apple News+] Pandemic Panic in the West Wing White House insiders reveal how the president and his advisers have struggled to respond to the coronavirus while launching a re-election campaign. Vanity Fair]( The Coronavirus [As hospitalizations surge in Texas, the state has shifted to an "it’s your responsibility" pandemic plan. Texas Monthly]( [For one patient, survival came with a $1.1 million price tag. The Seattle Times]( [Why cases around the country are spiking, plus the latest on a vaccine, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight]( Five Stories We’re Talking About Today [The 2021 Oscars were postponed to late April, and the window for eligible movies was extended. The Hollywood Reporter]( [Why Merriam-Webster is changing its definition of racism. CNN]( [What "defunding the police" looks like in other countries, from Sweden’s mental-health ambulances to Switzerland’s prison alternatives. The Washington Post]( [Using ground-penetrating radar, scientists have mapped an entire ancient Roman city. Ars Technica]( [[Apple News+] Bon Appetit’s editor in chief may have resigned, but staffers of color say the "toxic" culture there runs deeper than one man. Business Insider]( The Last Word [[Apple News+] " There can be no turning back; there can be no giving up." Why congressman and civil-rights legend John Lewis will never lose hope. New York Magazine]( [Try Apple News+ for Free]( [Apple News+] Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, [click here](. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Support]( | [Account]( [Unsubscribe](