U.S. ?still knee-deep in the first wave,? how lockdown is revealing our secrets, 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 July 7, 2020. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories U.S. “still knee-deep in the first wave” [bullet] [The current surge of coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in the U.S. is still part of the initial outbreak, said Dr. Anthony Fauci. Miami ordered gyms and indoor dining to close, while West Virginia mandated face masks. Atlanta’s mayor tested positive for the virus. ABC News]( [bullet] [After facing pressure to be more transparent, the Treasury released the names of some companies that received loans from the government’s emergency small-business fund. Wealthy and politically connected firms were among those on the list. The Wall Street Journal]( [bullet] [How scientists handle everyday risks, plus a map of COVID-19’s spread, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight]( [The Supreme Court ruled that members of the electoral college who defy the state vote when casting their ballots can be punished. The cases arose in 2016 when “faithless” electors attempted to do just that. Vox]( [A white woman who called the police on a Black man in New York City’s Central Park is being charged with filing a false report. A widely shared video showed Amy Cooper telling birdwatcher Christian Cooper she would report that “an African American man” was threatening her life after he asked her to put her dog on a leash. The Guardian]( [International students taking classes entirely online this fall won’t be allowed to enter the U.S., or must leave if they’re already in the country, government officials said. Some universities, including Harvard and Princeton, have already moved fall classes online because of the pandemic. BuzzFeed News]( [TECH COMPANIES ARE GETTING TOUGH on Hong Kong in response to China’s new national security law. TikTok said it will pull out of the territory, while Google, Facebook, and Twitter stopped processing user-data requests from authorities. South China Morning Post]( Best of Apple News+ [[Apple News+] Why the Mueller Investigation Failed President Trump’s obstructions of justice were broader than those of Richard Nixon or Bill Clinton, and the special counsel’s investigation proved it. How come the report didn’t say so? The New Yorker]( The Coronavirus [Fever checks are a flawed way to flag COVID-19 cases. Experts say smell tests might help. STAT]( [Horseshoe-crab blood is key to making a vaccine. But what does that mean for the environment? National Geographic]( [[Apple News+] Hidden talents, underwear dance parties, infidelities: Lockdown is revealing everyone’s secrets. New York Magazine]( Five Stories We’re Talking About Today [Officials in China’s Inner Mongolia region are on high alert following a suspected case of bubonic plague. CNN]( [Charlie Daniels, the country star best known for his hit song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” died at 83. Fox News]( [Ghislaine Maxwell’s case will unearth secrets that Jeffrey Epstein took to his grave. Bloomberg]( [The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a 10-year, $450 million extension, the largest contract in American professional sports. ESPN]( [WNBA superstar Maya Moore walked away from the sport at her peak. Then she did something far greater than winning a championship: She helped a man win his freedom. The Undefeated]( The Last Word [“ What I’m saying is basic human rights. It shouldn’t upset anyone.” Valedictorian DayOnna Carson chanted “no justice, no peace” during her graduation speech. Her school cut her mic. The Washington Post]( [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](