Vaccine candidates show promise, real-life Karens don't know what to do about their name, and more from Apple News

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 [bullet] [Two coronavirus vaccines showed encouraging results in human trials by prompting patients’ immune systems to fight the virus. They will now undergo larger tests. STAT]( [bullet] [President Trump, facing a drop in polls as COVID-19 infections and deaths rise, said he’ll bring back daily White House coronavirus briefings. He also changed his tune on masks: “It is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance,” he tweeted. ABC News]( [bullet] [Florida’s largest teachers union sued the governor over his mandate to force schools to reopen this August, as cases surge across the state. Miami Herald]( [bullet] [European Union leaders agreed on a $2 trillion stimulus plan designed to help the bloc weather the economic fallout from the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal]( [bullet] [How long does immunity last? Plus a map of the virus's spread, in our always-updating COVID-19 hub. Apple News Spotlight]( [FEDERAL FORCES — controversially deployed in Portland, Oregon — will be sent to more cities, Trump said, amid ongoing protests in the movement for racial justice. The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly planning to send agents to Chicago this week. Chicago Tribune]( [TENS OF THOUSANDS OF WORKERS walked off the job yesterday in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Employees from a variety of industries joined the strikes, as did several members of Congress. NPR]( Listen Now [Check out today’s episode of Apple News Today, our new audio show devoted to the day’s biggest news, as covered by the world’s best journalists. Apple News Today]( Best of Apple News+ [[Apple News+] Are Tiny Backyard Cottages the Future of Living? Why “accessory dwelling units” — like sheds, but fancier — are more appealing than ever. Dwell]( The Coronavirus [Is there any way out of America’s COVID-19 mess? Health experts suggest how to flatten the curve — again. STAT]( [How a potential treatment for the virus turned up in a scientist’s freezer. The New Yorker]( [They depended on their parents for everything — then the virus took both. Now three children are struggling to cope with grief, bills, and more. The Washington Post]( Five Stories We’re Talking About Today [A lawyer was named as the leading suspect in the attack at the home of a high-profile federal judge. Her son was killed and husband wounded. CNN]( [Kanye West said wife Kim Kardashian tried to “lock me up” in a now-deleted Twitter rant. Newsweek]( [After their name became a meme for white women’s shameless displays of racism, real-life Karens don’t know what to do. Mel Magazine]( [[Apple News+] Too many children and teachers are without a plan for the fall — and parents are panicking. The Wall Street Journal]( [Why Joe Biden’s vice president could be the most powerful in history. The Atlantic]( The Last Word [“ Where is my kitty? He is my drunk comfort animal.” Author Susan Orlean’s inebriated Twitter whirlwind provided some much-needed comic relief. Vogue]( [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](