California and Texas hit grim new virus records, behind the ?Wall of Moms? protecting Portland, 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 23, 2020. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories California, Texas hit grim new records
 [bullet] [California now leads the country with the most confirmed coronavirus infections, while Texas reached a new single-day high of COVID-19 deaths. One Texan official called hospitals “war zones.” Reuters]( [bullet] [Senate Republicans say they’ve reached a “fundamental agreement” with the White House on elements of the next coronavirus relief package. NBC News]( [bullet] [The U.S. struck a $2 billion deal to secure at least 100 million doses of the vaccine Pfizer is developing, which — if successful — could be provided to Americans free of charge. The Wall Street Journal]( [bullet] [How one city became a symbol of mask resistance, plus a map of the virus’s spread, in our always-updating COVID-19 hub. Apple News Spotlight]( [A “SURGE” OF FEDERAL AGENTS is heading for more cities including Chicago and Albuquerque, President Trump announced, as part of a controversial operation he says will help curb crime. Meanwhile, Portland’s mayor was teargassed by agents while addressing protesters. The Washington Post]( [THE HOUSE VOTED to remove Confederate statues in the Capitol. Seventy-two Republicans joined Democrats to approve the bill, which faces uncertain prospects in the Senate. The Hill]( [THE LEADING SUSPECT in the attack on a New Jersey judge’s home is also connected to the murder of an attorney in California earlier this month, the FBI said. Los Angeles Times]( [MLB’S PANDEMIC-ERA SEASON starts today with the Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees. Dr. Anthony Fauci is throwing the first pitch. ESPN]( Listen Now [Check out the newest episode of Apple News Today, our daily 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+] Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel Are a Study in Contrasts The supermodel and her Snapchat-cofounder husband are on a mission to address social ills and racial injustice, at his company — which faces its own diversity challenges — and beyond. WSJ. Magazine]( The Coronavirus [Colleges spent months planning for fall, but a COVID-19 surge is changing everything. NPR]( [Why do some people who test positive for the virus never feel sick? National Geographic]( [Should you be wearing a face shield? New York Magazine]( Five Stories We’re Talking About Today [Behind the “Wall of Moms” protecting Portland’s protesters. The Guardian]( [Why a shorter Major League Baseball season could be a win for the sport. The Ringer]( [It’s crunch time for Trump and Biden: In just six weeks, the first votes will be cast in three crucial battleground states. Bloomberg]( [Kim Kardashian issued a plea for empathy over Kanye West’s mental health. Vanity Fair]( [China is investing big in the space race — and just launched its first major interplanetary mission to Mars, complete with rover. The Verge]( The Last Word [“ My pool in East Hampton is the place to be.” Martha Stewart shared a photo of herself lounging poolside, to the delight of fans. O, The Oprah 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](