Trump tests positive for the coronavirus, Texas faces accusations of voter suppression, and more from Apple News

Here’s what you need to know. [Apple News+] Good Morning From Apple News It’s October 2, 2020. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories Trump and First Lady test positive for COVID-19 [bullet] [The president announced early Friday that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, shortly after one of his closest aides became infected. The couple will quarantine at the White House. The Washington Post]( [bullet] [U.S. markets fell following the news, with Dow futures dropping more than 400 points. The Wall Street Journal]( [bullet] [With just 33 days to go before the election, Trump’s upcoming campaign plans — including fundraisers and trips to battleground states — are now uncertain. Bloomberg]( [Texas governor Greg Abbott issued an order limiting the number of ballot drop-off locations to one per county, drawing condemnation from Democrats and accusations of voter suppression. The Texas Tribune]( [The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, though the bill — which was approved without a single GOP vote — isn’t expected to be taken up by the Senate. POLITICO]( [The Trump administration slashed the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the U.S. down to 15,000, the lowest level in the program’s history. USA TODAY]( [Everything you need to register and vote, by mail or in person.]( Best of Apple News+ [[Apple News+] How to Cope With an Overwhelming Election Year A guide to keeping a clear head in a never-ending news cycle. Men's Health]( Listen Now [What we know about the president’s diagnosis, plus how the economic crisis has hurt working women, on today’s audio show. Apple News Today]( The Coronavirus [How Operation Warp Speed’s big vaccine contracts could stay secret. NPR]( [This overlooked variable is the key to understanding the pandemic. The Atlantic]( [Why the Tennessee Titans’ COVID-19 outbreak was a wake-up call for the NFL. ESPN]( Five Stories We’re Talking About Today [With a new law, California becomes the first state to consider paying reparations for slavery. Los Angeles Times]( [Border Control snipers were authorized to use deadly force at George Floyd’s burial, records show. VICE]( [Freezing eggs was once reserved for people with serious medical conditions. But in recent years, it’s been rebranded as the ultimate act of self-care. The Guardian]( [Everything you need to know before the WNBA Finals start tonight. ESPN]( [You don’t need to travel to enjoy the simple pleasures of these “plane movies.” GQ]( The Last Word [[Apple News+] “ Y’all were supposed to save the climate. What did you contribute? Mumford & Sons?” OK, millennials: Gen Z-ers are absolutely roasting their near elders online. 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](