15 stars to watch at the Olympics, why it's so hard to adopt a dog right now, and more

Here’s what you need to know. [Apple News+] Good Morning From Apple News It’s Friday, July 23. Here’s what you need to know. [Olympics Header Image] LET THE GAMES BEGIN [Article Image] 15 Athletes to Watch in Tokyo Despite delays, controversies, and a resurgent virus, the 2020 Summer Olympics (finally) kick off today. Here are the most decorated, dynamic, and downright exciting stars from around the globe. Apple News Spotlight [arrow]( [READ MORE TOKYO 2020 [arrow]]( [Olympics Image]( Top Stories [The CDC warned that the U.S. is at “another pivotal moment” in the pandemic, as the Delta variant drives a surge in COVID infections across the country. Officials are debating whether to update guidance around face masks. The Guardian [arrow]]( [Mississippi asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and uphold the state’s abortion restrictions. The case will be decided by next summer. Bloomberg Law [arrow]]( [President Biden announced sanctions against Cuba’s top military general, and condemned the country’s violent response to anti-government protests. Miami Herald [arrow]]( Best of Apple News+ [Article Image] [Apple News+ Audio] How Rescue Dogs Became the Most Coveted Luxury Good To adopt a puppy in New York City, you have to commit to spending thousands on training, promise to buy small-batch raw food, and live in the right zip code. And that’s just to get an interview. New York Magazine [arrow]( Listen Now [The weird ways Olympians trained for Tokyo during pandemic shutdowns, cockatoos captivate scientists with their trash-hunting technique, and more on today’s podcast. Apple News Today [arrow]]( Five Stories We’re Talking About [What vaccinated people should really know about the Delta variant. Slate [arrow]]( [On this island in the Louisiana bayou, residents must choose: Flee or be swallowed by the sea. Inside Climate News [arrow]]( [Airlines say there are more unruly passengers than ever — and it’s straining the system for keeping peace in the sky. The Washington Post [arrow]]( [Apple News+] It’s not just buying a house that’s a nightmare right now. Renting is a headache too. Business Insider [arrow]( [A compelling argument for why cheesecake is the ideal summer dessert. Food52 [arrow]]( Read Local [A haunting 2003 yearbook photo helped uncover decades of alleged abuse at a Berkeley high school. Berkeleyside [arrow]]( [Why a Wisconsin woman with Down syndrome who won a $125 million judgment against Walmart may receive only $300,000. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter [arrow]]( [Who left a giant couch and some beer at the top of a California mountain? Rangers are on the hunt. The Sacramento Bee [arrow]]( The Last Word [“ Mummy, are you going to the optician?”]( [Apple News+] [The English cartoon Peppa Pig has American children acting British, and parents are both confused and delighted. The Wall Street Journal [arrow]]( [Like what you’re seeing here?]( [Follow @AppleNews on Instagram.]( [Try Apple News+ For Free]( [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 © 2021 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Support]( | [Account]( [Unsubscribe](