U.S. braces for more attacks in Kabul, Supreme Court blocks eviction ban, and more

Here’s what you need to know. [Apple News+] Good Morning From Apple News It’s Friday, August 27. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories What to know about the deadly Kabul bombings [bullet] [A pair of explosions at the city’s airport killed 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans, throwing the final days of the evacuation effort into chaos. The terror group ISIS-K claimed responsibility. The Washington Post [arrow]]( [bullet] [In his response, President Biden vowed: “We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay.” The Wall Street Journal [arrow]]( [bullet] [U.S. troops are bracing for more violence as they race to meet the August 31 withdrawal deadline. The military estimates there are 1,000 American citizens remaining in Afghanistan. CNN [arrow]]( [The Supreme Court blocked the White House’s extension of the pandemic-related eviction ban, putting millions of renters at risk of losing their homes. USA TODAY [arrow]]( [Seven Capitol Police officers who defended Congress during the January 6 attack sued Donald Trump, his former adviser Roger Stone, and several right-wing groups, claiming they conspired to violently overturn the 2020 election. POLITICO [arrow]]( [Texas lawmakers passed a controversial GOP-led voting-restrictions bill, ending months of bipartisan fighting and putting the legislation one step closer to the governor’s desk. The Texas Tribune [arrow]]( Best of Apple News+ [Article Image] [Apple News+ Audio] Inside the Private-School Culture Wars Some parents are pushing for anti-racist classwork. Others are clinging to the status quo. Who will win — and what will it mean for the future of elite education? Town & Country [arrow]( Listen Now [More on the situation in Afghanistan, plus a game changer for homeownership, on today’s podcast. Apple News Today [arrow]]( Five Stories We’re Talking About [Everything to know about ISIS-K, the group behind the Kabul airport attack. The Wall Street Journal [arrow]]( [COVID cases are surging among children in the U.S. Experts warn it could get worse. CNN [arrow]]( [Archaeologists just uncovered the best-preserved human remains ever found in Pompeii. The Guardian [arrow]]( [Jessica Long was 18 months old when she had both legs amputated below the knee. Now, at 29, she’s at her fifth Paralympics — and is poised to dominate. Sports Illustrated [arrow]]( [Apple News+] How to finally become a morning person — and actually enjoy it. Women’s Health [arrow]( Read Local [Apple News+] A young, healthy family was found dead on a popular Sierra trail. Nobody can figure out what killed them. San Francisco Chronicle [arrow]( [Controversial statues are coming down across the U.S. Why is this Texas town building new ones? Texas Monthly [arrow]]( [A bitter sibling rivalry could destroy one of New York’s most celebrated restaurants. New York Post [arrow]]( The Last Word [“ The amount of manure my cow makes … is alarming. There’s nothing charming about it.”]( [Apple News+] [Instagram “farm-fluencers” post photos of their fresh eggs, copper pots, and rosy-cheeked, prairie-outfitted children. The reality is less photogenic. 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](