U.S. enters a "new phase" of the pandemic, why Americans are receiving "mystery seeds" in the mail, and more from Apple News

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It’s August 3, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

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A “new phase” of the pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is now “extraordinarily widespread,” said Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House task force. She urged people living with vulnerable family members to consider wearing masks at home. CNN

Contradictory comments from Democrats and Republicans over the weekend showed how far both parties are from agreeing on the next economic relief package, even after emergency benefits for millions of Americans expired last week. The Hill

How the virus ravaged one state twice, plus a map of its spread, in our always-updated COVID-19 hub. Apple News Spotlight

NASA ASTRONAUTS aboard a SpaceX Capsule returned safely to Earth after a two-month stay on the International Space Station. National Geographic

Florida’s east coast was soaked by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Isaias, which is now moving north toward the Carolinas. Meanwhile, in Southern California, the first major wildfire of the year forced thousands of residents to evacuate. USA TODAY

Microsoft confirmed it is in negotiations to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations and that it spoke with President Trump after he threatened to ban the video-sharing platform. The Verge

Listen Now

Who is responsible if you get infected at work? Plus, why Americans are making fewer babies, and more on our daily audio show. Apple News Today

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Eight Shocking Secrets I Learned While Working on Private Jets

From cleaning up shockingly soiled cabins to comforting naked celebrities who are afraid of flying, nothing is surprising for private-jet staff. Bloomberg Businessweek

The Coronavirus

What the 15 biggest U.S. school districts are planning for reopening this fall. CNN

There’s mounting evidence that the virus spreads through the air. Scientists worry health guidelines are lagging. The Atlantic

With many public restrooms closed these days, here’s how to find a place to go when you’re on the go. Los Angeles Times

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Postal Service employees warn new procedures could undermine their ability to deliver ballots in time for November’s election. The Washington Post

What has happened to police officers who have been filmed hurting protesters? So far, very little. ProPublica

One year ago today, a girls soccer team were caught in the crossfire of the El Paso shooting. This is their story. ESPN

Hundreds of Americans have gotten “mystery seeds” from China in the mail — and U.S. officials are warning people not to plant them. The Wall Street Journal

Scientists have cracked the mathematical mystery behind stingless bees’ spiral honeycombs. Smithsonian Magazine

Sports

MLB’s pandemic-shortened season is off to a disastrous start. Can changes to baseball’s health protocol save it? The Wall Street Journal

Hundreds of college football players are threatening to boycott this season unless their concerns about coronavirus safety and racial injustice are addressed. Sports Illustrated

These are the eight biggest NBA questions after the first weekend in the bubble. ESPN

The Last Word

“	We can’t be silent. We have to use whatever megaphone we have to cry for justice.”

Oprah on why she put Breonna Taylor on the latest cover of her magazine. O, The Oprah Magazine

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