What to know about Trump's second impeachment trial, why it's time to upgrade your mask, and more from Apple News

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Good Morning From Apple News

It’s February 9, 2021.

Here’s what you need to know.

Top Stories

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins today. Here’s what you need to know about the proceedings, and what happens if he is — or, more likely, isn’t — convicted. Apple News Spotlight

Local officials launched an investigation into Trump’s phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, in which the then-president urged him to “find” votes to overturn the state’s election results. ABC News

The coronavirus most likely entered the human population through an intermediate animal, and the suggestion that it came from a lab is “extremely unlikely,” according to WHO investigators in Wuhan, China. The Wall Street Journal

The latest on stimulus checks: Democrats agreed that individuals earning more than $100,000 and couples with income above $200,000 will not be eligible for direct payments. The Washington Post

Unrest in Myanmar: In the wake of the military coup, thousands of protesters are demanding the release of civilian leaders and recognition of the country’s election results. Bloomberg

Republican congressman Ron Wright of Texas died after being hospitalized with COVID-19. He was 67. Star-Telegram

Listen Now

What it’s like to face a $1 million COVID-19 hospital bill, vanilla gets its day in court, and more on today’s podcast. Apple News Today

Best of Apple News+

Some COVID Survivors Will Try Anything to Smell Again

Months after contracting the coronavirus, patients report olfactory issues ranging from unpleasant (coffee’s sweaty-sock stench) to dangerous (odorless smoke). Can their noses be retrained to detect scents correctly? Los Angeles Times

Five Stories We’re Talking About

A DoorDash driver’s minivan was stolen — with his kids inside. A city rallied to help find them. The Washington Post

Protect yourself against new coronavirus variants with these mask upgrades. The Wall Street Journal

Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Supremes, died at 76. The Hollywood Reporter

A new species of whale was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico — and it’s already endangered. The Guardian

The joy and agony of being @deuxmoi, Instagram’s accidental gossip queen. Vanity Fair

The Last Word

“	It’s always a good thing to know who your enemies are.”

Pasta company De Cecco reveals what’s going on with its bucatini. Grub Street

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