Shumita Basu

The Trump administration is expected to file an appeal. And finally, if you're in need of good luck, make a wish on a penny now before it's too late. Yesterday, the Treasury Department announced it will officially phase out the coin as it placed its final order for pennies. It costs nearly four cents to make a penny, so the move is expected to save $56 million a year.

But as CNN notes, it costs nearly 14 cents to make a nickel. And so far, at least, the Treasury has announced no plans to phase that coin out. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next. The Atlantic has the story of one mom whose son was left unresponsive after a car crash.

But as CNN notes, it costs nearly 14 cents to make a nickel. And so far, at least, the Treasury has announced no plans to phase that coin out. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next. The Atlantic has the story of one mom whose son was left unresponsive after a car crash.

But as CNN notes, it costs nearly 14 cents to make a nickel. And so far, at least, the Treasury has announced no plans to phase that coin out. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next. The Atlantic has the story of one mom whose son was left unresponsive after a car crash.

Doctors believed he wasn't conscious, but she held onto her belief that her son was still aware of his surroundings. Decades later, she was proven right. If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. Enjoy the long weekend for Memorial Day, and we'll be back with the news on Tuesday.

Doctors believed he wasn't conscious, but she held onto her belief that her son was still aware of his surroundings. Decades later, she was proven right. If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. Enjoy the long weekend for Memorial Day, and we'll be back with the news on Tuesday.

Doctors believed he wasn't conscious, but she held onto her belief that her son was still aware of his surroundings. Decades later, she was proven right. If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. Enjoy the long weekend for Memorial Day, and we'll be back with the news on Tuesday.

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 22nd. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, the COVID vaccine will soon be available to fewer people. What Biden's closest aides knew about his declining mental acuity in office. And Trump derails his meeting with South Africa's president with false claims and a surprise screening.

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 22nd. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, the COVID vaccine will soon be available to fewer people. What Biden's closest aides knew about his declining mental acuity in office. And Trump derails his meeting with South Africa's president with false claims and a surprise screening.

Good morning. It's Thursday, May 22nd. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, the COVID vaccine will soon be available to fewer people. What Biden's closest aides knew about his declining mental acuity in office. And Trump derails his meeting with South Africa's president with false claims and a surprise screening.

But first, two staff members at the Israeli embassy were shot and killed outside an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. last night. The man and woman were a young couple named Yaron Lashinsky and Sarah Milgram. In a statement to the press after the incident, D.C.

But first, two staff members at the Israeli embassy were shot and killed outside an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. last night. The man and woman were a young couple named Yaron Lashinsky and Sarah Milgram. In a statement to the press after the incident, D.C.

But first, two staff members at the Israeli embassy were shot and killed outside an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. last night. The man and woman were a young couple named Yaron Lashinsky and Sarah Milgram. In a statement to the press after the incident, D.C.

Police Chief Pamela Smith said a suspect is in custody and identified him as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.

Police Chief Pamela Smith said a suspect is in custody and identified him as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.

Police Chief Pamela Smith said a suspect is in custody and identified him as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.

Milgram was an American who worked in the embassy's public diplomacy department. Lashinsky was a German-born Israeli citizen who worked in the embassy's political department. He described himself on his LinkedIn as being dedicated to, quote, expanding the circle of peace with our Arab neighbors.

Milgram was an American who worked in the embassy's public diplomacy department. Lashinsky was a German-born Israeli citizen who worked in the embassy's political department. He described himself on his LinkedIn as being dedicated to, quote, expanding the circle of peace with our Arab neighbors.

Milgram was an American who worked in the embassy's public diplomacy department. Lashinsky was a German-born Israeli citizen who worked in the embassy's political department. He described himself on his LinkedIn as being dedicated to, quote, expanding the circle of peace with our Arab neighbors.

The Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, told journalists the couple was about to be engaged.