Shumita Basu

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case challenging bans on what is known as conversion therapy for minors. The practice encourages young gay or lesbian kids to change their sexual orientation and for transgender kids to identify as the gender they were assigned at birth.

A Christian counselor in Colorado wants a state ban overturned, saying it violates the First Amendment by censoring conversations she has with her clients. Colorado officials cite an overwhelming body of evidence showing conversion therapy is harmful to kids and increases the risk of depression and suicide. The justices will review a lower court ruling that dismissed this case in 2024.

A Christian counselor in Colorado wants a state ban overturned, saying it violates the First Amendment by censoring conversations she has with her clients. Colorado officials cite an overwhelming body of evidence showing conversion therapy is harmful to kids and increases the risk of depression and suicide. The justices will review a lower court ruling that dismissed this case in 2024.

A Christian counselor in Colorado wants a state ban overturned, saying it violates the First Amendment by censoring conversations she has with her clients. Colorado officials cite an overwhelming body of evidence showing conversion therapy is harmful to kids and increases the risk of depression and suicide. The justices will review a lower court ruling that dismissed this case in 2024.

USA Today reports there's an increased interest in these types of bans, which are active in 20 Democratic states. The fentanyl crisis in the U.S. appears to be past its deadliest phase. That's according to new research out of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University. that says all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have now seen some recovery from the epidemic.

USA Today reports there's an increased interest in these types of bans, which are active in 20 Democratic states. The fentanyl crisis in the U.S. appears to be past its deadliest phase. That's according to new research out of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University. that says all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have now seen some recovery from the epidemic.

USA Today reports there's an increased interest in these types of bans, which are active in 20 Democratic states. The fentanyl crisis in the U.S. appears to be past its deadliest phase. That's according to new research out of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University. that says all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have now seen some recovery from the epidemic.

Researchers say deaths linked to fentanyl and other street drugs have dropped to levels not seen since before the pandemic. Drug deaths peaked in 2023 at 114,000, but are now under 87,000, according to CDC data. Experts told NPR there's evidence the drop in fatalities is long-term and sustainable.

Researchers say deaths linked to fentanyl and other street drugs have dropped to levels not seen since before the pandemic. Drug deaths peaked in 2023 at 114,000, but are now under 87,000, according to CDC data. Experts told NPR there's evidence the drop in fatalities is long-term and sustainable.

Researchers say deaths linked to fentanyl and other street drugs have dropped to levels not seen since before the pandemic. Drug deaths peaked in 2023 at 114,000, but are now under 87,000, according to CDC data. Experts told NPR there's evidence the drop in fatalities is long-term and sustainable.

And finally, today is the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. And there's some good news for people who have suffered from what is known as long COVID. Doctors in London say a new surgery that expands nasal airways has led to recovery of taste and smell for patients.

And finally, today is the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. And there's some good news for people who have suffered from what is known as long COVID. Doctors in London say a new surgery that expands nasal airways has led to recovery of taste and smell for patients.

And finally, today is the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. And there's some good news for people who have suffered from what is known as long COVID. Doctors in London say a new surgery that expands nasal airways has led to recovery of taste and smell for patients.

About six in every 100 COVID patients develops long COVID, and the loss of smell and taste is one of the more pronounced side effects. Researchers found a way to get more odorants to the roof of the nose where the sense of smell is located, and they believe that doing so kickstarts smell recovery. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app.

About six in every 100 COVID patients develops long COVID, and the loss of smell and taste is one of the more pronounced side effects. Researchers found a way to get more odorants to the roof of the nose where the sense of smell is located, and they believe that doing so kickstarts smell recovery. You can find all these stories and more in the Apple News app.

About six in every 100 COVID patients develops long COVID, and the loss of smell and taste is one of the more pronounced side effects. Researchers found a way to get more odorants to the roof of the nose where the sense of smell is located, and they believe that doing so kickstarts smell recovery. 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 examines the mistakes made in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic as experts were still learning how to best address the crisis. And the magazine makes the case for why we should remember this time as a moment of strength and resilience in America, not failure.

And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next. The Atlantic examines the mistakes made in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic as experts were still learning how to best address the crisis. And the magazine makes the case for why we should remember this time as a moment of strength and resilience in America, not failure.

And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next. The Atlantic examines the mistakes made in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic as experts were still learning how to best address the crisis. And the magazine makes the case for why we should remember this time as a moment of strength and resilience in America, not failure.

If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. And I'll be back with the news tomorrow.