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It’s December 4, 2019. Here’s what you need to know.

Good Morning from Apple News

It’s December 4, 2019.

Here’s what you need to know.

Welcome to the new Apple News email, now coming to your inbox every morning with top news, smart analysis, and fascinating features. We’ll bring you the best stories from the most trusted sources — everything you need to be informed (and entertained) as you start your day. Enjoy!

Top Stories

The impeachment inquiry’s second act


The House Judiciary Committee — described by one member as a “bunch of brawlers” — will question constitutional scholars today about whether President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine amount to impeachable offenses. Democrats say he abused power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, while Republicans argue he was trying to root out corruption. The Washington Post

Where will Trump be during the hearing? In London — and probably on Twitter. He’s meeting world leaders at the NATO summit, a group he has long lambasted for not spending enough on defense. Reuters

	Here’s a guide to the next round of hearings, including the lowdown on new witnesses. Apple News Spotlight

Kamala Harris calls it quits. The California senator was seen as a rising star: She was the only black woman presidential contender in the 2020 race and made headlines with her sharp criticisms of Trump. But Harris ultimately failed to gain traction with key Democratic voters, and struggled to raise money. Los Angeles Times

A new era for Google: Cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped down from day-to-day management of its parent company, Alphabet, handing the reins to Sundar Pichai, a veteran Google executive. Pichai will oversee businesses including the search engine and YouTube, and inherits the company’s political and regulatory challenges. The Wall Street Journal

Cover Story

Inside the Ancient Mazes Under Jerusalem

Controversial excavations are uncovering layers of history — and touching off new conflicts.

Read Now in National Geographic

Life Online

A new service called Focusmate turns shame into a productivity hack. The New Yorker

There’s a lot going on in the American teenage bedroom. It’s just not quite what you think. The New York Times

Who really hacked Sony? Five years later, doubts linger about the official account. The Hollywood Reporter

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

President Trump allowed states to block new refugees. But conservative Utah invited more to come. The Washington Post

Why everyone else’s morning routine seems more productive than yours. The Atlantic

This doctor makes house calls in Amish villages, and sees the rarest diseases in the world. USA Today

NFL teams are running the ball less than ever. Except the Baltimore Ravens, who are bucking the trend — and winning. The Wall Street Journal

Now that Ikea has colonized Earth, it’s going after Mars. Fast Company

The Last Word

“	I asked myself, for the first of a thousand times, ‘Should I turn around?’”

Reinhard Grubhofer was one of the many climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest on May 23. This is what came next. GQ

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