Trump admits to intentionally downplaying pandemic, an essential reading list from Oprah, and more from Apple News

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It’s September 10, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

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President Trump admitted to Watergate journalist Bob Woodward that he knew the coronavirus was “deadly” and intentionally downplayed its threat to avoid panic. More than 190,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S.
 The Washington Post

At least seven people have died in rapidly spreading wildfires in California and the Pacific Northwest, and authorities expect conditions to get worse. “When it hit, it was like a blow torch,” said a Washington fire chief. CNN

A whistleblower in the Department of Homeland Security said he was told to stop reporting intelligence about Russia’s threat to the 2020 election because it “made the president look bad.” The White House and DHS denied the allegation. NPR

Joe Biden unveiled a plan to introduce tax incentives for creating new jobs in the U.S. and penalize companies that move operations offshore. Bloomberg

The NFL is back today. Here’s how the league’s 32 teams stack up heading into the season. ESPN

Best of Apple News+

How Running Fails Black People in America

A reflection on Ahmaud Arbery’s last jog — and what it says about the running community. Runner’s World

The Coronavirus

Why it will take more than a vaccine to beat COVID-19. The New Yorker

Deep cleans and disinfecting mists might not keep us from getting the virus — but they sure make us feel better. The Washington Post

Eight countries Americans can visit right now. Tripadvisor

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

An essential reading list, hand-picked by Oprah, for understanding racial inequality in America. Apple News Spotlight

This heated Montana race could flip the Senate to the Democrats. Bloomberg Businessweek

Evidence suggests that a new Chinese space plane just carried out a secretive mission. NPR

The world’s animal populations have shrunk by an average of 68 percent since 1970, according to a new report. BBC News

This is what happens to your body when you don’t treat a muscle knot. Well+Good

Science

Bay Area skies glowed a surreal, pumpkin-orange color on Wednesday. Here’s why. SF Gate

A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human? The Guardian

Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered a trove of sealed 2,500-year-old human coffins. CNET

The Last Word

“	This classroom is probably the safest classroom in the country right now.”

Welcome to the National Basketball Players Association’s “Bubble School.” ESPN

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