Misinformation in the coronavirus battle, the skeptics who bet against Elon Musk, and more from Apple News

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It’s January 30, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Republicans move to block impeachment witnesses

GOP leaders appear to have corralled support to prevent new witnesses from testifying in the impeachment trial, which would pave the way for a swift acquittal of President Trump. The New York Times

The vote over admitting new evidence is expected tomorrow, and there could still be surprises. Senators have eight more hours today to question the prosecution and defense teams.


Updates on the coronavirus outbreak: The number of confirmed cases now tops 7,700, and the death toll has risen to 170. Meanwhile, officials around the world are battling misinformation about the virus on social media. Bloomberg

Vanessa Bryant broke her silence after a helicopter crash on Sunday killed her husband, Kobe, and daughter Gianna, along with seven others. “There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now,” she said on Instagram, alongside a heartbreaking photo of her with Kobe and their four daughters. Sports Illustrated

A trade deal with Mexico and Canada was signed into law, marking a rare bipartisan win. The USMCA replaces the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which has been blamed for hollowing out the U.S. manufacturing sector. Reuters

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The Skeptics Who Bet Against Elon Musk

An informal collection of obsessives is pushing back against the Tesla CEO — and losing billions in the process.

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People in the News

How Andy Reid, coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, evolved into football’s preeminent offensive mind — and what makes his approach so unique. The Wall Street Journal

Who is Sophie, Countess of Wessex? Now that Prince Harry and Meghan have stepped back from royal duties, you’re about to see a lot more of her. Cosmopolitan

In her new memoir, Jessica Simpson opens up about her struggles with addiction: “I became exactly what I didn’t want to be.” People

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

The Screen Actors Guild just released new protocols for “intimacy coordinators,” the professionals who oversee sex scenes on set. USA TODAY

These super-sniffer dogs are helping detect diseases around the world. NPR

Romance on the campaign trail: As presidential candidates court voters, their staffs court … one another. The Washington Post

That Gatorade bath at the end of the Super Bowl is worth millions of dollars. Fox Business

Make these homemade ginger shots to kick your winter cold. Bon Appétit

The Last Word

“	Aside from being Iranian and a student, what did I do?”

Iranian students who are arriving in U.S. airports are being sent back home — even when they have valid visas: “They behaved like I am a terrorist.” Los Angeles Times

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