Why the House still has no speaker — and what happens next

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<p>After three rounds of voting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short of earning enough votes to secure the House Speaker position. <a href="https://apple.news/ATIMHWylLQEeLnJeKqb5pwA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">The Hill</a> explains how the failure has embarrassed GOP lawmakers and delayed the 118th Congress.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>After lying about his personal background and professional experience, Rep.-elect George Santos is set to be sworn in as a member of Congress. The <a href="https://apple.news/A7gqIAGHRSPqpzrwZiiPlpA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> looks at his efforts to deceive voters and the possible punishment he may face. The <a href="https://apple.news/AFBXSapOJTYi1B1Ugd3Ym9g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Post</a> also explains why prosecutors in Brazil are reopening a criminal fraud case against Santos from over a decade ago.</p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/ASVDrPkruSXqKhV0M-yh8Jw">Wall Street Journal</a> looks at how blurred lines between video games and gambling may have contributed to an increase in addictive behavior among young men and boys.</p> <p>In 1923, experts made predictions for what the world would look like 100 years later, including forecasts of 300-year lifespans and four-hour workdays. <a href="https://apple.news/Auz_kgFbaRd2UDuXUOMGnHA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> looks at which came true.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>