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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 7min
Moon Mission Countdown, Trump’s Primetime Speech, New Weight Loss Drug and more
Four astronauts prepare for a daring lunar orbit mission and the technical fixes behind it. A major national address lays out plans and talking points about the war with Iran. The Supreme Court probes attempts to change birthright citizenship. A federal trial gets a new timeline. A second GLP-1 weight loss pill reaches the market with different dosing.

Apr 1, 2026 • 8min
SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case, Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Kidnapped Journalist and more
Arguments at the Supreme Court over efforts to limit birthright citizenship draw skeptical questioning. Claims about an Iran ceasefire and regional reactions raise uncertainty. Reports show Americans still spending despite economic worries. A journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq amid tensions. Preparations ramp up for the Artemis II lunar launch.

Apr 1, 2026 • 9min
Artemis II Launch, Judge Blocks Ballroom, Tiger Woods Plea and more
A looming national address about tensions with Iran sets the political backdrop. NASA’s Artemis II moon launch and its crew preparations take center stage. A judge orders construction at the White House to halt. Tiger Woods announces treatment after a DUI plea. A quirky dating trend turns romantic pitches into PowerPoint presentations.

Mar 31, 2026 • 7min
Stocks Rebound, NPR & PBS Ruling, Tiger Woods Enters Plea and more
Markets jumped on signs Iran might seek peace, lifting stocks and easing gas worries. A judge ruled against a move to cut public broadcasting funds, stirring First Amendment debate. Tiger Woods entered a not guilty plea in his Florida DUI case. New research links two phthalate chemicals to millions of premature births and infant deaths. A court temporarily blocked plans for a controversial White House ballroom project.

Mar 31, 2026 • 8min
SCOTUS Conversion Therapy Opinion, New Tiger Woods Crash Details, Gas Price Hike and more
Elisabeth Rosales, CNN reporter who breaks down new details from Tiger Woods' arrest affidavit. Paula Reid, CNN legal analyst who explains the Supreme Court ruling on Colorado's conversion therapy ban. They discuss the Court's remand and legal scrutiny, fresh reporting on the Woods crash and investigation, rising national gas prices, and shifting military intelligence and base access in Europe.

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Mar 31, 2026 • 8min
Castro's Influencer Grandson, Airport Named for Trump, Heat Islands and more
Heavy bombardment shakes Iran and raises questions about leadership. Fidel Castro’s grandson speaks about Cuba’s deepening energy crisis. Florida moves to rename a major airport after a former president. Research finds AI data centers can create extreme local heat islands. Celine Dion plans a comeback with a series of Paris shows.

Mar 30, 2026 • 7min
MI Synagogue Attack Update, “Heat Islands,” Chocolate Heist and more
Updates on shifting US-Iran signals and the ripple effect on oil markets. New findings on AI data centers creating heat islands that warm nearby communities. A medical reassessment of long-term beta blocker use after heart attacks. The surprising theft of 12 tons of chocolate bars in Europe.

Mar 30, 2026 • 8min
Trump Threatens Iran, Israeli Battalion Attacks CNN Crew, Corn Tortilla Change and more
Tension with Iran escalates as threats of strikes make international headlines. Airport delays ease after TSA pay issues are addressed. A Russian oil tanker reportedly docks in Cuba despite U.S. restrictions. An Israeli battalion is suspended after detaining a CNN crew in the West Bank. California now requires folic acid in corn masa flour to prevent birth defects.

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Mar 30, 2026 • 9min
Final Four Set, TSA Backpay, AI Leads to Wrongful Arrest and more
Coverage of reported Iran negotiation points and U.S. troop moves. A potential TSA backpay development and the funding fight behind it. A wrongful arrest caused by AI facial recognition error. College basketball’s Final Four set with Michigan’s historic run. Japan’s quirky competitive office chair racing scene.

Mar 29, 2026 • 26min
One Thing: Is This Social Media's Big Tobacco Moment?
Clare Duffy, CNN tech reporter and podcaster who explains legal and product-design implications. Caroline Koziol, a college student who sued platforms after developing an eating disorder she links to algorithmic content. They discuss the LA verdict finding platforms liable, algorithm-driven harm and autoplay, internal company documents, legal strategies to hold platforms accountable, and potential product and policy changes.


