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Rafael Romo, CNN correspondent covering legal and political developments, joins to report from the courtroom where Marco Rubio testifies in a criminal trial. Short updates cover a tense Florida special election in Palm Beach and soaring airport wait times. There’s also a quick look at this year’s “Dirty Dozen” produce list and tips to cut pesticide exposure.

Investigation of the LaGuardia collision and the NTSB response. Iran launches multi-wave strikes on Israel and regional tensions rise. Debate over ICE deployments at airports and GOP plans to fund DHS. A $1 billion payout to a French energy company for canceled wind farms. Maine students plan a NASA-backed 'yeast to the stratosphere' balloon project.

A fatal runway collision at LaGuardia and the resulting closures and investigation. A political standoff over DHS funding and ICE agents deployed in airports. Financial markets reacting after a delayed strike on Iranian energy sites. A deadly Colombian military plane crash. The Supreme Court hearing a major mail-in ballot challenge.

Talks about a reported pause in strikes with conflicting statements from Iran. A deadly collision between a fire truck and a landing plane is described. Federal agents are being deployed to major airports amid long TSA lines. London investigators probe an antisemitic arson attack on ambulances. Controversy surrounds artwork tied to New York City’s first lady.

Tense international brinkmanship over the Strait of Hormuz and threats to critical infrastructure. A deadly tarmac collision at LaGuardia and unfolding rescue details. ICE agents move into airports amid shutdown staffing gaps. A new life-saving intra-abdominal foam is used for the first time. An entrepreneur with Down syndrome builds a thriving spice business.

Kate Knibbs, WIRED senior writer on tech and culture, who reported on prediction markets and their legal fallout. She explores the “casino-ification” of everything. The conversation covers betting on war outcomes, legal fights between regulators and platforms, and real harms like insider trading, threats, and gambling risks.

Fathers in London learn hairstyling to bond with their daughters and rethink masculinity. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart link young and older generations. A new adaptive device offers personalized Parkinson’s treatment. A Rhode Island high school hockey team finishes its season together after a heartbreaking loss. A rescued baby macaque starts making monkey friends.

Hadas Gold, CNN correspondent who covers media and technology, explains the White House’s AI legislative framework. Conversation touches on the Pentagon’s press policy ruling, Trump’s comments on NATO and ceasefire prospects, CBS News Radio shutdown and layoffs, and other top national security and media stories. Short, fast-paced updates and context.

Travelers face long airport lines and missed flights as widespread TSA staffing disruptions ripple through security. Tensions rise over U.S.-Israel coordination and reports of possible wider strikes in the region. Advocates warn a new VA-Justice agreement could put vulnerable veterans at risk. A major network shelves a reality TV season amid controversy. A beloved action star and internet meme passes away.

Coverage of a possible $200 billion Pentagon funding request tied to the Iran war and the political debate it sparks. Discussion of growing TSA staffing shortages and warnings about long airport security lines. Report on a commemorative coin featuring a former president and the legal questions it raises. Announcement of a Labubu toy movie moving to Hollywood.