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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 3, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Civilian deaths pressure, Taiwan earthquake, menthol cigarettes lawsuit & more
Israel under pressure for civilian deaths, Biden criticized for Gaza policies. U.S. storms hit East Coast, Taiwan earthquake kills 7. Lawsuit against FDA over menthol cigarettes by civil rights groups and medical organizations.
Apr 2, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Primary elections, severe storms, Gaza hospital down & more
President Biden and former President Trump exchange campaign jabs. Severe weather outbreak threatens US. Israeli president apologizes for aid workers killed by military. Man rams FBI office. Hospitals required to get written consent for exams.
Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Deadly aid convoy strike, Biden-Xi call, Tesla sales plummet & more
US Secretary of State addresses deadly Israeli airstrike, Biden's call with Xi Jinping, Ukraine's strike on Russian oil refinery. Adderall shortage in US, Tesla's sales drop for the first time since the pandemic.
Apr 2, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Aid worker deaths 'unintentional,' US retirement crisis, Nazi logo jersey & more
Topics include unintentional airstrike in Gaza, US retirement crisis, ocean temperature rise, and controversy over Germany's soccer jersey redesign.
Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Strike kills aid workers, Tulsa survivors' last chance, Finland school shooting & more
Israeli strike kills aid workers in Gaza, Trump told to stop talking about family in hush money case, Tulsa survivors seek reparations, Finland school shooting leaves one child dead, Women's March Madness Final Four set
Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Aid workers killed, FL abortion decisions, 'incognito mode' settlement & more
Aid workers killed in Gaza, Trump's legal battles, Florida abortion laws, severe storm threat in Southeast, Google's data records deletion
Apr 1, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Iranian commanders killed, grapefruit-sized hail, bird flu case & more
Topics include attacks on Iranian consulate, severe weather threat, Biden assessing Baltimore bridge collapse, new bird flu case, and $1 billion Powerball jackpot.
Apr 1, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Deadly airstrike in Syria, CA fast food workers, Trump’s media stock & more
Topics include deadly airstrike in Syria blamed on Israel, sentencing of former SC Attorney Alex Murdaugh, political debates over Ukraine aid, hourly wage increase for CA fast food workers, and Trump's media company facing financial woes
Apr 1, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Nuclear fusion record, US home purchase analysis, Easter Egg Roll & more
Scientists create an 'artificial sun' hotter than real sun. US-Israel meeting on Rafah offensive. Analysis of home affordability across states. President Biden at White House Easter Egg Roll.
Apr 1, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Gaza hospital 'massacre,' measles outbreaks, March Madness Final Four & more
Topics discussed include recovery efforts at Gaza hospital post-siege, severe weather threats in the US, Measles outbreaks, legal proceedings of Alex Murdaugh, and updates on the March Madness Final Four teams.
