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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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Mar 19, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Gaza famine warning, US abortions rise, crop frost danger & more
This podcast discusses the looming famine crisis in northern Gaza and the US's pressure on Israel for aid. It also covers the increase in US abortions, the upcoming government shutdown deadline, potential crop damage from frost, and the most air polluted cities in the US and worldwide.
Mar 18, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: TX border law, Biden-Netanyahu call, Trump 'bloodbath' comment & more
Supreme Court blocks TX immigration law, Biden voices concerns on Israel operation, EPA bans asbestos, White police officers sentenced for abuse, Trump clarifies 'bloodbath' comment
Mar 18, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Gaza famine 'imminent', Trump can't cover bond, govt shutdown looms & more
Topics discussed include the imminent famine in Gaza, Trump's struggles with bond cover, escalating gang violence in Haiti, looming government shutdown, and a Supreme Court case on tech companies and free speech.
Mar 18, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Trump’s bond troubles, real estate game changer, OTC birth control & more
Former President Trump faces insurance challenges for massive judgement, US citizens evacuated from Haiti due to increased gang violence, major shifts in real estate practices looming, online ordering of OTC birth control pills now available, winter still lingering across the US
Mar 18, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Haiti looting, RBG 'desecration', golf's 'stupid' rule & more
Topics discussed include Israel's military evacuation order in Gaza, Haiti looting and gang violence, Brooklyn DA decision on subway shooting, controversy over Ruth Bader Ginsburg award, and criticism of golf's 'stupid' rule.
Mar 18, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Gaza hospital fire, TX law freeze expires, suspected killer captured & more
Israeli forces attack Gaza hospital, Texas law expiring, suspected killer captured, Putin's reelection, 750-pound pet seized
Mar 17, 2024 • 18min
One Thing: How Haiti’s Gangs Pushed Out the Prime Minister
Exploring the escalating gang violence in Haiti, with nearly 80% of the capital controlled by gangs. Residents share their harrowing experiences and hopes for the future. International military assistance and the impact of school closures on children's hunger are also discussed.
Mar 16, 2024 • 10min
5 Good Things: Sailing into history, surprise wedding, luck of the Irish & more
A sailor makes history by racing solo around the world. A surprise school wedding captures hearts. Guinness brewery celebrates St. Patrick's Day in a unique way. Scientists unveil new deep-sea species. Imagine a world with three-day weekends!
Mar 15, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: GA prosecutor steps down, deadly Russian strikes, McDonald’s system outage & more
Georgia prosecutor resigns amid Trump election subversion case, deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine, CNN interviews Hamas official about Israeli hostages, McDonald's global IT system outage, and a record-breaking blueberry.
Mar 15, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: GA disqualification ruling, major real estate settlement, Gaza ceasefire talks & more
Topics discussed include a judge's ultimatum in the Georgia election subversion case, a new real estate settlement changing agent commissions, updates on Gaza ceasefire talks, plans to relocate UN staff in Haiti due to gang violence, and the possibility of Uber and Lyft halting services in a US city.
