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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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Dec 30, 2023 • 7min
3 PM ET: NYC NYE security preparations, mushroom poisonings, NASA’s message in a bottle & more
Israeli military's failures in hostage rescue mission, NYC prepares for Times Square ball drop, Eurostar cancellations due to flooding, rise in mushroom poisonings, NASA sends message to Jupiter
Dec 30, 2023 • 7min
10 AM ET: Genocide case against Israel, Ohio gender-affirming care veto, 1-2-3-1-2-3 weddings & more
South Africa files genocide case against Israel, Ukraine hit by largest air attack from Russia, Ohio governor vetoes transgender care bill, coastal flooding forces beach closures, couples rush to tie the knot in Vegas for a 'magical' wedding date.
Dec 29, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Ukraine bombarded, NYE security concerns, Gypsy Rose Blanchard released & more
Russia launches major assault on Ukraine, NYE security threats in NYC, Gypsy Rose Blanchard released on parole
Dec 29, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Maine's ballot decision, huge Russian strikes, California waves & more
Maine's election official removes Trump from 2024 primary ballot. Russia launches massive air attacks in Ukraine. Dangerous waves cause injuries and flooding in California. Busy day for flying in the US. Detroit Pistons lose again.
Dec 28, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: 2024 ballot decisions, Haley's Civil War comments, gas price predictions & more
Debate over Trump's eligibility for 2024 primaries, Gaza airstrikes, Haley's response to civil war question, gas prices and chess tournament controversy.
Dec 28, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Ukraine funding running out, Trump's ballot worries, Apple Watches back & more
US aid package for Ukraine running out, concerns about Trump's ballot removal, availability of new Apple Watches, and the comedy world mourns Tom Smothers.
Dec 27, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Trump ballot decision, NYT sues OpenAI, 'miracle' rescue & more
Top US officials meet with Mexico's president to address the migrant crisis. Michigan's Supreme Court decides on Trump's inclusion in the state's primary ballot. Israel calls for improved aid methods in Gaza. The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft. A heroic rescue in Indiana.
Dec 27, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: High stakes border talks, Middle East conflict concerns, Detroit Piston's record & more
US officials discuss migrant crisis at US-Mexico border. Middle East conflict concerns as Israel and Hamas tensions rise. Blizzard conditions causing travel problems. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun dies at 48. Detroit Pistons break NBA record.
Dec 26, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: Border crisis, Harvard backlash, Ye's apology & more
US airstrikes in Iraq, border crisis impacting Chicago, Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Navy ship, Harvard faculty urging action, Kanye West apologizes
Dec 26, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: US Iraq strikes, winter storm travel warning, Apple Watch ban & more
US airstrikes in Iraq in retaliation for attack on American troops. Israeli Prime Minister vows to continue war in Gaza. Major winter storm causes blizzard warnings and travel concerns. Ongoing situation at the US-Mexico border. Ban on sale of certain Apple Watch models in US due to patent violations.
