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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 21, 2025 • 7min
DOJ deportations showdown, Gaza ceasefire developments, Heathrow fire update & more
The dispute between the DOJ and a federal judge over migrant deportations may be settled at a hearing today. Hamas is considering the US’ latest ceasefire proposal. We give an update on the fire at London Heathrow which has caused travel chaos worldwide. Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor announces run for the Irish presidency this year. Plus, we’ll tell you which nation just qualified for the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
Mass flight cancellations, Democrats facing anger, Christmas hit legal battle & more
Airlines are rushing to cancel hundreds of flights, as London’s Heathrow airport shut-down impacts travel around the world. We break down how President Donald Trump’s order to dismantle the Department of Education could affect schools and students. Democrats have come face to face with frustrated voters at Town Hall’s this week. New details have been revealed into the crash that caused a plane to flip at Toronto airport. Plus, a judge has made a ruling on whether a popular Christmas hit was stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
Major airport travel chaos, more deportation backlash, Musk’s Pentagon visit & more
One of the world’s busiest international airports has been shut down, causing global travel chaos. The Trump administration’s deportation attempts are facing more legal fallout. Elon Musk is set to visit the Pentagon today. A Ukrainian port city is up in flames, just days before peace talks resume. Plus, we’ll tell you why transport officials have an urgent warning about dozens of bridges across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 7min
DoE's shutdown order, Taliban frees American, record sports sale & more
President Donald Trump is looking to fulfill a campaign promise with his latest dismantling attempt. We have have an update on the back-and-forth between a judge and the Justice Department on deportation flights. A third American has been released under the Trump administration. Fed-up voters are airing out their frustrations at lawmakers during heated town halls. Plus, an NBA team sold for a record price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 7min
EU delays tariffs, Delta crash landing update, Tesla recall & more
Europe has a new timeline to rollout tariffs on US goods, including whiskey. There’s escalating violence in the Middle East since a Gaza ceasefire collapsed. We have two major findings about a Delta plane’s crash landing in Toronto. The newest president of the International Olympic Committee makes history. And, we’ll explain why Tesla is recalling most of its Cybertrucks in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 7min
Hamas fires rockets, stagflation fears, world kindness & more
Hamas has fired rockets at Israel in response to the renewed ground offensive in Gaza. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are sparking “stagflation” concerns. Venezuela's leader is calling the deportation of mostly Venezuelan migrants from the US to El Salvador a “kidnapping.” The man who was last seen with a missing US college student has left the Dominican Republic. Plus, we explain why there may be more kindness in the world than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s education order, Idaho student murders update, France’s “survival manual” & more
We’ll tell you the latest on President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Trump has shrugged off criticism by Chief Justice John Roberts over his attacks on a federal judge. China has been accused of executing Canadian citizens on drug smuggling charges. There are new details in the trial of the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students. Plus, we'll explain why France is set to give all its citizens a survival manual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 7min
Education Department dismantling, Pentagon website purge, world's happiest nation & more
President Donald Trump is planning to sign an order to start dismantling the Department of Education. Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens in Gaza overnight, as the Houthis launched a missile at Israel. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he believes a partial ceasefire with Russia could be within reach. Tens of thousands of articles may have been removed or flagged from Pentagon websites. Plus, we’ll tell you which country is the happiest in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
University funding on ice, Istanbul mayor detained, Amtrak CEO resigns & more
President Donald Trump agreed to help Ukraine during a call with the country's president. The Trump administration has placed one university's federal funding on hold. We're following new developments on a Palestinian activist detained by immigration authorities. A key rival to Turkey's president has been detained. Plus, a major shakeup at Amtrak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Fed’s rate decision, Israel’s ground offensive, sports reporter’s death & more
We start with the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates as concerns grow about President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. We have details on Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president one day after his call with Russia’s. Israel launched its first ground offensive in Gaza since its ceasefire with Hamas collapsed. The Justice Department claims a judge is “continuing to beat a dead horse” by seeking more information about deportations. And, authorities announced charges in a Super Bowl reporter’s death investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


