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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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Feb 27, 2025 • 7min
Foreign aid deadline, UK PM visits White House, Gene Hackman found dead & more
The Supreme Court has paused a deadline for the Trump administration to release foreign aid funding. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House. Palestinian prisoners and detainees, along with the bodies of Israeli hostages have been returned. The Pentagon is planning to get rid of transgender service members currently serving. Plus, Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 6min
Mass firings memo, 'reverse discrimination' suit, 'Gossip Girl' actress dies & more
The Trump administration has issued guidance on how it’ll conduct mass layoffs across federal agencies. We have details on the final handover of Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. The Supreme Court signals it'll make it easier for Americans to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits. The Department of Agriculture has revealed a new strategy to tackle bird flu and high egg prices. Plus, an actress whose memorable roles on TV shows include "Gossip Girl" has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 7min
Zelensky WH visit, renewable energy U-turn, basketball legend retires & more
The White House is defending the decision to have Elon Musk attend a cabinet meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could visit Washington this week. BP is backtracking on its renewable energy investments. The maker of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs says it’ll spend more on manufacturing in the US. Plus, a basketball legend is hanging up their jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s first cabinet meeting, first measles death, WaPo’s big change & more
President Donald Trump gave a warning to federal employees during his first Cabinet meeting that included Elon Musk. The Trump administration is appealing an order to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid. We have details on the first death reported in the West Texas measles outbreak. A big change is coming to the Washington Post. Plus, we’ll tell you about the man who was compensated for wasted time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 7min
Cabinet meeting tension, Trump Gaza video, mystery Congo illness & more
President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting could get awkward today as Elon Musk joins in. Gaza health officials say babies are dying of hypothermia, as Trump shares a video showing the enclave as a resort. Intelligence staff are being fired over alleged NSA chat room messages. There were two close calls at US airports yesterday. Plus, we’ll tell you about a mysterious and deadly illness in Congo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 7min
Ukraine mineral deal, Adnan Syed conviction, Trump's ‘gold cards,’ & more
The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a deal over natural resources and reconstruction. Republican leaders have had a surprising win in the House. Israel and Hamas are expected to go ahead with a hostage and prisoner swap as the ceasefire remains fragile. Prosectors are giving up attempts to get Adnan Syed’s conviction vacated. Plus, President Donald Trump wants to offer wealthy immigrants ‘gold cards.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 7min
Musk email confusion continues, Southwest flight's near-miss, TX lottery investigation & more
The White House says one million federal workers replied to an email that caused chaos. We'll tell you about a close call between two planes on a Chicago runway. There’s been a massive blackout in Chile affecting most of the country. We'll explain the controversy surrounding two lottery jackpots in Texas. Plus, could vaccinating chickens against bird flu help tackle high egg prices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 6min
Protests over DOGE, consumer confidence sinks, fabrics giant shutters & more
We start with what's being seen as a mass protest against DOGE. American consumers are getting worried about the economy. We'll tell you about a deadly highway overpass collapse in South Korea. We have the latest developments on a high-profile death penalty case in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, a beloved store for generations of quilters and crafters is going out of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 7min
US-Europe rift, Musk’s new federal contract, Gaza ceasefire & more
The US and Europe aren’t on the same page when it comes to how to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine. One of Elon Musk’s companies got a new contract to help an agency he’s considering making cuts to. We’ll update you on the Pope's health. Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas before it expires on Saturday. Plus, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate is running for office again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2025 • 7min
Musk’s second chance, podcaster’s FBI role, Denny’s egg surcharge & more
Elon Musk is giving federal workers another chance to email their achievements or risk being fired. Some Republican hardliners in the House are threatening to block plans to move forward with President Donald Trump’s agenda. Trump has named a podcaster as the FBI’s deputy director. We’re learning more about the case against Brian Kohberger. Plus, Denny’s is reportedly going to start charging more for eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


