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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 10, 2026 • 9min
New Video in Search for Nancy Guthrie, Lawmakers Say Epstein Files Are Over-Redacted, Monks Finish Walk for Peace and more
A new video surfaces in the search for Nancy Guthrie and a second ransom deadline passes. Lawmakers say key names were overly redacted in the Epstein files. The U.S. military reports strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats and actions against a sanctioned tanker. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn faces multiple leg surgeries. Nineteen Buddhist monks complete a 2,300-mile walk for peace.

Feb 9, 2026 • 6min
Guthrie’s New Video, Maxwell Deposition, Trump Criticizes Olympian and more
A missing-person plea from a prominent TV figure and an alarming ransom video. A legal standoff over a high-profile deposition and talk of presidential clemency. Urgent negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security before a shutdown deadline. Expanded enforcement and land moves in the occupied West Bank. Olympic athletes push back after a public political attack.

Feb 9, 2026 • 7min
‘We will pay’, Epstein Fallout in the UK, Musk’s Moon vs Mars Mission and more
Police search a property linked to a ransom demand and investigators inspect unusual areas around the home. Closed-door testimony and political fallout swirl around high-profile legal files shaking the UK establishment. A champion skier’s crash prompts updates on surgeries and recovery. Tech plans shift toward a bold vision for a self-growing lunar settlement.

Feb 9, 2026 • 9min
Deadline Looms for Nancy Guthrie Search, Vonn Stable After Leg Fracture, Reviews of Super Bowl Ads and more
A tense search for Nancy Guthrie with a looming ransom deadline. A virtual deposition featuring high-profile legal drama. Lindsey Vonn’s recovery after a dramatic Olympic crash. Jury selection in the case tied to a school shooting. Reviews of the Super Bowl halftime performance and standout ads.

Feb 8, 2026 • 26min
One Thing: Does ICE Know Who You Are?
Juliette Kayyem, national security analyst and former DHS official, explains biometrics, AI linking and oversight gaps. Nicole Cleland, Minneapolis legal observer, recounts being identified via facial recognition and losing Global Entry. They discuss phone-based ID use, Mobile Fortify, collection methods, error risks, privacy concerns, and debates over legal limits and policy reforms.

Feb 7, 2026 • 15min
5 Good Things: Meet the Olympic Athletes Already Making History
Olympic firsts and young trailblazers making history on the ice and slopes. A surprising statewide turnaround in fourth grade reading and math. A family project collecting letters to help people in crisis. Ecological rescue as oysters return to Dublin Bay to clean water and protect coasts. A teen’s daring swim-and-run rescue after a kayaking accident.

Feb 6, 2026 • 7min
Nancy Guthrie Search, Dow’s Historic Milestone, Trump Shares Racist Video and more
A missing person case with reported ransom notes, Apple Watch clues and a big reward. The Dow hitting a historic 50,000 marker and what it signals about markets. A new arrest linked to the 2012 Benghazi attack. A murder trial timeline shift and claims of double jeopardy. Outrage after a racist video was posted and then removed from a political figure’s account.

Feb 6, 2026 • 6min
US-Iran Talks, Auto Giant Hits ‘Reset’, Lindsay Vonn’s Training and more
Kevin Liptak, White House correspondent reporting on US diplomacy on the ground. Claire Duffy, tech reporter who previews technology and media segments. They discuss US-Iran indirect talks and regional military buildup. They cover a major automaker’s EV strategy reset. They mention an injured American ski star training despite a torn ACL.

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Feb 6, 2026 • 8min
US, Iran Start Nuclear Talks, $50,000 Reward in Guthrie Search, Olympic Kickoff and more
High-stakes nuclear talks in Oman between US envoys and Iranian officials take center stage. A $50,000 FBI reward is announced in the search for Nancy Guthrie. A new direct-to-consumer prescription platform launches, sparking questions about savings. The Winter Olympics opening ceremony and a longtime Super Bowl attendee’s farewell are also highlighted.

Feb 5, 2026 • 7min
Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance, DHS Funding Fight, TrumpRx Launch and more
Law enforcement updates on a high-profile disappearance, including blood evidence and a ransom note. Heated negotiations over DHS funding and proposed ICE reforms. A new rule could reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers into at-will positions. Stalled U.S.-Russia talks and the lapse of a major treaty raise security concerns. The launch of a direct-to-consumer drug platform promises cash discounts.


