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Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is going to the Supreme Court today. South Korea’s president is facing growing calls to resign, following his chaotic attempt to enact martial law in the country. Another one of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks is at risk of being replaced. A teacher has died from rabies in California. Plus, authorities in Paris are attempting once again to send a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an update on the status of Hunter Biden’s outstanding legal cases after he was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden. A “woke-free” company’s stock surged today after the news that Donald Trump Jr. would join the board. Former German chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to CNN about her time as the first woman to lead Europe’s largest economy. We’ll tell you about new insight from the Department of Labor into US job openings. Plus, Thai scientists think silk can be used to deliver medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea’s president says he will comply with parliament’s vote to block his declaration of martial law. Israel’s defense minister is threatening to directly target the Lebanese state as the ceasefire with Hezbollah grows shaky. We have the latest update on the woman who stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris last week. We’ll tell you what NFL linebacker Azeez Al Shaair’s suspension could cost him. Plus, Wikipedia has announced its top searches of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea’s president has thrown the country into chaos by declaring martial law. President-elect Donald Trump is making his return to the global stage since winning the election. Wall Street isn't buying some of Trump and Elon Musk’s ambitious claims. China is going tit-for-tat with the US over semiconductors exports. Plus, there’s been a huge pie robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Democrats are not happy about President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, while others aren’t surprised. President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election. America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers. Ukrainian soldiers are facing “unlimited" enemy troops and a lack of sleep. Plus, Paris is having problems sending a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a deadly day in Lebanon, there are concerns about the future of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. More than 70 per cent of the US will see temperatures below freezing this week. We’ll tell you why a judge has rejected a $101 billion pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. A GOP-led House committee has released a critical report on the Covid-19 response. Plus, the case of a missing Hawaii woman has taken an unexpected turn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging missiles just days after a ceasefire agreement went in effect. We’ll tell you what it could mean if President-elect Donald Trump privatizes two mortgage giants. The Supreme Court is wrestling with the Food and Drug Administration's attempt to curb access to flavored vapes. California’s Department of Food and Agriculture says the bird flu virus was found in certain raw milk products. Plus, sex workers in Belgium have achieved landmark protections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Gelsinger has resigned as CEO of Intel after a rocky tenure. Syrian rebels have taken control of the country’s second largest city in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad. US Border Patrol says migrant crossings at the southwest border are trending downward. The latest on major food recalls involving organic eggs and cucumbers. Plus, we’ll tell you how much holiday shoppers spent on Thanksgiving this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There could be big political consequences after President Joe Biden pardoned his son. Hear what plans president-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director has for the agency. California lawmakers are trying to protect progressive policies ahead of Trump’s second term. Respiratory illness season is ramping up. Plus, an NFL hall of famer says he’s battling a health issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite previously saying he wouldn’t, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court will hear a landmark transgender rights case this week. Closing arguments are expected today in Daniel Penny’s trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. We’ll tell you why the country of Georgia has been dealing with days of violent unrest. Plus, Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year is pretty relatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices