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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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Nov 27, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Ceasefire holding, influencers don’t factcheck, holiday shopping preview & more
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding steady in Lebanon. President-elect Donald Trump has raced through more administration picks. A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump. A new study has some worrying insights about social media influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you what to expect from retailers this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Lebanon ceasefire begins, tourist deaths arrests, US fugitive caught in Britain & more
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun in Lebanon, and now the US is looking to Gaza. We’ll tell you why it could be a good day for last-minute Thanksgiving travelers. Americans could feel the strain on their wallets if tariffs lead to trade wars. Several hostel workers have been arrested in Laos after the deaths of 6 tourists. Plus, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives has been caught in the UK after more than 20 years on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Biden on ceasefire, Trump’s public health leadership picks, airline “junk fees” & more
President Joe Biden made remarks about what’s to come for Israel and Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement. Experts say the challenge for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top public health roles will be keeping politics out of science. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled on whether a transgender volleyball player can compete in a tournament. Airfares aren't the only way US airlines are raking in the cash. Plus, we’ll take a look at a prominent billionaire’s will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Israel approves ceasefire deal, Russia expels diplomat, ultraprocessed foods & more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks after the country’s security cabinet voted to end fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum had strong words for President-elect Donald Trump in response to his threat of tariffs. We'll tell you why the Russian government ejected a British diplomat. Hear what scientists are hoping to learn about ultraproccessed foods for the first time. Plus, the world has lost another supercentenarian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Israel bombs Beirut, internal Trump team probe, Drake v. Kendrick & more
Israel’s military says it launched several strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut ahead of a ceasefire vote today. Donald Trump’s lawyers investigated allegations that one of the president-elect's top aides was asking for money from administration candidates in exchange for influence. Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit. Police say the father of a missing woman from Hawaii died by suicide after he tried to find her. Plus, the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Thanksgiving storms, Pakistan lockdown, anti-obesity drugs & more
As a record number of people are set to make journeys for Thanksgiving, a pair of storms could impact travel. There are concerns that plans to introduce tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico and China could impact US supply chains. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Italy for his last G7 meeting. Authorities in Pakistan have locked down the capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how millions of Americans could get access to anti-obesity drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump ups tariffs ante, ceasefire announcement expected, Thanksgiving travel & more
President-elect Donald Trump is promising a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and Canada as soon as he takes office. Lebanese officials say a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is expected to be announced today. Two storms could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk. Plus, we’ll tell you which US company is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Trump could pardon himself, new vaping research, America’s nuclear waste & more
Several major federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump have been dropped or dismissed. The US attorney overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs and Eric Adams cases plans to step down. National abortion policy may not be as simple as the incoming Trump administration hopes. We’ll tell you how vaping affects vascular health. Plus, where is America’s nuclear waste? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Special counsel drops cases against Trump, Israel will vote on ceasefire, Thanksgiving weather & more
Special counsel Jack Smith has announced he’s ending his prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump over two controversial charges. The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a 60-day ceasefire deal with Hezbollah tomorrow. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies over required graphic health warnings. We’ll tell you what new research shows about alcohol consumption in the US since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we have a look ahead at how weather could impact Thanksgiving travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Troubling lung cancer trend, Israeli rabbi death, Biden’s pardons & more
President-elect Donald Trump has nearly finished naming his list of Cabinet picks, while some controversial ones prepare for confirmation complications. Women in the US are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men. UAE authorities have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi. One former Macy’s employee was responsible for billions of dollars' worth of fraud. Plus, President Joe Biden uses his pardon power to participate in a White House holiday tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


