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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 1, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Viral fake election video, new Boeing deal, Young Thug's plea & more
The two top presidential candidates continued their attacks on each other during events in battleground states last night. Meanwhile, Georgia’s Secretary of State says an investigation is looking at an “obviously fake” viral video of alleged voting fraud. Israel is reported to have attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, as it waits for retaliation from Iran. Striking Boeing workers have a new deal on the table. Plus, rapper Young Thug has entered a guilty plea, ending his criminal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: House races latest, a historically dry October, new rules for switching banks & more
One GOP leader says he’s confident the party will hold onto its House majority next week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech identifying his country’s “supreme objective.” There's good news on the way for states suffering from drought. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to make your life a little easier. Plus, the CDC says giving birth to triplets – or more – is becoming less common in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Election misinformation, jobs report preview, Starbucks goes retro & more
We’ll talk about when we might have an official winner of this year’s presidential election. This billionaire is a one-man misinformation machine. Tomorrow’s jobs report could counter right-wing conspiracy theories. A new report finds that race and ethnicity data can do more harm than good. Plus, we’ll tell you why Starbucks’ new strategy involves hundreds of thousands of Sharpies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: PA voting probes, inflation cooled, witch markings found & more
We’ll give you the latest on a handful of investigations and lawsuits into voter registration and mail-in ballot deliveries in the key state of Pennsylvania. Inflation in the US is getting closer to the Fed’s target. California could soon have the nation’s highest minimum wage. Russia fines Google an astronomical amount.. Plus, a witch seems to have placed a curse on a property hundreds of years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Final election push, Musk giveaway decision, NK missile test & more.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to women voters in key swing states. Plus, we break down the two candidates' immigration policies. Philadelphia will be holding an emergency hearing over Elon Musk’s million-dollar giveaways. North Korea has tested intercontinental ballistic missiles, amid warnings from South Korea about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. Plus, we’ll let you know the forecast before heading out for trick-or-treating tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: ‘Garbage’ mess continues, Lebanon ceasefire optimism, World Series game 5 & more
Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are dealing with messes caused by “garbage” comments. Investigators say the ballot drop box fire suspect could strike again. Lebanon’s prime minister says a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel could soon be within reach. LA’s district attorney has written to California’s governor in support of the Menendez brothers. Plus, we’ll tell which fans went home happy after game five of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Presidential campaign stops, new bird flu case, World Series game 5 & more
Both candidates are holding dueling events in key states in the final campaign sprint. UN data shows the amount of aid entering Gaza hit the lowest level since the start of Israel’s war. We’ll tell you where a new bird flu case has been identified in the US. Subscribers have been expressing their displeasure with the Washington Post. Plus, the New York Yankees are fighting to keep their season alive against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but two fans won’t be at tonight's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Biden sets off firestorm, Israeli strikes, mom sues AI company & more
Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Joe Biden’s comment that has Democrats on edge. Israel has begun strikes in an historic Lebanese city after warning residents to flee. A Florida mom is blaming an AI company for her son’s suicide. Europe’s biggest economy has narrowly avoided a recession. And, we’ll tell you what to do with your Covid-19 home tests nearing their expiration date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Soft landing, SCOTUS voter rolls ruling, CNN Heroes & more
The latest GDP figures have some economists saying the US economy pulled off the rare so-called “soft landing." The Supreme Court has weighed in on who can be removed from voter rolls in Virginia. A search is underway for the person authorities believe is behind recent ballot box fires. Top US officials are heading to the Middle East, and they’ve got a lot of high-tension issues on their agenda. Plus, we’ll tell you about some inspiring heroes and how you can help them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Harris’ closing speech, Spain flash flooding, wildlife sniffing rats & more
Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters, as former President Donald Trump is seizing on President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comments. We compare Harris and Trump’s economic policies. Flash flooding has killed dozens of people in parts of Spain. Minneapolis police face backlash over the alleged shooting of a man by his neighbour. Plus, rats are helping tackle the illegal wildlife trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


