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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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Oct 30, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden’s garbage gaffe, Israeli strike condemned, Chicago synagogue shooting & more
Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters. President Joe Biden could have handed former President Donald Trump an assist as he tries to clean up "garbage" comments. The US says an Israeli strike that killed dozens of people was "horrifying". A man has been arrested for a shooting near a synagogue in Chicago. Plus, we’ll bring you all the latest excitement from game four of the World series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Election in dead heat, Americans’ economic mood, an unfortunate high altitude record & more
A new CNN poll shows how close the presidential race is in two critical, Southwest battleground states. We'll tell you about another loss Republicans took in court. Americans appear to have a more positive outlook on the US economy. Western intelligence officials say a small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine. Plus, an iconic mountain is breaking a record for all the wrong reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Gaza airstrikes, hotel collapse, Teri Garr dies & more
We start with a deadly airstrike that the Ministry of Health in Gaza says killed dozens of people, including children. Emergency personnel are working to reach people buried under the rubble of a 10-story hotel in Argentina. Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene. It can be hard to tell which social media influencers are getting paid for their political endorsements. And, Teri Garr, the star of “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie,” and “Mr. Mom,” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Candidates’ legal prep, Vatican’s ‘lack of transparency’, McDonald’s visits drop & more
Vice President Kamala Harris previewed what she'll cover at her speech tonight that's in the same place former President Donald Trump gave a rally ahead of the January 6th attack in 2021. We’ll tell you how the candidates are getting ready for what could be the most litigated presidential election in history. The Vatican issued its first annual report about how clerical sexual abuse is reported. Fewer people were “lovin’ it” at McDonald’s last week. And, chemicals found in your home could be affecting your hormones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Steve Bannon released, Jeff Bezos op-ed, airline refund rules & more
We’ll take a look at how both 2024 campaigns are shaping up in the final week until election day. Former President Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving 120 days behind bars. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has written an op-ed defending a recent decision. North Korean soldiers are reportedly being taught Russian commands. And, airline refund rules have changed in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: One week countdown, ballot drop box fires, new Diddy lawsuits & more
While one candidate prepares to make their final case to voters before next week’s election, the other is dealing with backlash from their closing arguments. Authorities are investigating fires at ballot drop boxes. Israel’s decision to ban a UN aid agency has been widely condemned. New lawsuits allege Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted two men when they were 10 and 17 years old. Plus, a record was tied at the World Series last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Trump Media stock skyrockets, the pros and cons of short-term rentals, bear’s accidental death & more
We’ll tell you where Republicans are outspending Democrats on advertising. Trump Media stock signals confidence in owner’s presidential campaign. Do short-term rentals like Airbnb help or hurt the national economy? A Louisiana state trooper is the first to be convicted in a prolonged police brutality case that once prompted national outrage. Plus, the driver who hit a beloved grizzly last week will not be cited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Post-election mistrust, Israel limits UNRWA, World Series game 3 & more
We’ll tell you why a new CNN poll indicates a bumpy road after Election Day. Israel’s parliament has approved two bills that will impact 2.5 million Palestinian refugees. Volkswagen is planning a historic overhaul that labor unions aren’t happy about. A recent Supreme Court decision could impact when federal agencies may delegate powers to private entities. Plus, will the Los Angeles Dodgers have their star player for tonight's World Series game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Extreme election language, Philadelphia sues Musk, massive cheese robbery & more
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are cramming their schedules, as a Trump event is grabbing headlines for speakers' controversial language. We'll tell you why Philadelphia is suing Elon Musk. New stroke guidelines have been released for the first time in decades. Thick smog is dimming the festival of lights. Plus, a huge cheddar heist has caught the attention of a celebrity chef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: 2024 closing arguments, Japan’s political turmoil, Thanksgiving dinner costs & more
Former President Donald Trump is digging in on immigration, while Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on abortion rights, as they make their final pitches. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are back on, but don't expect a breakthrough any time soon. Many American households with six-figure incomes are still living paycheck to paycheck. There's been some big political upheaval in Japan. Plus, we’ll tell you which store has entered the Thanksgiving dinner price war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


