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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 16, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Republicans join Harris in PA, Menendez family speaks, former One Direction member dies & more
Vice President Kamala Harris railed against former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania today, with the support of dozens of Republicans. The US says Israel has made some progress on getting aid into Gaza after a stern letter to the Israeli government. The Menendez brothers’ family members called for their release from prison today as prosecutors weigh new evidence in the murder of their parents. Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback at a rival store. Plus, Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, has died at 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump’s Jan. 6 case, Prada designs spacesuits & more
Lebanese state media claims Israeli strikes on a municipal building in southern Lebanon killed a mayor. In a new court filing, special Counsel Jack Smith argued that an obstruction charge against former President Donald Trump should stand. Death row inmate Robert Roberson made a last-ditch appeal to the US Supreme Court to stop his execution tomorrow. A new study found that adolescents taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss had lower risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. And, we have details on a new spacesuit designed for NASA’s Artemis III moon mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Israel strike on Iran timeline, Boeing strike continues, chip shrinkflation reversed & more
Former President Donald Trump participated in a town hall about women’s issues. American officials expect Israel to launch a retaliatory attack against Iran before the US election next month. The ongoing strike at Boeing is causing a multi-billion-dollar problem for the company. The LA’s district attorney says a letter written by one of the Menendez brothers details alleged sexual abuse by their father. Plus, a major snack producer is putting more chips back in the bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET; Iran strike ready, vote stumping, Combs wants accusers' names & more
A source has told CNN that Israel’s retaliation plan for Iran is ready, with an American official expecting it to happen before election day. Both of the leading presidential candidates keep pushing for people to get out and vote for them. Sean “Diddy” Combs' attorneys are asking the judge overseeing his sex trafficking case for the names of his accusers to be revealed. Police in Nigeria say at least 94 people have been killed after a crashed tanker exploded. Plus, a chess grandmaster has been kicked out of a competition for allegedly using a cell phone during matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Early voting turnout, Gaza deadline, new Menendez brothers evidence & more
A record number of people turned out for early voting in Georgia, but it's not clear which party benefited. Israel is reviewing a US letter demanding it improves the humanitarian situation in Gaza in the next 30 days, or risk military aid. Regulators have launched a new probe investigating near collisions on the runways of the some of the busiest airports in the US. Newly released bodycam footage shows two Phoenix police officers tasing and repeatedly punching a deaf black man on the ground. Plus, new evidence has been released in the Menendez brothers' case that could affect their sentences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: GA record voter turnout, Pentagon grants honorable discharges, Lufthansa fined & more
Georgia shattered its record for voter turnout on its first day of early voting. One of Hezbollah’s leaders says Israel must choose between a ceasefire or “pain,” as their cross-border attacks continue. The Pentagon has granted honorable discharges to more than 800 service members who were kicked out of the military for their sexual orientation. Germany’s biggest airline received a record fine from the US for discriminating against Jewish passengers. Plus, Americans are more concerned about their mounting credit card debts now than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Final campaign stretch, US warns Israel, Boeing's cash crisis & more
Both presidential candidates are making their final pitches to voters in key battleground states just weeks until Election Day. The US gave a stern warning to Israel about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The US Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania law that barred people under 21 from carrying guns. Boeing is turning to major banks and Wall Street to raise billions in cash to cover massive financial losses. And, the nation’s capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from China for the first time in 24 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Georgia early voting, Walgreens closing stores, deepfake love scam & more
Early voting starts today in the battleground state of Georgia, even as legal battles continue over rules around certifying the state's election results. Israel says it won’t target Iran’s oil or nuclear facilities. Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores by 2027. People living miles away from the coast now have to think about flood insurance. And, a deepfake scam conned Asian men out of tens of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: ‘Enemy from within’ comments, Medicare Advantage advice, winter weather forecast & more
As early in person voting gets underway in Georgia, Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Donald Trump for his “enemy from within” comments. The UN is warning that Israel is sealing off North Gaza. Medicare Advantage open enrollment is underway – we've got advice for seniors. North Korea has blown up parts of two major road and railway links connecting it to South Korea. Plus, we’ll look at the forecast for this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Three week countdown, FEMA relief resumes, Pandas return to Washington & more
It’s just three weeks until election day, and early voting starts today in Georgia. FEMA has resumed relief work in some parts of North Carolina after a man was arrested for allegedly threatening harm to workers. The parents of an Israeli-American hostage killed in Gaza have been talking about his captivity. Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats as tensions mount. And, China is sending Pandas to Washington, DC again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


