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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 11, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Trump’s immigration gamble, Milton scammers warning, Tesla ‘Cybercabs’ & more
We’re in the last campaign sprint of the 2024 election, and former President Donald Trump is taking a gamble on immigration. Florida residents are being warned to be on the lookout for possible scammers as they rebuild after Hurricane Milton. The UN has accused Israel of deliberately targeting the health care system in Gaza. Atomic bomb survivors have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. And, Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s new driverless taxis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: People leaving Florida, Obama’s scathing rally, tourist gold mine nightmare & more
After the third Hurricane of the season hit Florida this week, some residents say they’re moving out of the state. Former President Barak Obama was extremely scathing about former President Donald Trump at an emotional rally speech. Israel still hasn’t decided how to respond to Iran’s ballistic missile attack. A chemical leak in Texas has killed two people and caused a shelter-in-place order. And, a tourist attraction in Colorado turned deadly when people got trapped 1,000 feet underground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: TD Bank’s record fine, Milton’s death toll rising, the Nobel Prize in literature & more
A Hezbollah source told CNN Israel was targeting a senior official in the organization when it struck a residential building in central Beirut. TD Bank has pleaded guilty to charges that it violated the Bank Secrecy Act and permitted money laundering. At least 12 people in Florida are dead after Hurricane Milton roared through. Yesterday the Department of Agriculture announced its second listeria-related meat recall in months. Plus, this year’s Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to a South Korean author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Israeli attack levels residential building in Beirut, IKEA sales fall, Mets win & more
Israeli strikes in central Beirut are stoking fears of a mass casualty event. Water rescues are underway in Florida after Hurricane Milton. A discount initiative ate into IKEA’s bottom line, but the company says it has no regrets. Longtime activist Ethel Kennedy has died at 96. Plus, the New York Mets are through to the National League Championship Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Milton’s tornadoes, inflation data explained, Emily leaves Paris & more
Hurricane Milton spun off dangerous tornadoes overnight in Florida, killing at least four people. Lebanon says efforts to reach a ceasefire are intensifying. New data show US inflation is cooling, but not as much as economists were expecting. Former President Barack Obama hits the campaign trail today. Plus, France’s president has some strong views about the show “Emily in Paris” heading to Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Milton's damage, Israel's Iran vote, tennis great retiring & more
We're still learning the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, as the storm exits from Florida this morning. The latest CPI figures shows inflation is back to where it was before the pandemic. An Israeli official says the country's security cabinet will vote today on its response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack. There are already worries about the presidential transition in January - we'll tell you why. Plus, a tennis great has announced his retirement from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Hurricane Milton’s impact, Sean Combs’ leak allegations, solar storm & more
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida late last night, barreling through the state with heavy rain and intense winds. The storm is looming over the 2024 race as former President Donald Trump continues to spread misinformation about FEMA funding. The UN says more than a quarter of Lebanon is under Israeli military displacement orders. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys are claiming the government leaked evidence to the media. And, colorful auroras could be seen in places like Alabama and Northern California today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Florida’s extensive tornado outbreak, Turkish Airlines’ emergency landing, Mountain Dew makeover
Hurricane Milton is hours away from landfall in Florida but has already caused damaged with life-threatening storm surge and a tornado outbreak. Disaster relief is sparking a political fight over misinformation. Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania today. A Turkish Airlines plane made an emergency landing in New York today after the captain died on board. Plus, Mountain Dew is spelling out the word "mountain" in its logo again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Hurricane Milton closes in, Brazil reinstates X, Nobel Prize in chemistry & more
Conditions are deteriorating in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, spawning dangerous tornadoes and torrential rain. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone today for the first time in weeks. We’ll tell you what’s on the agenda for both presidential candidates today. Brazil lifted its ban on X after owner Elon Musk complied with court orders. And, three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for using artificial intelligence to predict and design the shape of proteins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Milton evacuation plea, Israel’s Iran plan, possible Google break up & more
Some people are choosing to stay despite Florida officials urging residents to immediately evacuate before Hurricane Milton makes landfall. President Joe Biden and his Israeli counterpart are set to discuss Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack. The government is considering dismantling tech-giant Google’s core businesses. The Supreme Court has met to hear arguments on an Oklahoma death penalty case. Plus, there’s both good and bad news for those using weight loss drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


