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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 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

Oct 9, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Milton impacts begin, CIA faces egregious sexual assault allegations, Covid-19 heart attack risk & more
The outer edges of Hurricane Milton are being felt in Florida as people are warned to get out of dangerous areas. A CNN exclusive investigation has found that the CIA is struggling with its own “Me Too” moment. As the presidential candidates both make expensive promises, US debt hits $1.8 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year. North Korea says it's going to block off road and rail links to South Korea. And, being infected with Covid-19 could have increased your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Milton barrels towards Florida, election day terror plot, Andrew Garfield's grief & more
There are fears Hurricane Milton could become one of the most destructive storms on record. Isreal's prime minister is warning that Lebanon could see the same destruction as Gaza. Kamala Harris has been making TV appearances while Donald Trump has been responded to claims made in a new book. A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly planning a terror attack on election day. Plus, actor Andrew Garfield has been opening up about his grief to CNN's Anderson Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Tracking Hurricane Milton, Israel’s bombardment, social media use impact & more
Hurricane Milton has regained strength ahead of its expected landfall tomorrow night along Florida’s west coast. Palestinians evacuating northern Gaza say they’re being shot at by the Israeli military. China imposed tariffs on some imports from the European Union in a tit-for-tat response to bans on its electric vehicles. We’ll break down a new CNN analysis about both presidential campaigns’ tv ad strategy. Plus, a new report from the CDC details how significantly social media is linked to teen’s mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Hurricane Milton approaches, Harris on 'The View,' TikTok sued & more
We start with the latest on Hurricane Milton and its expected landfall Wednesday night. Vice President Kamala Harris said she thinks former President Trump “lacks empathy” over his hurricane relief response. 14 states are suing TikTok over the social media app’s alleged impact on children’s mental health. Interpol is asking the public for help solving 46 cold cases involving unidentified women. And, Zillow has a new feature that’ll help you assess an area’s climate risk when shopping for a new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Milton mass evacuations, Trump and Putin, Mega Millions price jump & more
Hurricane Milton is forcing mass evacuations as people rush to prepare along Florida's Gulf coast. A top Hezbollah official has endorsed a ceasefire plan. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over ghost gun regulation. A new book is making claims about former President Donald Trump's interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And, the cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is more than doubling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Floridians flee Milton, mail voting lawsuits, water bills paused & more
People are fleeing parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton continues to barrel towards the state. The 2024 presidential election is still extremely close, as both candidates talk about healthcare. Republicans are using lawsuits to challenge every aspect of mail-in voting in battleground states. We'll tell you why the biggest water utility in the US is pausing billing its customers. And, the "godfather of AI" is one of this year's Nobel Physics Prize winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Hurricane Milton warning, candidates address Israel, R-rated airline error & more
A Florida mayor says people will die if they ignore evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall. The presidential candidates have been discussing what US support for Israel would look like if they get elected. Meanwhile, Israel's military is striking on multiple fronts in the Middle East. A mayor in Mexico has been killed just one week after taking office. And, an airline has apologized after an R-rated movie played on every screen onboard a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Dire warnings about Hurricane Milton, GA abortion ban reinstated, revised life expectancies & more
Florida officials are urging residents along the Gulf Coast to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Milton. Georgia’s Supreme Court has reinstated a law banning abortions while it considers the state’s appeal. We’ll tell you about the toll Israel’s war on Hamas has taken on journalists in the region. New polling data has a warning for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Plus, scientists have taken a new look at our lifespans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, SCOTUS declines First Amendment cases, historic heat in the Southwest & more
The Israeli military says it intercepted a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel today. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate went all-in on criticism of how President Joe Biden’s administration has handled conflict in the Middle East. We’ll tell you about a few of the cases the Supreme Court rejected today. A record-breaking heatwave is searing the Southwest. Plus, there’s a new member of the $200-billionaires club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


