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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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Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Biden’s SCOTUS reforms, Lebanon travel warning, McDonald’s sales fall & more
President Joe Biden proposed major changes to the US Supreme Court that face an uphill battle in Congress. The US is warning against traveling to Lebanon amid increased tensions with Israel. US intelligence says Iran is trying to undercut former President Donald Trump’s campaign. We have a roundup of some of today’s highlights from the Paris Olympics. Plus, McDonald’s is blaming inflation for its decline in US sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Trump assassination probe, Israel-Lebanon tensions, Venezuela election results & more
We begin with new developments into the FBI’s investigation on a failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The US has condemned an attack that killed a dozen children on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner in the country’s election as world leaders call for transparency. The FDA has approved a blood test for colorectal cancer screening among some adults. And, Olympic organizers apologized after controversy over last week’s opening ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: 2024 attacks sharpen, Olympics safety worries, Venus signs of life & more
It's just 99 days until the 2024 presidential elections after the race was turned upside down last week. Israel is vowing to retaliate against Hezbollah for a strike that killed 12 children, but the militant group in Lebanon is denying responsibility. An event at the Paris Olympics has been postponed again because of concerns about pollution in the River Seine. Extreme heat and humidity could make parts of the world uninhabitable as global warming gets worse. Plus, scientists have found more proof of possible signs of life on Venus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Middle East war fears, Supreme Court reform, Park Fire still spreading & more
There are fears of an all out war in the Middle East after deadly strikes in Israel and Lebanon. It's less than 100 days until the 2024 presidential election and things are heating up. More details are being revealed about security failures in the lead up to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden is set to call for Supreme Court reform. Plus, the Park Fire has burned more than 360,000 acres in California and it's still growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Israel vows revenge, Iowa's abortion ban, Paris Olympics highlights & more
Israel is vowing to retaliate against Hezbollah in Lebanon after a strike killed 12 children in a border region. A six week abortion ban is taking effect in Iowa this morning. The New York Times is reporting that law enforcement had been alerted about the gunman who tried to kill former President Donald Trump 90 minutes before he started firing. Two men say they've won Venezuela's presidential elections. And, we'll bring you the highlights from the first weekend of the Paris Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2024 • 19min
One Thing: Power Lines for the Left Behind
A sweltering summer is continuing around the world, as the planet continues to break records for the hottest day in recorded history. In the US, medical officials and utility companies in multiple cities are struggling to keep up. In this episode, we look at why power grid resiliency is so crucial to our climate futures and how an initiative is helping to electrify parts of Navajo Nation. Guest: Ed Lavandera, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2024 • 11min
5 Good Things: Why This Olympics Marks a Big Moment for Women’s Sports
The Summer Olympics happening now in Paris marks a new milestone for gender equality in sports. A Parisian amateur chef whips up free meals and viral videos to help feed people living on the streets. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton used AI to reclaim her voice after a degenerative disease took away her ability to speak. A high school cross country team gives shelter dogs some exercise while they train. Plus, a taco stand in Mexico City earned one of the most prestigious culinary honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Trump meets Netanyahu, Paris Olympics, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos dispute & more
Former President Donald Trump rebuked Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks about Israel’s conduct in its war with Hamas during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister. Mexico’s president wants the US to give a “full report” on the operation that led to the arrest of two cartel leaders. We’ll break down some of the highlights of the Olympics opening ceremony. Videogame performers are calling for a strike over AI and pay concerns. Plus, we’ll tell you about the spicy court battle over who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Harris’ remarks criticized, Sonya Massey’s autopsy, California wildfire spreads & more
Israeli officials are taking issue with comments Vice President Kamala Harris made about the Israel-Hamas war. Israel’s military says its troops killed about 100 militants in a southern Gaza city as its ground assault continues. An autopsy report has been released on the Black woman fatally shot by a deputy inside her Illinois home. The massive Park Fire in California is now larger than the city of Atlanta as authorities urge residents to evacuate. And, the Olympics opening ceremony is underway despite attacks on France’s high-speed train lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Trump-Harris debate, drug cartel sting, inflation inches towards target & more
Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate former President Donald Trump, but it's not clear yet when he'll agree to a head-to-head. Meanwhile, Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. A large scale attack on France's train system has caused chaos, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. We're learning who helped US authorities arrest two alleged drug cartel leaders near the southern border. Plus, US inflation is inching towards the Fed's target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


