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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 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

Jul 26, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Hostage families' plea, France train attacks, AI on House floor & more
Pressure is mounting for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release, from the US and from families of the people taken. Despite some GOP claims, a CNN survey has found no legal reasons Vice President Kamala Harris would be stopped from appearing on presidential ballots. An attack on the French train system has caused chaos ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The alleged kingpin from a powerful Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in the US. And, a lawmaker makes history by using an AI voice on the House floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Netanyahu under pressure, Obamas call Harris, Olympics train chaos & more
The US is increasing pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Vice President Kamala Harris has finally gotten the Obamas' endorsement. Two key members from an infamous Mexican drug cartel have been arrested in the US. The Park fire in California has exploded in size. Plus, there's chaos in France after arson attacks on train lines ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Ceasefire deal prospects, actress blasts JD Vance, Park Fire arrest & more
President Joe Biden and Israel’s prime minister met with urgency to reach a ceasefire deal at the top of the agenda today. JD Vance’s past comments about women is drawing criticism from one Hollywood actress. Authorities arrested a man accused of starting the Park Fire in California. Meta’s Oversight Board is calling on the tech giant to do more to address non-consensual, nude deepfakes on its platforms. Plus, an Australian field hockey player is going to great lengths to compete in the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden welcomes Israeli PM, Obama to endorse Harris, CA homeless encampments & more
President Joe Biden is expected to urge Israel’s prime minister to accept a Gaza ceasefire deal during their meeting at the White House today. Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris soon. The death toll from landslides in southern Ethiopia continues to rise. One of the first officers who responded to the Uvalde, Texas school massacre has pleaded not guilty to more than two dozen criminal counts. And, the governor of California is calling on state officials to start taking down homeless encampments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Harris' VP timeline, historic US economy feat in reach, airline scraps open seating & more
President Joe Biden is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, but their relationship has been tense recently. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to get another high-profile endorsement soon, while she's less than two weeks away from naming her running mate. The US economy looks like its about to stick its soft landing. Nearly 80 large active wildfires are burning in the US. Plus, we'll tell you which airline is getting rid of open seating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden passes the torch, oil tanker sinks, Murdoch family feud & more
President Joe Biden said he's passing the torch in an Oval Office address explaining why he decided to end his reelection campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris faces a big test today as she meets with Israel's prime minister. An oil tanker has capsized off the coast of the Philippines. The New York Times is reporting that the Murdoch family is locked in a legal battle over who will control the family business. Plus, a tourist got third degree burns from walking in the sand dunes in Death Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden's explanation, infant mortality rate rises, Paris Olympics controversy & more
President Joe Biden has addressed the nation and explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 race. He'll be meeting with Israel's prime minister today after Benjamin Netanyahu gave a defiant speech to Congress, yesterday. The infant mortality rate has risen in the US for the first time in decades. The US has intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers flying together near Alaska. Plus, we're only one day into the Paris Olympics but there has already been some drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Netanyahu addresses Congress, Biden’s primetime speech, typhoon hits Taiwan & more
Israel’s prime minister slammed Iran and lashed out at protesters demonstrating against his speech to Congress outside the US Capitol. President Joe Biden will talk about his decision to drop his reelection bid for the first time publicly tonight. The software glitch that caused a global tech meltdown came at a hefty cost. Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan as China braces for impact. Plus, the CDC is warning health care providers about a shortage of certain blood culture vials in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Netanyahu’s address fallout, Trump assassination attempt latest, Sonya Massey shooting & more
Protesters are demonstrating against the Israeli prime minister’s speech in Washington, DC. The FBI director revealed new details about the shooter who failed to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The family of a Black woman fatally shot by a deputy in her Illinois home is calling for an investigation into his hiring. The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been charged with federal terrorism-related charges. And, we'll tell you which US city will be an Olympics host again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


