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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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Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: SCOTUS abortion decision, economists on inflation, Assange goes free & more
An erroneously posted document reveals that the Supreme Court appears poised to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho. After a break, heat and thunderstorms return to the northeast this afternoon. Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists warn that former President Donald Trump’s policies will be bad for inflation. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is free and has landed in Australia. Plus, we’ll tell you why the future of energy wars is likely underwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: SCOTUS social media ruling, border apprehensions drop, Kenya backtracks & more
The Supreme Court has delivered an election year win to the Biden administration with its latest ruling. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are getting ready for a historic face off on CNN tomorrow night. The number of people apprehended at the US-Mexico border has dropped 40% in recent weeks. Kenya's president won’t sign a controversial finance bill after deadly protests in the country. And, a jury in Massachusetts is deciding whether a woman is a cop-killer or a scapegoat for a police cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Hot debate issues, Julian Assange home, Michael Phelps testimony & more
We start by looking at the topics President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely want to focus on in tomorrow's debate. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back home in Australia. The flood risk is still high around rivers in the Upper Midwest. NATO has announced who will take over as chief this year. Plus. Michael Phelps did not hold back in his testimony over the World Anti-Doping Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Debate countdown, Evan Gershkovich trial starts, military veterans pardoned & more
It's just one day until the first presidential election debate on CNN, as One Thing host David Rind speaks to voters in Georgia. We've got projected primary results from New York and Colorado. The trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich started in Russia today. The Supreme Court is gearing up to release some very high profile rulings on everything from presidential powers to abortion access. Plus, President Joe Biden is expected to pardon US veterans convicted under a military law that banned gay sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump’s NY gag order, Phelps on Capitol Hill, heat wave drinks & more
A judge has rolled back parts of former President Donald Trump’s gag order in his hush money trial. Four states are holding primaries today – we’ll break down some key races. Two federal judges paused parts of the Biden administration’s student loan repayment plan – we’ll tell you what it could mean for borrowers. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is testifying about anti-doping measures today. Plus, a CNN health expert suggests the best drink to beat the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Heat & flooding, presidential debate preps, Summer Olympic trials & more
The sweltering heat is sending temperatures soaring for much of the US amid deadly Midwest flooding. We have details on President Joe Biden and former President Trump’s debate prep strategies. Protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament during a nationwide strike against a controversial finance bill. A federal judge rejected a $30 billion swipe-fees settlement between Mastercard, Visa and retailers. And, two US track stars had their Olympic dreams slip away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: New evidence in classified docs case, deadly Kenya protests, Boeing charges & more
Hearings continue in Florida for former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case, as prosecutors reveal new images to push back on his attempts to dismiss it. Trump and President Joe Biden have a similar goal for Thursday's debate, but are going about prepping for it differently. Anti-government protests in Nairobi turn deadly as demonstrators break into parliament. Israel’s Supreme Court orders the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. And, prosecutors urge the DOJ to charge Boeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Gun violence emergency, Gaza famine, Snapchat sextortion safety & more
We'll hear from a nurse teaching kids in kindergarten how to treat gunshot wounds, as the US Surgeon General says gun violence is an urgent public health emergency. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is on his way home to Australia after striking a plea deal. Almost the whole population of Gaza is at serious risk of famine. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Russian military officials. Plus, Snapchat announces new features to protect teens from sextortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Julian Assange release, Minnesota dam failure, China's moon samples & more
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has struck a plea deal that will mean he can return to his home country, Australia. The US Surgeon General says gun violence is an urgent public health emergency. Authorities are warning that a dam in Minnesota could collapse because of flooding. We'll bring you the results of last night's Stanley Cup final. Plus, China has brought samples from the far side of the moon back down to Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Israel’s new war phase, LA protest clash, AI music lawsuit & more
Israel’s defense minister discussed a transition into a new phase of the war in Gaza during his visit to the US today. Plus, dueling protests outside a synagogue in LA turned chaotic over the weekend. President Joe Biden’s campaign blasts former President Donald Trump in a new ad over abortion rights. We’ll tell you about a deadly Ukrainian strike in Russia-occupied Crimea. Lastly, some major record labels are suing AI companies for copyright infringement – we have details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


