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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 19, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Extreme weather, Ukraine's NATO hopes, Baseball Giant dies & more
Americans are dealing with extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm threat. The US is facing criticism over Ukraine's NATO hopes, as Russia's president continues his trip to North Korea. CNN is marking Juneteenth with a special event tonight. The nation’s second-largest school district is banning students from using cell phones during the school day. And, the San Francisco Giants say baseball legend Willie Mays has died at the age of 93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: New immigration relief, Boeing CEO grilled, Putin in North Korea & more
President Joe Biden announced new actions to protect certain undocumented immigrants from being deported. Boeing’s CEO apologized for the company’s recent safety failures as he came under fire at a Senate hearing today. Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit. Massachusetts has resolved a statewide 911 outage. Plus, a chipmaking company edged past two tech giants for a coveted top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Sizzling US temperatures, Israel weapons package, Trump’s gag order & more
A record-breaking heat wave will send temperatures soaring for days as wildfires spread across parts of the West. Two top Democrats signed off on a major military package for Israel. A gunman who killed five people at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022 will be sentenced today. New York’s highest court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s gag order challenge in the hush money case. And, we’ll tell you why a key pet insurance provider says it’s dropping thousands of policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Undocumented migrants protection, wildfires seen in space, Justin Timberlake arrested & more
President Joe Biden is unveiling a new program that will protect some undocumented migrants from being deported. Wildfires are growing in California and New Mexico. A whistleblower claims Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators. LA's school board is voting on whether to ban phones. Plus, we'll tell you why Justin Timberlake has been arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Sweeping deportation protections, Boeing broken parts claim, Thailand same-sex marriage & more
The Biden administration is introducing a sweeping program to protect some undocumented migrants from deportation. Extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm are all forecast for the US this week. A new whistleblower claims Boeing used broken parts in its planes and tried to hide it from regulators. Thailand will soon become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. Plus, country music star George Strait has beaten a record set by the Grateful Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Extreme heat warnings, immigration relief, NBA champions & more
Half of the US population is dealing with stifling extreme heat this week. Meanwhile, wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in California and New Mexico. The Biden Administration is expected to announce its biggest ever immigration relief program. Russia's president is traveling to North Korea today for a rare visit - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Boston Celtics win a record 18th NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Tropical threats, NATO spending targets, Boston gangster’s murder latest & more
We start with two potential tropical threats of the hurricane season this week. NATO’s chief says a number of allies are hitting their defense spending targets. We have details on a meeting between House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump today. A man allegedly involved in the prison death of a notorious gangster has pleaded guilty to falsifying statements. And, the Biden administration’s new protections for LGBTQ+ students have been blocked in six more states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Rafah displacement, American tourist dies, Japan infection cases & more
A UN agency says 1.3 million Palestinians in Rafah have been displaced to other parts of Gaza within six weeks. A missing American tourist has been found dead in Greece amid hot temperatures. There’s fallout from a controversial law in Florida that bars Chinese citizens from buying property. A deadly bacterial infection in Japan has reached record levels. And, scientists appear to be closer to finding an answer to the mystery of dark matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Israel's 'tactical pause,' wealthy tax cheat crackdown, 175,000 marijuana pardons & more
Israel's military says it has introduced a daily tactical pause in military activity in southern Gaza. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been taking shots at each other ahead of next week's debate. The IRS has a new plan to crack down on wealthy tax cheats. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in more than two decades. Plus, we'll tell you which state is pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Sweltering heat wave, US-Mexico water wars, social media warning labels & more
The Midwest and Northeast are expecting record high temperatures, as a wildfire burns through Los Angeles County. Israel's prime minister has disbanded the country's cross party war cabinet after a key resignation and pressure from the far-right. Tensions are rising over water at the US-Mexico border. The trial for Evan Gershkovich, the American journalist detained in Russia, will be held behind closed doors. Plus, the Surgeon General is calling for warning labels on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


