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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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Dec 5, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: 'Apocalyptic' Gaza, antisemitism on campus, fossil fuels dominating COP28 & more
The UN is warning that Gaza is getting more and more "apocalyptic' as Israel expands its war into the south. The presidents of Harvard, MIT and U Penn are answering questions today on antisemitism on college campuses. The White House is warning that failing to give aid to Ukraine will help Russian President Vladimir Putin. Four Republican candidates have qualified for tomorrow's GOP 2024 presidential primary debate. And, the fossil fuel industry is dominating this year's UN climate summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, global carbon emissions, YouTuber sentenced & more
The World Health Organization warns that Israel’s ground operations in southern Gaza could deprive many Palestinians of healthcare. A man accused of fatally shooting three homeless men has been charged with murder. Scientists say global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are on track to set a new record this year. The Republican field of presidential hopefuls got smaller today. Lastly, a YouTuber’s stunt may have cost him his freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Hostage talks stall, ex-US ambassador charged, Spotify job cuts & more
We start with the latest on negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas as Israel’s operation in Gaza expands. The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was fatally stabbed near Chicago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. A former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba has been federally charged. Parts of the US are expected to see heavy rain and flooding. And, more Spotify jobs are on the chopping block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: Diseases hit Gaza, fossil fuels phase out, SCOTUS opioid ruling & more
WHO warns diseases are spreading in Gaza, as Israel resumes its ground offensive. The EU is pushing for a phase out of fossil fuels at COP 28. The Supreme Court looks at whether or not to approve a controversial case on the opioid epidemic. Human remains have been found in the wreckage of a US military Osprey that crashed in Japan last week. Plus, Tom Holland might have helped Oxford’s word of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Hamas sexual violence, Congress 'knee-capping' Ukraine, volcano climbing deaths & more
The UN is looking into alleged horrific sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th. Congress is being warned it will 'knee-cap' Ukraine if it doesn't approve funding. Four people have been killed in a stabbing rampage in New York. Rescue workers are searching for climbers after a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia. Plus, why being undefeated wasn't enough to earn one team a spot in the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 7min
6 AM ET: Israel widens attacks, Chauvin attacker charged, Russian LGBTQ raids & more
Israeli forces are now carrying out ground operations across the whole of Gaza. The president of COP28 is facing criticism again for comments on fossil fuels. The inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times is facing attempted murder charges. Russian police have raided LGTBQ venues in Moscow. Plus, a prominent Republican says it would be bad for the country if her party gets another House majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2023 • 17min
One Thing: Anderson Cooper on Loss, Grief, and Covering War in Israel
In the last few years, Anderson Cooper has been going through boxes of things that belonged to belonged to his dad, who died when he was 10, his brother, who died when he was 21, and his mom, who died in 2019. He documented that journey in the first season of his podcast, “All There Is.” Now the podcast is back for a new season. In this episode, we hear from Anderson about what drove him to keep exploring grief and loss and how he brought what he learned with him to cover the Israel-Hamas war. Guest: Anderson Cooper, CNN Anchor Listen to “All There Is” here. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2023 • 7min
3 PM ET: Israel says negotiations with Hamas reach ‘dead end,’ Biden impeachment inquiry push, Home Alone star immortalized & more
Truce between Israel and Hamas expired as Israel says negotiations reached a “dead end.” House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has enough votes to move forward with a formal impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Cities in the northeast continue to face a record-long snow drought, but it could soon come to an end. A leaning tower in Bologna, Italy could collapse soon. And Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin is immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2023 • 6min
10 AM ET: Israel hits 400+ targets, COP28 promises, Jussie Smollett conviction upheld & more
The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended and strikes into Gaza have resumed. The US makes big promises at COP28 in hopes of containing climate change. A judge decides that former president Donald Trump doesn’t get presidential protections for what he did after the 2020 election. Los Angeles police are looking for a suspect targeting the homeless population in the city after three people were shot dead. And “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction has been upheld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: New Israeli strikes, Trump's immunity rejection, interest rate cuts & more
We begin with the latest on Israel’s resumed military operation against Hamas after a truce expired. A judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss charges in his federal election subversion case. A federal appeals court has ordered Texas to remove its controversial border buoys from the Rio Grande. An inmate accused of stabbing former police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged. Lastly, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says it’s too early to say when to expect rate cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


