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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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Nov 24, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET (UPDATED): Truce begins, NY sexual assault law closes, Oscar Pistorius parole & more
A truce between Israel and Hamas is underway - as some of the hostages held by Hamas have now been released. The truce also means a break in fighting in Gaza, offering much needed relief for the people living there. The window for people to file lawsuits in New York for historical sexual assaults has now closed. People in a town in Kentucky can now return home after a train derailment. Plus, Paralympian Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole at the start of next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Truce starts tomorrow, Kentucky train derailment, Hall & Oates restraining order & more
Hamas is expected to start releasing more hostages tomorrow, as a truce with Israel is due to begin. Kentucky's governor has declared a state of emergency after a train carrying molten sulfur derailed. A far-right politician is looking like the surprise election winner in the Netherlands. We're learning more about who will be attending a tribute service for the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Plus, Daryl Hall has taken out a restraining order against his former musical partner John Oates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET (UPDATED): Truce timings, stars accused of sexual assault, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & more
The truce between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin tomorrow. A car explosion on a bridge between the US-Canada border was likely not terror related. Two entertainment stars have been accused of separate sexual assaults. Iceland is making plans for a potential volcanic eruption. Plus, a change to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Deadly vehicle blast, hostage deal delay, Thanksgiving forecast & more
Officials say a car explosion that killed two people at the US-Canada Rainbow Bridge border crossing does not appear to be terror-related. Israeli officials say there’s uncertainty over the release of hostages in Gaza. Two people accused of running a high-end prostitution ring will remain behind bars for now. We’ll tell you where efforts to rescue workers trapped in a partially collapsed tunnel in India now stands. Lastly, we’re tracking the Thanksgiving weather forecast in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 7min
5 PM ET: US-Canada border explosion, hostage release changes, EU pulling X ads & more
We begin with a deadly vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing. Israeli officials say hostages held by Hamas will not be released before Friday as previously expected. The EU is pulling its ads on X, formerly known as Twitter, over hate speech. Researchers point out the potential health risks associated with ADHD medications. And, we have good news for US homebuyers and drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Israel-Hamas truce, crypto crackdown, Thanksgiving preferences & more
We have more details of the agreement between Israel and Hamas to release more hostages from Gaza, as Israel steps up its military offensive. The Education Department is investigating another college in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The weather is disrupting air travel in the eastern US. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its CEO pleaded guilty to federal money laundering charges. Plus, some polling on what people want to avoid and embrace this Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: American hostages, North Korea's satellite, American Airlines wheelchair video & more
A US officials says American hostages could be included in the deal agreed by Hamas and Israel. North Korea says it has successfully put a spy satellite into orbit. A ninth suspect has been arrested after a high school student was beaten to death in Las Vegas earlier this month. We'll tell you why a Dubai-based company has bought land the size of the UK in Africa. Plus, American Airlines is reviewing a viral video showing a wheelchair being mishandled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 7min
6 AM ET: Hostage deal reactions, OpenAI CEO's back, Alaska landslide & more
The hostage deal between Hamas and Israel is being welcomed around the world. It's set to be one of the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving period. OpenAI has reinstated its recently ousted CEO Sam Altman. A federal appeals court has struck down Maryland’s licensing rules for handgun owners. And, a deadly landslide has hit a remote community in Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Hostage release deal approved, Colorado shooting arrest, ozone layer conditions & more
The Israeli government has approved a deal in which Hamas would release some hostages in exchange for a pause in Israel’s military operation. Plus, we have updated statistics on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A man accused of killing three people in a Colorado shooting has been arrested. A judge overseeing the election subversion case in Georgia declined to send one of the defendants to jail over his social media posts. Lastly, researchers discovered a potential setback in efforts to recover the ozone layer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israel-Hamas hostage deal, North Korea satellite, Binance settlement & more
The Israeli government is meeting to discuss a deal that would potentially release hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. North Korea claims it has successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The group trying to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado presidential ballot has filed an appeal. The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, and its CEO have pleaded guilty to money laundering violations. And, we’ll tell you the best and worst times to beat the Thanksgiving travel rush on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


