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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 21, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: Hostage deal hope, OpenAI uncertainty, holiday price drops & more
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say progress is being made on a potential deal to release more hostages taken by Hamas. There's still no sign of Congress passing an aid package for Israel or Ukraine – we'll tell you why. A strong storm system could cause some travel chaos this holiday week. Microsoft's CEO hints that the ousted OpenAI CEO could still end up back at the startup. And, the Biden administration is promoting price drops in hopes of convincing skeptical Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Hostage deal close, Louisiana oil spill, mystery dog illness & more
A hostage deal between Israel and Hamas could be announced as early as today. Police are responding to shootings at a rural area in Colorado and at a Walmart in Ohio. Ukraine appears to be getting closer to EU membership. A million gallons of oil are estimated to have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, a mysterious illness is spreading in dogs across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Hostage families frustrated, Thanksgiving travel starts, 200 mobsters jailed & more
The families of hostages being held by Hamas are demanding answers from Israel's government. Severe storms in the eastern US could disrupt Thanksgiving travel today. There’s likely going to be another Supreme Court showdown over a landmark civil rights law. 505 OpenAI workers are threatening to quit over the ousting of the company's co-founder and former CEO. Plus, more than 200 Italian mobsters are heading to prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Gaza death toll, Voting Rights Act, teen football player’s brain damage & more
The UN secretary general called the level of civilian deaths in Gaza “unparalleled” for his tenure. A federal appeals court has struck down a key tool used to enforce one of the United States’ landmark civil rights laws. Elon Musk is continuing to face fallout in the wake of endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Researchers have diagnosed the first case of stage 2 CTE in a high school football player. Lastly, a 23-year-old becomes the youngest college head coach to win a national championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Trump gag order, Microsoft's shares, Thanksgiving travel disruptions & more
President Joe Biden said today he believes a deal to secure more hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 is near. A federal appeals court panel seems inclined to restore a gag order on Donald Trump, but may loosen some restrictions. Microsoft stock hits an all-time high, after hiring former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The US announces new security assistance to Ukraine. Plus, how this week's weather could disrupt US holiday travel plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Hostage video claim, OpenAI employee revolt, Biden’s celebrating & more
Israel’s military claims video shows Hamas moving hostages through Gaza’s largest hospital on October 7. Hundreds of OpenAI employees are threatening to quit after CEO Sam Altman was ousted. A federal appeals court in DC is hearing arguments about a gag order issued on former President Donald Trump. A new report shows the world is on track for more than double the current amount of global warming. Plus, President Joe Biden pardons turkeys and jokes about his age on his 81st birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Babies moved from Gaza, Trump gag order hearing, climate threshold breeched & more
Dozens of babies originally from Al-Shifa hospital’s neo-natal unit have been moved across the border into Egypt, as the conflict and hostage negotiations continue. A hearing is being held this morning on former President Donald Trump’s gag order in a federal case. Data shows global average temperatures briefly rose above the threshold that could have catastrophic and irreversible impacts. Auto workers have approved two remaining deals as there were concerns one or both might be rejected. Plus, we’ll tell you how much one bottle of whisky sold for at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2023 • 6min
6 AM Hostage deal negotiations, Altman joins Microsoft, Rosalyn Carter dies & more
A deal could be close that would release some of the hostages held by Hamas, as Israel faces pressure to prove its bombardment of Gaza’s largest hospital was justified. A far-right candidate likened to Donald Trump appears to have won Argentina's presidential election. Texas' governor endorsed former President Donald Trump as he hosted the Republican frontrunner near the US-Mexico border. Sam Altman is set to join Microsoft just days after he was fired from OpenAI. Plus, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2023 • 17min
One Thing: The Border Crisis in Their Backyards
After Title 42 expired in May, some expected an influx of migrants to descend on communities along the US-Mexico border. While overall encounters dropped in October, some people say they are experiencing a growing number of migrants arriving on their properties. In this episode, we hear from some in the San Diego area about what they’re experiencing and explore why most migrants actually want to be encountered by border authorities. Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2023 • 7min
3 PM ET: Islamophobia and Antisemitism on the rise, SpaceX launch, PepsiCo Pollution & more
Islamophobia and Antisemitism are on the rise in the United States as the Israel-Hamas war triggers tensions in the country. SpaceX was set for successful mission, until they lost their spacecraft. Amnesty International says the work done to improve conditions for migrant workers in Qatar is in “serious peril.” People struggling with mental health conditions are at a higher risk of dying as the earth’s temperature rises. A New York lawsuit is holding PepsiCo accountable for the state’s plastic pollution problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


