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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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Jul 7, 2025 • 7min
Deadly Texas flooding, Musk’s new party, mushroom killings verdict & more
Flooding in Texas has killed dozens of people, as the search continues for a group missing from a girls camp. President Donald Trump says he’s optimistic he can reach a deal between Hamas and Israel. Elon Musk is launching his own political party. A jury in Australia has reached a verdict over the beef wellington lunch that left three people dead. Plus, we’ll tell you who took home the Gold Cup in men’s soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2025 • 19min
One Thing: Inside a Rush to Relocate from Trump’s America
More Americans are starting to follow through with threats to leave the country in President Trump’s second term. We hear about what went into one family’s decision and why some are leaning on dual citizenship as a defacto ‘insurance policy.’
Guest: Anna Cooban, CNN Business and Economics Reporter
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Jul 5, 2025 • 16min
5 Good Things: From Fear to Freedom, One Swim Lesson at a Time
As the US approaches its 250th birthday, thousands of people are putting their hopes for the future on colorful wish walls across the country. This pilot flies at-risk shelter animals to places where they have a better chance of getting adopted. In St. Louis, Missouri, this all-Black swim team and their parents are diving into more than the deep end. Plus, the top five best towns to visit in America, per CNN’s readers and contributors – what towns should be on next year’s list? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2025 • 7min
Inside Trump’s megabill, deadly TX flooding, what makes someone 'cool' & more
We begin with some of the big and small items you may have missed in President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda bill. Officials report multiple deaths from catastrophic flooding in parts of Texas. We have details on Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president hours after Russia’s largest drone attack. Some countries could get higher tariff notices from the US. Plus, a new study finds "cool" people have these six things in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2025 • 7min
Trump celebrates win, Russia recognizes Taliban, boxer arrested & more
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his “big, beautiful bill” today. He also says he’ll speak Ukraine's President after a disappointing conversation with Russia’s leader yesterday. Moscow is recognizing the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan. State lawmakers say they were turned away from inspecting Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. Plus, a high-profile boxer has been arrested just days after fighting a social media influencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s signature victory, Fourth of July forecast, one-on-one with ‘Diddy’ juror & more
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his “big, beautiful, bill” tomorrow after marathon voting sessions in Congress. Florida lawmakers are raising concerns about a new migrant detention facility. Israeli strikes killed scores of Palestinians in Gaza as negotiations to reach a ceasefire ramp up. Gloomy weather could dampen some Fourth of July weekend plans. Plus, an alternate juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial spoke exclusively to CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 7min
House passes megabill, Trump-Putin call, Fourth of July costs & more
President Donald Trump has landed his first major legislative win of his second term. Trump and Russia’s president spoke days after the US paused some weapons shipments to Ukraine. A freed Israeli-American who spent 18 months in Hamas captivity is at the White House. Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece as a heatwave in Europe turns deadly. Plus, how inflation and tariffs might affect your Independence Day shopping list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 7min
Megabill vote delayed, US jobs report, AI assists pregnancy & more
We start with why the vote on the GOP's massive tax and spending cuts package has been delayed in the House today. This month’s US jobs market report is stronger than expected. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on banning transgender students from playing sports next year. National parks will feel the squeeze this summer after the Trump administration’s job cuts. Plus, how new AI technology helped a couple conceive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 6min
Mega bill's fate, Chicago drive-by shooting, Liverpool soccer star dies & more
President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill is set to pass the house this morning. Four people have died in a drive-by shooting in Chicago. After Israel has accepted Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal, negotiators await Hamas’ response. The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on microchip software sales to China. Plus, Liverpool and Portugal soccer player Diogo Joto has died at the age of 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2025 • 7min
GOP confident bill will pass, Bali ferry sinks, Abrego Garcia ‘torture’ & more
House Speaker Mike Johnson reckons the GOP budget bill will pass this morning. We tell you about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' reaction after he was denied bail. Dozens are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali. Iran has withdrawn co-operation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have described his treatment in an El Salvador mega prison as "torture." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


