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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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Mar 4, 2026 • 7min
Iran War Expands, Tributes to Fallen US Soldiers, Walz in the Hot Seat and more
U.S. strikes move deeper into Iran as reports say Tehran’s missile launches are declining. A U.S. submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship and NATO intercepted a missile toward Turkey. Tributes pour in for service members killed in the Gulf. A governor faces hard questions over a state welfare scandal. Activists and tech staff push back against a major AI company’s Pentagon deal.

Mar 4, 2026 • 9min
Israel Launches Wave of Strikes Against Iran, TX Primary Results, World's Last Glamour Shots Closes and more
A detailed briefing on a fresh wave of strikes targeting Tehran and related military developments. Travelers and U.S. citizens face disruptions amid regional chaos. Texas primary results and an unexpected House upset are covered. A father is convicted in a school shooting case. The final Glamour Shots studio closes, signaling the end of a photographic era.

Mar 3, 2026 • 7min
Drone Strike Hits US Consulate, GA School Shooting Verdict, Target’s Turnaround Plan and more
A suspected Iranian drone strike on U.S. consulate grounds in Dubai and resulting regional embassy closures. Market fallout from rising Middle East tensions, including oil spikes and stock dips. A father convicted for supplying a weapon linked to a Georgia school shooting. High-turnout drama in a Texas Senate primary. Target’s plan to win shoppers back with new brands and store redesigns.

Mar 3, 2026 • 8min
US Embassies Close, Global Markets Rattle, Secret Ingredients in Your Food and more
U.S. embassies in the Middle East shut down amid threats and leaders warn more strikes could be coming. Regional airstrikes spread into new territory, with frontline reporting from the Golan Heights. Global markets wobble as oil spikes and stocks drop. An investigation uncovers numerous unreviewed chemical additives hidden in the U.S. food supply.

Mar 3, 2026 • 9min
Trump: ‘Big Wave’ to Come in Iran, Austin Shooting Victim Named, Voting Opens in Heated Senate Primaries and more
Breaking developments in the Iran conflict, including airstrikes near Tehran and expanding clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon. A deadly mass shooting in Austin leaves three people dead and investigators piecing together evidence. Voters head to the polls in hotly contested Senate primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. A viral trend turns office supplies into a pop culture moment.

Mar 2, 2026 • 7min
Trump on Iran, Austin Shooting Victims, New Combined Streamer and more
Liam Riley, CNN reporter who covers streaming industry moves, explains the planned combination of Paramount Plus and HBO Max. The conversation touches on Iran-related military objectives and regional reactions. It also covers market shifts as investors seek safe havens and new details about the Austin shooting.

Mar 2, 2026 • 7min
Inside the Iran Strike, Oil Prices Surge, Secret Celebrity Wedding and more
A detailed look at the Pentagon’s account of a joint strike on Iran and how the conflict is spreading across the region. Coverage of U.S. losses and reported Iranian casualties. A report on rising oil prices and how markets and gas at the pump are reacting. A survey spotlighting teachers taking second jobs. A rumored secret wedding between two major movie stars.

Mar 2, 2026 • 8min
Trump: War with Iran Could Last ‘Four Weeks or So’, Suspect In Austin Mass Shooting, Musk to Court For Twitter Lawsuit and more
Coverage of escalating strikes and leadership losses in Iran and related U.S. casualties. Reports on travel disruptions and oil market impacts from regional tensions. Details of a mass shooting investigation in Austin and a possible motive. A high-profile trial over a major tech takeover heads to court. A feel-good cereal drive by an eight-year-old rounds out the shows.

Feb 28, 2026 • 17min
One Thing: Trump Strikes Iran (Again). How Long Will The Conflict Last?
Natasha Bertrand, a CNN correspondent covering the Pentagon and national security, explains the massive U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. She breaks down the scale and planning behind the operation. She examines whether bombing can force regime change. She outlines likely phases, regional fallout, and risks to U.S. forces and air defenses.

Feb 28, 2026 • 14min
5 Good Things: This Latest Parenting Trend is a Throwback
A stray goldendoodle finds a happy new life after being left at an airport. A high school swim team rallies to support their beloved custodian. Giant tortoises are reintroduced to the Galápagos after almost two centuries. Parents are returning to simple landline-style phones to cut kids' screen time. Fans pour in heartfelt messages for Olympic women’s hockey champions.


