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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.
Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Hayden Panettiere 911 Audio, ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ and more
President Donald Trump is threatening a US ally over a key waterway in the Middle East. We have the latest ruling that’s undoing deportation protections for immigrants in the US. New details are emerging about a Hollywood actress’ final days. OpenAI has a new rollout for teens using its AI chatbot. And, the Trump administration’s deportation policy is once again clashing with the MLB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18
8 min
Meta in Court, Disney Sues Trump’s FCC, Lakers Ownership Battle and More
Meta is defending itself in a major social media addiction trial that could reshape how the social media platform operates. Disney is suing Trump’s FCC over what it calls a ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC. Two Dan Sullivans are on the Senate primary ballot in Alaksa – President Donald Trump wants to make sure voters pick the right one. A Democratic congressman is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations. And there’s been another twist in the Los Angeles Lakers ownership saga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18
8 min
Takeaways in Tupac Trial, Tuesday Primaries and more
Voters head to the polls in Alaska, Wyoming and Florida today. New details emerge about Tupac’s murder as Duane Davis trial gets underway. The Feds pause Big Bend border construction.  Vaccine exemptions hit a record high for kindergarten.  Plus, a couple in Philadelphia offer pigeon tours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18
8 min
Mangione’s State Murder Trial Postponed, Hayden Panettiere Update, Album- Streaming Traffic Deaths and more
A judge made changes in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case. Israel’s prime minister once again doubled down against President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Witnesses to Tupac Shakur’s killing have taken the stand in his murder trial. Trump took another loss in his legal fight against E. Jean Carroll. We have an update on the sudden death of an actress known for roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Plus, we’ll break down findings from a distracted driving study inspired by a researcher’s personal experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17
8 min
Trump Threatens Oman, Tupac Trial Begins, US Strawberry Squeeze and More
President Trump is threatening to bomb a US ally if it gets in the way of US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t promise to always act independently of the White House. The UK’s new prime minister thought he was messaging with the White House – we'll tell you what actually happened. Almost 30 years after his murder, the only person ever charged in Tupac Shakur’s death goes on trial. And you might want to increase your strawberry budget – we'll explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17
7 min
Hawaii Devastation, Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 and more
Tropical storm Lala devastates Hawaii. Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. President Trump is scaling back participation in South Korea military drills. Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to sign a pledge to remain independent from the White House.  Plus, a 61-year-old mailman is ready to hit the wrestling ring again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17
7 min
One Thing: Did Trump Cuts Slow the Cyclospora Outbreak Response?
This summer, a massive cyclospora outbreak and multiple major salmonella-related recalls have some Americans worried about getting sick and reconsidering whether to buy certain foods. Is there something wrong with our food safety apparatus? And did Trump administration cuts to the CDC and FDA have anything to do with it?  For more: Trump’s funding cuts created ‘the perfect storm’ that slowed the government’s cyclosporiasis response  ---  Guest: Susan Mayne, former FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition director  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Deidre McPhillips  Photo By: Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16
26 min
5 Good Things: This Bride’s Walk Down the Aisle Started 10,000 Feet Up
This toddler’s barely walking yet, but she’s already crossing finish lines at record-breaking speed. Their love story started with a skydive, so they had to take their love to new heights on their wedding day. This senior living community in New Jersey takes residents on trips around the world without booking a flight. A CNN Hero alum has spent almost three decades helping women rebuild their lives after prison. Plus, new research suggests dogs are pretty tuned into our emotions.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Christie O’Reilly   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15
12 min
Trump Comments on Ship Deployment Concerns, Murdaugh Retrial Latest, Kidnapped Missionary Released and more
President Donald Trump dismissed and downplayed concerns raised by sailors’ families regarding conditions on a US aircraft carrier. Alex Murdaugh’s defense team secured a win today ahead of his double-murder retrial. Record heat in Europe will barely loosen its grip this weekend. Federal authorities are pursuing another alleged vandalism case in Washington, DC. Plus, an American missionary held captive for nine months is on his way home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14
7 min
Mangione Pleads Guilty, Trump Takes Ballroom to SCOTUS, Russian Plot Against American Foiled and More
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Storms are drenching parts of the Midwest for the sixth straight day, forcing evacuations. President Trump asks the Supreme Court to intervene in his effort to build the White House ballroom. A federal judge has tossed out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard University that alleged the school failed to protect its Jewish students from discrimination. And Polish authorities say a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw has been foiled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14
8 min
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