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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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Israel strikes Iran, escalation concerns, plane crash survivor & more

6/13/2025
Israel has launched an unprecedented attack on Iran targeting nuclear sites and its military leaders. World leaders are urging the two countries to de-escalate, as fears grow of a wider conflict. We’ll tell you the latest on the legal back-and-forth over who controls California’s National Guard. Democratic leaders want an investigation after a senator was forcefully removed from a press conference. And, we'll tell you about the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:04:59

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Deadly crash under investigation, CA senator forcibly removed, GOP DOGE cuts & more

6/12/2025
Air India’s deadly crash is under formal investigation. A Democratic senator of California was forcibly removed from a DHS news conference. The Trump administration is telling hundreds of thousands of migrants their legal status has been terminated. Congress has formally weighed in on DOGE cuts for the first time. Plus, the FBI raided the wrong home and the Supreme Court sided with the owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:54

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One plane crash survivor, CA vs. Trump admin, wildfires in Oregon & more

6/12/2025
At least one person has survived the Air India plane crash as the current death toll rises. We explain what’s in California’s lawsuit against the Trump administration for the federal response to the LA protests. President Donald Trump has once again called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. We have a report on wildfires in Oregon and floods in Texas. Plus, how a secret stash of coins fetched over $3.5 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:41

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Crash casualties rise, Gaza blockade march, deep-fake maker sued & more

6/12/2025
There are fears that medical students may be among the casualties of the deadly plane crash in India. We’ll share the latest wholesale inflation figures. Thousands of activists are traveling to Egypt to protest Israel’s blockade into Gaza. Changes to the Covid-19 vaccine recommendations are causing confusion. Plus, Meta is taking on AI "nudifying" technology in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:45

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Plane crash latest, protests set to escalate, Mahmoud Khalil court order & more

6/12/2025
Authorities say there appears to be no survivors from the passenger plane crash in India. We’ll explain why protests across the US could step up this weekend. Iran is vowing to retaliate after the UN’s nuclear watchdog board declared it’s in breach of its obligations. There’s been another development in the case of the detained university student, Mahmoud Khalil. And, a former MTV VJ has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:47

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UPDATE: India plane crash, protests flare, US diplomats withdrawn & more

6/12/2025
We begin with breaking news of a passenger plane crashing in India shortly after take-off. Police have been working through the night to break up crowds as ICE raid protests spread across the country. Rising tensions in the Middle East have led the US to withdraw some of its diplomats and military families from the region. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is accusing Hamas of killing aid workers. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has appointed critics of the government’s Covid-19 response to a CDC vaccine advisory panel. And, an Emmy-nominated actor has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:00

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Trade deal to-do list, Weinstein retrial verdict, Switch 2 record sales & more

6/11/2025
The Trump administration expects to see more trade deals after reaching a trade framework with China. Another curfew has been announced in downtown LA tonight. The relationship between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump may be on the mend. We reveal the jury’s verdict in the retrial of Harvey Weinstein. Plus, we have a sales report for the Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:43

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Trump hush money hearing, lawmaker stock market rules, Brian Wilson passes & more

6/11/2025
Key figures in the Trump administration are warning protesters across the country. We’ll tell you how President Donald Trump is trying to fight his hush money conviction. There’s a spotlight on lawmakers who made stock market transactions in the days surrounding Trump’s tariff pause in April. We explain why there were riots in a town in Northern Ireland last night. Plus, a tribute to the genius behind The Beach Boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:51

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Trump admin vs. CA, risks for federal health cuts, ‘Dirty Dozen’ list grows & more

6/11/2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi didn’t rule out expanding its legal authority to deploy troops in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump told the Israeli prime minster on the phone earlier this week. The latest inflation read is better than expected. A new report lays out the "existential threat" federal health research cuts pose. Plus, a fruit and a vegetable have been added to this year’s produce pesticide residue list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:37

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Inflation snapshot, Musk 'went too far', US Army bases renamed & more

6/11/2025
Immigration raids are being reported at farms and factories in California and Nebraska. We'll tell you what the latest data says about inflation in May. Elon Musk is walking back some of his comments about President Donald Trump. Scientists have been mapping out what could happen if a vital system of ocean currents collapses. Plus, the US Army is changing the names of seven military bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:44

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Los Angeles curfew, US-China trade truce, FEMA’s days numbered & more

6/11/2025
Police say they’ve arrested dozens of protestors as a curfew started in parts of LA overnight. The US and China have agreed to a framework to end their trade war. President Donald Trump has given a timeline for shutting down FEMA. The stage is set for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. Plus, Southern Baptists have overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on gay marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:45

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CA emergency order, sanctions on Israeli ministers, Meta’s ‘superintelligence’ & more

6/10/2025
We start with a legal move from California to try to block President Trump’s military mobilization in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what’s in a new package of EU sanctions against Russia. Western allies also announced sanctions on two hardline Israeli ministers. A top RFK Jr. aide hasn't disclosed financial details of his wellness company despite attacking the US health system. Plus, Mark Zuckerburg is making a big AI push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:40

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Military deployment cost, Greta Thunberg deported, global ‘fertility crisis’ & more

6/10/2025
Pentagon officials have been grilled on the cost of deploying the military during the LA protests. We’ll tell you why a global economics report predicts slow growth this year. We explain Trump's plan to give newborns an investment account. Greta Thunberg has spoken after she was deported from Israel. Plus, the key reasons behind what the UN is calling a global “fertility crisis”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:49

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Hegseth in the hot seat, ‘a chip shortage on steroids,’ BTS stars discharged & more

6/10/2025
President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send more troops to Los Angeles following anti-ICE protests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces questions from lawmakers in a series of hearings this week. An expert describes the consequences for the auto industry if US-China trade talks fall apart. We’ll bring you the latest from Sean Combs’ trial. Plus, a K-pop supergroup is a step closer to reuniting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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Army celebrations, Austrian school shooting, New Jersey primaries & more

6/10/2025
We’ll hear from protestors about why they’re facing off with law enforcement in LA. President Donald Trump is heading to Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army, but the timing isn’t great. Authorities say nine people have been killed in a high school shooting in Austria. We’ll tell you what to look out for in today’s primaries in New Jersey. And, the world of funk music says goodbye to a pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:14

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700 Marines activated, poor work schedules, Israeli hostage video & more

6/10/2025
Hundreds of Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guardsmen have been activated as protests in LA continue. Some GOP lawmakers are raising concerns about a DOGE cuts package. Many US workers say they have unpredictable and inflexible work hours. The family of an Israeli soldier being held hostage has released a video of his capture. Plus, we’ll tell you the Apple upgrades coming in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:46

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CA vs. Trump, newborns' investment account, Justin Baldoni lawsuit update & more

6/9/2025
We begin with the lawsuit California is bringing against President Donald Trump. Trump has announced a key feature of his “big, beautiful bill” for newborns. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has dismissed top vaccine experts. A potential presidential candidate in Colombia is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by a teenager. Plus, a judge has ruled on Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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CA governor to sue Trump, Harvard visas resume, consumer sentiment report & more

6/9/2025
We start with the latest reactions to the LA protests. The US Department has ordered consulates to resume processing Harvard visas. A new survey says consumer sentiment is in the black. Israel is preparing to deport the activists aboard the ‘Madleen’ ship. Plus, we explain why a number of prisoners are set to be executed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:51

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US-China trade talks, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, runaway pet zebra & more

6/9/2025
Dozens of people were arrested in Los Angeles yesterday after anti-immigration enforcement protests turned violent. The US and China are talking trade in London today – we’ll break down what’s on the table. Russia and Ukraine began a new prisoner swap. The Trump administration wants to disrupt the mortgage lending industry. Plus, a pet zebra that ran away from home has been captured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:47

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National Guard in LA, Army celebrations, French Open comeback & more

6/9/2025
President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send in the National Guard as protestors clash with law enforcement in Los Angeles. China and the US are holding trade talks in London. Today marks the start of a week of celebrations for the US Army’s 250th birthday. Apple is set to announce changes to its devices, and the company needs a win. Plus, after a mighty comeback during a game that lasted five and a half hours, we'll tell you who won the French Open men’s finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:52