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Jul 11, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Dem. donors holding back, college hazing investigation, Costco membership fees & more
Democratic donors are worried about Biden's future, Texas facing life-threatening heat. Doctors Without Borders pulling staff out of Sudan due to conflict. New Hampshire police investigate a Dartmouth College student's death as possible hazing incident. Costco raising its membership fees after seven years.
Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Biden concerns loom, Anne Frank monument defaced, Alec Baldwin trial latest & more
Top Democratic donors showing dwindling support for Biden. Israeli forces used US munitions in Gaza strike. Death of Black man in Milwaukee hotel under investigation. Anne Frank statue vandalized in Amsterdam. Alec Baldwin trial witness testimony begins.
Jul 10, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Clooney withdraws Biden support, Ukraine fighter jets, Alec Baldwin trial & more
Actor George Clooney urges President Biden to withdraw from the race. US and allies send fighter jets to Ukraine. Hurricane Beryl poses flood and tornado threat. Man arrested for killing BBC journalist's family. Alec Baldwin's trial for manslaughter begins.
Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Biden doubt builds, Beryl sparks concerns, human plague case & more
President Biden faces doubts after poor debate performance, Hurricane Beryl raises concerns, Gaza ceasefire negotiations cautiously optimistic, Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy proposal last-minute, rare human plague case in Colorado
Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden's support cracking, Russia's election influence, Virginia cell phone ban & more
President Biden's election support faces challenges as temperatures soar across the US. Intel officials warn of Russia's election influence in swing states. Alec Baldwin's trial begins and Virginia considers banning cell phones in classrooms
Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden's NATO promise, Gaza famine, plane landing investigated & more
President Biden promises more air defenses for Ukraine at NATO summit. Democratic senator doubts Biden's chances in upcoming election. Over 100 million under heat alerts. UN reports famine in Gaza. Aviation incident with two planes trying to land simultaneously on same runway.
Jul 9, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: NATO summit kicks off, congressional Democrats wrap meetings, Airbnb hidden cameras & more
NATO summit's 75th anniversary, US Democrats split on Biden's reelection, FEMA aid for Hurricane Beryl, Russian court orders Navalny's widow's arrest, CNN reveals Airbnb hidden camera concerns
Jul 9, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Make-or-break day for Biden, Beryl’s remnants, Barcelona anti-tourism protests & more
Congressional Democrats meet to discuss Biden's future, Hurricane Beryl hits Texas, Israeli strikes in Gaza, Fed Chair Powell reports on the economy, and Barcelona protests against mass tourism.
Jul 9, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Biden at NATO, Texas heat warnings, giant pandas & more
President Joe Biden hosting NATO summit, Texas heat advisory, Menendez trial, free med school donation, and arrival of giant pandas at San Diego Zoo discussed in this podcast.
Jul 9, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden's NATO test, hidden cameras in Airbnbs, Mounjaro weight loss & more
President Biden faces NATO summit test, Airbnb privacy concerns, Mounjaro weight loss effectiveness discussed
