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Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden's explanation, infant mortality rate rises, Paris Olympics controversy & more
President Joe Biden discusses his withdrawal from the 2024 race and upcoming plans. Infant mortality rate rises in the US for the first time in decades. US intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska. Drama unfolds on day one of the Paris Olympics.
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Netanyahu addresses Congress, Biden’s primetime speech, typhoon hits Taiwan & more
Netanyahu's fiery address to Congress, Biden's unexpected announcement, global tech meltdown aftermath, Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, CDC warns of blood vial shortage in the US
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Netanyahu’s address fallout, Trump assassination attempt latest, Sonya Massey shooting & more
Protesters gather after Netanyahu's speech, FBI details Trump assassination attempt, family demands investigation into Sonia Massey shooting, man charged with federal terrorism for stabbing Salman Rushdie, US city announced as Olympics host
Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Harris vs Trump polling, Netanyahu protests, Delta chaos clearing & more
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in new polling. Trump's campaign shifts focus to Harris with Biden out. Protests erupt over Netanyahu's address. Delta Airlines recovers from IT chaos. Paris Olympics kick off.
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Campaign attack tactics, Southwest safety review, Tesla profits plunge & more
Vice President Kamala Harris faces campaign attacks from Donald Trump, backlash for missing Netanyahu's address, Tesla profits drop, Southwest safety review, reality TV contestant controversy
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Harris campaign challenges, Netanyahu's visit, Delta crew problems & more
Vice President Kamala Harris faces challenges in her campaign, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for Congress speech amid ceasefire hope. Details on security failures in Trump assassination attempt emerge. Delta struggles with crew shortage post IT outage. Paris Olympics events kick off amidst strike concerns.
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: First Harris presidential rally, Menendez resigning, hottest day ever & more
Vice President Kamala Harris launches her presidential campaign in Wisconsin. Secret Service Director resigns after assassination attempt on Trump. Senator Menendez announces resignation. Palestinian factions sign unity agreement in Beijing. Planet experiences hottest day on record.
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Harris builds momentum, migrant caravan approaching, water crisis in Greece & more
Vice President Kamala Harris receives crucial endorsements amidst tough campaign. United Nations criticizes Israeli military evacuation. 15,000 migrants head to US-Mexico border. Exploring implications of CrowdStrike IT outage. Greece faces water shortage on idyllic islands.
Jul 23, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden to address 2024 exit, Secret Service chief resigns, housing market hope & more
President Biden set to address his 2024 race exit, Secret Service chief resigns post assassination attempt, Delta Air lines facing ongoing issues, Israeli PM's meetings in Washington, promising signs for US housing market
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Harris 'brat' endorsement, Americans worry over bills, tennis star retiring & more
Vice President Kamala Harris gaining support; 40% of Americans worry about bills; Scammers exploit IT outage; Israeli PM in US for ceasefire deal; Tennis star retiring after Paris Olympics
