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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Israeli war cabinet minister resigns, FEMA funds dwindling, Europe’s far right makes gains & more
Benny Gantz, former Israeli war cabinet member resigned from Netanyahu's government. Topics include Hunter Biden's trial, FEMA funds running out, Europe's far-right political gains, and Moderna's work on a combined Covid-19/flu vaccine.
Jun 10, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Ceasefire proposal push, Hunter Biden's defense rests, Disney's new ride & more
US Secretary of State presses for ceasefire in Middle East, Hunter Biden's trial update, Coast Guard scandal unfolds, Apple's AI reveal, and Disney's new ride creation
Jun 10, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: US ceasefire pressure, Hunter Biden's decision, gang infiltrates US & more
US pushing for ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Hunter Biden won't testify in gun trial, Trump has sentencing interview, Ukraine destroys advanced Russian fighter jet, little-known dangerous gang infiltrates US
Jun 10, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Hostage mission fallout, Trump's probation interview, Caitlin Clark misses Olympics & more
WNBA star Caitlin Clark discusses her reaction to being left off the Olympics roster. The podcast also covers the aftermath of an Israeli rescue mission, Trump's legal troubles, extreme heat in the US, European political shifts, and Hunter Biden's upcoming trial decision.
Jun 9, 2024 • 18min
One Thing: Your 2024 Election Media Guide
CNN Media Correspondent, Hadas Gold, discusses the media coverage of the 2024 election, focusing on the strategies of candidates in swing states and navigating disinformation on social media. Topics include analyzing Trump's media coverage, politicians' social media engagement, and the influence of AI-generated content on elections.
Jun 8, 2024 • 12min
5 Good Things: Scientists Have Made Chocolate Healthier
Preschool teacher donates liver to save boy's life, nonprofit cleans oceans of plastic, epic parties for homeless kids, free movies in old newspaper boxes, sustainable and healthier chocolate recipe
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Hunter Biden trial adjourns, SCOTUS financial disclosures, Kia recall & more
Topics include Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, Clarence Thomas's financial disclosure, CIA assessment of Israeli PM, Kia SUV recall, and adults making more toy purchases.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies, Gaza aid pier repaired, AZ election subversion case & more
Hunter Biden's daughter emotionally testifies about her father's drug addiction in his federal gun trial. US military repairs Gaza aid pier. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff arraigned in election subversion case. FDA recommends states stop selling raw milk. Rarely-enforced law could save you money on alcohol.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden's message to Americans, prosecution rests in Hunter Biden trial, Wheel of Fortune & more
President Biden's powerful speech in Normandy, Hunter Biden trial update, strong US job growth impact. Severe heat wave in Southwest. Pat Sajak leaves Wheel of Fortune after 40 years.
Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Surprising job numbers, TX people smuggling, government dating app & more
Surprising job numbers released, President Biden's democracy speech on D-Day, uncertainty about Hunter Biden's trial, police interrupt people smuggling in Texas, and Japan's government launching a dating app.
