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Jul 4, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Democrats for and against Biden, US heat, new Diddy allegations & more
Sean 'Diddy' Combs discusses the latest allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against him. Democratic governors express mixed views on President Biden. Wildfires rage on in the US. Hurricane Beryl weakens, and Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire.
Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Biden doubles down, Beryl hammers Jamaica, Google’s emissions soar & more
President Biden vows to stay in the race amidst doubts, while Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica. Supreme Court's ruling impacts healthcare for transgender Americans. Mali attack kills dozens. Google blames AI for emission spikes.
Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden’s candidacy concerns, Beryl nears Jamaica, holiday gas prices & more
Topics discussed include the future of Biden's candidacy, Hurricane Beryl nearing Jamaica, wildfire evacuation in California, discount store chain closure, and low gas prices for the 4th of July holiday.
Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden weighs 2024 bid, Hurricane Beryl, UK general election & more
President Biden weighing 2024 bid amidst campaign concerns; Hurricane Beryl poses threat to Jamaica. UK general election could shift power from Conservatives to Labour. New health risks from weight loss and diabetes drugs revealed. Americans expected to spend big on BBQs this holiday weekend.
Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden blames travel schedule, Navajo Nation heat, WNBA All-Stars & more
President Biden blames travel schedule for debate performance, DOJ to pursue charges against Trump after election, Hurricane Beryl approaching Jamaica, 13,000 Navajo Nation households without electricity, rookies named WNBA All-Stars
Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Democrats against Biden, Beryl 'flattened' island, Jewish graves vandalized & more
Leading Democrats want Biden to drop out of 2024 race. Hurricane Beryl heads to Jamaica after 'flattening' an island. July heatwave poses danger in the US. Religious ceremony in India ends in deadly crowd crush. FBI investigates vandalism of Jewish graves in Ohio.
Jul 2, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump’s hush money sentencing, India crowd crush, FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug & more
Judgment postponed in Trump's hush money case, powerful Hurricane Beryl, Israeli military evacuations in Gaza, deadly stampede in India, FDA approval for Alzheimer's drug
Jul 2, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Giuliani disbarred in NY, Biden’s debate performance fallout, Jamie Foxx’s health scare & more
Actor Jamie Foxx discusses his recent health scare. Other topics include Rudy Giuliani's disbarment, Biden's debate fallout, climate resilience funding, and Hungary's advice to Ukraine for a ceasefire deal.
Jul 2, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Trump's sentencing could be impacted, Hurricane Beryl, severe turbulence injuries & more
Legal challenges for Trump and intensification of Hurricane Beryl, climate change impact, heat safety standards, decrease in border crossings, and turbulence injuries on Air Europa flight
Jul 2, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Trump's legal moves, Gaza doctor alleges torture, Andy Murray dropping out & more
Topics include Trump's legal battles, Biden's response, Hurricane Beryl's threat, Gaza doctor's torture claim, and Andy Murray's Wimbledon withdrawal.
