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Topics include Donald Trump's hush money trial, Ukraine's gratitude for US aid, campus protests at Columbia University, and Israel's military intelligence chief resigning. Also, insights on how President Joe Biden is celebrating Earth Day

Trump's hush money trial, foreign aid package, campus protests at Columbia University, Supreme Court case on punishing unhoused individuals, and updates on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are discussed in this episode.

CNN Senior Correspondent Ivan Watson discusses the mass bleaching event affecting coral reefs globally due to surging ocean temperatures. The episode explores the impact of extreme climate change-fueled events in Australia and the lessons in climate resiliency they could provide. Topics include bushfires, floods, coral bleaching, restoration efforts, and environmental resilience.

College recruits discuss the excitement of the WBNA draft. A family's pet octopus unexpectedly gives birth. A dorm surprises security guard. Cherry blossom trees get a timely gift. Helium balloon rides to edge of space are discussed.

Former President Trump's hush money trial, FISA bill deadline, new FAA scheduling, school shooting threat, and UAW union vote at Volkswagen are covered in this episode.

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial, Israeli strike on Iran, foreign aid package advances, Russian plot arrest, bird flu concerns in US, Tesla Cybertruck recall

Topics discussed include US denial of involvement in Israel's attack on Iran, Trump's criticism of hush money trial, Biden's ban on Alaska drilling, arrest of Maryland student for school shooting plot, and House Republicans pushing for a nationwide TikTok ban.

Israel retaliates with a military strike in Iran while details of the targets and responses unfold. Jurors are selected for Donald Trump's Hush Money trial. Biden administration to announce changes to an important civil rights law. Mike Pence issues a bleak warning about Russia's leader in Ukraine. Record hospital visits due to last year's record heat.

Israel strikes Iran, US official reveals, potential escalation. Trump's hush money trial jurors picked, Mike Johnson seeks Democratic support. India's massive election kicks off. Taylor Swift surprises fans with new album drop.

Topics include Trump's jury selection, Columbia University protests, soaring mortgage rates, health risks of imported strawberries, and volcanic eruptions impacting tsunami threat.