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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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Feb 2, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: US strikes in Iraq and Syria, Fani Willis, ‘forever chemicals’ & more
US strikes in Iraq and Syria, Fani Willis' conflict of interest, Ukraine's case against Russia at the UN's top court, EPA proposing hazardous chemical labels, and the death of 'Rocky' star Carl Weathers.
Feb 2, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Gaza’s children, Fani Willis allegations, Jennifer Crumbley cross-examination & more
President Biden's response to the positive jobs report, a mother's hope for her missing daughter in Gaza, the subpoena of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, cross-examination of the Oxford High school shooter's mother in court, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ rights in Russia.
Feb 2, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Gangbusters jobs report, Trump ballot case prep, NYC migrant arrests & more
January's jobs report exceeded economists' expectations, lawyers prepare for Supreme Court arguments in the Trump ballot case, Iran-backed proxy group vows to continue attacks on US forces, arrests made after NYPD officers attacked outside migrant shelter, California braces for another major storm, and abnormal winter weather in the Northeast.
Feb 2, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump has the edge, surprising jobs report, Punxsutawney Phil & more
Former President Donald Trump leads in the race for the White House according to a new CNN poll. The first jobs report of 2024 is positive. Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza. The mother of the Michigan high school shooter testifies. Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction for an early spring.
Feb 2, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Troops return home, mobile home plane crash, Hamilton’s big move & more
US troops return home; UN aid agency's funding issues in Gaza; CNN poll shows mixed feelings on the economy; plane crash in Florida; Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes
Feb 1, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: UNRWA operations, Haley trails Trump, Jennifer Crumbley testifies & more
UN agency at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts. Nikki Haley aims to close Trump's lead in her home state. Mother of Oxford High School shooter testifies in manslaughter trial. California to spend $2 billion on pandemic learning recovery. Government cracks down on AI-generated robocalls.
Feb 1, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden’s executive order, Austin news conference, music royalties dispute & more
Sanctions against Israelis for violence in West Bank | Austin's apology for mishandling cancer treatment communication | Fulton County DA will not step down from Georgia election subversion case | Telehealth appointments for opioid addiction treatment | TikTok users will have fewer music options for videos
Feb 1, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: West Bank sanctions, big tech next steps, Margot Robbie on snub & more
President Biden announces new sanctions in the West Bank, big tech under scrutiny, nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels, countries joining Russia and China in trade shift away from US dollar, Margot Robbie's response to Oscar snub.
Feb 1, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Iran's wake up call, Biden's good news, Medicare negotiations & more
US intelligence reveals Iran's surprise at drone strike that killed American service members. UN aid agency in Gaza facing crisis. Biden surpasses Trump in poll and fundraising. Medicare begins negotiations. California prepares for heavy rain.
Feb 1, 2024 • 7min
UPDATED: 6 AM ET: Iran leadership nervous, Ukraine funding approved, moon shrinking & more
US officials reveal Iran's surprise over drone strike, immigration crisis in a border city, EU approves funding for Ukraine, social media CEOs apologize for child safety, and researchers discover the moon is shrinking.
