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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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Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israeli hostage deaths latest, rail crossings closed, Jonathan Majors verdict & more
Topics include Israeli hostage deaths, rail crossings at US southern border, Trump's defense of a former influencer, actor Jonathan Majors' guilty verdict, and Apple's plan to stop selling certain Apple Watches.

Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Power outages, Pope authorizes same sex blessings, US Steel sale & more
Pressure on Israeli officials over Gaza casualties. Power outages caused by storm. Pope authorizes blessings for same-sex couples. Oil and gas prices rise, BP halts Red Sea shipping. US Steel selling to Japanese company.

Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: 2024 primaries countdown, Texas manhunt, Southwestern Airlines fine & more
Trump's controversial campaign speeches target undocumented immigrants. Israeli attacks in Gaza, US Defense Secretary's visit to Israel discussed. Storms batter the East Coast, causing power outages. Manhunt underway in Texas for escaped sex offender. Southwest Airlines fined record amount for holiday travel issues.

Dec 18, 2023 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump attacks immigrants, East Coast storms, Quaker Oats recall & more
Former President Donald Trump targets undocumented immigrants. East Coast commuters face wet and windy weather. Israeli forces criticized for shooting at religious site in Gaza. Hong Kong media tycoon on trial. Quaker Oats recalls dozens of products due to contamination.

Dec 17, 2023 • 14min
One Thing: Can Ukraine Beat Russia on a Budget?
In this episode, Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent, discusses the challenges Ukraine faces in its war against Russia. Topics include Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, the implications of aid running out for Ukraine, and tactical adjustments made by Ukraine in the fight. The discussion also explores the challenges of negotiating peace and diplomacy with Russia.

Dec 16, 2023 • 7min
3 PM ET: Deadliest year for Palestinians in West Bank, Ukraine struggles to secure more aid, French bulldog sleep problems & more
2023 has been the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank. Ukraine's struggle for aid could have a detrimental impact. Arizona Governor mobilizes national guard at the border. A 4-month-old baby found alive in a tree after a tornado. French Bulldogs struggle to sleep due to their anatomy.

Dec 16, 2023 • 6min
10 AM ET: Protests over hostage deaths, Giuliani can’t pay, Vatican trial & more
Protests in Tel Aviv over hostage deaths, stormy weather hitting Florida, Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $150 million, Vatican trial with potential prison sentence for a cardinal, and a valuable thrift find selling for over $100,000.

Dec 16, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Hostage release protests, weekend forecast, Elon Musk’s school & more
Protests in Tel Aviv over Israeli hostage shooting, criticism of Israel's airstrikes, US homelessness hits highest level since 2007, powerful storm system targeting East Coast, Elon Musk plans to open a new school in the US

Dec 15, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israeli hostages killed, Rudy Giuliani verdict, Matthew Perry's autopsy & more
The podcast discusses the accidental shooting of Israeli hostages, remaining suspects connected to terrorism offenses, Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay damages, and the revelation of Matthew Perry's cause of death.

Dec 15, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Israeli soldiers video, missing Trump binder, lead in kids' food & more
Topics discussed in the podcast include Israeli soldiers' misconduct in Gaza, a missing classified intel binder from Trump's presidency, contaminated applesauce causing child illnesses, and racial bias in mortgage applications.


