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Feb 1, 2025 • 14min
5 Good Things: A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)
A 21-year-old piano tuner brought music and joy back to a busy airport. We’ll tell you how researchers are working to protect bees from pesticide poisoning. Tossing food in the air is a Lunar New Year tradition these chefs won’t miss. Scientists are studying a 1.2-million-year-old piece of ice to learn about climate change. Six months ago, a preschool teacher gave part of her liver to a 5-year-old boy – we check in on them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2025 • 7min
Tariffs imminent, law enforcement firings, new rat data & more
DC officials say 41 bodies have been recovered from the site of Wednesday’s collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter. In less than 24 hours, the Trump administration will impose steep tariffs on goods from Canada, China and Mexico. Career law enforcement officials and dozens of FBI agents could be on the chopping block. Many businesses support the DEI policies President Donald Trump criticizes. Plus, we’ll tell you why we’re losing the war on rats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2025 • 5min
Plane crash victims mourned, inflation flare-up, Japanese sinkhole expands & more
Recovery efforts continue for those killed in Wednesday’s mid-air collision despite difficult conditions in the Potomac River. New commerce department data shows that consumers are spending more and saving less. A Ukrainian military official says North Korean troops have been pulled from the frontlines in Russia. An expanding sinkhole has prompted Japanese authorities to evacuate hundreds. Plus, we have a look at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2025 • 7min
FAA shuts down routes, tariffs lowdown, Groundhog Day & more
The FAA indefinitely closed helicopter routes near Reagan National Airport, as investigations into the cause of Wednesday's deadly crash continue. President Donald Trump say tariffs are coming this weekend – we’ll tell you what you need to know. The Trump administration is meeting with Venezuela’s president today. A huge list of famous faces performed in LA last night for a good cause. Plus, all eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2025 • 7min
Helicopter’s flight path, FBI leaders forced out, Dick Button dies & more
There are questions about whether the helicopter that was involved in Wednesday’s crash with a passenger plane was flying in its approved path. An American Israeli hostage is one of three men expected to be released tomorrow. FBI leader have been told to resign, retire or be fired by Monday. A Baltimore Ravens player is denying sexual misconduct allegations. Plus, figure skating legend Dick Button has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2025 • 7min
Plane’s black boxes recovered, tariffs coming tomorrow, new pain drug approved & more
Flight data and voice recorders have been recovered from the downed passenger plane involved in Wednesday’s deadly crash. President Donald Trump says tomorrow a 25% tariff will be introduced for two of the largest exporters to the US. Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza to find nothing but rubble. An appeals court has made a decision about a federal law banning firearm sales to young adults. Plus, the FDA has approved pain relief that doesn’t contain opiates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
NTSB investigates plane crash, DeepSeek’s ‘wake-up call’, a British Invasion icon dies & more
We start with new developments on the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in the Washington, DC area. Some of President Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks could face a difficult confirmation path. Chinese startup DeepSeek could mark a turning point for Silicon Valley on artificial intelligence. The Trump administration hit pause on the CDC’s bird flu studies. Plus, the 1960s pop star whose hits include “As Tears Go By” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s plane collision blame, Israel’s UNRWA ban, AI misleads teens & more
Three of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks went on the defensive today in pivotal confirmation hearings. Trump quickly politicized a deadly plane collision in the Washington, DC area. Displaced Palestinians fear drastic effects of Israel’s ban on a UN agency in Gaza. We have key takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate cuts for now. And, we’ll break down the impact fake online content is having on teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
DC plane crash, confirmation hearings, spacewalk & more
More details are emerging about the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a US army helicopter over the Potomac River. Some of President Donald Trump’s more controversial cabinet and administration picks are facing Senate confirmation hearings today. A new report shows that 2024 was a pretty solid year for the US economy. We’ll fill you in on Trump’s latest executive orders. Plus, Boeing Starliner astronauts conduct a spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
No crash survivors, prisoner release delayed, Chili’s heats up & more
Officials say they’re not expecting to find any survivors after an American Airlines plane and military helicopter crashed midair. Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners after eight hostages were freed. It’s FBI Director hopeful Kash Patel’s turn in the hot seat as Senate confirmation hearings continue. A father has killed his daughter over her TikTok content. Plus, Chili’s had a great end to 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


