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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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May 19, 2025 • 6min
Trump and Putin talk, explicit deepfakes law, rail strike over & more
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are on the phone. Trump has warned companies against raising prices because of the global trade war. Week 2 of the federal criminal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs begins. A new law is being signed today to help victims of deepfake images. Plus, New Jersey’s trains are about to get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2025 • 7min
'Big, beautiful' bill advances, Biden treatment options, severe weather update & more
Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts bill has cleared a key hurdle. Former President Joe Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options for his prostate cancer diagnosis. Severe storms and tornados are set to hit parts of the US today. Police have identified the suspect from the Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion. Plus, a manhunt is underway in New Orleans for seven escaped prisoners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2025 • 7min
Trump-Putin call, Biden cancer diagnosis, Pope Leo’s first mass & more
President Donald Trump is set to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin today. Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza, alongside deadly airstrikes. There’s an update on how a Mexican ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV said in his first mass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2025 • 21min
One Thing: What to Expect When You’re Expecting More Tariffs
The US and China have agreed to drastically walk back their trade war – for now. But will consumers feel the pain anyway? The co-founder of a baby products company tells us why he isn’t afraid to talk to his customers about tariffs.
Guest: Michael Wieder, Lalo co-founder
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May 17, 2025 • 15min
5 Good Things: Robots & Pig Organs: The Future of Organ Transplants
A woman who hadn’t used CPR in 40 years didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. In Staten Island, a deli manager is giving kids with good grades way more than sugar highs. A newer organ transplant approach could mean less pain, quicker recovery and more donors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the labs and the lives reshaped by cutting-edge transplant science. The FDA just greenlit a test that could change how millions detect cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 7min
US loses perfect credit rating, tornado forecast, New Orleans prison break & more
The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. The US lost its last perfect credit rating, while consumer confidence has plummeted amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Cassie Ventura’s has finished testifying in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal. We’ll tell you where the Midwestern storms are headed. Plus, how ten inmates broke out of a New Orleans prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 7min
Ukraine peace talks, Trump offers help to Gaza, GOP bill stumbles & more
European leaders have condemned Russia’s peace demands after talks in Istanbul. Trump says he wants to do a ‘good job’ to help the situation in Gaza. Several GOP hardliners have voted against Trump's bill. We reveal how Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team are cross-examining Cassie Ventura. Plus, why Musk’s AI bot drew condemnation this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 7min
Tariff deal warning, strong tornado threat, female artist record sale & more
President Donald Trump has given 150 countries weeks to make a deal with the US or face more tariffs. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, but not a ceasefire. The eastern US is under threat from strong tornadoes. We’ll tell you what a veteran air traffic controller has to say about those Newark airport outages. Plus, a female artist has broken a sale record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 6min
Russia-Ukraine talks, NYU diploma withheld, UnitedHealth imploding & more
Russia and Ukraine have sat down for their first talks since 2022, but hopes aren’t high. A New Jersey Transit strike means rail commuters are being encouraged to work from home. There are concerns about an American aid organization making promises for Gaza. We’ll tell you why NYU is withholding a student’s diploma after his commencement speech. And, one of America’s biggest companies is having a seriously bad week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 7min
NJ Transit strike, ‘sextortion’ ring arrests, Chris Brown charged & more
President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


