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Some Democrats are not happy about President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, while others aren’t surprised. President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election. America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers. Ukrainian soldiers are facing “unlimited" enemy troops and a lack of sleep. Plus, Paris is having problems sending a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a deadly day in Lebanon, there are concerns about the future of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. More than 70 per cent of the US will see temperatures below freezing this week. We’ll tell you why a judge has rejected a $101 billion pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. A GOP-led House committee has released a critical report on the Covid-19 response. Plus, the case of a missing Hawaii woman has taken an unexpected turn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging missiles just days after a ceasefire agreement went in effect. We’ll tell you what it could mean if President-elect Donald Trump privatizes two mortgage giants. The Supreme Court is wrestling with the Food and Drug Administration's attempt to curb access to flavored vapes. California’s Department of Food and Agriculture says the bird flu virus was found in certain raw milk products. Plus, sex workers in Belgium have achieved landmark protections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Gelsinger has resigned as CEO of Intel after a rocky tenure. Syrian rebels have taken control of the country’s second largest city in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad. US Border Patrol says migrant crossings at the southwest border are trending downward. The latest on major food recalls involving organic eggs and cucumbers. Plus, we’ll tell you how much holiday shoppers spent on Thanksgiving this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There could be big political consequences after President Joe Biden pardoned his son. Hear what plans president-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director has for the agency. California lawmakers are trying to protect progressive policies ahead of Trump’s second term. Respiratory illness season is ramping up. Plus, an NFL hall of famer says he’s battling a health issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite previously saying he wouldn’t, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court will hear a landmark transgender rights case this week. Closing arguments are expected today in Daniel Penny’s trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. We’ll tell you why the country of Georgia has been dealing with days of violent unrest. Plus, Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year is pretty relatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has signed a full pardon for his son, Hunter. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick a self-described enemy of the so-called deep state as FBI director. Russia and Syria have hit northern Syria with deadly airstrikes. The icy conditions are set to continue in some areas as people make their way home from Thanksgiving weekend. Plus, two colleges have been fined over a postgame brawl.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones stay safe from this dangerous technology? Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in digital harassment and sex crimes, has some answers.  Listen to ‘Terms of Service’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A choir helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia find joy and purpose. A formerly unhoused New Yorker helps feed people on the city’s streets. People from all over North Carolina came together to feed Hurricane Helene survivors on Thanksgiving. A coffee shop in Massachusetts went viral for giving away free coffee on one groovy condition. Plus, there’s still time to vote for the CNN Hero of the Year – we highlight the honorees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syrian Rebels have entered the city of Aleppo, in an attack linked to Hezbollah's fight with Israel. The world is getting its first glimpses of Notre Dame Cathedral after it caught fire more than five years ago. A town in Texas is mourning the first police officer to die in the line of duty in more than 100 years. British lawmakers have voted in support of assisted dying. Plus, we’ll tell you what scientists are saying about the dangers of disturbed sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah are being accused of violating the ceasefire deal they just agreed on. At least four Democratic lawmakers say they got bomb threats while celebrating Thanksgiving with their families. President Joe Biden says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump reconsiders putting tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Deals may be harder to come by this Black Friday. Plus, Walmart is rolling back more than just prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many Americans are wondering what to stock up on during Black Friday in case tariffs take effect next year. Vladimir Putin says a widespread overnight attack on Ukraine was in response to strikes on Russian territory using US-made missiles. Israel says it attacked an area of southern Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was reached. A major Western country has banned social media for those under the age of 16. And, a massive drug bust in so-called “narco-subs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump-Vance transition team says several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and appointees are facing threats. Trump had a conversation with Mexico's president, but each had a different take on it. A nationwide air raid alert went off in Ukraine this morning. A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from taking down razor wire put up by Texas officials on the US-Mexico border. Plus, some Thanksgiving parades may get a lot soggier than others today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a fairly smooth travel day so far, but bad weather is expected to spread throughout the country starting tomorrow. Israeli officials say they facilitated the medical evacuation of 34 patients from Gaza today. We’ll tell you what some of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign leaders are blaming for her loss. A judge has ruled that the White man charged with shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell can be prosecuted. Plus, a Connecticut couple is accused of operating an elaborate shoplifting plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attention is turning to the ongoing violence in Gaza after a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Hezbollah. A Missouri judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Supreme Court will also soon hear arguments in the most important transgender rights case it’s ever tackled. We’ll tell you which company is the latest to speak out against President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs. Plus, a new combat ship honors a history-making service member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Displaced civilians are starting to return to their homes in Israel and Lebanon hours into a 60-day ceasefire. Elon Musk has publicized the names of some government employees he wants to cut, which is terrifying some federal workers. The US and China conducted a prisoner swap. A space satellite is searching for methane leaks. Plus, we'll tell you how an AI granny is combatting phone scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding steady in Lebanon. President-elect Donald Trump has raced through more administration picks. A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump. A new study has some worrying insights about social media influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you what to expect from retailers this holiday season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun in Lebanon, and now the US is looking to Gaza. We’ll tell you why it could be a good day for last-minute Thanksgiving travelers. Americans could feel the strain on their wallets if tariffs lead to trade wars. Several hostel workers have been arrested in Laos after the deaths of 6 tourists. Plus, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives has been caught in the UK after more than 20 years on the run.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden made remarks about what’s to come for Israel and Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement. Experts say the challenge for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top public health roles will be keeping politics out of science. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled on whether a transgender volleyball player can compete in a tournament. Airfares aren't the only way US airlines are raking in the cash. Plus, we’ll take a look at a prominent billionaire’s will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks after the country’s security cabinet voted to end fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum had strong words for President-elect Donald Trump in response to his threat of tariffs. We'll tell you why the Russian government ejected a British diplomat. Hear what scientists are hoping to learn about ultraproccessed foods for the first time. Plus, the world has lost another supercentenarian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s military says it launched several strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut ahead of a ceasefire vote today. Donald Trump’s lawyers investigated allegations that one of the president-elect's top aides was asking for money from administration candidates in exchange for influence. Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit. Police say the father of a missing woman from Hawaii died by suicide after he tried to find her. Plus, the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a record number of people are set to make journeys for Thanksgiving, a pair of storms could impact travel. There are concerns that plans to introduce tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico and China could impact US supply chains. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Italy for his last G7 meeting. Authorities in Pakistan have locked down the capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how millions of Americans could get access to anti-obesity drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is promising a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and Canada as soon as he takes office. Lebanese officials say a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is expected to be announced today. Two storms could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk. Plus, we’ll tell you which US company is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several major federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump have been dropped or dismissed. The US attorney overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs and Eric Adams cases plans to step down. National abortion policy may not be as simple as the incoming Trump administration hopes. We’ll tell you how vaping affects vascular health. Plus, where is America’s nuclear waste? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special counsel Jack Smith has announced he’s ending his prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump over two controversial charges. The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a 60-day ceasefire deal with Hezbollah tomorrow. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies over required graphic health warnings. We’ll tell you what new research shows about alcohol consumption in the US since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we have a look ahead at how weather could impact Thanksgiving travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has nearly finished naming his list of Cabinet picks, while some controversial ones prepare for confirmation complications. Women in the US are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men. UAE authorities have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi. One former Macy’s employee was responsible for billions of dollars' worth of fraud. Plus, President Joe Biden uses his pardon power to participate in a White House holiday tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved a Lebanon ceasefire deal “in principle.” President-elect Donald Trump is facing a test to get his most controversial cabinet picks approved. Meanwhile, two of his choices are expected to force federal employees to return to the office. The Menendez brothers will appear in court today for the first time in 28 years. Plus, we’ll tell you why eggs are getting even more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has named all his key cabinet choices, so now they’re preparing for Senate scrutiny. A ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is reportedly “very close.” We’ll tell you why the deal reached at the UN’s climate summit is raising eyebrows. A DHL cargo plane has crashed in Lithuania. Plus, “Glicked” had a successful weekend at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration is taking new steps to aid Ukraine well before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But Russia has new weapons of its own.  Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 17-year-old girl won a prestigious award this week advocating for the rights of girls in Afghanistan. Scientists have discovered the world's largest stretch of coral. A TV legend is getting her own stamp next year. A society of magicians wants to welcome back a member who tricked them. Plus, this 31-year-old woman smashed the record for hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump is expected to choose for the role of secretary of Agriculture. A new Pew Research Center poll finds that the vibe among Democrats is measurably bad. Scientists have had a breakthrough on a drinking-water mystery. A new McValue menu is coming next year. Plus, a 17-year-old Afghan girl won the International Children’s Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you what former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has revealed about his plans for the future. A source tells CNN more North Koreans have arrived in Ukraine. Economists and recent forecasts predict mortgage rates for the next few years won’t be favorable to aspiring home owners. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are once again trying to get the disgraced music mogul released on bail. Plus, the beleaguered Northwest is in for more rain and storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case has postponed his sentencing indefinitely. Trump’s new attorney general pick is expected to have less trouble than his previous one could have faced. We'll tell you how Iran is making movements in its nuclear program. Las Vegas police shot and killed a man after he called 911 saying he feared for his life. Plus, there’s good news and bad news about Thanksgiving prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia’s conflict with Ukraine has escalated this week, we’ll tell you how the world is reacting. CNN’s Alayna Treene takes a closer look at the new pick for Attorney General. Republicans have flipped a Senate seat in Pennsylvania. DirecTV has cancelled its deal to merge with its rival, Dish. And, six tourists have died in a suspected mass poisoning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump has picked to replace Matt Gaetz as his choice for Attorney General. Russia’s President has a stark warning for countries that let Ukraine use their longer-range weapons. Staff shortages at air traffic control could slow down holiday travel next week. Texas officials are voting on a controversial new school curriculum. Plus, the NFL is warning players that thieves appear to be targeting professional athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brazil’s federal police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro – and 36 others – for an attempted coup in 2022. We’ll tell you how the father of an accused school shooter in Georgia has pleaded. Scientists say one teenager’s bird flu mutation raises concerns about what the virus is capable of. Some people CNN spoke to in Arizona are looking forward to a potential border crackdown by President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general shortly before new CNN reporting on him was due to be published. We’ll tell you how some Palestinian leaders are reacting to news of the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu. President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new sanctions against Russia’s third largest bank, among others. The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned an actor’s controversial conviction on five counts of disorderly conduct. Plus, a volcano in Iceland has erupted... again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Israel are rejecting an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After this week’s deadly bomb-cyclone, another system could be on the way. Less-potent fentanyl could be contributing to a drop in overdose deaths in the US. We’ll tell you why a packaging company is recalling more than 167,000 lbs of ground beef. Plus, Indian students now outnumber Chinese students in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister, as well as a senior Hamas official. A lawsuit alleges President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children. Russia is threatening another escalation following accusations of firing an ICBM. Three House races will decide the strength of the GOP’s majority. Plus, the Biden administration is rushing to save the Colorado River before leaving office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more about sexual assault allegations made against President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Peter Hegseth. Ukraine is accusing Russia of firing an intercontinental ballistic missile. The US government wants to break up Google. We’ll tell you why an Indian billionaire has been indicted in New York. Plus, a man’s been found with hundreds of spiders strapped to his body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted to block the release of a highly anticipated report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. A woman, who’s serving a life sentence for drowning her two young children 30 years ago, will remain in prison. A former Virginia college student has entered a plea in the killing of three football players. Plus, Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year is one that’s been popularized by celebrities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee want the FBI’s records from its investigation into Matt Gaetz. Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump say the New York hush money case against him should be thrown out. A judge handed down a sentence for the man convicted of killing a Georgia nursing student. We’ll catch you up on the developments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’s trial. Plus, we'll tell you the latest on a fatal explosion in an Ohio neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A court has convicted the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley while she was out jogging. The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet today to discuss a report on former representative Matt Gaetz. A US envoy is hoping to close in on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. Human-caused climate change made every single hurricane stronger this past season. Plus, we’ll tell you why Target is sounding the alarm on holiday shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re waiting to hear who President-elect Donald Trump will pick as Treasury secretary. The US has given Ukraine permission to use controversial anti-personnel mines. We’ll tell you why Texas is offering Trump 1,400 acres of land. The mother of the cinematographer who died on the “Rust” set says she’s boycotting the movie’s premier. Plus, family and friends are saying goodbye to Liam Payne today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his Education Secretary. The US is closing its embassy in Ukraine’s capital because of a “potential significant air strike." A deadly bomb cyclone is pounding Washington state and British Columbia. The FDA has found bacteria in water used to make toothpaste at the factory for a well-known brand. Plus, Rafael Nadal has played his last game of professional tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid. A once-in-a-decade “bomb cyclone” is taking shape in the western US. Russia is suspected of sabotaging undersea internet cables. A House Republican is pushing to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the US Capitol. Plus, Bitcoin is soaring to new heights, but is the investment right for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money case say the president-elect’s sentencing can be postponed. We have details on Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary. The US sanctioned an Israeli West Bank settlement organization. Congressional lawmakers grilled the head of FEMA over allegations of bias during recent disaster relief efforts. And, we’ll tell you about the suicide survivor who’s now one of 50 people globally to have successfully received a life-changing procedure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Howard Lutnick as his secretary of commerce. The US has confirmed that Ukraine launched American longer-range missiles into Russia. SpaceX is once again testing the most powerful rocket that’s ever existed, and a special guest will be watching. President Joe Biden is using his exit from the world stage to talk about climate change. Plus, fall is feeling less fall-like this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moscow says Ukraine has fired US missiles into Russia, just days after Kyiv was given permission to use longer range American weapons. The Democrats are holding leadership elections in Congress today. There’s hope a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could be getting closer. A man has been arrested in New York after three people were stabbed and killed. Plus, we’ll tell you why a former FEMA employee is defending herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two women say they testified to the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them for "sexual favors". Russia’s president has updated the country’s nuclear doctrine. We’re expecting a decision today on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction will be overturned. 45 of Hong Kong’s best known pro-democracy figures have been given prison sentences. Plus, we’ll tell you what sparked one of New Zealand’s largest protests in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission as he casts a wider net for Treasury secretary. Some British Airways customers experienced flight delays and disruptions. Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into Gaza genocide allegations. Air quality readings in India’s capital hit their worst point this year. Plus, Brazil’s first lady had some choice words for Elon Musk at a G20 event this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is taking a page from his first term to implement his deportation plan. We’ll tell you where the US’s push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah now stands. Russian forces carried out deadly strikes in parts of Ukraine. US health officials have identified the first case of a more severe strain of mpox. And, we’ll explain why Tropicana’s redesign is hitting a sour note with some customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee is deciding whether to release a report on Matt Gaetz – the man who could become the next Attorney General. President-elect Donald Trump’s next term is already causing drama at the G20. The man accused of murdering a 22-year-old nursing student continues. We’ll tell you how China could soon lead the charge on climate change. Plus, was the Netflix Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight a success? It depends on who you ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kremlin has responded after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to use US long range weapons to strike inside Russia. We’re still waiting on some key Trump administration picks. World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the G20 summit. A series of storms is set to move across the US this week. Plus, Beyoncé is heading back home for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a major change in policy, President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go ahead to use US long-range weapons to strike inside Russia. President-elect Donald Trump wants some of his administration choices to skip Senate scrutiny. Israeli strikes have killed people inside Lebanon’s capital. The CDC is warning about a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Plus, we’ll tell you which US airline has filed for bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda.  Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary freedom fighter is honored for her military service 160 years later. We tell you why a 19-month-old bloodhound is the ultimate hero. A library book is finally returned over five decades late. A tall, stinky flower draws a huge crowd in Australia. Plus, the official Moo Deng anthem just dropped, just as another baby pygmy hippo makes her debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s right-wing allies are pushing him to tap loyalists for key staff and Cabinet roles. People close to Trump are laying the groundwork to fulfill his mass deportation campaign promise. Ukraine’s president has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A new study suggests that hospitals haven’t made much progress on patient safety. Plus, we’ll tell you why authorities in Japan cut one American’s trip short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is making a push to block the ethics report on Matt Gaetz from being released. Meanwhile Trump’s pick for defense secretary has said women shouldn’t be in combat roles in the military. The trial of an undocumented migrant charged with the murder of a Georgia nursing student started today. Plus, a piece of ancient history was found in England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s official selection to be Donald Trump's HHS Secretary has some experts worried. We'll tell you which government agencies and spending Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have said they want to start cutting first. Talks about a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel intensify. A 401k alternative has helped hundreds of thousands of US workers save for retirement. Plus, the International Space Station is leaking – the US and Russia can’t agree on why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee has cancelled a meeting that was expected to discuss a report into Matt Gaetz, who’s been nominated for the role of Attorney General. Climate leaders say the UN’s climate conferences need a “fundamental overhaul”. We’ll bring you the latest on Hurricane Sara and a record-breaking typhoon in the Philippines. The murder trial starts today for a case that started a political firestorm. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened when lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand’s parliament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shares in some prominent vaccine makers dropped after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary. As leaders gather for the APEC summit, China has some concerns about changes in the US. We’ll tell you about a worrying new study predicting obesity levels in the US. The DOJ says "inhumane, violent and hazardous conditions” are threatening inmates’ safety at a prison in Atlanta. Plus, ‘Iron Mike’ is getting back in the ring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations earlier this week. Health groups are warning about a rise in measles cases worldwide. We’re tracking Tropical Storm Sara as it churns in the Caribbean. Plus, a car parts retailer has announced hundreds of store closures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Democrats are calling for the release of an ethics report on former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Warm weather and little rain are exacerbating severe drought conditions in parts of the US. We’ll tell you about one of the deadliest strikes in months to hit the Syrian capital. South Africa’s government is making a dramatic bid to force hundreds of illegal miners to come to the surface. And, Mike Tyson is making his comeback to the boxing ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump chose former GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General – will he have enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed? Last month’s wholesale inflation is higher than what economists expected. Infowars' IP no longer belongs to its conspiratorial founder Alex Jones. Tropical Storm Sara is set to hit the Caribbean today – we'll tell you where it's heading. Plus, some rare, positive climate news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with breaking economic news about a key inflation indicator. President-elect Donald Trump has made some eyebrow raising administration picks, but they could face some challenges in Congress. Israel says it’s expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon. We’ll tell you what to expect as President Joe Biden prepares to meet with China’s leader for the last time. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information about ballot box fires. Plus, we look at whether people are leaving X for a new social media site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of overseeing a mass displacement of Palestinians amounting to a war crime. President-elect Donald Trump is facing some heat for his Attorney General pick. Authorities say they’re investigating a suicide attack in Brazil. New York’s governor is expected to bring back controversial plans that would impact drivers. And, Grammy award winner Nelly won't face charges after being arrested back in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General reportedly elicited audible gasps from some House Republicans. Economists are worried about Trump’s potential changes to the Federal Reserve. The director of the CDC says the agency is more prepared to respond to major health crises since the Covid-19 pandemic. A source says Argentinian delegates at the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference have been ordered to return home. Plus, Amazon has announced a new, deeply discounted storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that Republicans will retain control of the House of Representatives. President Joe Biden’s administration has found that Israel is not blocking aid to Gaza, despite dire reports from aid groups. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises could drain critical tax revenue from Social Security’s trust funds. Planet-heating pollution from fossil fuels is expected to hit an all-time high this year. Plus, a South Korean feminist movement is gaining interest in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has thanked President Joe Biden for the smooth transition of power so far. After six straight months of coming down, inflation hit a bump in October. The DOJ has charged a man over the leaking of classified details of an Israeli attack plan on Iran. 'Wanted’ posters targeting Jewish faculty members have been put up at a New York university. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened in the US county that tested out a four-day work week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is making his triumphant return to Washington today. Senate Republicans are voting to elect their new leader, while Democrats take stock of their losses. Inflation data this morning shows consumer prices went up last month, after slowing for the previous six months. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels for a summit with some anxious NATO members. Plus, we’ll tell you why some school kids won’t be getting Lunchables anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican lawmakers are voting today to decide who will lead them in the Senate and the House. We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks are raising some eyebrows. A group of women in Idaho are suing over the state’s abortion law. The Air National Guard member who leaked highly classified material has been sentenced. Plus, People magazine has revealed its 2024 Sexiest Man Alive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spokesperson for the US State Department says the US hasn’t “made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law” on humanitarian aid. Could President-elect Donald Trump really abolish the Department of Education? A federal judge in Louisiana called a law requiring biblical content in public school classrooms unconstitutional. We’ll tell you why Trump’s presidency could be big for cryptocurrency. Plus, Kazakhstan hopes to see tigers make a comeback there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the deadline set by the US for Israel to increase aid to Gaza, as President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog meet at the White House. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Europe as leaders there brace for possible US policy changes on Ukraine and NATO. We’ll tell you why the Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned. We have tips for protecting yourself from deepfake AI porn. Plus, masked men demonstrated outside a community theater performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case should be dismissed has been pushed back. Congress is back today for the first time since the US election. The EPA has just finalized a Biden administration climate rule that could prove tricky for Trump to roll back. Firefighters are still working to contain huge wildfires on the east and west coasts. Plus, we'll tell you why people are stocking up on emergency contraceptives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Donald Trump’s administration starts to take shape, one key player has no formal role but appears to have a lot of influence. We’re expecting a judge to decide today whether Trump’s hush money convictions should be tossed out. 35 people have died in China after a car plowed into a crowd. The president of the country hosting the UN’s climate conference has described oil and gas as a “gift of the god”. Plus, a manhunt is underway after police found 80 firearms at a man’s house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked his Homeland Security Secretary and Secretary of State. Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill today - we’ll bring you the latest on Senate and House races. Aid agencies say the Israeli Government has missed an aid deadline set by the US. Haiti has suspended all international flights in and out of the capital after two US airlines were hit by gunfire. Plus, a world leader is taking unusual steps to prepare for a Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior White House adviser says President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to accomplish its climate agenda before January 20th. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering two Indiana teens in 2017. In New York City, last week's election revealed some surprising results. We’ll tell you why some hopeful home-buyers are turning to Amazon and Facebook Marketplace. Plus, a Spirit airlines flight took on gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s biggest climate conference is now underway, and anxiety is high about a possible change in US policy. President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration promises could cost Americans more. Fire concerns continue amid historic drought conditions in the Northeast. We’ll tell you why your decongestant options at the drug store could be changing. Plus, look to the sky tonight for a great show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll bring you the latest on how President-elect Donald Trump is planning to shake things up for his second term. That includes electing a new Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, who is expected to play a big role in one of Trump’s key election promises. An Israeli official is pushes for West Bank settlement annexation. Ukraine's president says his forces are fighting off 50,000 troops in Russia. And, a cryptocurrency is seeing record highs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race is heating up for those hoping to lead the GOP in the Senate, now the party has taken control of the chamber. The Kremlin is denying reports that Russia’s president spoke to President-elect Donald Trump last week about Ukraine. Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. We'll tell you what "doom spending" is and why anxious Americans are indulging in it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the Dallas Cowboys’ curtain call.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you about President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks. The UN’s climate summit starts today in Azerbaijan, as leaders worry what Trump’s second term will mean for the environment. A volunteer forest ranger has died while responding to a wildfire on the border between New York and New Jersey. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she’s not going anywhere. Plus, there’s been an X-rated mix up with packaging for dolls from the movie “Wicked”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode, we hear from a formerly reliable Democratic voter about why he voted for Trump this time around.  Guest: Nevin Skalko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids in South Carolina got an important civics lesson at their local library. Against all odds, an athlete with a terminal cancer diagnosis completed one of the most grueling races in the world. Classic music lovers are inspired by newly-discovered music an iconic composer left behind. A nonprofit is training giant rats in uniform to sniff out illegal wildlife contraband. Plus, an beloved character just turned 50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department has announced federal charges against one person in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before the election. President Joe Biden’s administration has given US military contractors a green light to go to Ukraine. A new study finds that climate change is contributing to migration between Mexico and the US. Beyoncé added 11 Grammy nominations to her all-time record of 99. Plus, a humanoid robot’s painting sold big.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s language around the media mirrors that of authoritarian leaders. Even after yesterday’s interest rate cut, credit card debt will likely continue to be the most expensive debt for Americans. We’ll talk about the abortion access landscape post-Election Day. Australia is considering a broad social media ban for teens. Plus, an iconic cathedral signals its rise from the ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects President-elect Donald Trump has flipped Nevada red – we examine places nationwide where he saw surprising gains and victories. How will the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling apply now that Trump’s coming back to office? A major city is halting a program next year that gave migrants financial support. Authorities are investigating racist texts sent to people in multiple states after the election. Plus, new evidence contradicts long-held assumptions about the victims buried in ash in Pompeii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that President elect Donald Trump has flipped Nevada, after the state voted Democrat in the past two elections. Blue states are coming up with game plans to protect liberal laws. We’ll hear from a resident who barely escaped a wildfire in California. Rudy Giuliani has a week to hand over his valuable and sentimental possessions. Plus, Ukraine says there have been deadly clashes with North Korean soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff pick will make history. The Federal Reserve chair says he won’t resign, even if Trump asks him to. A judge has struck down a key Biden administration immigration policy. Hundreds of Israeli soccer fans have been attacked after a game in Amsterdam. And, three people are facing preliminary charges over the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve has made its second cut to interest rates since September. The presidents of Russia and Ukraine congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, while issuing words of caution. Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll hold a vote of confidence in January that could trigger a snap election. DePaul University is investigating an attack by masked assailants on two Jewish students. Plus, Grammy nominations will be announced tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s administration is getting mixed reactions on efforts to limit oil drilling in Alaska. We’ll tell you how Trump’s second presidency could impact Israel’s war in Gaza. Billionaire Elon Musk bet big – and won big -- on President-elect Donald Trump. New research finds signs of cognitive decline in older adults may have been present in their childhoods. Plus, two very rare jars smashed estimates at an auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden offers unity in wake of the 2024 election. President-elect Donald Trump’s allies have been quietly preparing for large scale deportations of certain migrants in the US. We’ll explain how Trump’s planned tariffs will affect you. Russia is trying to overwhelm Ukraine’s defenses by stepping up its drone attacks. And, the latest on the wildfires in southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation after he invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. Another interest rate cut is expected today, but some future cuts are in doubt. The world will smash through a worrying record this year. Plea deals for alleged 9/11 conspirators are back on the table, despite concern from victims’ families. Plus, we’ll tell you why an election has thrown the Menendez brothers’ case back up in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation today, as President-elect Donald Trump is making decisions about who will be part of his administration. Republicans are confident they’ll win the House, but Democrats say it’s not over yet. 27 million people are under a “life-threatening” fire warning in California. Hurricane Rafael has crashed the power grid in Cuba. And, we’ll tell you which Olympic icon has announced their retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris’s concession speech called for the country to accept the election results. Dozens of key House races have yet to be called and it could be days or weeks before the results are official. Rafael is the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic Basin this late in the year since 2020. Two poll workers were killed yesterday in Missouri when their vehicle was slept away by floodwaters. Plus, a postcard from someone who died on the Titanic is for sale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aides and allies of Vice President Kamala Harris say they’re in a state of shock and disbelief after she conceded defeat in the presidential election. We’ll tell you why some Democrats are pinning blame for Harris’s loss on President Joe Biden. Experts worry some of President-elect Donald Trump’s economic campaign promises could raise global inflation. The CEO of the company that makes Ozempic has issued a warning about compounded versions of its main ingredient. Plus, we’ll tell you what surprising animal turned up on Australian shores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call President-elect Donald Trump to concede today. Trump’s allies say his second term will look very different to his first. We’ll take a look at what the results mean for Trump’s legal worries. Two leaders with a lot of skin in the game have congratulated Trump on his win. Plus, the stock market has reacted quickly to the election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Projections show Donald Trump will be the 47th US President, as we wait to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris. Control of the Senate has gone to the GOP, but the House is still to be decided. We’ll tell you why protestors have taken to the streets in Israel. Hurricane Rafael has strengthened as it makes its way towards Cuba. Plus, the mastermind of one of the US Navy’s biggest scandals has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election. Republicans are projected to flip the Senate – we'll tell you what that could mean for a Trump presidency. There were mixed results for abortion rights on ballots across the US. World leaders are congratulating Trump as China seizes on political division. And, there appear to be some historic wins for LGBTQ candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices