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The news to know for Thursday, September 17, 2026! We'll tell you about the Fed's latest interest rate decision and what President Trump is now threatening to do if there's not a big drop soon. Also, how A.I. models have found more new ways to get around the people keeping them in check. Plus, why the top U.S. airlines are cutting flights, what kinds of new words were added to the dictionary, and...

The news to know for Wednesday, September 16, 2026! We'll tell you what's known so far about a deadly news helicopter crash — as details are still coming out. Also, how election officials in both red and blue states are preparing for possible government interference at the polls. And what could be a new way to help some families pay for childcare. Plus, why Ed Sheeran's entire tour could now be in...

The news to know for Tuesday, September 15, 2026! We're talking about how the world is responding as A.I. giants call for a slowdown — with pushback now coming from China, the White House, and Silicon Valley. And why the U.S. says it now has a weapon in space. Also, the Supreme Court's ruling on mail ballots is in, while voters head to the polls in the final primary before the midterms. Plus, what...

The news to know for Monday, September 14, 2026! We'll tell you why some of the biggest names in A.I. are calling for a slowdown, while Trump says the U.S. can't afford to hit the brakes. Also, why power plants might not have to follow tougher pollution rules. And where measles outbreaks are still growing. Plus, what's behind more shark sightings off the coast of California, why health insurance p...

With the November general election less than two months away, and some mail ballots already going out, a legal fight over proposed new mail ballot rules is still playing out. Wren Orey of the Bipartisan Policy Center explains what the Trump administration's possible changes would do, why election officials are raising concerns about making changes so close to Election Day, and what voters should k...

The news to know for Friday, September 11, 2026! 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks — we'll tell you how the nation is remembering the thousands of people who died, and the heroes who risked their lives to save others. Also, what the latest Supreme Court decision means for the midterm elections. And could A.I. help develop a biological weapon? Anthropic says it's already seeing warning signs....

The news to know for Thursday, September 10, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump promised at the first-ever Republican midterm convention, and which Democrat made a surprise appearance. Also, who could be left out of the next census. And could A.I. pose an existential threat? Some people building it say the risk is very real. Plus, both California and Hawaii are cleaning up major storm damag...

The news to know for Wednesday, September 9, 2026! We'll tell you which Canadian products President Trump is now banning from coming to the U.S. Also, where Americans are voting in another primary election today ahead of the GOP's first-ever midterm convention. Plus, why the head of the Smithsonian is stepping down, who gets credit when A.I. solves a 90-year-old math problem, and what changes fans...

The news to know for Tuesday, September 8, 2026! We're talking about a deadly cargo plane crash at Miami's airport, and why it's reigniting a debate about what should be at the end of more U.S. runways. Also, how much is the Iran War costing Americans? One estimate puts it at more than $100 billion in energy costs alone. Plus, the impact of Hurricane Lowell on Hawaii, how you can get through TSA a...

The Lindsay Clancy trial has put maternal mental health back in the national spotlight. Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, explains what people should understand about the range of mental health conditions that can affect parents during pregnancy and postpartum, from depression and anxiety to the much rarer, but more serious, postpartum psychosis. S...

The news to know for Friday, September 4, 2026! We'll tell you why the fight over new mail-in ballot rules is back at the Supreme Court, just as the first ballots are going out. And how the midterms are already reshaping what's happening in Congress. Also, the potential impact of three hurricanes now spinning across the Pacific at the same time. Plus, what a massive new study found about the genes...

The news to know for Thursday, September 3, 2026! We'll tell you how the Trump Administration is mounting a nationwide search for voter fraud. Also, how Google avoided a big breakup, and what it will have to change instead. Plus, what the nation's largest school district decided to do about A.I., what's behind one of the most extraordinary punishments in the history of the NBA, and why some clothi...

The news to know for Wednesday, September 2, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. conflict in Iran has erupted again, and what could come next. Also, could a new postal service system put mail-in ballots at risk? One whistleblower is warning of major problems ahead of the midterms. Plus, where a tropical storm made landfall, how Instagram is cracking down on A.I.-generated influencers, and what to ex...

The news to know for Tuesday, September 1, 2026! We're talking about new signs the war in Iran could last several more months, if not longer. And why another top American military leader is resigning despite having bipartisan support. Also, how a primary election today has become a fight between generations. And another victory for the largest expansion to the White House in decades. Plus, a major...

The news to know for Monday, August 31, 2026! We'll tell you about flash flooding at the Grand Canyon, and update you on the floods that impacted thousands of people in Nepal. Also, why the U.S. and Iran are once again trading fire. And what the U.S. gets from a massive new deal with Venezuela. Plus, why certain food safety rules could be changing, what NASA's powerful new telescope could tell us...

Most of us take photos to remember the moments that matter, but when thousands of pictures start piling up in our camera rolls, it can start to feel like one more thing that got disorganized.  So how can you find what you're looking for and actually enjoy your photos?  Certified professional photo organizer Casey von Stein, better known as Miss Freddy, shares simple, realistic ways to get started:...

The news to know for Friday, August 28, 2026! We'll have the latest on rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet as a new threat could trigger another major flood. Also, new backlash over President Trump's plan to lower beef prices — why ranchers and some Republicans say it could backfire. Plus, what White House construction had to do with a recent close call in the air, why the new COVID-19 vaccines are...

The news to know for Thursday, August 27, 2026! We'll tell you about devastating flooding in South Asia, the search for missing people — including American tourists, and the massive ice avalanche that likely caused it all. Also, how hackers apparently built a global network to target NASA, the Federal Reserve, critical infrastructure, and more. Plus, what newly approved drug is expected to transfo...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026! We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her legacy. Also, where Canada is targeting its latest tariffs as its trade war with the U.S. continues. Plus, how long a record-breaking heat wave could last in the South, the shocking number of NFL players found to have had a brain dise...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026! We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the midterms. Also, how the trade war with Canada is escalating again. And the Trump Administration's plan to take away the visas of as many as 200,000 people. Plus, why police are investigating another bizarre manhole video in New York...

The news to know for Monday, August 24, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. gearing up for both a trade war and new economic battles in a physical war, and how both could impact everyday Americans. Also, where a new wildfire has forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes and what may have sparked it. Plus, another break-in at an NFL star's home, one of the largest settlements over child...

Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country. Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution explains why the data center boom is becoming a major issue for communities, from electricity and water use to noise, costs, jobs, and more. Plus, why there could be potential benefits, t...

The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026! We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea. Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack. And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms. Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash,...

The news to know for Thursday, August 20, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion and what it could mean for everyday Americans. Also, what we know about President Trump's pick to lead the FDA. And about a new melanoma vaccine that could be on the market as soon as next year. Plus, where some temperatures have broken all-time records, why some U.S. soldiers are be...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026! We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms. And how one key race is poised to make history. Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci. Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more re...