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The news to know for Tuesday, August 6, 2024! We're telling you about a wild day on Wall Street, what caused it, and what's expected to happen next. Also, Vice President Harris is set to announce her new running mate today. Reports say it's down to two candidates. Plus, we'll update you on the damage done by Hurricane Debby, a judge's ruling that could have ripple effects across the internet, and...

The news to know for Monday, August 5, 2024! We'll tell you about a big step in Vice President Harris' campaign as she closes in on a running mate choice.  And why is former President Trump taking aim at a fellow Republican? Also, a big hurricane is closing in on Florida right now. Plus, we're talking about a new government lawsuit against TikTok, Google's decision to pull a controversial ad campa...

We're about halfway through the Olympics in Paris, France. Team USA has had a lot of thrilling moments so far, and on the ground covering it all is our guest today: NBC Sports sideline reporter and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Andrea Joyce. She has now covered 17 Olympic Games, including extensive coverage of women's gymnastics over the years. We spoke to Andrea Joyce right before she...

The news to know for Friday, August 2, 2024 We'll tell you about a historic deal to bring Americans home from Russian prisons and what the U.S. and its allies had to give up in return. Also, what could be bringing border crossings down, and where could a tropical storm hit this weekend?  Plus, controversial new school rules went into effect; a new proposal hopes to solve a travel problem for paren...

The news to know for Thursday, August 1, 2024! We're telling you about former President Trump's most recent comments on race, specifically Vice President Harris' race, and her response.  Also, we have details of a new plea deal offered to the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks.  Plus, police are using drones more often; there's a new plan for interest rates, and another Olympian won a r...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 31, 2024! We're telling you about the possible assassination of two militant leaders in the Middle East as concerns grow over a widening war. Also, we have updates from both presidential campaigns as they ramp up appearances in battleground states. Plus, another heatwave is starting to sweep the country, team USA made more history at the Paris Olympics, and old...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 30, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's plan for a reformed U.S. Supreme Court and what Republicans in Congress have to say about it.  Also, we'll fill you in on possible attempts to sabotage the Paris Olympics.  Plus, a new test meant to make it easier to diagnose cancer, a new tool for influencers to turn themselves into AI, and a new trend making it f...

The news to know for Monday, July 29, 2024! We'll tell you about a worrisome back-and-forth between Israel and Lebanon and how the U.S. is responding.  And what former President Trump said over the weekend about voting and crypto that raised some eyebrows. Plus, we'll talk about rising measles cases, Team USA's standing after the first weekend at the Olympics, and the latest movie to outdo expecta...

It's been less than a week since President Biden made the decision to drop out of the 2024 race for the White House, kicking off a process we've never seen take place so close to Election Day.  It made us want to step back and analyze how this all works. Here to explain the process is Matthew Weil, the executive director of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Democracy Program. Learn more about our gue...

The news to know for Friday, July 26, 2024! We'll tell you about Vice President Harris' stance on Israel and the story of one of the most notorious drug traffickers in Mexico's history who was just captured in the U.S. Also, the 2024 Paris Olympics are about to begin: what to expect from the opening ceremonies and elite competitions ahead. Plus, Southwest Airlines is changing its longstanding boar...

The news to know for Thursday, July 25, 2024! We're telling you about President Biden's big speech, which was meant to explain his campaign exit and define his legacy. And former President Trump and Vice President Harris are trading insults in what's likely a glimpse of the contentious race ahead. Also, the Israeli prime minister had a blunt message to Americans, including those protesting against...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 24, 2024! We're talking about the first rally of Vice President Harris' revamped presidential campaign. Also, tense protests broke out ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress today. Plus, there are signs it's about to be a buyer's market in real estate; how could Meta's new artificial intelligence be good or bad for the future,...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 23, 2024! We'll tell you how Vice President Harris is reintroducing herself as a presidential candidate. We'll cover her first campaign event today, record-breaking fundraising, and what may be enough support to make her the official nominee. Also, how is the Trump campaign shifting its strategy to fend off a new opponent? Plus, we have a reminder for travelers a...

The news to know for Monday, July 22, 2024! We're talking about President Biden's historic exit from the presidential race and Vice President Harris' entrance. Though, she's not guaranteed to be the nominee. What comes next with just more than 100 days before the general election?  Plus, the ongoing fallout from the largest IT outage in history, a new warning about deli meats, and details of a gov...

We're hours away from what could be the biggest WNBA All-Star Game in the league's history thanks in large part to rookie Caitlin Clark. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the so-called "Caitlin Clark Effect." Plus, can a single player's success have a lasting impact on women's sports overall?  I'm joined by leading scholar Dr. Nicole M. Lavoi. She's the director of the Tucker Center for Researc...

The news to know for Friday, July 19, 2024! There's developing news: a global tech issue has led to major U.S. airlines grounding flights. Also, we'll bring you the key takeaways from former President Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention: what he had to say about his plans for a second term and the attempt on his life. And, we have the latest from the Biden campaign as the presiden...

The news to know for Thursday, July 18, 2024! We're telling you about the first major speech from JD Vance since becoming one of the most powerful figures in the Republican party. And it seems authorities stopped a serious security threat right outside the RNC. Also, another top Democrat is calling on President Biden to step aside. Plus, we're talking about the impact of severe storms across sever...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 17, 2024! We'll tell you about a plot to kill former President Trump that is said to be separate from Saturday's shooting and the latest from the RNC as Trump's new VP pick is set to take the stage. Also, for the first time, a U.S. senator was found guilty of acting as a foreign agent.  Plus, big companies are leaving California over a law meant to protect LGBT...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 16, 2024! What to know about former President Trump's newly announced running mate, including what first made him famous, why he says he criticized Trump in the past, and how supporters hope he'll now give Trump a boost. Also, the former president made his first public appearance since he survived an assassination attempt, and all about an unexpected legal victor...

The news to know for Monday, July 15, 2024! We have updates about the attempted assassination of former President Trump and how the attack has led to changes at this week's Republican National Convention. Also, almost all AT&T customers were impacted by a recent hack. We'll talk about the information stolen and what to look out for. Plus, three well-known people in Hollywood died over the weekend,...

We're taking the rare step of providing a short news update on what's being investigated as an attempted assassination of former President Trump. We'll provide the latest again on Monday's episode... 

Artificial grass has become a popular alternative to natural grass in recent years. But as the prevalence of turf grows, so have the health and safety concerns. So, what does the science  actually say about it? Today we're breaking it all down with public health scientist Dr. Jessica Steier. She's an expert in public health policy, research and biostatistics, and she's the host of The Unbiased Sci...

The news to know for Friday, July 12, 2024! We'll tell you how President Biden defended himself and his campaign at a closely-watched news conference after an embarrassing moment earlier at the NATO summit. Also, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are still causing problems (now in the northeast.) Plus, we'll explain new rules to help improve maternal healthcare, what's getting more and less expensiv...

The news to know for Thursday, July 11, 2024! We're once again talking about growing pressure for President Biden to retire. It's coming from both Capitol Hill and Hollywood. Also, many Texans are growing impatient as hurricane recovery drags on, and officials are trading blame.  Plus, witnesses started testifying in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial. Samsung showed off a smart ring to...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 10, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's high-stakes speech at the NATO summit and how other countries' governments want to influence the November election. Also, we have the latest from an unrelenting heatwave impacting several states. When will Americans see some relief?  Plus, results of the first study that tested tampons for toxic metals, how and w...