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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

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Jul 11, 2026

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6 AM ET: ‘Garbage’ mess continues, Lebanon ceasefire optimism, World Series game 5 & more 31.10.2024

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are dealing with messes caused by “garbage” comments. Investigators say the ballot drop box fire suspect could strike again. Lebanon’s prime minister says a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel could soon be within reach. LA’s district attorney has written to California’s governor in support of the Menendez brothers. Plus, we’ll tell which fans went home...

6 PM ET: Presidential campaign stops, new bird flu case, World Series game 5 & more 30.10.2024

Both candidates are holding dueling events in key states in the final campaign sprint. UN data shows the amount of aid entering Gaza hit the lowest level since the start of Israel’s war. We’ll tell you where a new bird flu case has been identified in the US. Subscribers have been expressing their displeasure with the Washington Post. Plus, the New York Yankees are fighting to keep their season ali...

3 PM ET: Biden sets off firestorm, Israeli strikes, mom sues AI company & more 30.10.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Joe Biden’s comment that has Democrats on edge. Israel has begun strikes in an historic Lebanese city after warning residents to flee. A Florida mom is blaming an AI company for her son’s suicide. Europe’s biggest economy has narrowly avoided a recession. And, we’ll tell you what to do with your Covid-19 home tests nearing their exp...

12 PM ET: Soft landing, SCOTUS voter rolls ruling, CNN Heroes & more 30.10.2024

The latest GDP figures have some economists saying the US economy pulled off the rare so-called “soft landing." The Supreme Court has weighed in on who can be removed from voter rolls in Virginia. A search is underway for the person authorities believe is behind recent ballot box fires. Top US officials are heading to the Middle East, and they’ve got a lot of high-tension issues on their agenda. P...

9 AM ET: Harris’ closing speech, Spain flash flooding, wildlife sniffing rats & more 30.10.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters, as former President Donald Trump is seizing on President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comments. We compare Harris and Trump’s economic policies. Flash flooding has killed dozens of people in parts of Spain. Minneapolis police face backlash over the alleged shooting of a man by his neighbour. Plus, rats are helping tackle the illegal w...

6 AM ET: Biden’s garbage gaffe, Israeli strike condemned, Chicago synagogue shooting & more 30.10.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters. President Joe Biden could have handed former President Donald Trump an assist as he tries to clean up "garbage" comments. The US says an Israeli strike that killed dozens of people was "horrifying". A man has been arrested for a shooting near a synagogue in Chicago. Plus, we’ll bring you all the latest excitement from game four...

6 PM ET: Election in dead heat, Americans’ economic mood, an unfortunate high altitude record & more 29.10.2024

A new CNN poll shows how close the presidential race is in two critical, Southwest battleground states. We'll tell you about another loss Republicans took in court. Americans appear to have a more positive outlook on the US economy. Western intelligence officials say a small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine. Plus, an iconic mountain is breaking a record for all the wrong re...

3 PM ET: Gaza airstrikes, hotel collapse, Teri Garr dies & more 29.10.2024

We start with a deadly airstrike that the Ministry of Health in Gaza says killed dozens of people, including children. Emergency personnel are working to reach people buried under the rubble of a 10-story hotel in Argentina. Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene. It can be hard to tell which social media influencers are getting paid for th...

12 PM ET: Candidates’ legal prep, Vatican’s ‘lack of transparency’, McDonald’s visits drop & more 29.10.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris previewed what she'll cover at her speech tonight that's in the same place former President Donald Trump gave a rally ahead of the January 6th attack in 2021. We’ll tell you how the candidates are getting ready for what could be the most litigated presidential election in history. The Vatican issued its first annual report about how clerical sexual abuse is reported. F...

9 AM ET: Steve Bannon released, Jeff Bezos op-ed, airline refund rules & more 29.10.2024

We’ll take a look at how both 2024 campaigns are shaping up in the final week until election day. Former President Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving 120 days behind bars. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has written an op-ed defending a recent decision. North Korean soldiers are reportedly being taught Russian commands. And, airline refund rules have change...

6 AM ET: One week countdown, ballot drop box fires, new Diddy lawsuits & more 29.10.2024

While one candidate prepares to make their final case to voters before next week’s election, the other is dealing with backlash from their closing arguments. Authorities are investigating fires at ballot drop boxes. Israel’s decision to ban a UN aid agency has been widely condemned. New lawsuits allege Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted two men when they were 10 and 17 years old. Plus, a record...

6 PM ET: Trump Media stock skyrockets, the pros and cons of short-term rentals, bear’s accidental death & more 28.10.2024

We’ll tell you where Republicans are outspending Democrats on advertising. Trump Media stock signals confidence in owner’s presidential campaign. Do short-term rentals like Airbnb help or hurt the national economy? A Louisiana state trooper is the first to be convicted in a prolonged police brutality case that once prompted national outrage. Plus, the driver who hit a beloved grizzly last week wil...

3 PM ET: Post-election mistrust, Israel limits UNRWA, World Series game 3 & more 28.10.2024

We’ll tell you why a new CNN poll indicates a bumpy road after Election Day. Israel’s parliament has approved two bills that will impact 2.5 million Palestinian refugees. Volkswagen is planning a historic overhaul that labor unions aren’t happy about. A recent Supreme Court decision could impact when federal agencies may delegate powers to private entities. Plus, will the Los Angeles Dodgers have...

12 PM ET: Extreme election language, Philadelphia sues Musk, massive cheese robbery & more 28.10.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are cramming their schedules, as a Trump event is grabbing headlines for speakers' controversial language. We'll tell you why Philadelphia is suing Elon Musk. New stroke guidelines have been released for the first time in decades. Thick smog is dimming the festival of lights. Plus, a huge cheddar heist has caught the attention of a cel...

9 AM ET: 2024 closing arguments, Japan’s political turmoil, Thanksgiving dinner costs & more 28.10.2024

Former President Donald Trump is digging in on immigration, while Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on abortion rights, as they make their final pitches. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are back on, but don't expect a breakthrough any time soon. Many American households with six-figure incomes are still living paycheck to paycheck. There's been some big political upheaval in Jap...

6 AM ET: Puerto Rico controversy, Quarter Pounders to return, US Navy apology & more 28.10.2024

As both campaigns make their final pitch to voters, offensive comments about Puerto Rico have pushed a superstar to publicly support a candidate. Iran says it will respond to Israeli strikes, but it doesn’t want a wider war. McDonald’s says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu soon. The Washington Post is in turmoil after it announced it would no longer endorse presidential candidates. Plus,...

One Thing: They Were Prolific Donors. They Also Had Dementia. 27.10.2024

A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward.  Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Produce...

5 Good Things: How a Bakery Helps Military Vets Find Their Passion 26.10.2024

An off duty lifeguard rescued a 17-year-old lost at sea. Some people experiencing homelessness in California now have a place they can call their own. How a crossword editor is using his love for puzzles to aid his stroke recovery. Dog Tag Bakery helps veterans rediscover their identity with a fellowship program. Plus, the good work a street veterinarian has been able to do since being named the 2...

6 PM ET: Election candidates hacked, walking pneumonia cases, Russian soldiers complain & more 25.10.2024

We start with two of the latest candidates to be targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign. The Washington Post won’t endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades. We’ll tell you what parents need to know about an uptick in the number of small children with walking pneumonia. Russian soldiers have been heard complaining about recruits from North Korea in intercepted audio. Plus, we...

3 PM ET: Deadly Israeli strikes, Trump-Harris poll, rare presidential apology & more 25.10.2024

We begin with the latest on Israel’s military campaign in the Middle East – including an attack that killed at least three journalists. We’ll tell you where the presidential candidates stand in CNN’s final nationwide poll before Election Day. Illnesses from an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are up. President Joe Biden has formally apologized to Native Americans for a 150-ye...

12 PM ET: Election Day fears, astronauts hospitalized, World Series & more 25.10.2024

Election offices are ramping up security, amid concerns of potential misinformation and disruption on Election Day. A superstar is set to join Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Texas today. NASA sent its SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to hospital after this morning’s splashdown. New data suggests US retailers are closing stores at a worrying pace. Plus, the MLB World Series kicks off with two a...

9 AM ET: Musk’s campaign spending, Biden’s AI order, Denver Broncos shooting & more 25.10.2024

Elon Musk is still spending big bucks on Former President Donald Trump’s campaign. There are fears that ties between anti-West countries are posing an urgent threat. Flood emergencies could be the new normal in the US. President Joe Biden wants national security agencies to use AI for good. Plus, a Denver Broncos player is recovering after a shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

6 AM ET: Trump groping allegation, ceasefire talks to resume, Baltimore bridge settlement & more 25.10.2024

We’ll hear from the woman accusing former President Donald Trump of groping her in front of Jeffrey Epstein in the 90s. Polls show it’s too close to call between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, but she's hoping some star-studded events could change that. Ceasefire and hostage release talks are set to resume in the Middle East - we’ll tell you what’s expected to happen. North Korean soldier...

6 PM ET: Trump says he’d fire Jack Smith, DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers, a federal apology & more 24.10.2024

Former President Donald Trump said in a radio interview today that, if reelected, he would fire special counsel Jack Smith. Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that his country is “not interested” in escalating conflict in the Middle East. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended resentencing for two brothers at the center of a high-profile case. We’ll tell you wh...

3 PM ET: Stars campaign for Harris, business owners’ election anxiety, reparations at the Commonwealth Summit & more 24.10.2024

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the US is working closely with Israel on its response to an Iranian missile attack earlier this month. We’ll tell you what celebrities are joining Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. Business owners are worried the election could hurt their bottom lines and the US economy as a whole. Top UK leaders are preparing to address a controversial...

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