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The news to know for Tuesday, May 27, 2025! We're talking about President Trump saluting America's fallen while also airing some grievances. Also, how the president is changing his tone after Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, and why America's Homeland Security Secretary is now in the Middle East. Plus, who's the latest public figure to receive a presidential pardon, why big-time crypto investors...

Today we're taking stock of the overall state of artificial intelligence in 2025 – from the latest potential to the biggest risks, including which jobs may be first to go. I'm speaking with a computer scientist and AI researcher about how AI is already being used in your daily life and what to watch for next as this technology evolves fast. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every...

The news to know for Friday, May 23, 2025! We're talking about the next step for President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill." Also, the Supreme Court's ruling about religious charter schools, and everything you need to know about Memorial Day — from the weather and travel trends to the events meant to honor fallen heroes. Plus, the findings from RFK Junior's report on childhood illnesses, ho...

The news to know for Thursday, May 22, 2025! We're talking about a shooting in Washington D.C. that's now being called an act of antisemitic terrorism. Also, another tense Oval Office confrontation between President Trump and his South African counterpart, and the Trump administration officially accepting a controversial mega-jet from Qatar, despite ongoing security and ethics questions. Plus, whe...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 21, 2025! We'll tell you what's included in a big budget bill, how President Trump is working to sell it, and why even some Republicans are holding out support. Also, we'll explain President Trump's plan to build a multi-billion dollar "golden dome." Plus, what to know about the government's new COVID vaccine policy, what vegetable is behind an outbreak making A...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 20, 2025! We're talking about the Supreme Court's latest order that could pave the way for hundreds of thousands more deportations. Also, conversations with some of the most influential people in the world -  what came out of President Trump's call with Russian President Putin, and Vice President Vance's meeting with the new pope. Plus, why the U. S. government ma...

The news to know for Monday, May 19, 2025! What to know about former President Biden's new cancer diagnosis, and what President Trump has to say about it. Also, we'll tell you about the destruction from severe storms across the South and Midwest, as the risk continues today. Plus, the motive behind a bombing at a fertility clinic, a major development in the fight against Alzheimer's, and the winne...

The rate of autism diagnoses has been rising for years. Recently, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignited a national conversation by promising to find a cause by September. Today, ParentData founder Emily Oster discusses what the research actually tells us about the rise of autism diagnoses. You'll also hear a powerful personal perspective from an autism advocate about what autism re...

The news to know for Friday, May 16, 2025! We're talking about a military buildup on the U. S./ Mexico border, and another air traffic control outage -   this time out West. Also, we'll tell you about a major step forward in personalized medicine that could one day be used to treat millions of people. Plus, the biggest retailer yet to raise prices because of tariffs, a historic discovery made at H...

The news to know for Thursday, May 15, 2025! We're talking about a key case in front of the U. S. Supreme Court, as President Trump tries to limit judges who rule against him. Also, a couple of tense hearings on Capitol Hill, with top cabinet officials defending their work on immigration and healthcare. Plus, millions of Americans could face more severe weather, another dangerous trend has gone vi...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 14, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's high- stakes Middle East trip, and the deals he's made so far. Also, we have updates in three high- profile court cases involving Sean Diddy Combs , Kim Kardashian , and the Menendez brothers . Plus, Major League Baseball's historic decision to un- ban some players, what more parents in tech are encouraging their c...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2025! We're talking about a temporary truce between the U. S. and China, but why the trade war isn't over just yet. Also, an emotional reunion as an American hostage was released ahead of President Trump's visit to the Middle East, and from heat to fire to floods, we'll detail the extreme weather risks many Americans are dealing with this week. Plus, a warning...

The news to know for Monday, May 12, 2025! We'll tell you about a possible trade deal with China, while the U. S. helps negotiate the end to several different conflicts. Also, a group of white South Africans is being flown to the U. S., and we'll tell you why the U. S. granted them refugee status over others. Plus, where outages led to travel troubles over the weekend, why the jockey who won the K...

History has been made at the Vatican – a closed-door conclave of cardinals chose the first American pope. Today, we're taking you inside the secretive process of choosing the Catholic Church's leader with insights from a theology expert. Plus, we're discussing the meaning behind this moment and what to expect as Pope Leo XIV takes on one of the most powerful roles in religion and world affairs. Jo...

The news to know for Friday, May 9, 2025! We're talking about the first American- born pope in history, and his first message to the world since taking the helm of the Catholic Church, Also, we have details from President Trump's first deal with a major trading partner, Plus, we'll tell you what former President Biden had to say during his first live TV interview post- presidency, how one of the m...

The news to know for Thursday, May 8, 2025! We're talking about how the Federal Reserve is reacting to an ongoing trade war, as a new deal is expected to be announced today, Also, new protests at Columbia University that put students in a face- off with security, and why President Trump designated today as Victory Day in the U. S., Plus, what we know about Trump's controversial new pick for Surgeo...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 7, 2025! We're talking about another conflict escalating — this time between two nuclear- armed countries. Also, what the U. S. Supreme Court decided about a ban on transgender troops, and what to know about the process to pick a new pope that begins today. Plus, a new caveat to today's Real ID deadline at American airports, why Energy Star labels could soon dis...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 6, 2025! We're talking about a plan to cut top generals from the U. S. military, and whether cash will be enough to get undocumented migrants to self- deport. Also, we'll tell you which American companies are warning their customers about price hikes to offset new tariffs. Plus, what's causing delays at a major airline hub in the U. S., why the NFL is working with...

The news to know for Monday, May 5, 2025! We'll tell you about the budget proposal that would drastically cut the size and influence of the federal government. Also, we're talking about how a possible tragedy was avoided at a Lady Gaga concert, and recapping the case against Diddy ahead of his criminal trial today. Plus, why President Trump is talking about reopening Alcatraz as a prison, what a s...

As generative AI tools become more widely used, teens are now facing a growing, disturbing trend. We're talking about so-called "deepfake nudes" — fake, sexually explicit images of real people, often minors. The nonprofit Thorn, a group dedicated to protecting kids from online sexual exploitation, says one in eight teens knows someone who has been targeted.  Today, I'm speaking with the organizati...

The news to know for Friday, May 2, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's national security shakeup, as a top cabinet-level official gets reassigned. And the White House is making changes when it comes to vaccines, religion, and mental health in schools — we'll get into all of it. Plus, Trump has advice for new graduates, more apps are getting an A-I touch, and get ready for the fastest two...

The news to know for Thursday, May 1, 2025! We're talking about the American economy shrinking, and why President Trump says it's not his fault. Also, a big breakthrough in negotiations leads to a new deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and we have the latest on severe storms that spanned from Texas to Pennsylvania — and aren't over yet. Plus, why Visa wants you to give your credit card information...

The news to know for Wednesday, April 30, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's first campaign-style rally since taking office, and what he had to say about immigration, trade, and his efforts to topple the bureaucracy. Also, two new statewide bans — one over fluoride in public water systems, and the other over smartphones in schools. Plus, findings from Harvard's internal reports on antisem...

The news to know for Tuesday, April 29, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's focus 100 days into his second term, and how Canadians voted in an election largely influenced by the American leader. Also, what issue brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass a new law, despite some outside opposition. Plus, where the next big swarm of cicadas is popping up, how shopping is coming to Ch...

The news to know for Monday, April 28, 2025! We're talking about American children being flown out of the country on deportation flights… despite being U.S. citizens, and how the judge in one immigration case ended up getting arrested. Also, from flooding in the Plains to a tornado threat in the Midwest, we'll tell you where severe weather is expected today. Plus, which dignitaries met on the side...