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The news to know for Tuesday, August 27, 2024  We're telling you how the presidential candidates are now pitching themselves to servicemembers and veterans, and why the presidential debate next month is now in question. Also, a recent arrest is reigniting the debate over free speech on social media. Plus, how tech giants are now looking underground for new energy solutions, what record-breaking gi...

The news to know for Monday, August 26, 2024! We're talking about where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are taking their campaigns with just a couple of months left in the presidential race. Also, Hawaii is preparing for its second hurricane in less than a week while other Americans are cleaning up from rare snow in August. Plus, the reason for a widespread apple jui...

Would you say you're good at managing your time? For a lot of us, it can feel like an ongoing struggle. That's why today we're talking about a different approach by bringing on one of my favorite people for how to manage our time and our lives overall. Kendra Adachi, better known as The Lazy Genius, is a New York Times best-selling author and the host of The Lazy Genius Podcast. Her new upcoming b...

The news to know for Friday, August 23, 2024! We'll tell you about the biggest speech of Vice President Kamala Harris' career so far. She officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president.  Also, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision about controversial new voting rules in the battleground state of Arizona. Plus, we're talking about two separate threats that could impact Hawaii, a chang...

The news to know for Thursday, August 22, 2024! We're talking about Gov. Tim Walz's big introduction at the Democratic National Convention and which one of former President Trump's competitors is expected to endorse him this week.  Also, we'll break down a long-awaited government report about how high levels of fluoride could be affecting kids.  Plus, a strike in Canada threatens the economy all o...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 21, 2024! We'll recap the latest from the Democratic National Convention, including speeches from the Obamas and a couple of Republicans who worked in the Trump White House. Also, we'll tell you about America's updated nuclear strategy and where Gaza ceasefire negotiations stand now. Plus, job hunters are being warned about scams; there's a surprising link be...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 20, 2024! We'll update you on the Democratic National Convention, including speeches from the last Democrat to lose to President Trump and the last one to win against him. Also, we're talking about Trump's busy week and why he's facing new criticism from Taylor Swift fans. Plus, we'll tell you what the latest CDC data says about childhood vaccines, why another...

The news to know for Monday, August 19, 2024! We're talking about the thousands of politicians, delegates, and protesters coming together in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention starting today. Also, millions of Americans on the East Coast are facing new severe weather threats. Plus, a high-tech plan could make highways safer; there's a warning about popular chicken products, and we'll t...

There are fewer babies born in the United States these days than in years past. But is it all about choice, or could there be medical reasons, too? We're talking about falling fertility rates, as well as the rise of IVF – including what it involves and why it's sometimes put in the same conversation as abortion. Our guest today is fertility specialist Natalie Crawford, MD. Dr. Crawford is board-ce...

The news to know for Friday, August 16, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's show of support for his vice president and the Secret Service's new plan to better protect former President Trump ahead of the November election. Also, who's now charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's overdose death? Plus, we'll update you on the latest track of Hurricane Ernesto, how two Olympians are res...

The news to know for Thursday, August 15, 2024! We're telling you about a key milestone in America's inflation rate and the presidential candidates' plans to improve the economy. Also, we're talking about the damage done by what is now Hurricane Ernesto and where the storm is headed next. Plus, the government plans to make online reviews more reliable; a new AI tool lets people create some pretty...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 14, 2024! We'll explain why some union leaders are upset with former President Trump as both presidential campaigns try to win over workers. Also, we're talking about America's latest show of support for Israel and new information about Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. Plus, a massive data breach may have impacted billions of people; Google revealed...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 13, 2024! We'll tell you what the FBI has learned about attempts to hack both presidential campaigns and what happened during an unusual interview between former President Trump and the world's richest businessman. Also, we have the latest track of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Plus, what to know about a possible subscription crackdown, the latest feature that makes...

The news to know for Monday, August 12, 2024! We're discussing which presidential campaign may have been hacked and why former President Trump now threatens to sue major news outlets. Also, that's a wrap on the Paris Olympics. We'll bring you the biggest victories from Team USA and highlights from an epic closing ceremony. Plus, there's a possible game-changer for people with severe allergies, how...

It's official – the U.S. has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas for the first time in more than two decades, making their debut at the San Diego Zoo this week. Of course, the pandas are incredibly cute, but they represent so much more. Later in this episode – we're talking about so-called "panda diplomacy." How did the animals become such an important symbol on the global stage? Our guest Yun Sun...

The news to know for Friday, August 9, 2024! We're telling you about former President Trump's first major event since the Democrats' presidential ticket was finalized. Also, we have the latest track of what was once Hurricane Debby. It's still doing damage on the East Coast.  Plus, a positive sign for the U.S. housing market, what to expect from the Olympics' closing ceremony, and how to see the b...

The news to know for Thursday, August 8, 2024! We're telling you about a tropical storm coming ashore on the East Coast and hundreds of earthquakes out west. Also, we have details about an alleged terror plot that was meant to target Taylor Swift concerts.  Plus, how long it could take to get a couple of stranded astronauts back on Earth, what new pain management options could now be offered befor...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 7, 2024! We're talking about Vice President Harris' new running mate: what he brings to the table and how the Trump campaign is responding.  Also, the FBI says it uncovered a plot to assassinate U.S. government officials. We'll tell you who was behind it. Plus, what to know about whiplash on Wall Street, how high schoolers are now dealing with mental health,...

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...