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The news to know for Friday, May 27th, 2022! We're talking about new anger, frustration, and confusion about what went on during this week's school shooting. Police released more information that made parents have more questions.  Also, a lot of public support is coming for both gun rights and gun reform. And we'll tell you what you need to know about this Memorial Day weekend: from the events to...

The news to know for Thursday, May 26th, 2022! We have an update about how a rural Texas town is coping with the pain of losing children and teachers to a mass shooting. We'll tell you what investigators have found, including a warning the attacker sent out minutes before it happened and how you can help those who are grieving.  Also, we'll tell you what's in President Biden's new order about poli...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 25th, 2022! Unfortunately, we're talking about the nation's worst school shooting in nearly a decade and how it's renewed an intense debate about guns in America. Also, we'll tell you what to expect for this year's hurricane season. Plus, Do our phones make us miserable? You can help find the answer. Walmart is rolling out 30-minute deliveries by drones in six s...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 24th, 2022! We'll explain how President Biden is working to set up partnerships in the fastest-growing part o the world. Also, some of the most-watched races of this election season are coming to a head today.  And we'll tell you when Covid-19 shots could be available for the youngest American kids. Plus, signs of the times: Amazon is looking to cut back now that...

The news to know for Monday, May 23rd, 2022! What to know about a rare storm that caused "catastrophic" damage in northern Michigan. And after hundreds of allegations a few years ago, a scathing new report is bringing up new challenges for one Christian community. Also, what's going on with monkeypox? We'll explain where the rare virus has popped up and why experts say there is no reason to panic....

In many ways, travel is back. After two years, the number of air travelers is nearing pre-pandemic levels. More people are taking road trip s these days, too.  We want to help you travel smarter . Today, I'm chatting with the world-famous travel guru, Brian Kelly – better known as the founder of The Points Guy! We get into super actionable and detailed advice in this interview. Brian's sharing his...

The news to know for Friday, May 20th, 2022! We'll tell you about the biggest aid package yet for Ukraine and what President Biden is hoping to accomplish during his trip to Asia this week. Also, it will likely become the strictest abortion ban in the country. We'll tell you where it's happening, who it impacts, and how it will be enforced. Plus, new data shows some states were undercounted in the...

The news to know for Thursday, May 19th, 2022! What to know about the first Russian soldier to plead guilty to a war crime. We're also talking about why social media companies might face consequences for a racist attack in Buffalo and a new announcement about the controversial government disinformation board. Plus, another big step to help fix the baby formula shortage, a huge win for women's socc...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 18th, 2022! We're talking about President Biden's message to the nation about white supremacy that's fueling mass shootings just as the FBI started investigating yet another hate crime. Also, we'll tell you what lawmakers learned about UFO sightings during their first public hearing on the subject in decades.  Plus, another Covid-19 shot is available for kids, a...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 17th, 2022! We'll explain the conspiracy theory authorities say may be behind more than one recent mass shooting and more stories of heroes who risked their lives to save others from gunfire.  Also, the latest ruling from the Supreme Court could impact how candidates raise money for their midterm election campaigns.  Plus, a new deal is supposed to help with the b...

The news to know for Monday, May 16th, 2022! What to know about a devastating shooting in Buffalo, New York that authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Also, protests brought thousands of people out around the country to support or oppose Roe v. Wade. Plus, which company just became the most valuable in the world, why Elon Musk's Twitter takeover is now on hold, and new plans from Netflix...

Anyone trying to get into a new home right now knows they're dealing with one of the toughest and most expensive housing markets in recent history. Interest rates, home prices, and rental rates are all going up. What do you do if you're in the market for a new place to live?  We caught up with the stars of the hit HGTV show " Unsellable Houses ," twin sisters Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb , about...

The news to know for Friday, May 13th, 2022! We'll tell you how the U.S. is paying its respects to a million people who've died from Covid-19 and how history could be made soon as NATO is poised to expand right up to Russia's doorstep. Also, two controversial laws are changing in two of the country's largest states.  Plus, when to watch a total lunar eclipse this weekend, another surprise from the...

The news to know for Thursday, May 12th, 2022! We're talking about a heatwave breaking records across the U.S. and where it's headed next. Also, a dark chapter of American history was brought to light. We'll explain what a new federal report found about government-run Native American boarding schools.  Plus, crypto history was made this week and not in a good way, Airbnb made its biggest changes i...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 11th, 2022! We're talking about one of the most controversial issues in politics right now: who's responsible for inflation. American leaders weighed in. Also, we'll explain a new report that found we're in one of the most violent eras in the U.S. in decades. Plus, two public school teachers are getting tickets to space, goodbye to the iPod, and an NFL legend ma...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 10th, 2022! We'll talk about a record-breaking heatwave and wildfires impacting people in several states this week and what Russia's president said about western nations in a big speech. Also, millions of Americans could qualify for free high-speed internet, and there was another big drop on Wall Street. Plus, new data about the baby formula shortage, a controvers...

The news to know for Monday, May 9th, 2022! We'll tell you about the American first lady's trip to Ukraine and why things are especially uneasy inside the country today.  Also, it seems the Taliban is breaking its earlier promises with new demands for women. We'll explain.  Plus, Americans could be dealing with more blackouts than usual this summer, one security feature for a popular Apple product...

Earlier this week, we told you about the Disinformation Governance Board. It's a new group within the Department of Homeland Security. Officials say it will fight the spread of misleading or false information that could have real-life consequences, especially when it comes from the Russian government or human smugglers.  But there's not a lot of information yet about how it will work. Some even wo...

The news to know for Friday, May 6th, 2022! We're talking about new limits on one of the Covid-19 vaccines: why most Americans will no longer be able to get it.  Also, there is new information about the role the U.S. played in one of Russia's biggest military losses, and how a White House staffer is making history. Plus, a big u-turn on Wall Street, a new way to make money on TikTok, and what most...

The news to know for Thursday, May 5th, 2022! We're talking about the Fed's latest move to tackle inflation and how it will impact everyday Americans. And the biggest impact from what's expected to be a wild wildfire season. Also, who is giving which university more than $1 billion and why, and which big-name star was attacked on stage.  Plus, a new FDA warning about a marijuana strain that's lega...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 4th, 2022! We're talking about the reaction to this week's Supreme Court shocker: how protesters and politicians are preparing for abortion policies to change in the U.S.  Also, there's a new development in the case of a star basketball player detained in Russia. Plus, another record number of job openings and resignations in the U.S., new changes you might see...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022! What you need to know about the future of abortion in the U.S. now that it looks like the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade.  Also, the elections Americans are keeping a close eye on today and how the CIA is trying to recruit spies from Russia. Plus, why California's population keeps falling, results from the latest Amazon union vote, and why...

The news to know for Monday, May 2nd, 2022! We'll tell you about the highest-ranking U.S. politician so far to visit Ukraine during the war and what to know about a new Disinformation Board and why it's already facing criticism. Also, where a U.S. suburb was hit by a powerful storm that destroyed hundreds of homes.  Plus, how the music industry is saying goodbye to a country legend, why some produ...

As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, some Americans and others around the world are leaving their more comfortable lives behind to go help. Today we're hearing from a U.S. veteran-turned-volunteer in Ukraine. David Ribardo launched a group called Volunteers for Ukraine to organize relief efforts and collect donations, and now he's there himself on the ground to help deliver supplies. And la...

The news to know for Friday, April 29th, 2022! We're talking about bipartisan support for billions more in Ukraine aid and why it might get tangled up in Congress anyway. Also, it looks like the U.S. economy is shrinking, but economists aren't worried. We'll explain.  Plus, a popular kind of tobacco product might be banned soon, a new pocket-sized drone is meant to follow you around, and a new stu...