Holiday Travel Delays, FBI Investigates Dems & Macy’s Parade Updates - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Deadly ICE Shooting, 3-Step Venezuela Plan & ChatGPT Health Tab - Thursday, January 8, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, January 8, 2026! What happened when an ICE agent shot an American citizen in Minneapolis, and how it sparked outcry around the country. Also, the Trump administration’s new plan for Venezuelan oil. And we’ll get into the government’s newest dietary guidelines that call for eating more foods that previous guidelines said to limit. Plus: new research on why many top performers in their industries were late bloomers, the latest up-and-coming technology on display—from smart ovens to bitcoin-mining water heaters—and Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off with a...
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Venezuela Oil Deal, Record Flu Season & NFL Coaching Carousel - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, January 7, 2026! We’re talking about the people now in charge of Venezuela, both condemning the U.S. and striking an oil deal with the Trump administration. And President Trump’s renewed push to take over Greenland, which he says could involve the U.S. military. Also, why some Democrat-led states could lose billions of dollars in funding and how it might impact the people who live there. Plus, the record that’s already been broken this flu season, some of the most talked-about new tech unveiled this week, and a coaching carousel in the NFL—who’s out...
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Maduro’s First Comments, New Child Vaccine Schedule & Biggest Tech Show - Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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U.S. Captures Maduro, Terror Plot Prevented & Oscar Frontrunners? - Monday, January 5, 2026
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The news to know for Monday, January 5, 2026! We’ll tell you about the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela’s leader, what the Trump administration wants from the country, and which other nations are now being warned they could be next. Also, who was allegedly behind a failed New Year’s Eve terror plot on the East Coast, and why President Trump called off his plans for the National Guard. Plus: people are increasingly betting on major world events, controversy is already swirling over Mamdani’s first acts as New York City mayor, and the first awards shows of the year could give...
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Special Edition: Find the Fun in 2026
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Biggest NYE Celebrations, New Laws in 2026 & Betty Boop Goes Public - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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CIA Strikes Venezuela, Flu Season Worsens & Beyoncé’s New Milestone- Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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The news to know for Tuesday, December 30, 2025! We're talking about what could be a dramatic escalation between the Trump administration and Venezuela, and the latest warnings from a dangerous winter weather system in the U.S. We'll also tell you why charges were dropped against an influencer shot in an immigration operation. Plus, what to know about a surge of new flu cases, a wave of cancellations at the Kennedy Center, and the latest milestone for the most decorated artist in Grammy history: Beyoncé. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every...
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Winter Storm Warnings, Massive Fraud Investigation & Double NYE Ball Drop - Monday, December 29, 2025
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The news to know for Monday, December 29, 2025! We’ll tell you how winter weather is putting millions of Americans on alert, including those trying to get home for the holidays. And why President Trump says peace in Ukraine could be closer than ever. Also, we’re explaining a new FBI investigation into what could be a massive fraud scheme in Minnesota. Plus: how stores are changing the rules for gift returns, how common “AI slop” really is, and why the Times Square ball is dropping twice this New Year’s Eve. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! ...
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Special Edition: Ending 2025 with Good News
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Largest Epstein Files Release, Holiday Storm Warnings & Road Trip Relief - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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The news to know for Wednesday, December 24, 2025! We’re talking about the largest batch of Epstein Files released so far. They contain many more mentions of President Trump, though the White House says some are fake. Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about efforts to send the National Guard into an American city. Plus: how some people are now watching the controversial 60 Minutes segment that was pulled from last weekend’s show, who’s most likely to get a holiday bonus from their employer this year, and where Americans are expected to see a white Christmas. Those stories and...
info_outlineThe news to know for Wednesday, November 26, 2025!
We’ll tell you how the holiday travel rush is going so far.
And why the FBI is looking to interview a group of Democrats.
Also, the next step for a Ukrainian peace plan, as drawn up by the U.S.
Plus: where to go if the turkey burns this Thanksgiving, when holiday sales are expected to bring the best discounts, and what to know about the floats, balloons, and performances at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!
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