Aircraft Carrier Crisis?, Govt-Backed Cyberattacks & Discount for Dancing - Friday, August 14, 2026
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The news to know for Friday, August 14, 2026! We'll tell you about growing concerns over conditions on a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. And why the U.S. government is now letting some private companies go on offense against cybercriminals. Also, what to expect as a tropical storm threatens Hawaii, while flooding and wildfires impact other parts of the country. Plus, the new safeguards Flock is adding after a backlash against its camera network, why concussions are making an unofficial comeback in Madden, and how some drivers are dancing their way to cheaper gas. Those...
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ICE’s Electric Shock Gloves, Hawaii Storm Preps & Lakers’ Record Sale - Thursday, August 13, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, August 13, 2026! We'll tell you about new video of an ICE officer pulling a gun on an American citizen, as ICE reveals plans to give officers a new tool: "electric shock gloves." Also, more about the unlikely winner in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, and what political analysts are taking away from the victory. And a growing debate over how much of our everyday movements should be tracked. Plus, which prominent member of the Trump Administration is leaving the White House, who just paid a record amount of money for the L.A. Lakers, and what fans can...
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Secret Plane Switch, AI’s Invisible Mark & Partial Solar Eclipse - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, August 12, 2026! We have the results from another big primary election today, and what they say about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Also, the elaborate ruse meant to hide President Trump's whereabouts from Iran. And why people have had to evacuate from one of California's most popular tourist destinations. Plus, how A.I. is now leaving a hidden mark on everything it writes, why a major university is ditching grades for freshmen, and how to watch a solar eclipse and a meteor shower — both happening today. Those stories and even more...
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Trump’s Vaccine Order, High-Profile Primaries & ‘Patriot Games’ - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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The news to know for Tuesday, August 11, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new order overhauling the vaccine schedule for kids — from the type of shots to the timing. Also, what's at stake as voters in five states pick their midterm nominees. Plus, oil prices are going up while America's oil reserves are going down, a major music festival was just canceled (it's now being dubbed "L.A.'s Fyre Festival"), and all about the Patriot Games now underway. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news...
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Extreme Weather, Tupac Murder Trial & Estate Sale Frenzy - Monday, August 10, 2026
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The news to know for Monday, August 10, 2026! We're talking about extreme weather in the U.S. — from dangerous heat to flash flooding to wildfire danger. Also, new setbacks for President Trump in both Iran and Gaza — while back at home, lawmakers left some of his biggest priorities on the table before leaving town. Plus, how we could soon finally get the answer to the question: who killed Tupac? What you need to know about a growing Salmonella outbreak, and which movie is shaping up to be one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. Those stories and even more news to know in about...
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Special Edition: Are We Losing Shared Culture?
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Are we losing the shared media culture that once gave Americans something easy to talk about? Media scholar Amanda Lotz explains how we moved from a world of mass hits and watercooler moments to one of personalized feeds and “media diets” — where even people in the same house may be watching, hearing, and reading completely different things. We talk about what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and what this new media world means for the way we connect, discover, and understand each other. Learn more about our guest(s): Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups...
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Birthright Citizenship Fight, AI Creates Viruses & Grandparents’ Happy Hour - Friday, August 07, 2026
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The news to know for Friday, August 07, 2026! We'll tell you how President Trump is once again taking aim at birthright citizenship. And why he believes some people inside his own government should go to jail. Also, another big primary upset. And the potential legal challenge ahead for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, another landmark ruling that could change how tech companies are held responsible for kids' safety, which cereals are getting new recipe changes, and who's about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! ...
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Political Upsets, New Flu Shot, Disney’s TikTok Deal - Thursday, August 06, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, August 06, 2026! We'll explain some of the biggest upsets now that this week's most influential primary races have been called. Also, how President Trump's immigration crackdown is personally affecting some U.S. service members. And why another air traffic scare is raising fresh concerns in the nation's capital. Plus, a new kind of seasonal flu shot gets the green light, Disney content is coming to TikTok, and why influencers are facing backlash for taking a trip on OpenAI's dime Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us...
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Election Results, Stock Market Rally & Country Music Milestone - Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, August 05, 2026! We'll bring you the takeaways from yesterday's high-profile primaries, as results are still trickling in. Also, where wildfire danger is getting worse, and what caused two fires that leveled communities. Plus, what was behind a historic rally on Wall Street, how another food may have made hundreds of people sick, and what happens when the children of helicopter parents grow up? They apparently cause a real shift in the workplace. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more...
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High-Stakes Primaries, Crowdsourcing Iran Strategies & Myspace Comeback - Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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The news to know for Tuesday, August 04, 2026! We'll tell you about key elections in five states today, including what some are calling the highest-stakes Democratic primary of the 2026 midterms. Also: a new milestone in America's largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak. And the one-page order that changed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation fight. Plus: why President Trump is criticizing Big Oil, which pop star is stepping out of the spotlight, and shouldn't you start picking your top eight? What we know about the return of MySpace. Those stories and even more news to know in about...
info_outlineAre we losing the shared media culture that once gave Americans something easy to talk about?
Media scholar Amanda Lotz explains how we moved from a world of mass hits and watercooler moments to one of personalized feeds and “media diets” — where even people in the same house may be watching, hearing, and reading completely different things.
We talk about what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and what this new media world means for the way we connect, discover, and understand each other.
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