Praise for Putin?, New National Park & ‘Whimsymaxxing’ - Thursday, October 22, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, October 22, 2026! We'll tell you why U.S. troops are being evacuated in one part of the world. And why a top American diplomat is calling Russia's President Putin a "humanitarian." Also, what threats are still in the forecast as the Southwest deals with an unusual October storm system. And where a new national park was just established. Plus, why websites around the world are going dark, what's about to change for guests checking out of an Airbnb, and who's expected to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show. Those stories and even more news to know in about...
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Campaigns Get Personal, Pokémon Card Heist & Swimmer’s Historic Triumph - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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We'll tell you about more money pouring into political campaigns, as some ads are getting more personal, and more disturbing. Also, there are new questions about Elon Musk's role in the war against Ukraine. And how a new program is promising to pay Americans for finding fraud. Plus, how a single photo could help predict a cancer patient's future, what's behind a string of heists involving Pokémon cards, and why one woman spent more than three months swimming the California coast. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily...
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Riots Fuel Midterm Debate, Sharing AI’s Wealth? & NBA’s Tip-Off - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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The news to know for Tuesday, October 20, 2026! We'll tell you why violent riots in France are becoming a flashpoint in America's midterm elections. And how early voting turnout is stacking up against past elections so far. Also, what a viral video shows that has sparked more protests against ICE. Plus, what new federal efforts could mean for women's health, how people outside the tech industry could get a piece of the A.I. boom, and who are the teams to beat as the NBA season gets underway? Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for...
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Midterm Polls, Russia Policy Shift & College Football Chaos - Monday, October 19, 2026
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We'll tell you about new polling that shows how Americans are feeling with just two weeks to go before the midterms. And all about the latest White House staff change. Also, why President Trump is further defending his moves to ease pressure on Russia. And how France is dealing with some of its largest unrest in years. Plus, what Pope Leo said during his first public appearance since leaving the hospital, why a historic weekend of games shook up college football, and how a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes nearly doubled box office expectations. Those stories and even more news to...
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Special Edition: The Midterms – Stakes, Strategy & Swing Races
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The 2026 midterms are just over two weeks away, with control of Congress on the line and a number of races still too close to call. Nathan Gonzales, Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, breaks down what’s driving voters right now, how Democrats and Republicans are approaching the final stretch, and which races could tell us the most on election night. Plus, how AI is playing a bigger role than ever in both campaigns and the information voters see, and what to watch for as the results start coming in. Learn more about our guest(s): Join us again for our 15-minute daily...
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Oregon School Shooting, Livestream Plan Scrapped & Tesla’s Flying Car - Friday, October 16, 2026
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The news to know for Friday, October 16, 2026! We'll tell you what's known so far about the tragedy in Oregon, as a community deals with the horrific aftermath of a school shooting. Also, the government's decision to cancel the livestream of an execution. And the new questions about safety restraints at amusement parks. Plus, how this winter could look very different depending on where you live, how Tesla plans to take its new car off the road and into the air, and how a random discovery in a sewer sparked a remarkable search for its owner. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15...
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Another Frat Party Assault Case, New Voting Rules & Winnie-the-Pooh Turns 100 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
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The news to know for Thursday, October 15, 2026! We'll tell you about new questions over U.S. support for Ukraine, and why some critics think a string of recent problems may not be a coincidence. Also, what we know about the latest sexual assault allegations at a college fraternity — this time, near the University of Chicago. Plus, what's in the last inflation report before the midterm elections, why a prison fight broke out landing Sean "Diddy" Combs in the hospital, and how the world is celebrating 100 years of one very famous teddy bear. Those stories and even more news to know in about...
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Cornell’s Sweeping Changes, AI ‘Worm’ Warning & Flag Football Boom - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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The news to know for Wednesday, October 14, 2026! We'll tell you about Cornell University's sweeping new response to sexual assault concerns on campus — from what's now banned, to a change in who will help investigate these cases — and why it's already dividing students. Also, a well-known American diplomat is stepping down. And how your smart home devices could become part of a new A.I. security threat. Plus, what's driving a shortage of skilled workers, what NASA hopes to find as it logs more miles on Mars, and which sport is suddenly taking off with high-school girls and some big-name...
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Hurricane Aftermath, Feds Search Omar's Home & MLB’s Final Four - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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The news to know for Tuesday, October 13, 2026! We'll tell you what the weekend's two major storms left behind, from the Gulf Coast to Southern California. Also, why President Trump is defending a controversial deal to bring Russian diesel into the U.S. And the new questions after federal agents searched the home of a sitting member of Congress. Plus, introducing the new White House Press Secretary, the biggest donor of the midterms, and the MLB's Final Four. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! ...
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Special Edition: Sick Season Starts Now
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Sick season is getting an early start this year with flu already picking up, COVID still circulating, and RSV likely not far behind. Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us to break down what the data is showing, what families should know about vaccines and antivirals, and which prevention strategies actually help. Plus, we look at some of the confusion around changing vaccine guidance and even the recent plague scare out of Russia. Learn more about our guest(s): Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free...
info_outlineTechnology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good?
Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning.
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