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Ahead of Father's Day, we're talking about how fatherhood is changing, and what that means for dads and their families.

Kevin Maguire, creator of The New Fatherhood, shares why more dads are trying to be involved in new ways, the support fathers often need (but don't always get), and how career, identity, partnership, and mental health all play into modern fatherhood.

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The news to know for Thursday, June 18, 2026!

What to know about the newly released terms of the deal the U.S. made with Iran, that President Trump decided to sign early — and why now it's facing some bipartisan backlash.

Also, where Americans are getting the brunt of extreme weather: from wildfires to tornadoes, to a tropical storm.

Plus, the first interest rate decision under the new Fed leader, the reason Apple says it has to raise prices, and the big celebrations happening around the country over the next few days.

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 17, 2026!

We'll tell you about a plan to send deadly drones toward the White House — how investigators say it was stopped before it could actually happen.

Also, the latest steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

And some of Vice President JD Vance's biggest criticisms, compliments, and regrets — according to his new memoir.

Plus: what new research found about working parents, the first big purchase for SpaceX since going public, and which soccer team's fans seem to be causing a beer shortage in Bost...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 16, 2026!

We'll tell you about the deadly B-52 bomber crash at an American Air Force base, and how President Trump's new deal with Iran is already facing some major tests.

Also, the high-profile elections to watch around the country today.

Plus, D.C.'s reflecting pool is green again just days after a multimillion-dollar upgrade to turn it blue, another country is moving toward a social media ban for kids, and the biggest upsets so far at the World Cup.

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The news to know for Monday, June 15, 2026!

We're talking about what could be a major breakthrough in the Middle East: what we know about the U.S. and Iran's new deal.

Also, highlights from the UFC fights at the White House — in and out of the octagon — as well as celebrations and some chaos after the Knicks' first championship win in half a century.

Plus: another batch of UFO files from the Pentagon, an urgent recall of infant formula, and newly minted millionaires, billionaires, and even a trillionaire, thanks to a record-breaking stock mark...

Summer is supposed to feel fun and relaxed, but for many parents, it can also feel like a lot to figure out.

Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour — bestselling author and a leading voice on child and teen development — shares what kids actually need most this summer.

She explains what parents can worry about less, how to think about structure, screens, camps, costs, and the "summer slide," and simple ways to make summer meaningful, without the stress or overwhelm.

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The news to know for Friday, June 12, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for the top intelligence job, in the face of backlash over his last one.

Also, the elaborate preparations for White House Fight Night, as well as the obstacles that have already come up for cities hosting the World Cup.

Plus, a severe weather outbreak that's now moving to another part of the U.S., a warning about a dangerous new social media challenge, and how SpaceX has already made history ahead of what's expected to be a record-breaking...

The news to know for Thursday, June 11, 2026!

What to know about the World Cup kicking off today — from American cities bracing for a surge of fans, to the big-name celebrities getting ready to perform.

Also, the new numbers are out and prices are rising, and why President Trump says he now "loves the inflation."

Plus, a new study splits Americans into nine political groups, Canada is considering a social media ban for kids, and the greatest finals comeback makes this a historic playoff run for the Knicks.

Those stories an...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 10, 2026!

We'll tell you how the U.S. military retaliated after an American helicopter was shot down in the Middle East, and what to know about the first-of-its-kind, high-tech operation to rescue the crew.

Also, who was chosen for what NASA is calling "one of the most highly complex missions in history."

Plus, a new kind of sunscreen approved for the first time in 25 years, a look at Anthropic's most powerful A.I. technology ever released, and a legend's return: what Serena Williams had to say after...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 9, 2026!

What to know about some of the most talked-about matchups as four more states hold primaries today.

Also, why President Trump's new choice for Attorney General could have a tough confirmation battle ahead of him.

And where millions of Americans are facing the first major heat wave of the year.

Plus, the start of a new chapter for OpenAI, how Apple's Siri is getting an overhaul, and why the two top NHL teams are already celebrating halfway through the Stanley Cup Final.

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The news to know for Monday, June 8, 2026!

We're talking about a major test for the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how President Trump's call for restraint didn't stop the latest strikes.

Also, why President Trump walked out of an interview in the face of questioning.

And how good economic news turned into bad stock market news.

Plus, a big security crackdown for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a strike that could impact some of the biggest World Cup games in the U.S., and a trend on busy interstates around the country: truckers...

The World Cup begins next week, and this time, it's happening across North America.

Longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens explains what makes this tournament so massive, what it means for soccer in America, and how far the U.S. men's team has come.

Plus, we discuss the controversies surrounding the tournament — from high costs to global tensions.

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The news to know for Friday, June 5, 2026!

We'll tell you about U.S. Senators spending the night at the Capitol — what contentious issues are coming up in the so-called Vote-a-Rama, and why it was paused for a moment of celebration.

Also, why a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East fell apart in a matter of hours.

Plus, President Trump's multi-million dollar push for coal, what new data found about the number of bots vs. humans online, and the movie causing so much demand for tickets — the tech can't keep up.

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The news to know for Thursday, June 4, 2026!

We'll tell you about a rare defeat for President Trump in the U.S. House, basically condemning the war in Iran, and why some Pentagon staffers are raising concerns about a certain new hire.

Also, a former congressman already convicted of fraud is under investigation again — this time it has to do with a prediction market.

Plus, where controversial statues are reappearing around the U.S., how Amazon has dethroned Walmart at the top of the Fortune 500, and what to know about the NBA Finals and th...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 3, 2026!

We have early takeaways from the biggest primary night of the midterms so far.

And some of the most intense fighting in the Middle East since the Iran ceasefire began.

Also, President Trump's unconventional pick to lead agencies like the CIA.

Plus, promising new research on a shot to help stop skin cancer from coming back, the way hackers used Meta's own A.I. chatbot to break into high-profile Instagram accounts, and why a well-known journalist was just fired from CBS News.

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The news to know for Tuesday, June 2, 2026!

What to know about primaries in six states today and how they'll help shape the political landscape heading into November.

And what happened with the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

Also: a handful of Americans are finally able to go home — two months after they might have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise. We'll tell you the rules for them now.

Plus: reports raise new questions over military promotions, which A.I. company leap-frogged OpenAI on the way to the stock market, and big announcements fr...

The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026!

We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down.

Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran.

Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bailing on a celebration for America's birthday, and which hit movie pulled off something that hasn't been done in 44 years.

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We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day.

New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization.

Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practical ways to feel more confident in conversation — from everyday small talk to high-stakes presentations.

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The news to know for Friday, May 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about a possible breakthrough in Iran peace talks.

And how Pentagon officials say American service members' phones could be putting them in danger.

Also, the first inflation report since the Federal Reserve's leadership change.

Plus, President Trump's portrait could end up on Americans' money, why the company behind Claude is now worth more than the maker of Chat GPT, and the phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" is happening today — how you can see it, no matter where you live.

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The news to know for Thursday, May 28, 2026!

We'll tell you what a new report found about America's weapons stockpiles during the Iran War.

And why protests are happening both inside and outside an ICE facility.

Also, the unusual plan to keep potential Ebola cases from reaching the U.S.

Plus, the moment former First Lady Jill Biden worried her husband was having a stroke, the way A.I. is now spending money and trading stocks — even without any humans signing off, and who has it easier in Hollywood: older women, or ta...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 27, 2026!

We'll tell you about another Republican race that seems to have been shaped by President Trump, and why this one is making some GOP leaders nervous.

Also, the White House's new plan to crack down on leaks to the media.

And there's another dangerous hazmat situation, this time in Washington State.

Plus, a historic heat wave impacting popular summer travel destinations, NASA's new blueprints for a long-term base on the moon, and excitement building for the World Cup — who made Team USA's roster, and wh...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 26, 2026!

What to know about new U.S. strikes on Iran, even as officials say they're closing in on a deal to end the war.

Also, we'll tell you where Ebola screenings in the U.S. will begin as a worsening epidemic overseas raises questions ahead of the World Cup.

And powerful storms could impact the country all week.

Plus, the issue Pope Leo is making a defining focus of his time as Pope, Stephen Colbert's surprise return to public TV, and the history-making finish...

When no other treatment made a meaningful difference for his severe PTSD, Marine Corps veteran Scott Rush turned to a promising, yet unconventional, option: MDMA-assisted therapy.

We first spoke with him five years ago after he took part in a study using the psychedelic drug, so on this Memorial Day weekend, we're checking back in to hear how he's doing now, and why he says that experience changed the course of his life.

Then, we talked with Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, the lead scientist from that same study, about where the science stands today, what concerns...

The news to know for Friday, May 22, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump facing new backlash — this time from his own party.

And how Democrats, trying to figure out what went wrong in 2024, are now also in the middle of a political fight with other Dems.

Plus: the biggest event to honor fallen service members during this Memorial Day weekend, the deal social media companies are making with school districts, and how Spotify's new program might save you a seat at your favorite artist's next concert.

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The news to know for Thursday, May 21, 2026!

What to know about landmark criminal charges against the former president of Cuba, and why the U.S. is now taking action over something that happened decades ago.

Also, a bipartisan effort to address American housing costs.

And another key health task force getting an overhaul.

Plus: the Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, the new policy limiting how well Harvard students can do in classes, and the final bow for Stephen Colbert and The Late Show.

Those stories and even...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 20, 2026!

We're talking about the latest deadline to either end the Iran war — or escalate it.

And the new deal for the U.S. government to clear all past tax audits involving pretty much every Trump family member.

Also, wildfires, tornadoes, and record-breaking heat all impacting Americans this week.

And the rare order to now forcibly quarantine passengers who were exposed to Hantavirus on a cruise ship.

Plus, the top takeaways from several big primary elections, which state is now banning prediction markets, an...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 19, 2026!

We'll tell you why President Trump says he called off a major round of attacks against Iran, and what's known so far about a shooting at a California mosque.

Also, how an unusual new government fund could end up sending taxpayer money to President Trump's political allies.

Plus, the races to watch in six state primaries today, the verdict in a trial that pitted Elon Musk against OpenAI, and the hunt for ten thousand dollars hidden somewhere in San Francisco.

Those stories...

The news to know for Monday, May 18, 2026!

We're talking about President Trump's latest warning for Iran as investigators believe the conflict is inspiring attacks and terror plots beyond the Middle East.

Also, a political upset that seems to show, once again, how much sway Trump still has with the G.O.P.

Plus, where Americans could face another tornado outbreak today, why the busiest U.S. passenger rail service had to shut down, and how Americans are tipping, depending on where they live.

Those stories and even more news...

We're releasing this episode a day early to help answer some of the biggest questions about the rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship.

As passengers return to their home countries, including the U.S., epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains what makes this virus unique, how experts are working to contain it, and what her level of concern is right now for the general public.

Plus, what would change her assessment, why experts are waiting until next week to breathe a little easier, and much more.

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The news to know for Friday, May 15, 2026!

We have the takeaways from President Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart. 

And Cuba is running out of fuel — what the U.S. is demanding before helping to solve the energy crisis.

Also, who's in and who's out at America's top immigration agencies.

Plus, where an unusual primary election is happening this weekend, what impact A.I. is having on the number of "A" grades at American colleges, and how girl dads are bonding over beers and bobby pins.

Those stor...

The news to know for Thursday, May 14, 2026!

What to know about a warning from China's leader at a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, and what's expected to happen next.

Also, a surprise decision in a murder case that captured national attention.

Plus, a cutback in Army training, new findings about American kids' reading scores, and fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters may want to start saving up — we'll explain.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! 

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 13, 2026!

We're previewing the high-stakes summit between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart — set to cover everything from the Iran war to tariffs to A.I.

Also, why the nation's top drug regulator is stepping down.

And how the FBI's leader and a Democratic senator got into a personal clash over each other's drinking habits.

Plus, remembering a trailblazer in the NBA, breaking down higher costs from the latest inflation report, and watching an actor follow in the footsteps of his famous character.

The news to know for Tuesday, May 12, 2026!

We'll tell you why President Trump says the truce with Iran is now on "life support" and what he's talking about doing next.

Also, an effort to monitor Hantavirus across several countries and multiple American states.

Plus, another heat wave could break records today, top pediatricians are calling for kids and teens to play more at school, and what to expect at the world's biggest film festival.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! 

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The news to know for Monday, May 11, 2026!

We're talking about an American cruise passenger who has tested positive for Hantavirus, and what's happening to other U.S. citizens who were evacuated from the ship at the center of a deadly outbreak.

Also, could conflict in the Middle East start up again? What President Trump is now saying that has changed from a couple of weeks ago.

Plus — hundreds of secret U.F.O. files going back 80 years have now been unveiled, a member of President Trump's

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The day before Mother's Day, we're looking at the mixed emotions many moms feel: love, gratitude… and exhaustion.

Dr. Corinne Low, a Wharton professor and author of Having It All, explains what the data shows about the pressures of modern motherhood — from how much time parents spend with kids today compared to decades ago, to the invisible work many moms still carry.

Plus, how families can think differently about outsourcing help, and how even overwhelmed moms can make sure joy is still on the to-do list.

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The news to know for Friday, May 08, 2026!

What to know about some of the most significant back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran since a ceasefire took hold, and how, despite the attacks, the two countries could be closing in on a deal.

Also, the new steps underway to contain a cruise ship's deadly virus outbreak, and track anyone who may have been exposed after passengers left for places all around the world.

Plus, how a cyberattack impacted thousands of schools just ahead of finals, how the world is celebrating the 100th...

The news to know for Thursday, May 07, 2026!

What to know about President Trump warning Iran before expressing hope of a compromise that could come as soon as today.

Also, the 13-year-old gun law that's pitting Colorado against the Federal Government.

And the FDA's reversal when it comes to flavored vapes.

Plus, a farewell to one of the most important figures in media history, a new settlement bringing payouts to millions of iPhone owners, and are NeeDohs the new Labubus? We'll explain the hype behind the latest viral toy.

The news to know for Wednesday, May 06, 2026!

We'll tell you about progress from America's short-lived "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz and why it's now on hold.

Also, why Republicans now want to put a billion public dollars into the White House ballroom project that President Trump promised wouldn't cost taxpayers a dime.

And what the latest election results say about Trump's current sway over the G.O.P.

Plus, what could become the biggest snowstorm of the year for Colorado, new concern over infant formula that's now being recalled...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 05, 2026!

We're talking about the U.S. and Iran trading attacks, and whether this means a wider war could be coming.

Also, a shootout near the White House, and another Election Day — this time for a couple of states in the Midwest.

Plus, the real-world test that pitted doctors up against A.I., a settlement that finally put an end to an epic Hollywood feud, and today's deals and discounts as Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday.

Those stories and even more ne...

The news to know for Monday, May 04, 2026!

What to know about President Trump's new operation to "guide" ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and his reaction to Iran's latest peace proposal.

Also, why the U.S. is pulling thousands of American troops from Germany.

And the sudden airline shutdown that's left thousands of people stranded around the country.

Plus, new study results about the impact of school cellphone bans, what was different about the Kentucky Derby winner that made history, and which new movie kicked off the summer movie season with...