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The news to know for Thursday, August 27, 2026!

We'll tell you about devastating flooding in South Asia, the search for missing people — including American tourists, and the massive ice avalanche that likely caused it all.

Also, how hackers apparently built a global network to target NASA, the Federal Reserve, critical infrastructure, and more.

Plus, what newly approved drug is expected to transform cancer care, how a multibillion-dollar settlement could pressure the entire social media industry to change, and why some NFL players are trying to go back to college.

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026!

We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her legacy.

Also, where Canada is targeting its latest tariffs as its trade war with the U.S. continues.

Plus, how long a record-breaking heat wave could last in the South, the shocking number of NFL players found to have had a brain disease, and the ways Americans are marking Women's Equality Day today.

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026!

We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the midterms.

Also, how the trade war with Canada is escalating again.

And the Trump Administration's plan to take away the visas of as many as 200,000 people.

Plus, why police are investigating another bizarre manhole video in New York City, how to visit a National Park for free today, and the tennis legends returning to the court for some high-profile matches.

The news to know for Monday, August 24, 2026!

We'll tell you about the U.S. gearing up for both a trade war and new economic battles in a physical war, and how both could impact everyday Americans.

Also, where a new wildfire has forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes and what may have sparked it.

Plus, another break-in at an NFL star's home, one of the largest settlements over children's privacy, and highlights from the so-called Robot Olympics.

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Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country.

Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution explains why the data center boom is becoming a major issue for communities, from electricity and water use to noise, costs, jobs, and more.

Plus, why there could be potential benefits, too, but what communities should do to make sure they are not left with the consequences while big tech gets all the rewards.

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The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026!

We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea.

Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack.

And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms.

Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash, and why there could be some "carnage" after the first IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capital.

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The news to know for Thursday, August 20, 2026!

We'll tell you how the U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion and what it could mean for everyday Americans.

Also, what we know about President Trump's pick to lead the FDA.

And about a new melanoma vaccine that could be on the market as soon as next year.

Plus, where some temperatures have broken all-time records, why some U.S. soldiers are being offered time off to play a video game, and how the NFL plans to expand overseas.

The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026!

We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms.

And how one key race is poised to make history.

Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci.

Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more research funding, how a new version of ChatGPT is designed to help teenagers, and it's already that time of year — pumpkin spice season has arrived!

The news to know for Tuesday, August 18, 2026!

We'll tell you about today's primaries and what they could tell us about the political landscape heading into the midterms.

Also, why President Trump is now threatening a key ally in the Middle East.

Plus, what new CDC data says about school children's vaccines, how Meta could be forced to completely rethink its platforms, and why some movie showings are already selling out months before they hit theaters.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

The news to know for Monday, August 17, 2026!

We'll tell you about severe storms that brought flooding to the Midwest and hurricane damage to Hawaii.

Also, why President Trump is cutting military drills with a long-term ally, while his son-in-law holds rare talks with leaders of a terrorist group.

Plus, where four stolen masterpieces turned up, why one dating app is changing the exact thing it's best known for, and how the latest Spider-Man movie made history, again.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

It's back-to-school season, but what do kids actually need to thrive in the classroom?

Brittany Wheaton, founder of Teaching to a Riot, joins us to challenge some long-standing ideas about student behavior. We talk about the psychological needs that may be hiding underneath certain behaviors, why some kids fall apart after holding it together all day, and why she believes common reward systems can sometimes backfire.

Plus, what parents can do when they can't control how their child's classroom operates.

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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...

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...

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 ha...

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.

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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...

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.

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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.

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...

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! 

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...

The news to know for Monday, August 03, 2026!

What to know about fresh uncertainty in the Middle East as the Iran war once again shifts from the battlefield to the negotiating table.

Also, why thousands of migrant children could soon have to face a complicated legal system without lawyers.

And where wildfires are now driving thousands of Americans from their homes.

Plus, new controversies over the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, growing costs for parents this back-to-school season, and a historic weekend at both the box office and the baseball diamond.

More people are turning to AI chatbots with health questions, and they're getting quick, confident answers. But how much should you actually trust what AI tells you?

In this episode, we hear from two doctors about whether AI can really help patients become more informed, and when you definitely still need a human doctor. 

You'll hear from both Dr. Matthew Callstrom from Mayo Clinic and Dr. Celine Gounder from CBS News and KFF Health News.

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The news to know for Friday, July 31, 2026!

We'll tell you where temperatures could be as high as 120 degrees this weekend, as millions of Americans face heat alerts.

Also, how the conflict with Iran may be reaching American communities in a new way.

And why one of President Trump's cabinet picks is having a hard time winning over his own party.

Plus, who's now getting recruited to replace immigrant truck drivers, why Netflix could be on the hook for a lost movie starring Nicolas Cage, and how "The Odyssey" is adapting to...

The news to know for Thursday, July 30, 2026!

And the controversy involving Dr. Anthony Fauci is far from over. We'll tell you about the accusations, insults, and deflections at an intense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Also, the U.S. Military's latest attacks as the war in the Middle East widens once again.

Plus, what's next in President Trump's Washington, D.C. makeover, why some of the biggest names in A.I. want to find a way to stop themselves, and how to watch one of the most popular music festivals from home.

The news to know for Wednesday, July 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about another escalation in the Middle East, as American, Saudi, and Iranian forces all launch new strikes.

Also, another surge in the immigration crackdown, with more children and their sponsors being arrested.

Plus, why the Red Cross is now offering gift cards for blood donations, how artificial intelligence is being used in job interviews, and the countdown to football season that starts now.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 28, 2026!

We'll tell you why the Pentagon is changing how it classifies some American troops killed or wounded in the Iran War.

And what a new report found about the impact of those deadly U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats.

Also, how intense heat is pushing parts of the U.S. power grid to the brink, and what's being done about it.

Plus, the extreme wildfires now creating their own dangerous weather in Europe, what Dr. Anthony Fauci apparently wrote privately during the COVID-19...

The news to know for Monday, July 27, 2026!

What to know about two deadly attacks over the weekend, both at crowded public events.

And why President Trump has paused strikes against Iran once again.

Also, which four states have now been added to the Cyclospora outbreak.

Plus, the details of a long-awaited new bridge opening after years of work, where LeBron James has decided to play next, and how TikTok is now trying to be more like Amazon.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15...

It may still be summer, but if you're planning to travel for the winter holidays, it may already be time to start looking.

Travel expert Katy Nastro from Going joins us to explain where travelers may still find late-summer or early-fall deals, when to book holiday flights, and the smartest moves to make before prices climb even more.

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The news to know for Friday, July 24, 2026!

We'll tell you why the latest attempt to rein in the war with Iran is unlikely to stop the fighting, all while oil prices soar.

And the new condition President Trump is putting on a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

Also, why the timing of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner is especially challenging for the Secret Service.

Plus, what we do — and don't know — about another Cyclospora outbreak, the new plan to keep energy costs down as data centers go up, and how...

The news to know for Thursday, July 23, 2026!

We'll tell you about the GOP's sweeping defense bill that would fund the military, set new priorities, change some rules, and even rename a major federal department.

Also, where the White House is redirecting hundreds of billions of dollars in research funding.

And how an OpenAI model went rogue during a test, hacking another company all on its own.

Plus, why three more major airports are ditching TSA, what to expect now that Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall, and all about "Jimothy" — the ra...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 22, 2026!

We'll tell you the price tag of the Iran War so far, and how top military leaders defended it at a tense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Also, how the White House says Cuba has been influencing Americans for decades.

And how hundreds of non-citizens were able to vote in U.S. elections.

Plus, a storm outbreak that cut off highways and canceled flights, a historic discovery that took more than 70 years to uncover, and another record broken by new and old soccer fans in...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 21, 2026!

We'll tell you what to expect from today's primaries in a key swing state.

And how the war in the Middle East may have just taken a new turn.

Also, why imports from Canada might be getting more expensive.

Plus, where flooding, toxic air, and a tropical storm could impact Americans today, how five cups of coffee a day could actually be good for some people, and which new song just tied Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" on the charts.

The news to know for Monday, July 20, 2026!

We'll tell you how at least three American service members died in the Middle East, and how the U.S. Military is responding.

Also, why the FBI is no longer investigating assault cases involving ICE agents.

And details of the recall that's now impacting half of the U.S. because of the parasite outbreak.

Plus, why controversial social media influencers were arrested, what issue united both Democrats and Republicans in protest, and how history was made at the final match of the 2026 FIFA World...

The World Cup final is here: Spain vs. Argentina.

But before the final whistle blows on this year's tournament, longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens joins us to look back at the biggest storylines so far, from soccer's growing place in America to the standout players, memorable moments, and complicated controversies.

Plus, what to watch in the final, and what this World Cup may mean for the future of soccer in America and around the world.

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The news to know for Friday, July 17, 2026!

We're talking about dangerous smoke that's been pushing air quality to extremely unhealthy levels in multiple states.

And the food that's now officially been linked to a parasitic outbreak.

Also, the U.S. now targeting Iranian infrastructure.

And President Trump's warning about foreign interference in American elections.

Plus, why Wall Street has been seeing some wild swings, how the Pentagon is responding to fear over low-flying fighter jets, and what to expect at the final World Cup match and the star-studded spectacle...

The news to know for Thursday, July 16, 2026!

We'll tell you why President Trump overruled that new order for ICE officers that would have paused controversial traffic stops.

And how some of Trump's top nominees answered tough questions on Capitol Hill.

Also, the Pentagon's latest effort to make American troops stronger — it has to do with testosterone levels.

Plus, a new way to spot Alzheimer's risk early is showing promise, OpenAI launched its first physical device, and the World Cup Championship game has been set.

Those stories and ev...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 15, 2026!

We'll tell you about a major policy shift for immigration officers and how it's linked to two recent killings.

Also, where air quality is becoming a concern because of wildfire smoke.

And an unfortunate new record as the outbreak of a stomach illness continues around the country.

Plus, all about a new push to end the twice-a-year clock change, which state just banned A.I. data centers, and how Starbucks is trying to turn some employees into TikTok influencers.

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 14, 2026!

We'll tell you what's changed now that the on-again, off-again war between the U.S. and Iran seems to be officially on again.

And another deadly ICE shooting is causing more questions and backlash.

Also, health officials have pointed to a possible source of that outbreak causing a stomach illness around the country.

Plus, which cities broke all-time heat records this week, who won the Home Run Derby ahead of today's All-Star Game, and why thousands of people just pretended to be bald.

The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2026!

We'll tell you about a prominent senator's sudden death, how he's being remembered, and what it means for the upcoming midterms.

Also, the new wave of U.S. attacks in Iran.

And the next weather threat that could impact most of the country all week.

Plus, why some health insurance is getting more expensive, what changed about a long-standing endangered species law, and we'll explain the latest controversies from the World Cup, heading into the biggest games.

Those stories and...