EXPLAINED NEWSDAY

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Explained Newsday is a news podcast and casual talk show that delivers the latest information on events, social issues, politics, culture, and lifestyle from the perspective of city dwellers. Hosted by a critical and communicative host, this podcast discusses hot news topics with trusted sources, offering light yet sharp analysis. Listen to the latest episodes every week and stay connected with the pulse of the city through our voice. 📍For those who want to know, are aware, and care.

MP calls for law change to strip Duke of York of his title
Today at 12:17 AM

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Minister explains new V Level qualifications
Today at 12:16 AM

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American B-52 bombers near Venezuela in show of force
Yesterday at 12:20 AM

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Former Biden official turns on Dems in new book
Yesterday at 12:20 AM

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Older Americans bring energy, experience to anti-Trump activism
Last Sunday at 11:37 AM

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Nicolle Wallace reacts to JD Vance defending racist young Republicans chat
Last Sunday at 11:36 AM

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Researchers say this B.C. lake faces a tsunami threat here's why
Last Saturday at 1:13 AM

Research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) indicates that Harrison Lake in British Columbia faces a potential tsunami threat stemming from the risk of large landslides. The assessment, released in October 2025, follows years of study prompted by a 2007 tsunami at nearby Chehalis Lake.

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N.L. premier-designate wants expert review, referendum on Churchill Falls deal
Last Saturday at 1:12 AM

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All 20 living hostages released in Gaza now back in Israel
Last Thursday at 1:05 PM

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Almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees return to Gaza and West Bank
Last Thursday at 1:04 PM

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Democratic and GOP strategists on the political fallout of the government shutdown
Last Thursday at 1:04 PM

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Letitia James lashes out at her indictment in fiery speech
10/15/2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James responded defiantly to her federal indictment in a fiery speech at a campaign rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on October 13, 2025. The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury in Virginia, charges James with bank fraud and making false statements related to a mortgage she secured in 2020. James and her supporters have called the charges politically motivated.

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills bid for Senate reignites Democrats age debate
10/15/2025

The entry of 77-year-old Maine Governor Janet Mills into the 2026 U.S. Senate race has reignited a debate among Democrats about candidate age. While national party leaders view Mills as a strong recruit to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, her bid has drawn criticism from progressives who argue the party needs younger leaders. 

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Newly released video shows man setting fire to governor's residence
10/15/2025

Security footage from the April 13, 2025 incident shows Balmer climbing a fence, breaking a window, and throwing Molotov cocktails made from beer bottles filled with gasoline.

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Scott Jennings removes hostage pin after 2 years, replaces with US flag
10/15/2025

Scott Jennings emotionally removed the yellow ribbon pin he had worn for two years to symbolize the Israeli hostages in Gaza and replaced it with an American flag pin. He did so to commemorate the release of the final 20 living hostages as part of a ceasefire deal brokered by former President Donald Trump, which Jennings praised as a "huge victory for the American people".

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Multiple airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
10/15/2025

Multiple major airports across the U.S. are refusing to play a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem that blames congressional Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Airports from New York to Seattle cited policies prohibiting partisan political messaging, with some also raising concerns about potential violations of the Hatch Act, which limits the political activities of federal employees.

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Democrats want to raise taxes on 'hard working families'
10/14/2025

However, some Democrats argue that their tax plans are designed to benefit middle-class and working families by focusing on raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations. For example, the Biden administration has pledged not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000 per year and has advocated for expanding tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit.

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Democrats furious over BILLIONS in grant cuts to major agency
10/14/2025

Democrats expressed outrage over billions of dollars in grant cancellations by the Trump administration, particularly in agencies dealing with clean energy, public health, and research. The administration targeted specific grants, particularly those linked to Democratic states and policies. 

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Dan Senor 'Trump ABSOLUTELY changed this trajectory'
10/14/2025

A "singular impact": Senor stated that Trump's unique approach to the Middle East, which involved "taking the chessboard and knocking off all the pieces," was a critical and singular factor in achieving the recent agreement. He added that Trump had an "obligation" and "purpose" that drove his actions.


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Eric Trump 'They put us through HELL!'
10/14/2025

Eric Trump said "They put us through HELL!" during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News. He was promoting his book Under Siege, which details his family's experiences with legal challenges, investigations, and attacks. 

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Rep Lawler on his confrontation with Hakeem Jeffries
10/12/2025

After a heated hallway confrontation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on October 8, 2025, during the government shutdown, New York Rep. Mike Lawler spoke out to media outlets to give his account of the exchange. 

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MAGA backlashes after Hegseth announces Qatar Air Force site in Idaho
10/12/2025

During a meeting at the Pentagon, Hegseth and Qatari Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani signed an agreement for Qatar to establish a training facility at 
Mountain Home Air Force Base

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Double Standard 'MAGA dunks on Katie Porter's viral videos'
10/12/2025

"MAGA double standard" are circulating online in response to conservative criticism of recent viral videos featuring former Democratic Representative and current California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter. The videos, showing Porter in heated exchanges with both a reporter and a staff member, have led to accusations of hypocrisy from those who accuse her detractors of having overlooked or excused similar behavior from conservative politicians, most notably former President Donald Trump. 

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Comedians react to Pam Bondis cheat sheet during Senate hearing
10/12/2025

Comedians reacted with mockery and biting satire to the discovery of Attorney General Pam Bondi's "cheat sheet" during her contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on October 7, 2025. The notes, photographed by a Reuters photographer, were revealed to contain prewritten insults and talking points rather than substantive information.

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Trump shifts pressure to Israel after Hamas response
10/07/2025

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Trumps National Guard deployment to Portland blocked by judge
10/07/2025

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Who_s to blame for the government shutdown
10/07/2025

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Vercel CEO Addresses Netanyahu Post Controversy
10/07/2025

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Global demonstrations after Israel detains Gaza flotilla activists
10/06/2025

After the Israeli military intercepted the humanitarian aid ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla in early October 2025, mass demonstrations erupted across the world in protest. The flotilla included hundreds of activists, including prominent figures such as Greta Thunberg, and was attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. 

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US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass last-ditch funding plan
10/06/2025

The United States government shut down on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after the Senate failed to pass a last-ditch funding plan. The shutdown is the result of a partisan stalemate between Republicans and Democrats over federal spending, specifically concerning healthcare subsidies and other social safety net programs. As of Monday, October 6, 2025, the shutdown has entered its second week. 

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Trump peace plan 'ignores interests of Palestinian people', Hamas official says
10/06/2025

The plan proposes a temporary Palestinian technocratic body to administer Gaza, under the supervision of a transitional "Board of Peace" headed by Donald Trump. Senior Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk rejected this, saying, "We will never accept anyone who is not Palestinian to control the Palestinians".

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One of victims killed in Manchester synagogue attack was hit by police gunfire
10/06/2025

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that one of the two men killed in the terror attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue was hit by police gunfire. The victim, 53-year-old Adrian Daulby, died from a wound consistent with a police-fired bullet

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Secret filming exposes misogyny and racism inside London's Met Police
10/06/2025

The investigation, which aired on October 1, 2025, used a reporter who spent seven months working as a civilian detention officer at a major London police station to secretly record shocking behavior. The program has prompted apologies from Met leadership, calls for action from officials, and investigations into the officers involved. 

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'Science Under Siege' Climate and pandemic experts on waging a war against anti-science
10/05/2025

According to experts like climate scientist Michael Mann and physician-scientist Peter Hotez, waging a "war" against anti-science requires a multi-pronged approach that includes direct confrontation, improved communication, and institutional reform. Their work, outlined in the book Science Under Siege, emphasizes the need to actively combat disinformation campaigns that threaten human civilization.

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Netanyahu expresses optimism for hostage release
10/05/2025

Netanyahu struck a victorious tone, highlighting what he perceived as a favorable shift in the political landscape. 
He claimed that Israel was "on the verge of a very big achievement" and that coordination with President Trump had isolated Hamas.


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Veterans debate Hegseth's lecture to America's generals
10/05/2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech to America's top generals is deeply divided, reflecting a broader polarization over the military's future direction. While some veterans have praised Hegseth's call to prioritize "warfighting" over what he calls "woke" diversity initiatives, others have condemned his remarks as insulting, dangerous, and a threat to national security.

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The best running watches of 2025, tried and tested
10/05/2025

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Hamas says it agrees to parts of Trump's Gaza peace proposal
10/04/2025

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Thune and Johnson on if they take any responsibility for the government shutdown
10/04/2025

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Trump administration asks universities to sign pledge to access funds
10/04/2025

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