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Thailand became the first southeast Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors made a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even visited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump wants to attach strings to federal disaster aid for California. Homebuilders in Los Angeles say undocumented immigrants are central to rebuilding after the wildfires. If you get mail from the IRS this month, it could be a tax rebate. The suspect charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 is asking for key evidence to be thrown out. Plus, we’ll tell you which European city is the latest to try out a tax on tourism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s trip to North Carolina today hasn’t boded well for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Trump’s proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada could send the two countries into recession. We have details on the next hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. Costco shareholders seem to support the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Plus, we’ll tell you which world-famous museum needs urgent repairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is visiting two states devastated by floods and wildfires today, as some residents express their frustration with federal relief efforts. The White House announced that military aircraft have started deportation flights. The Department of Government Efficiency appears to have a new target. A new CNN poll suggests that people’s attitudes towards alcohol are changing. Plus, we’ll tell you who will be performing with Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is visiting two areas recovering from natural disasters. 23 anti-abortion activists have been pardoned as many more march in Washington DC today. Israel says it won’t leave southern Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline. Getting federal workers back in the office could be more expensive than it sounds. Plus, the public can now visit pandas at the Smithsonian Zoo again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are reports immigration raids and crackdowns have begun. President Donald Trump will visit California today to look at the wildfire damage. Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee he paid a woman $50,000 in a confidentiality agreement. Bodies are being recovered in Gaza and Hamas is set to release more hostages. Plus, Spirit Airlines has some new rules for passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense narrowly advanced to a final confirmation vote. The President pulled the plug on one of the Biden administration’s efforts to address gun violence in America. Much-needed rain could unleash more deadly hazards in fire-ravaged Southern California. We’ll explain why the West Bank is at the center of the Israel military’s latest campaign. Plus, the world’s largest iceberg is on a collision course with an island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has temporarily blocked one of the executive orders included in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The President also tackled a myriad of topics – and made some false claims -- during a speech to world business leaders. The International Criminal Court is going after Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes. We’ll tell you which drug can now be used as a standalone treatment for severe depression. And, what happens to neighborhoods after wildfires? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has given his first major speech on the world stage since taking office at the World Economic Forum. Thousands of active-duty troops are heading to the southern border, just days after Trump’s national emergency declaration. LA firefighters are battling two new fires. We’ll tell you who has been nominated for an Oscar. Plus, Tina Turner fans will now have another song to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is working through his campaign promises at breakneck speed. The ex-wife of Defense Secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth has given a new statement to the FBI. Police have found online posts that could shed some light on a Nashville school shooting. Having ADHD could impact your life expectancy. Plus, why some people are struggling to unfollow Trump on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP-led House has passed a bill to detain undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. President Donald Trump has pardoned two police officers convicted over the killing of a 20-year-old man. New fires have popped up in LA, as other parts of the country start to recover from this week’s brutal winter storm. Record ocean temperatures have taken a catastrophic toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Plus, we’ll tell you why so many people are getting married in Thailand today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s pick for transportation secretary cleared a hurdle in his confirmation process. Police in Nashville say a 17-year-old took his own life after killing a student at Antioch High School. A new fire outbreak in northern Los Angeles County has already burned 5,000 acres. Houthi rebels have released the crew of a cargo ship in the Red Sea after more than a year in captivity. Plus, someone in Trump’s inner circle isn’t a fan of his new AI project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After pardoning more than 1,000 Jan. 6 rioters, President Donald Trump may also invite some of them to the White House. The CEO of the world's largest bank is encouraging faith in President Trump’s planned tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump is also using tariff threats to try and get Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The CEO of Walgreens explained why it’s sticking with a policy its customers hate. Plus, officials in France are warning people about “aphrodisiac honey.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans are taking shape, while thousands of refugees learn they can’t come to the US. Senators receive new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee. One of TikTok’s top influencers wants to buy the app. No matter where they live, homeowners could pay more for because of the LA wildfires. Plus, a streaming platform is raising subscription prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal health advisories are being paused under the new Trump administration. Meanwhile, federal DEI employees are being placed on administrative leave after Trump promised to slash their jobs. The death toll from a ski resort fire in Turkey has risen, with children among the victims. The US and UN is are urging Thailand not to deport Uyghur detainees back to China. Plus, Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group reach a settlement, after yearslong legal battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump's decision to shut down a border app has left migrants stranded on the southern border with nowhere to go. Republicans are divided over Trump’s decision to pardon hundreds of January 6 rioters. Dangerously cold temperatures in the US have turned deadly. A US Border Patrol agent has been shot and killed in Vermont. Plus, Russia and China’s leaders discuss closer ties between the two countries and with the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many migrants are effectively stranded in Mexico now that President Donald Trump has closed the US southern border. Trump announced he's putting billions into artificial intelligence. We'll also tell you about some administrative changes the President made. A former prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery’s case will stand trial for charges related to the police investigation into his death. Plus, one US airline is accepting a new form of payment for flights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a slew of executive orders, including one that could impact Afghan refugees. A winter storm sweeping the South could break decades-old records. Ukraine's president addressed the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s foreign policy approach. At least nine Palestinians are dead in the West Bank, days after Gaza's ceasefire began. Plus, a former US surgeon general said not getting vaccinated puts a major strain on the healthcare system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s President Donald Trump’s first full day in office – we break down what’s on his agenda today. The largest criminal probe in US history is winding down after Trump issued mass pardons for Capitol rioters. We’ll tell you how some US cities are prepping for an immigration crackdown. A fire ripped through a ski resort in Turkey, killing and injuring dozens of people. Plus, popular drugs like Ozempic may have more health benefits besides weight loss and lowering blood sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is promising to introduce tariffs as early as next week. Meanwhile, Trump is also rushing to undo much of former President Joe Biden’s legacy. China isn’t happy about Trump offering TikTok a lifeline. LA is now grappling with arsonists as it fights the wildfires. Plus, we’ll tell you how a lonely fish has been saved by cardboard cut-outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is being sued over its sweeping immigration executive orders. Two brothers convicted over their role in the January 6th attacks have been released, as Trump pardons more than 1,500 others. The Taliban has released two Americans in a prisoner exchange. Plus, most Americans are facing extreme winter weather today, as Southern California braces for more fire-fueling winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s break with American tradition for his inauguration is one for the history books. The 47th president began his second term with executive orders on border security. Displaced Palestinians are returning to what’s left of their homes in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Justice Department has accused Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis. Plus, we have some tips for beating the winter blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with Donald Trump’s inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we’ll talk about one impact of a grim global mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The Trump administration outlines a stack of executive orders being signed today. TikTok is also top of the agenda for Trump, who is promising to save the social media platform. Hundreds of aid trucks are flowing into Gaza, but humanitarian groups are warning that the biggest challenges are yet to come. Plus, we’ll tell you which NFL teams will face off for a chance to be in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s team say they want his first day in office to be a shock to the system. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons in his last hours in office. Aid is getting into Gaza, but the area is in a humanitarian crisis. Historic snowfall and winter chills are expected in parts of the US. Plus, we'll tell you who’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. We’ll tell you about the big promises he’s made for his first few hours in office. Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. TikTok is back up and running in the US and the CEO says there’s one person to thank. Plus, a lot of Americans will be dealing with extreme weather this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The families of hostages held in Gaza are on edge as Israel’s cabinet considers the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. We’ll talk about what to expect for the end of TikTok in the US. Some federal workers are taking steps to protect their roles from the scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. We’ll tell you who Ohio’s Republican governor has tapped to fill the US Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Plus, a newly discovered isopod has been named after a “Star Wars” character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s wider cabinet is expected to vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal later today. President Joe Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified, to some disagreement. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security says she'd be unbiased when it comes to disaster relief. Cold weather will make Trump the first president to be inaugurated inside since 1985. Plus, the World Monuments Fund has added the first ever extraterrestrial location to its 2025 list of vulnerable sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the US. Preparations are being made to welcome Israeli hostages' home, while strikes are still killing people in Gaza. The next round of Medicare price negotiations will include two popular weight loss drugs. President Joe Biden gets candid about his time in office. Plus, we’ll tell you which bank has been dealing with outages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s security cabinet has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal, as another vote looms. President Joe Biden has commuted sentences for thousands of non-violent drug offenders. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing a series of immigration executive orders to start after he’s sworn in on Monday. Bitterly cold temperatures are hitting parts of the central US today before spreading. Plus, a home next to a site of horror is being opened up to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s security cabinet is voting on a ceasefire and hostage release deal just days before it’s set to start. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary will be grilled by Senators today. SpaceX says its Starship exploded after a test launch. The death toll has risen from the Los Angeles wildfires. Plus, Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers for his second term include nearly a dozen people worth at least $1 billion. A few Israeli critics of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal are threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s majority. We'll talk about what it means that mortgage rates are at their highest level since May. Money raised online for California’s wildfire victims could limit the federal aid available to them. Plus, prolific filmmaker David Lynch has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s final news conference turned chaotic during his remarks about a pending ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Senators pressed Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency about his stance on climate change. The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a warning about public health threats. Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild amid deadly wildfires. And, one company has a new promotion for pet-owning art lovers in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has delayed a cabinet vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. More of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks face confirmation hearings today. California’s governor signed an executive order aimed to help those impacted by the LA wildfires. A new report suggests young women face an alarming new reality when it comes to cancer. Plus, we’ll tell you the airline that’s facing a federal lawsuit over delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has delayed a vote on the ceasefire and hostage-release deal. TikTok is running out of time to stop a US ban, we’ll tell you how President-elect Donald Trump could help. Los Angeles is looking towards rebuilding, but it’s got a huge task ahead. Some parts of the US will feel like minus 40 thanks to an arctic blast. Plus, how some red meats could impact your brain health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in Gaza are feeling both hope and pain after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced. President Joe Biden delivered some warnings in his farewell Oval Office address. Winds have died down in Los Angeles, but the fire threat isn’t over. Two Chinese nationals are standing trial in the US in a landmark fentanyl case. Plus, Jeff Bezos has lift off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden hailed a long-sought ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas during a speech today. We’re highlighting Senate confirmation hearings for two of Trump’s Cabinet picks. We’ll tell you how the Los Angeles fire chief responded to LA Times reporting on the department’s wildfire preparation. A new poll shows low approval for Biden as he leaves the White House. Plus, the high court is taking on a Texas law that would require age verification to access certain content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palestinian civilians are expected to be allowed to return to northern Gaza if a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal is finalized. At her confirmation hearing today, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general said she wouldn’t enforce an “enemies list.” Firefighters in California face several more critical hours of dangerous winds fuelling wildfires. The US Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on a popular ingredient. Plus, America's largest fuel pipeline is temporarily shut off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A source tells CNN Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Six confirmation hearings are being held for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Los Angeles officials and firefighters had been warning about budget cuts almost a month before the destructive wildfires broke out. We’ll tell you what the latest inflation read says about the economy. Plus, an airline is trying to stop passengers from getting too drunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FEMA says it’s had tens of thousands of applications for help from victims of the LA wildfires. Secretary of State hopeful Marco Rubio is in the hot seat today. Optimism about a deal between Israel and Hamas has some people looking towards life after the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is making his final farewell to the American people. Plus, SpaceX has launched two lunar landers with one rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Confirmation hearings are set to continue for some of the top Trump administration picks, after a tense day yesterday. Residents in LA are returning to find their homes completely destroyed. We’ll hear what people in Gaza think about renewed hope for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. South Korea’s president has been arrested after a standoff. Plus, we’ll tell you why the SEC is suing Elon Musk over his Twitter takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll talk about some of the allegations levelled against Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing today. The governor of California has signed an executive order that will help students displaced by wildfires. The House has passed a bill affecting some transgender athletes at federally funded schools and educational institutions. We’ll tell you what notable name won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s raising the bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you why power to more than 20,000 households in Southern California could be intentionally shut off. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is walking back some previous statements during his confirmation hearing. We have the latest on a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. The US Food and Drug Administration wants packaged food labels to have more information. Plus, a country known for high temperatures is hitting record lows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is underway. Dangerous winds return to Southern California, threatening to fan deadly wildfires’ flames. US TikTok users are moving to an unlikely alternative, as the Supreme Court mulls the social media platform’s future. President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order meant to compete with China on AI. Plus, we'll tell you about a big policy shift at Starbucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hopes are rising for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as both sides signal they’re ready to agree. People displaced by the LA fires are dealing with higher rents. President-elect Donald Trump is dealing with a special counsel’s report, senate confirmation hearings and plans for his upcoming inauguration. The special counsel in charge of Hunter Biden’s case is criticizing President Joe Biden. Plus, the US is dealing with an egg shortage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Attorney General has released a report on the investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the 2020 election. A red flag warning means more difficulty for LA firefighters. Russia says Ukraine has launched a “major” drone and missile attack. Pete Hegseth will try to convince Senators he should lead the Pentagon. And, China’s exports are up ahead of threatened tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dangerous wind threat has expanded in southern California, threatening firefighting efforts. President Joe Biden addressed a possible ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas during one of his final speeches. Foreign policy and national security experts in a key agency are facing a shake-up. Dozens of Kohl’s stores in the US are on the chopping block. Plus, two Hollywood award shows are expected to spotlight first responders in the LA wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with details on an emerging ceasefire deal being finalized between Israel and Hamas. A federal judge is allowing the Justice Department to release special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. We’re examining the impact wildfires can have on mental health. The selection of Lebanon’s new prime minister is dealing a blow to Iran-backed Hezbollah. And, we have takeaways from the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices