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Hezbollah and Israel appear to be backing off after the two traded strikes over the weekend. The body of a missing hiker has been found as hundreds of rescues have been taking place in Grand Canyon National Park. Meta says an Iranian-backed hacker group is targeting people with political and diplomatic connections. The founder and CEO of Telegram has been arrested in Paris. Plus, Americans are estimated to spend nearly $39 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, which is actually a pull-back from last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A series of new rules have gone into effect that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. In this episode, we’ll explain what prospective homebuyers and sellers need to know – and why some Realtors are worried the changes could prompt their colleagues to leave the industry. Guest: Samantha Delouya, CNN Business Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year invented a potential treatment for skin cancer. A mother delivered her baby on the side of a highway in Colorado with help from 911. Scientists developed a new light-absorbing material that can turn everyday objects into solar panels. Thousands of people showed up to an open casting call in New Jersey for Happy Gilmore 2. Plus, the city that has so many street cats, adoring locals have set up a museum dedicated to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his campaign and thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump. Israel has made it clear that even if a ceasefire deal is reached, it could end up only lasting weeks before war in Gaza resumes. A tropical storm is approaching Hawaii. Taliban rulers have banned the sound of women’s voices in some spaces. And, we’ll tell you what experts say about when to get the newly updated Covid vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters today that ceasefire and hostage talks are “moving forward.” In a new lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges that real estate company RealPage uses landlord data to artificially inflate the price of rent nationwide. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell strongly indicated that a rate cut is coming next month, but the size of that relief remains to be seen. Reuters reports that fast fashion retailer Shein says it found two cases of child labor at its suppliers last year. Plus, Taylor Swift commented for the first time on the suspected suicide attack plot on one of her Vienna concerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are still buzzing from their convention after Vice President Kamala Harris' closing speech last night. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut is coming in September. Multiple Secret Service personnel have been reassigned in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, as new details are emerging about communication failures that day. Prisoners at a Russian penal colony have killed at least one staff member and taken others hostage. Plus, local officials have closed a California beach to make way for hundreds of sea lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After her speech at the DNC last night, we'll hear what's next for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. A CNN analysis finds former President Donald Trump’s businesses have been raking in millions of dollars from Republican political campaigns, including his own. A judge has dismissed felony charges against 2 former police officers charged in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid. Despite Ukraine's incursion into Russia, Moscow's forces are still pushing into Ukrainian territory. Plus, the last body has been found in the superyacht sinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris capped off the DNC last night with a speech to rally Democrats. After, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts about his presidential rival, while sources say RFK Jr. may endorse Trump today. The Supreme Court is blocking some of Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship requirements for this November’s election, but is allowing some other controversial requirements. The Canadian government has stepped in to end a rail shutdown that threatened to disrupt its economy and that of the US. Plus, coming in second isn't so bad for a diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Arizona man accused of threatening to kill former President Donald Trump is in custody. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the nation to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago tonight. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked some parts of an Arizona law that could have barred thousands of voters from casting a ballot in the upcoming presidential election. Updated Covid-19 vaccinations could be available in pharmacies and clinics soon. Plus, we’re tracking the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Top US officials are in Cairo to take part in the latest round of talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Missouri Supreme Court blocked a death row inmate’s bid to avoid being executed – we’ll explain. Four Milwaukee hotel workers pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the death of a Black man. And, scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of crabs vanished around Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the presidential nomination tonight at the DNC – we’ll tell you what to expect from her speech. A new database tracked over 550 cases of election-related disinformation, including fake celebrity endorsements. British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch’s body was found after a superyacht sank off Sicily. Mexico issued an arrest warrant for the son of cartel boss “El Chapo,” accusing him of kidnapping another accused cartel leader. The Supreme Court is keeping itself busy this summer with over a dozen emergency cases on its docket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DNC will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's nomination tonight, but a sit-in outside the convention highlights some divisions in the party. The families of some of those being held in Gaza are boycotting Israel's commemoration of the October 7th attacks because of a lack of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Brazil will start restricting travelers from some Asian countries to reduce migration to the US and Canada. Google will spend hundreds of million of dollars to fund some California newsrooms, but the deal faces criticism. Plus, a fifth body has been found in the search for the missing after a superyacht sank off Sicily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Tim Walz officially introduced himself as the Democrats nominee for vice president last night, while some lawmakers showed support for the uncommitted voters at the Democratic National Convention. Sources tell CNN that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to suspend his independent campaign for president. A rail lockout in Canada is threatening to disrupt several US industries. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call on a ceasefire proposal, as deadly Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza. Plus, a symbol for equality has passed away at an Australian aquarium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Walz steps into the spotlight tonight – we’ll preview the vice presidential nominee's DNC speech. President Joe Biden spoke with Israel’s prime minister at a critical moment in Gaza ceasefire talks. A Missouri man set to be put to death next month for a 1998 murder will not be executed. More than half of the foods marketed for small children may be lacking in nutrition. Plus, Target is snapping a big losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz takes center stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. US government officials are hammering out the final details of a ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas. Divers recovered four bodies today in the search for those missing from a superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week. A deadly shooting inside a school in Bosnia is under investigation. And, new research looks at the impact a severe case of Covid-19 could have on your mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New data shows US job growth was weaker than previously thought. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will introduce himself to voters as the Democrats' Vice Presidential nominee tonight at the DNC. GOP Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance thinks Democrats should focus more on issues and less on former President Donald Trump. Moscow says Ukraine launched a major drone attack over Russia’s capital. Plus, a new forecast predicts when and where hurricane season could get active after Ernesto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal filings show Vice President Kamala Harris got a fundraising boost and that former President Donald Trump may be getting other support. Montana will let voters decide if abortions rights protections should be enshrined in the state's constitution. Africa’s top public health agency says countries in the continent could begin vaccinations against mpox, as more suspected cases pop around the world. Gen Xers getting close to retirement are more at risk of running short of money. Plus, a man is being sent to prison for faking his own death to avoid child support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barack and Michelle Obama delivered back-to-back speeches at the DNC last night, urging voters to reject former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Michigan. Iran says it's still planning to retaliation against Israel, but doesn't want it affecting a ceasefire deal in Gaza. An upcoming ban on non-compete agreements has been blocked by a federal judge. Moscow's mayor says his city was targeted by one of the largest drone attack sent from Ukraine. Plus, Bennifer 2.0 looks to be over, as Jennifer Lopez files for divorce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some notable Republicans are expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention this week. The Israeli military is investigating whether its forces killed six Israeli hostages whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza today. Boeing’s 777X plane encountered another problem that could delay its revised launch. Europe slashed tariffs on Teslas made in China. Plus, there’s a new finding on the risk of depression and suicide tied to popular medications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Additional security fencing went up outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago after some protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza allegedly trespassed. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Qatar to try to move close to a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Former President Donald Trump is backing off comments he made that some interpreted as his intention to take direct control of interest rates, if he’s re-elected. We’ll bring you the findings from a report that investigated last year’s deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. And, a woman who held a world record for being the oldest person alive has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention – we'll tell you who's slated to speak and where Vice President Kamala Harris will be instead. Former President Donald Trump will be in Michigan today, where the plan is to focus on policy. Details about the lives lost in a tragedy at sea after a tornado hit a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. The European Space Agency’s Juice mission makes history on its way to Jupiter. A new study shows humans age rapidly at two key points in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Day 2 of the DNC gets underway, the Trump campaign is blitzing key battleground states. The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza, as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal continue. Drugmaker Eli Lilly says a popular weight loss drug cuts the risk of diabetes by 94% in certain cases. Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio want more time before a settlement deadline hits this week for last year's train derailment. Plus, a gold bar's record price and what it could mean for the US economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance onstage at the Democratic National Convention, as the first night was a send-off for President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Harris' campaign announced a corporate tax rate increase, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania. The bodies of six hostages have been recovered as Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushes Hamas to accept a proposal Israel has agreed on. The US fertility rate hit a historic low last year. Plus, Disney makes a U-turn on a wrongful death lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Joe Biden gears up for his speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, protests outside the venue are causing a stir. Meanwhile, Israel has agreed to a US-backed proposal to bridge the remaining gaps on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Donald Trump's former White House chief of staff John Kelly pushed back against the former president's comments about the Medal of Honor. Investor Carl Icahn has settled charges accusing him of hiding billions in personal loans. Plus, a “Boy Meets World” star reveals she has breast cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is drawing protests outside the venue where it's taking place over the war in Gaza. Three Republican committees leading the inquiry into President Joe Biden have released their report. Heavy rain brought dangerous flooding to parts of the northeastern US. One person is dead and six people are missing after a tornado sank a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. And, talk show icon Phil Donahue has died after a long illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with President Joe Biden giving a prime-time speech. Economists weigh in on the 2024 candidates' economic proposals. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Israel, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges today. Plus, a billionaire and three other crew members start preparing today for the first-ever civilian spacewalk next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire and hostage release deal is being pushed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken as violence continues in Gaza and Israel. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, today. Police are investigating after a deadly mass shooting in Baltimore. Another round of rain is expected today in parts of the northeast after a downpour in some areas of Connecticut and Long Island. Plus, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Protests over the war in Gaza is are expected in Chicago, as the Democratic National Convention kicks off there, today. Hurricane Ernesto is slowing moving away from the Eastern seaboard as parts of the region are on flood alert after heavy rainfall. Ukraine is aiming to create a buffer zone inside Russia. Plus, Hurricane Debby left some surprises for drug officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region. Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest CNN Hero is an orchestra conductor, who’s helping more than 300 refugees and immigrants find purpose and hope through music. Dogs are spreading seeds at an urban nature reserve in the UK. Scientists are floating a new theory about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built. A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts got his ice cream stand shut down, so the community stepped up to help him raise money for his brother’s special needs hockey team. And, a new village in Tanzania for vulnerable young people will be built using a 3D printer and soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic vision that’s focused on building up the middle-class. Israel and Hamas appear to be at odds over the conditions of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it ramps up danger for the eastern part of the US this weekend. A Florida jury convicted a White woman of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor. Plus, President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan in her first major policy speech. Mediators in Gaza ceasefire talks are making a last-ditch effort to iron out key sticking points between Israel and Hamas. A Romanian gymnast has received the bronze medal originally awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the Paris Olympics. Parts of Japan have been advised to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo. And, landlords are offering more incentives to attract renters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll cover some of the economic policy plans Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to roll out today and how they compare to former President Donald Trump's. Russia appears to be moving troops from key battlegrounds to deal with Ukraine's surprise incursion. The US is experiencing a summer Covid-19 wave. Schools are having to make budget cuts as some pandemic funding runs out. Plus, we'll hear from the Olympic breakdancer who went viral for all the wrong reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now know about some of the economic policies Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release today, as she and former President Donald Trump have each promised to lower prices. Israeli officials are condemning their own settlers for attacking a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. While Hurricane Ernesto won't hit the US mainland, beachgoers on the eastern seaboard are being told to stay away this weekend. A Romanian gymnast is set to officially get the Olympic bronze medal originally given to an American. And, a giant panda has given birth to twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll get a better idea on what Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree and disagree on about the economy, as Harris is expected to unveil her economic plan today. It's day two of ceasefire and hostage release negotiations between Israel and Hamas. We’ll tell you more about the five people charged over actor Matthew Perry's death, including the so-called “Ketamine Queen”. Federal grand jury subpoenas have been issued for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Hall and Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign committee. Plus, people are rushing to refinance after mortgage rates dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted what they’ve done to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors during their first joint appearance at an event in Maryland. Investigators say an underground drug network distributed the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry. Gaza ceasefire talks to pause the Israel-Hamas war and free hostages resume tomorrow. We’ll tell you where mortgage rates stand this week that may be enough to entice homeowners to refinance. Plus, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles talks about having her bronze medal stripped away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris touted Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices during their first joint event in Maryland while looking to November. Five people have been charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death last year. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks are underway in Qatar. Former President Donald Trump wants to push his hush money sentencing back until after the election. And, Taylor Swift hits the stage in London tonight for the first time since organizers cancelled her concerts in Austria over an alleged terror plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is navigating how to campaign on President Joe Biden’s unpopular economic record, as the two hold a rally today. Retail sales are up, as people spend more than economists predicted. High stake talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal come as Gaza's death toll hits a grim milestone. Ukrainian military leaders are celebrating wins in Russian territory, but people living near the border have mixed feelings. And, authorities have arrested multiple people in connection with the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 40,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since Israel began its bombing campaign against Hamas. The presidential race is focusing on the economy this week, we'll tell you what the candidates are proposing. The Biden Administration has announced billions of dollars in Medicare savings. Hurricane Ernesto is heading toward Bermuda and is expected to bring dangerous beach conditions to the entire US Eastern seaboard. Plus, Hollywood says goodbye to Gena Rowlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump laid out his plans for the economy, while Vice President Kamala Harris could preview some of hers when she appears on stage with President Joe Biden today. There are several stumbling blocks as talks for a ceasefire and hostage release talks are set to get underway today. The family of Sonya Massey are calling for mandatory background checks for people applying to law enforcement, after the woman's deadly police encounter. Plus, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made baseball history, again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump claimed Americans would be better off financially if he’s elected to another term. A Ukrainian security source claims troops carried out their “biggest attack” on Russian airfields since the war began. The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it knocks out power to half of Puerto Rico. Plus, a man suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for the wrongful death of his wife is facing a new legal hurdle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is slamming former President Donald Trump’s economic agenda ahead of his speech this afternoon. A Ukrainian commander says Russia is sending in reinforcements as its forces expand into the southern part of the country. A former politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas journalist is on trial. Thailand’s prime minister has been removed from office in a major court ruling. And, a new poll finds that Americans are less convinced than ever that moderate drinking is healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US hit an inflation milestone today, but don't worry, it's a good one. That news comes ahead of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris telling voters what they've got planned for the economy. High stakes talks could be make or break for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Ukraine says it's now in control of 70 settlements and hundreds of square miles inside Russia. And, Ernesto has now strengthened into a hurricane north of Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation data out this morning show prices TKTK, as polls show the economy is still a top concern for voters. Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this morning as it edges around Puerto Rico, but FEMA's disaster relief fund is out of money. A new survey shows most women in the US worry abortion bans could put them or their loved ones in danger. A prominent member of "The Squad" appears to have won their congressional primary. Plus, a judge that decided to strip American Jordan Chiles of her Olympic medal may have a conflict on interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected to unveil his economic policies today, while Vice President Kamala Harris is set to lay out some of her plans later this week. Tropical Storm Ernesto is getting closer to Puerto Rico as tens of thousands have already lost power. The New York Times is reporting that Hunter Biden asked the State Department for help with a business deal while his father was vice president. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region of Russia following new attacks by Ukrainian forces. Plus, a charity in New Zealand says it unknowingly handed out candy filled with meth to hundreds of families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden announced new funding for cancer research as part of his initiative that aims to cut cancer deaths in half in the coming decades. The Israeli prime minister’s office denied it added new conditions in ceasefire talks. Tens of thousands of Russians have been forced to flee as Ukrainian troops cross into its territory. Tropical Storm Ernesto is strengthening as it plows through Caribbean islands. Plus, new research reveals evidence of an underground reservoir on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Auto Workers union filed labor charges against former President Donald and Elon Musk – we’ll explain why. An Israeli leader’s controversial visit to a holy site in Jerusalem is sparking outrage. An Ohio officer accused of fatally shooting a pregnant Black woman outside a grocery store last year has been indicted on murder charges. Thousands of doctors across India are on strike to demand better protection for health workers. And, the path to getting psychedelics approved for medical use may be long, but experts are optimistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to keep up the momentum with her 2024 campaign – we'll look at the latest polls and see if it's working. Home Depot has a warning about the economy. Diplomats are scrambling to prevent an attack by Iran on Israel, which is dealing with infighting over the war in Gaza. Tropical Storm Ernesto is slamming into the Caribbean. And, the CEO of Starbucks is stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are trying to get the attention of voters by focusing on their policies. Russia’s president is promising to kick Ukrainian troops out of his country, more than a week after their surprise incursion. American summers are getting hotter and longer thanks to human caused climate change. Reports of a deadly drone attack in Myanmar is stoking fears of ethnic cleansing. Plus, we'll tell you why a WNBA star is suing the league and her former team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent an Iranian retaliation against Israel that could also derail Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Former President Donald Trump sat down with Elon Musk to talk about his plans if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Arizona voters will get to decide if the right to an abortion should be added to their state’s constitution. Firefighters from half a dozen countries are battling wildfires outside Athens, Greece. Plus, the Boston Red Sox have suspended a star player for using a slur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices