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There continues to be shock over the news that singer Mariah Carey lost both her mother and sister on the very same day. How could this happen? Did the mom die of a broken heart like Debbie Reynolds right after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher? Jim Moret goes looking for answers. And trucks are driving through neighborhoods spraying large amounts of insecticides with residents being told to stay inside. It's all to combat the outbreak of the mosquito born West Nile virus, which has even struck the nation's most famous doctor, Anthony Fauci. What's it like to have West Nile? Les Trent spoke with someone who knows first-hand. Plus, there's a new political divide, but it has nothing to do with policy. It's over an opinion piece in the Washington Post labeling Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, as a modern day sex symbol. As Ann Mercogliano reports, conservatives tend to disagree. And what a homecoming it was for a teen who lost her arm and leg in a shark attack. After spending months in the hospital Lulu Gibbons returned to her town where people lined the streets with signs reading “Lulu strong.” Alison Hall has the details. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They were three friends taking in the great outdoors at a popular tourist spot - then disaster. The woman in the group jumped into what looked like a safe pool of water, but was swept away by a whirlpool. Then her two friends jumped in to rescue her and they also lost their lives. Jim Moret spoke with one of the devastated families. More than 50,000 people packed into Chicago's United Center for the Democratic National Convention...but the delegates may have shared more than just their excitement over Kamala Harris. Word is some of them went home with Covid. Now as Ann Mercogliano reports, the convention could be turning into a superspreader. NASA says the earliest the two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station will come home is February 2025! So what's it like for their families who are counting down the days until they come home? Les Trent spoke with the daughter of one of the astronauts to see how she's coping with her dad being way up in space. Appreciate what you have because you can lose it in a second. That's the message from the host of the MTV show Catfish who broke his neck in a near fatal bike crash. He spoke with Alison Hall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The celebrations at the Democratic National Convention didn't end with Kamala Harris' big speech and the balloon drop, we're now learning Harris and second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, headed to a late night private party celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. And today it became official - Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump. While Trump calls it an honor, word is Kennedy's wife, Curb Your Enthusiasm star Cheryl Hines is not as excited. Plus, he was walking his dog when he unknowingly stumbled upon a vehicle being burglarized. Then one of the suspects, armed with a gun, fired 14 shots in his direction. The fact he dodged every one of them has won him a new nickname - Superman! He spoke with Jim Moret. And a guy from Alaska was attacked by a 1,000 pound bear! While in the fight of his life he managed to shoot and kill the bear. However, there was also a misfire and a bullet went right through his leg. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People are still talking about Oprah Winfrey’s surprise appearance. When she brought up J.D. Vance calling Harris and other politicians childless cat ladies the camera cut away to a woman in the audience. Is she really a childless cat lady? Ann Mercogliano spoke with her to find out. And an 80-year-old neighborhood dog walker was killed when a man tried to steal her car. As Les Trent reports, police say the suspect is an eight time convicted felon who is now being held behind bars. Plus, for more than four decades he was a reporter in Las Vegas covering mobsters and public officials. Then he was murdered - stabbed outside his home. The suspect arrested for the killing turned out to be a former elected official who was the subject of the journalist's reporting. Now he's taking the stand saying he's not a murderer. And who knew the Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce would make it here to the DNC. Well it did, courtesy of actress Mindy Kaling who gave a shout out to Ben. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night was Obama night as both Michelle and the former president, Barack, gave keynotes. However, it was Mr. Obama's zinger about crowd size that stole the show. And former President Trump's been busy on the campaign trail, and today he held his first outdoor rally since that assassination attempt last month. The Secret Service is insisting on some big changes to the way the rally is set up - including bulletproof glass. Plus, the news “Bennifer” is no more wasn't exactly a shock - there's been signs of trouble for months. People magazine reports Jennifer Lopez wanted to work things out, but Ben Affleck did not. Jim Moret says that's why there's speculation Jennifer picked a specific date to file the divorce papers - the couple's second wedding anniversary! And it's one of the most puzzling crimes in American history - the still unsolved murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. Now, there's uproar over the reboot of Dance Moms after one of the young dancers was assigned a performance dressed as JonBenét. And what's shocking is the dance ends with the girl reenacting being strangled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You had to stay up really late to watch President Biden's emotional farewell to America speech. It was supposed to happen during primetime but he didn't end up hitting the stage until after 11:30 ET and spoke past midnight. That's raising questions about why organizers didn't keep things on schedule. Ann Mercogliano has more from the arena floor. And President Biden had the support of his family while delivering his speech, including his son Hunter who watched from backstage. Someone else who watched from her home more than 500 miles away, was the mother of Hunter's five-year-old daughter. In an exclusive interview she gave us her take on the convention. Plus, here's a question hanging over the DNC - will Taylor Swift show up to endorse Kamala Harris. The singer is wrapping up the European leg of her tour in London tonight, leaving her schedule wide open - and that has Swifties buzzing. And would you eat fruit you randomly saw on the street? Well, Clueless star Alicia Silverstone was well, clueless that something she nibbled while on a walk may have been poisonous. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day one and the big moment tonight is expected to be when President Joe Biden passes the torch to Kamala Harris. While massive security efforts are keeping things under control inside the arena - there was already some chaos outside. And cops say he's a double offender - allegedly grabbing two girls, ages 15 and seven, and trying to force them into his car in kidnappings just an hour apart. It could have been much worse if not for a brave aunt who says she went into warrior mode. Plus, it's the interview from Blake Lively's past that is coming back to haunt her. Some are saying that she was very difficult during an interview years ago, the reporter says she almost changed careers! Now, Lisa Guerrero is speaking with that reporter at the receiving end of the actress now being called a “mean girl.” And legendary TV host Phil Donahue has died at 88. He was surrounded by family including his longtime wife, actress Marlo Thomas. Donahue was a trailblazer who changed the face of daytime talk shows to include audience participation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The indictment of two doctors and three other suspects in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry has exposed what prosecutors are calling an underground drug ring in Los Angeles, and a lot of attention is focused on the woman prosecutors say is known as the "Queen of Ketamine," and her lavish lifestyle. And in the wake of the assassination attempt on his life, Donald Trump has expressed a desire to return to outdoor rallies. Now the Secret Service has announced new security measures, including surrounding the former president with bullet-proof glass...similar to what President Biden has been using. Plus, a grieving widow whose husband was shot to death in a neighborhood dispute was in process of making her victim's impact statement when the convicted killer made an outburst in court that brought the proceedings to a standstill. Les Trent spoke to the widow today. And they knew the baby was on the way but they didn't expect the delivery to happen so suddenly. Ann Mercogliano explains what happened next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's been a major break in the investigation of actor Mathew Perry's tragic death last October, following months of investigation into how the Friends star obtained a fatal dose of drugs. Search warrants were executed across Southern California and five suspects, including two doctors, and a woman prosecutors say is known as the "Ketamine queen of Los Angeles" have been arrested. And the Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds out there, they’re generally considered gentle giants that are playful and affectionate. However, it came as a shock after a pack of as many as 24 Great Danes went on the attack and mauled a woman to death. Now her neighbors say it's a death that could have been avoided. Plus, She's America’s newest hero - and she's only eight-years-old! The girl was visiting her father's store when a would be robber came in with a handgun. However, the little girl was armed herself - with a baseball bat. And as Ann Mercogliano reports, she came out swinging. And it was shocking video that went viral, a white college student launching into a vile racist rant against another student during which she used the n-word more than 200 times. Now there's a resolution in the case...and an apology. The question is, will the student who was the target of the attack accept it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 12-year-old boy flagged down a police car with a serious emergency. His mother suffered a seizure behind the wheel and drove into a pond ending up trapped inside. And a group of kids comes running home after they say a stranger tried to lure one of them into his SUV. Thankfully, their mom was there and the suspected bad guy took off. Lisa Guerrero has the details. Plus, people in big cities are used to late night honking - but this is ridiculous. A parking lot packed with cars honking - keeping residents in a San Francisco neighborhood up all night long, so what was going on? Turns out it was a parking lot of malfunctioning self-driving cars. And for more than a decade he's starred on MTV’s Catfish - exposing online romance scams. Now he's ended up hospitalized with a broken neck. So what happened? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were some major technical glitches during former President Trump's interview with Elon Musk led to a 40 minute delay, but when it finally started many were surprised by Trump's voice…pointing out it sounded like he had a lisp, now people are wondering what was up. And if you wear those big chunky headphones when out in public, these ladies have a serious warning. They were all wearing big headphones when they say bad guys snuck up behind them and ripped them right off their heads. As Alison Hall reports, the victims are going on social media to warn women everywhere about the danger. Plus, it's been 22 years since Scott Peterson murdered his wife Lacy who was eight months pregnant with their son. Now he's breaking his silence from prison in his first interview in two decades saying he did not kill his wife. As Jim Moret reports, there's a major resurgence in the case with two new docu-series and a People magazine cover story. And if you are hiring a babysitter you can only hope she's as quick thinking as this 15-year-old. When a fire broke out - within seconds she rounded up the kids and rushed them to safety. She spoke with Jim Moret. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Edition reports on the controversy over what happened at a hair salon near a Kamala Harris event in Massachusetts. A Secret Service agent can be seen on surveillance video covering up the camera, then local EMS workers were spotted inside eating mints from the salon and reportedly using the bathroom. However, the question is - did someone break in? And it's a high-speed car chase in Los Angeles – however, what made this one stand out is the fact the man behind the wheel has been wanted for a horrible crime committed more than three decades ago. Until now he has been known as the “Boston strip mall rapist.” Now as Les Trent reports the suspect is in custody. Plus, since announcing her cancer diagnosis Princess Kate hasn't made many personal appearances...now she's appearing with her husband Prince William to send a special message to the Olympic athletes. And what do you buy yourself after becoming the greatest gymnast in Olympic history? Well, If you're Simone Biles, it’s the most expensive handbag in the world. That's why a Tik Toker was super-excited when she found one in a thrift store...but things are not always as they seem. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was supposed to be an unforgettable vacation for a family from Colorado - diving in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. Then horror as the 15-year-old daughter is attacked by a shark losing a leg. And last time we told you about the fastest man in the world possibly losing out on another gold at the Olympics due to coming down with Covid. Today there's controversy - should he have been allowed to compete with a positive test result, and were his fellow athletes at risk? Plus, at the CrossFit games outside Dallas an athlete going for the title of fittest man on earth drowns. However, along with sadness, there's anger over why the lifeguards nearby didn't see him struggling in the water. And today there’s a major development in the foiled terror plot that led to the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're learning new chilling details about the foiled terror plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austria. The two teenaged suspects had reportedly planned to kill as many Swifties as possible. We spoke with a number of Americans who traveled to Vienna only to see the shows canceled amidst serious security concerns. And after effects of Hurricane Debby are bringing tornado warnings to Raleigh, North Carolina - so Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz were forced to cancel a rally today. Polls show the presidential race tightening, and behind-the-scenes former President Trump is said to be freaking out, and today he called an impromptu press conference. Plus, they are two college students who went to Mexico for vacation and ended up almost losing their lives. They say after they ordered water at their resort, they passed out - Jim Moret spoke with one of the teens in the hospital who believes she was drugged. And it's not only politics that's dividing the nation, there's also a big split when it comes to the alphabet song. Yes, it’s true, there's a new way to teach the ABC’s, but getting everyone onboard is definitely not as easy as ABC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scare for Taylor Swift as authorities arrest two men who they say were plotting an attack on the Vienna stadium where Taylor is set to perform…and the details are terrifying - with dangerous chemicals and an explosive device reportedly being found in the home of one of the suspects. And the day after Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to the nation they are out on the campaign trail. Today they were in battleground states Michigan and Wisconsin. Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance is also there so brace yourself for “veep wars!” Plus, with Simone Biles having wrapped up her run, there's a new Olympic superstar -track and field phenom Gabby Thomas. She just won gold in the 200 meter race, and as Allison Hall reports, she's got quite the resume off the track. And a bouncy house goes flying at a baseball game with children inside, killing a five-year-old. Now we're hearing the 911 call, as parents across the country worry if their kids are safe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Debby may have turned into Tropical Storm Debby, but it's still packing quite a wallop. Entire Florida neighborhoods are flooded...and one ER doctor can't just call out with patients waiting, so she actually started her commute on a paddleboard. And in California they've got their own problems with wildfires, hot and dry weather is making it quite a challenge for firefighters. Thousands are being told to evacuate, including one guy who grabbed his pet turkey while making his getaway. Plus, a recent poll found that 71% of Americans have never heard of the Tim Walz the Governor of Minnesota, but boy is that about to change now that Kamala Harris has picked him as her running mate. Right after the news broke Donald Trump weighed in with just two words. Ann Mercogliano has the details. And is there a hidden danger in your kitchen? Most people have frying pans coated with Teflon so nothing sticks, but can inhaling fumes from Teflon make you sick? There's now talk of a "Teflon flu"…but is it real? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a mystery that made headlines coast to coast nearly a decade ago. How did a dead bear cub end up in New York's Central Park? Well, the mystery is solved and the culprit is non-other than presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy Jr. He admits he and some friends dumped the bear and then staged the scene to make it look like it was hit by a bicycle. And in what may very well be her final Olympics routine ever, Simone Biles took home a silver medal today in the women’s floor exercise final. Perhaps it was distractions from the crowd that stopped her from winning another gold, at one point she was seen complaining to the crowd they were shushing so loud it was throwing her off. Plus, she's the teacher who was found dead on her kitchen floor with 20 stab wounds. It’s been ruled a suicide, but her parents don't buy it. For more than a decade they've been on a mission to get the case reopened...and today they are smiling. Ann Mercogliano tells us why. And when you go into politics you have to be ready for every piece of dirty laundry from your past to resurface...and that's the case for Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. He's admitting there were tough times in his first marriage - after a report claimed he cheated on his first wife with his daughter's teacher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the joyous return of the Americans who were being held prisoners in Russia. Shortly after reuniting with their loved ones, they were flown to an army medical facility where they will undergo treatment for what's being called “reintegration" into society. And, Kamala Harris was among those who greeted the freed Americans on the tarmac at joint base Andrews outside Washington. Today, a major new revelation. It's being reported that the presidential candidate came within 20 feet of a pipe bomb that had been planted outside Democratic Party headquarters the night before the January 6th riots in 2021. Plus, we're hearing the 9-1-1 call made by the dad who is accused of leaving his 2- year-old daughter in a hot car for three hours. The child was discovered when the mom, who is a doctor, came home. And, is there a covid outbreak at the Olympics? That's the concern coming out of Paris as at least 9 athletes have tested positive in just one week. And most of them have competed in swimming. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today with a nail-biting video of first responders desperately trying to save a toddler who fell into a drainpipe. The 14-month-old boy had been playing outside when he fell into a 12-inch-wide pipe and got trapped. The challenge was he's too young to follow instructions from rescuers. Megan Alexander spoke with his very relieved mom. And, there's still big reaction to Donald Trump telling a convention of black journalists that his rival Kamala Harris had only recently quote "turned black." Today the former president is doubling down saying he crushed it, while others say it was a crushing blow to his campaign. Plus, the families of Americans who were being held in Russia are crying tears of joy today over the news their loved ones were coming home. Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich are among those released in the biggest prisoner exchange with Russia since the cold war. But many are wondering: what happened to the ballerina from Los Angeles who is being detained in Russia on what Russia claims is suspicion of treason? Her worried boyfriend is speaking out. And, there's a new sensation at the Olympics and she isn't one of the athletes. It's an adorable superfan whose jaw dropping reaction to team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky winning the gold is well.... gold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the day after for America’s new “golden girls” after Simone Biles and the women's gymnastics team trounced more than a half-dozen other countries to bring home the gold. Simone is now the most decorated American Olympic gymnast in history. Right after the big win she threw some shade on a fellow gymnast who questioned team USA's work ethic. And Donald Trump appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists today. And saying things were contentious would be an understatement. The former president kicked things off saying his introduction was rude, disgraceful, and horrible. Plus, while recovering from hip replacement surgery 70-year-old TV legend, Kathie Lee Gifford, fell - fracturing her pelvis in two places. Falling can be catastrophic, especially for those at Gifford’s age. Ann Mercogliano has tips on how to take a fall without breaking anything. And a man fighting with a group of teens tubing on a river pulls a knife killing a 17-year-old. He claimed it was self-defense, but was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide. Today, the judge handed down his sentence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You'd think if your uncle was running for president you'd be voting for him. However, Donald Trump's nephew says he's voting for Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III is making some very incendiary claims. He says while every family has a crazy uncle - his uncle is quote "atomic crazy." The Trump campaign says his stories are false and have been thoroughly debunked. And he's the now former police officer charged with murder after shooting a woman in her kitchen. Now we're hearing audio of Sean Grayson being berated by his bosses when he worked at a previous Illinois police department. On the bombshell tapes, a chief deputy is heard telling Grayson he is a liar who shouldn't even be wearing a uniform. Ann Mercogliano has our report, and we warn you the video is hard to watch. Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty in connection with the shooting of the woman in the kitchen. Plus, last time we told you about the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of three members of the Grammy nominated gospel group The Nelons. Today we're learning that just months before their deaths the family appeared on Family Feud, and even broke into song. And the Julia Louis-Dreyfus HBO series Veep is enjoying a resurgence given its uncanny similarities with the rise of Kamala Harris to the top of the presidential ticket. Now we're speaking with one of the show's stars about life imitating art. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are one of the most popular gospel singing groups in America...now three of the four Grammy nominated singers have perished in a plane crash in Wyoming. The Nelons were on their way to perform on a cruise, and right before boarding they posted what would be their last video on the tarmac. And imagine going scuba diving and the boat that was supposed to take you back to shore is nowhere to be seen. Just the idea of it is terrifying, but it happened to a couple who were swept away by a current and ended up bobbing in the water for 39 hours. As Les Trent reports, they are crediting the Coast Guard for saving their lives. Plus, the opening ceremony at the Olympics is causing a bit of a controversy. It's all over the moment that conjured up comparisons with the Last Supper, it ruffled so many feathers an advertiser has now pulled out. And Deadpool and Wolverine star Jennifer Garner ended up needing a hero in real-life after getting stuck in the elevator at Comic-Con. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's this year's largest wildfire in California, and two young women are being credited with raising the alarm. They say they saw a man push a burning car into a ditch sparking the inferno. One even snapped a picture of the guy helping authorities track down and arrest the alleged fire-starter. And a ballerina dubbed the real “Black Swan” is on trial accused of murdering her husband. She openly wept on the stand as she recounted the day she says she was forced to shoot her husband in self-defense. However, prosecutors say it’s all an act. Plus, last time we told you about the director of the FBI saying it was still unclear if former President Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel. Donald Trump is sure it was a bullet and he's hitting back. And first it was 44,000 Black women on an epic Zoom call supporting Kamala Harris...now 100,000 white women have joined forces setting a new Zoom world record. In fact, so many people joined, it broke the internet. Lisa Guerrero has details. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't mess with the cat ladies! A comment made by Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, has struck a nerve across the country. He previously called Kamala Harris and other politicians "childless cat ladies." Now women who have cats and no kids are hitting back - including Jennifer Aniston and a lot of Swifties. As Ann Mercoglicano reports the claws are definitely out! And it's been a question since the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Was it really a bullet that hit his ear, or shrapnel? Now the director of the FBI is revealing the question has not yet been answered. Plus, there was chaos on Capitol Hill as pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested the Israeli prime minister speaking before a joint meeting of Congress. However, when they started burning an American flag, one man had seen enough. Alison Hall tells us how he tried to save Old Glory. And a woman was attacked by a grizzly bear and credits her hair clip with saving her life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI is now revealing Donald Trump's would-be assassin searched for details about how far away shooter Lee Harvey Oswald was when he made the fatal shot. This comes as new bodycam video shows the chaos in the aftermath of the shooting as officers find the shooter's body on the roof of nearby building. Ann Mercogliano has our report, and we warn you the video may be intense for some viewers. And Kamala Harris was in Indianapolis today, her second stop as a presidential candidate. Her run for the White House is reminding many of the Julia Louis Dreyfus Emmy Award winning HBO series Veep. Now social media is full of memes and clips of the show. Plus, six days after that Microsoft computer glitch there's still chaos, Delta Airlines continues to be the hardest hit with more than 5,000 flights delayed so far. That's led to a new problem - children traveling alone being stranded for hours at airports. As Alison Hall reports that's led to lots of panicked parents. And you know all about the Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park, but this is even more dramatic. It's called a hydrothermal explosion, and as Les Trent tells us, you definitely want to keep your distance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Director of the Secret Service has resigned, just one day after facing a barrage of tough questions on Capitol Hill about the assassination attempt on former President Trump. The bombshell news comes as we get our first look at the shooter's father who faced some questions of his own. And five days after that computer glitch that caused chaos around the world, there are still major problems. Hundreds more flights were canceled or delayed today with passengers sleeping on airport floors. The problem has also led to a shortage of rental cars…but that wasn't going to stop one dad from meeting up with his family on vacation. As Jim Moret reports, it was U-Haul to the rescue. Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister is gearing up to be the biggest hit of the summer. Moviegoers watching the new action thriller are leaving the theater feeling like they were caught in a real life tornado. You've heard of 3D movies, now comes 4DX and be prepared to get blown away! And Kamala Harris may have been our Vice President for the last four years, but there are still lots of things you may not know about her. Now that she has announced she's running for the most powerful job in the nation, many are taking a look back at her most memorable moments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was going on behind closed doors leading to President Biden's bombshell announcement. A number of close advisors to the president headed to Biden’s vacation home in Delaware to convince him he had no choice but to bow out. As les Trent reports, the president was reluctant up to the last minute. And the big question now is - who will Kamala Harris pick as her running mate? Many say the top veep contenders are all governors including Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro, North Carolina's Roy Cooper, and Kentucky's Andy Beshear. Plus, political watchers say that train wreck debate against Donald Trump sealed President Biden's fate. In the 25 days between the debate and the bombshell announcement he was dropping out, the Biden campaign didn't get much of a break. And the Director of the Secret Service could have used some protection herself today as she appeared on Capitol Hill, facing tough questions about what went wrong during the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world got a frustrating reminder today of just how dependent we are on computers. A glitch that went global during a software update from one of the world’s largest cyber security companies has shutdown computers systems affecting everything from hospitals and banks to airlines and tv networks. Jim Moret reports on the worldwide chaos. And Donald Trump is now the official nominee of the Republican party for president, giving a record long 92 minute acceptance speech. The party faithful gave him a rousing ovation, but how engaged is his wife Melania? The former First Lady did appear, but said nothing, bucking a 40 year tradition of wives introducing their husbands. Plus, President Biden is isolating in Delaware as he battles Covid, which is both keeping him off the campaign trail, and from meeting with key Democrats to keep them from abandoning his candidacy. While the number of those saying Biden should step down grows, his campaign is saying he's not going anywhere. And contestants in the Miss America program have a platform or cause they champion, and for the woman who just won Miss Kansas, her cause is combating domestic abuse. She stunned everyone in the audience when she announced on stage, that her abuser was right there in the auditorium! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is isolating at his home in Delaware after being diagnosed with Covid. It's just the latest blow to a campaign that has been floundering since that devastating debate just three weeks ago. And doing yard work is a typical summer job for a teenager. Only this job nearly cost this 17-year-old his life. Plus, one in eight women in this country will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and this meteorologist is one of them. After losing her hair from chemo she wore a wig on the air leading to a nasty email from a viewer...and boy is she setting him straight! And when the convention ends, former President Trump and his running mate will be hitting the campaign trail trying to rally voters to their cause. Up until now, most of the Trump rallies have been in outdoor venues. However, after Saturday's shooting, might that change? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Donald Trump gets another rousing reception at the RNC, we're learning more about the assassination attempt. When the former president arrived at the local emergency room just minutes after the shooting, other patients in the ER were stunned to see the hospital's high-profile patient come through the doors. And the secret service has been under attack for its failures in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt, and coming under special fire have been female members of the former president's security team. That’s sparked an uproar of its own. Plus, it was a race against time to save a girl who was buried when sand around her collapsed. The sand keeps falling and the tide is rising. As Jim Moret reports, it was all hands on to try to save her before it was too late. And she was enjoying the great outdoors at a national park...then a grizzly showed up! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump took the stage for his first public appearance since the assassination attempt, and seemed genuinely moved by the rousing reception. Steven Fabian begins our coverage. And the former president hasn't spoken specifically about the extent of his injury although reports indicate a part of his ear was removed. So what's next for his recovery? Inside Edition’s Alison Hall has some answers. Plus, the secret service and local law enforcement each say the other was responsible for securing the building from which the shooter fired. So far, no one can explain why thirty minutes elapsed from when the shooter was first spotted, and those fatal shots were fired. And it’s a tragic story you've heard before and it's happened again. A child was left alone in a hot car, and by the time she was discovered, she was dead. Now, her father is charged with murder and her mother is facing the potential loss of two members of her family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention is underway and the assassination attempt over the weekend on former President Trump has dramatically changed the tone of the convention. With speeches being re-written to focus on a message of unity. It's been more than 40 years since an attempt has been made on a sitting or former president's life - not since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. And Trump is praising the secret service agents for their heroic actions, taking down the gunman with quote "one shot between the eyes." The counter sniper made the shot from 140 yards away, saving not only the former president but many others in the crowd. Plus, we're learning more about the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who graduated high school two years ago. He didn't have much of a social media presence and fellow classmates say he was a loner who kept to himself. He can however be seen in the background of a TV commercial that just happened to be shot at his school. And the assassination attempt came just two days before the start of the convention in Milwaukee. 50,000 people are in Milwaukee for the event, and security officials say they are ready to go. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was must see TV as President Biden held a wide open press conference that was broadcast live around the country. The aim? To allay concerns about his fitness to continue another four years in the White House. What was it like there? Steven Fabian spoke with one of the reporters called upon by the president. And the latest from the Alec Baldwin trial where the question is being asked - are witnesses being given secret signals while on the stand? That's the allegation from the actor's attorney, as the trial takes a break to give the judge a chance to rule on that as well as a defense allegation that critical evidence about ammunition on the set was withheld by prosecutors. Plus, last night, ESPN presented the ESPY Awards with Serena Williams as host. She delivered plenty of zingers and even took a shot at one of the high profile athletes in the audience. And chances are someone you know has gotten Covid lately. The CDC reports there's an increase in covid cases in 39 states, with a new variant nicknamed “Flirt” responsible for 2/3 of the cases. For some people it's not their first time. Ann Mercogliano spoke with one woman who has gotten Covid eight times. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Less than 24 hours after George Clooney called for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, the actor finds himself under attack - both from supporters of Biden and his November opponent, former President Donald Trump. And she left an indelible mark in The Shining, and starred as Olive Oil alongside Robin Williams in Popeye. However, in her later years, Shelley Duvall seemed to have spiraled into mental illness. Today we learned Shelley Duvall is dead at age 75. Plus, testimony continues in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, with his attorneys saying all blame should fall on the professionals in charge of weapons on set. Baldwin has a number of family members on hand for support, and as Jim Moret reports, they found time to do a little shopping. And the heat is being blamed for the death of another Hollywood figure, the former child star who appeared on the hit tv show ALF. As Ann Mercogliano reports, it was 109 degrees the day his body was found in his car in a bank parking lot in Arizona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can President Biden remain his party's nominee? Just three weeks ago, George Clooney was beside President Biden at a star-studded fundraiser. Now, the Oscar winner is calling for a new nominee. As Steven Fabian reports, it is a stunning about face for the lifelong Democrat who says Joe Biden is not the same man he was just a few years ago. And the involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin is on. Opening arguments were delivered this morning with the actor's attorney saying what happened on the set of that movie was a tragedy - but it was not a crime. During a break in the trial, Baldwin was seen outside the court taking a walk with his wife and youngest child. Jim Moret is at the courthouse in Santa Fe with the latest. Plus, could it be that there's a scandal in the world of major league eating? Questions are being asked about just how many hot dogs one contestant really ate during the annual contest at Coney Island. Ann Mercogliano reports some say there's a weasel in the world of wieners. And a man broke into a pet store and started releasing the animals from their enclosures. A short distance away, police made an arrest and they're pretty sure they nabbed the right guy. The man was wearing a onesie stuffed with gerbils! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A heart attack happens every 40 seconds in this country, and this alert nurse spotted one. She was about to board a flight when she noticed another passenger in the gate area who was sleeping and snoring in such a way that she knew he was having a heart attack. If it weren’t for her stepping in, the man probably would have died. And Questions about President Biden's mental acuity continue to be asked on both sides of the political aisle. Now, even the usually Biden-friendly late night comics are beginning to wonder what's going on. Plus, more than 142 million Americans were confronted by record heat on Monday, which has created a danger you may not be aware of. When temperatures are soaring, sidewalks are sizzling and that's sending people to the ER with serious burns. And today was jury selection in the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin. Baldwin was holding the gun that fired a fatal bullet that killed the cinematographer of his movie Rust. Will Baldwin's history of speaking out against former President Trump, and of course playing him on Saturday Night Live, be a factor in picking a jury? Jim Moret is at the courthouse in New Mexico with the latest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden says he's fine…physically and cognitively. But is he really? A deep dive into White House visitor logs prompts questions about concerns the White House may have had about President Biden's mental acuity. The logs reveal a neurologist from Walter Reed Medical Center who specializes in Parkinson’s disease - visited the White House ten times over the last two years. At a press conference today, the White House spokesperson said that since Biden has been in office, he has seen a neurologist in connection with his annual physical. And Hurricane Beryl made landfall today pummeling Texas with 90 mile per hour winds leaving more than two million without power. For reporters covering the storm - the challenge is not being blown away. Plus, every year, thousands of kids are maimed because of lawn mower accidents. Among the latest, a four-year-old who lost his foot when he got caught in a mower. And it sounds like the plot of a movie - a couple is on vacation sightseeing in Maui when first, they're carjacked, and then hunted down by an armed masked gunman. Only this is no movie. Jim Moret spoke with the couple who survived the horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A woman was killed by a rampaging elephant on safari. She's a 79-year-old grandmother from Minnesota and her family says she was on her last big adventure before turning 80. And it's a crime wave happening across the country that you may not be aware of - phony tree trimmers. A guy shows up at a home sand says he needs to check a tree in the backyard that's hanging onto a powerline. However, as the homeowner escorts him outside, a second guy enters the home and steals as much as he can carry. Steven Fabian spoke with two women who are sounding the alarm. Plus, Coast Guard inspectors were going about their daily checks on a loading dock when they heard some scratching coming from inside a giant shipping container. When they finally reached what was inside, they were in for quite a surprise. Steven Fabian tells us what they found. And a man was driving a loaner car while his car was in the shop when he was pulled over. Within moments, the driver was terrified he was going to be shot by officers. As Jim Moret reports, it was all a big mistake. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the most popular day for outdoor barbecues, and we want you to be safe. Every July 4th, thousands end up in the emergency room, many from lighting the grill the wrong way. Ann Mercogliano has some safety tips. And this Independence Day police expect their phones to be ringing off the hook because fireworks can sound a lot like gunshots. And if you're scared, your animals are terrified. In fact, some are literally being scared to death. Plus, a man trapped in a burning SUV is praising the good Samaritans who risked their lives to save him. Despite the fireball and explosions, one by one they joined in and rescued the man. Les Trent reports, they've been named America’s newest highway heroes. And woman was up for a VP position with a giant tech company. She says she had all the skills required and was a perfect fit, but says she didn’t get the job because she wasn't wearing makeup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major scare on a Delta flight as the pilot announces that the chicken that was just served was contaminated and they were turning around for an emergency landing. 70 passengers reportedly ate the contaminated chicken. And as Jim Moret reports, that included a number of Swifties. Delta says the sick passengers were checked out by medical personnel, but no one went to the hospital. And, hurricane Beryl continues to pummel the Caribbean making landfall today in Jamaica. And since that's a popular destination for honeymoons, several American newlyweds are finding themselves trapped in paradise. Plus, July 4th is all about fireworks. But there's been a bit of a war with technology versus tradition. For the last couple years many celebrations replaced fireworks with synchronized drones because of concerns over wildfires and air pollution. But this year tradition wins. And, now a scare for some American tourists taking in the great outdoors in Costa Rica as a gentle waterfall turns into a dangerous flash flood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's not exactly the honeymoon they dreamed about. These newlyweds headed to Grenada in the hopes of kicking back and relaxing on the beach. Instead, they were greeted by hurricane Beryl! Now they are hunkering down in the safety of their honeymoon suite. And, questions about President Biden's mental acuity continue after last week's train wreck debate. Now the veteran journalist who exposed Watergate is weighing in saying those close to the President have noticed a marked decline in the last six months. But today the White House is hitting back. Plus, some severe weather is coming our way which will could lead to more plane delays and cancellations. There's also a shortage of air traffic controllers just as AAA predicts a record number of travelers this July 4th weekend. So, what should you do when you find out your flight isn't leaving as scheduled? And, you may have seen that video of the wild jewelry robbery in West Hollywood where the bad guys gave each other high fives. Now our Jim Moret is getting exclusive access inside the store to see what happened firsthand. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge tried her best to get the jury to come to a verdict in the Karen Read murder trial but, in the end, they just couldn't come up with a decision. After eight weeks of testimony and 68 witnesses, the case has ended in a mistrial. And, it was supposed to be a much lighter weekend at Camp David for the Bidens - sitting for a family photo shoot. Instead, it turned into a serious family meeting about how to move forward after last week's disastrous debate. Plus, among the most popular fireworks on July 4th are roman candles which shoot exploding shells into the sky. You're supposed to put them on the ground to launch... But too many people are misusing them. And, a church youth group was enjoying a hike through a scenic canyon in Utah when boom - they were struck by lightning. Seven were transported to the hospital and the frightening incident was all captured on video. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first presidential debate of the campaign could change the course of the November election. Joe Biden showed his age on stage last night with a bumbling, faltering delivery that now has even the most loyal of Democrats asking if the president should remain on the ticket. While, former President Trump was the clear winner, the barrage of falsehoods he uttered are also raising questions. And if President Biden were to step aside, many believe it will be up to Jill Biden to convince him. But would she be willing to do that? Plus, it's something that hasn't been in the headlines lately, but Covid is still very much with us. As millions of Americans travel to celebrate the July 4th holiday, health experts say we should be on Covid alert. And a man went on vacation with his girlfriend and came home with a new family member. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a heartbreaking story - an alleged drunk driver crashes into a children’s birthday party killing two young siblings. Today the driver was in court for a preliminary hearing. She has pleaded not guilty. And two women renting space in a house knew right away they weren't going to be BFFs. Then one roomie threw a live tarantula at the other. As Jim Moret reports, she got the idea from a movie. Plus, the jury continues their deliberations today at Karen Read's murder trial. While the case has garnered attention, many don't know Read's full story. It turns out the cop she's accused of killing was an old boyfriend who messaged her during the pandemic and rekindled their relationship. And the widow of the actor and surfer who died after a shark attack last week is speaking out, saying her husband would not want people to stay out of the water because of what happened to him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deliberations continue in the murder trial of Karen Reed, the Boston area woman who could face life in prison if convicted for the death of her boyfriend. The defense contends she was framed, and a raucous crowd outside the court house agrees. Which has prompted a question - can the jury hear them? And if they can, could it impact their deliberations? And tomorrow marks the first big event of the 2024 presidential campaign as President Biden and former President Trump meet in a face to face debate. But the fact that CNN is hosting the event has some Trump supporters saying the former president won't get a fair shake. Plus, with the July 4th holiday approaching, AAA is once again warning of big crowds on the road, and in the air. Predictions are this will be the busiest July 4th travel weekend ever! If you haven't made your plans yet, Ann Mercogliano says there are some deals to be had. And exactly six months from now, the world will have just finished celebrating Christmas…but for one family, the presents have already been coming and coming. They didn't ask for any of the stuff, but packages keep showing up at their house. Jim Moret says they're not alone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fate of Karen Read, the Boston area college professor accused of killing her police officer boyfriend is now in the hands of the jury. Today there was perhaps the biggest crowd yet of supporters for the murder suspect who were giving her the red-carpet treatment. And FedEx says its drivers average between 150 and 175 stops per day. A stop for this FedEx driver could have been his last if not for a couple of good Samaritans who knew what to do. He dropped his packages, and then nearly dropped dead from a heart attack. Plus, it's called public transportation - which means you're not the only one of the bus or train. However, try telling that to this person who Les Trent says is in the running for rudest commuter ever. And Inside Edition has more of our interview with the author of the new book about the murder of four University of Idaho students, with the focus on the suspect in the case, Bryan Kohberger, and his family. In the days after the slayings, were they suspicious he could be the killer? Kohberger has plead not guilty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can't hear enough warnings about rip currents while at the beach. Just this week, eight people died after being swept away...including a mom and dad in Florida. They're being described as a real-life “Brady Bunch” raising six children in a blended family. Ann Mercogliano tells us what happened. And Inside Edition reports on two miracle stories of survival. The fellow who became a real-life mountain man after being lost in the wilderness for a week and a half, and the four-year-old boy who wandered into the woods, leading to a massive search. Plus, a man was on his way home from work when he got an alert on his security camera app that there was an intruder - and he was still inside the house when the homeowner arrived. So, he took him on with the first weapon he could find…a frying pan! And the defense has rested in the trial of Karen Read, the Boston area college professor accused of killing her police officer boyfriend. Today, the defendant was cheered on by supporters as she arrived at court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AAA is projecting 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this upcoming July 4th weekend, setting a new record…and make sure to watch your luggage. This woman lost her bag but it had an air tag in it...so she was able to track it. She found her stuff - at a homeless encampment. So how could this happen? Jim Moret reports. And you may have heard the heartbreaking story of the American tourists who went on vacation in Mexico and the husband was electrocuted in the resort hot tub. Now his widow is speaking out for the first time saying she almost died trying to save her husband. Plus, the defense began today for the college professor accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer. This comes after prosecutors played for the jury expletive filled voicemails left by Karen Read. They say she called her late boyfriend 53 times in just five hours the morning he was found dead. And next week brings the first major event leading up to the November 5th election...as President Biden and Donald Trump face off in a debate. It actually is not an understatement to say the stakes couldn't be higher for both men. Here's how they’re getting ready. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between one and four according to the CDC. If you've got little ones and you're near a pool, you have to be on constant alert…and when a toddler fell into the family pool - people immediately reacted. Even so, Ann Mercogliano reports, it was nearly too late. And here's something electric car owners may not be aware of, if the battery dies with the doors locked and you're inside, you could be trapped. Les Trent has a simple way to get out that all EV owners should know. Plus, yesterday we showed you video of two climate activists arrested after spraying orange powdered paint on the monoliths of Stonehenge. Well, today two more activists were arrested after several private jets were spray painted at an airport. Apparently they were hoping to tag Taylor Swift's plane. And he's been called the worst boss in the world - among other things, he's was ordered to pay millions to an employee he forced to watch porn. Now Alki David has another big bill to pay…he's been ordered to pay nearly a billion dollars to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was once at the top of the charts - one of the biggest names in music...but when Justin Timberlake was pulled over Sunday night, the cop who arrested him for DWI had no idea who he was. Timberlake's lawyer sent us a statement saying he's looking forward to quote "vigorously defending him on these allegations." And he's a Walmart personal shopper who says his reputation's been ruined by a woman who filmed him bagging items at the self-checkout - seemingly without scanning them. Now he tells our Jim Moret - he's not a thief. Plus, the college professor on trial for the killing of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer. As the prosecution wraps up its case, Karen Read says there is no case. Now the question is - will she take the stand to say that to the jury? And when Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married two years ago, they bought a mega-mansion in the Los Angeles Hills. Amidst rumors about the state of their marriage, the house may be quietly for sale. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices