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  • ‘Imminent’ layoffs, UK synagogue attack, 401(k) change & more

    The Trump administration is threatening mass layoffs as the government shutdown drags on. Israel has intercepted all but one of the boats in a flotilla heading towards Gaza. There’s been a car ramming and knife attack at a British synagogue. Five students have been rescued from the school collapse in Indonesia, but hope is fading for others still trapped. Plus, there’s a change coming to 401(k) contributions.

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    7 min
  • Funding impasse continues, Gaza aid fleet, NY anti-terror funding & more

    We start with where negotiations sit on the second day of the government shutdown. Israel’s interception of a Gaza aid flotilla is sparking international outcry. The DOJ has fired a prosecutor over a false social media post. A judge has ruled on the Trump administration's attempt to cut anti-terror funding in New York. Plus, there’s been collision between two planes at a US airport.

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    7 min
  • Federal workers’ fate, Trump’s vow to Qatar, Jane Goodall dies & more

    Federal workers are bearing the brunt of a government shutdown. The Supreme Court is allowing a Fed governor to keep her job – for now. We have an update on the Trump administration's crackdowns in Oregon and Tennessee. Trump is taking things with this Arab ally to another level. Plus, remembering a legendary expert whose work revolutionized the study of primates.

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    7 min
  • Political blame game, workers furloughed, AI cancer treatment & more

    As lawmakers trade blame for the government shutdown, the economy is feeling the impact. Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed with firings potentially on the way. National Guard troops have been sent to Memphis. We have an update on twin hurricanes Imedla and Humberto. Plus, the Trump administration’s initiative to end childhood cancer with AI.

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    7 min
  • Government shutdown, Philippines earthquake, AI actress anger & more

    The US government has shutdown, with no clear end in sight. Plus, we'll also tell you what services it'll impact. A powerful earthquake has caused destruction in the Philippines. Many students are still believed to be trapped days after a school collapse. Plus, why Hollywood stars are criticizing the creation of an AI actress. 

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    7 min
  • Shutdown looms, Trump-Pfizer deal, tropical traffic jam & more

    We begin with a crucial, last-minute vote that could decide whether the government will shut down tonight. Hamas is under a tight deadline to review a new US peace plan. We have updates on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Trump announced new efforts to lower drug prices in the US. Plus, twin storm warnings for the East Coast and Bermuda.

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    7 min
  • Shutdown fears, Trump-Hegseth military meeting, troops in Louisiana & more

    With a government shutdown just hours away, thousands of federal workers may be furloughed. We explain what happened at an unprecedented gathering of senior US military officers. The White House is preparing to send National Guard troops to Louisiana and Illinois. There’s been another death in the Dallas ICE facility shooting. Plus, why this country faces a total internet blackout.

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    7 min
  • Shutdown talks, Gaza peace plan, lumber tariffs & more

    With negotiations stalling yesterday, the government is set to shutdown in less than 24 hours. The US and Israel have a peace plan for Gaza, but Hamas hasn’t responded yet. New tariffs have been announced on lumber and other wooden products. A judge has ruled on the job cuts at Voice of America. Plus, abortions by medical professionals in the US is going down. (e

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    7 min
  • Trump-Netanyahu talks, spending bill impasse, McDonald’s Monopoly reboot & more

    We begin with key takeaways from President Donald Trump’s meeting with the Israeli PM on a Gaza ceasefire. High-stakes talks with congressional leaders to avoid a shutdown yielded little progress. Authorities gave an update on an attack at a Michigan church. We have details on an acquisition deal that’s now the largest buyout in history. Plus, McDonald’s is bringing back a fan-favorite - with a high-tech twist.

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    7 min
  • Gaza peace plan, MI church shooting latest, movie tariffs & more

    President Donald Trump has promised “something special” on Gaza as he meets with Israel’s prime minister. The FBI is leading the investigation into the Michigan church shooting and fire. The White House says they’re giving Democrats “one last chance” to avoid a government shutdown. Trump is announcing a massive tariff on movies made outside the US. Plus, why Dolly Parton is postponing her Las Vegas residency and some news about Bad Bunny. 

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    7 min

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