A nationwide toll road text scam is stealing drivers’ personal info—who’s behind it, and how can you avoid falling for it? Meanwhile, U.S. soccer takes a major step toward global standards as the USL votes to introduce promotion and relegation, a move that could shake up the sport in America. And in college basketball, Fox Sports’ new College Basketball Crown tournament is pulling teams away from the historic NIT—could this be the beginning of the end for one of the sport’s oldest postseason events? We’re breaking it all down on Jason in the Morning.

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Harvard is making a bold move—free tuition for families earning under $200,000—but what does that mean for higher education? Meanwhile, abandoned mine shafts are being turned into gravity batteries, offering a new way to store renewable energy. In tech news, Amazon is removing a key privacy setting on Echo devices, meaning your voice data will always be sent to the cloud. And finally, Trump’s proposed “American Academy” free online university is facing heavy criticism—would it actually help students, or is it an attack on traditional higher education? We’re breaking it all down on Jason in the Morning.

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A Milwaukee mother was deported to Laos, a country she’s never set foot in, leaving behind five children and sparking outrage over immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, a French politician is demanding the return of the Statue of Liberty, arguing that the U.S. no longer represents its ideals. And in a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have created a biohybrid robotic hand using real human muscle cells—what does this mean for the future of prosthetics and robotics? We’re breaking it all down on Jason in the Morning.

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Disney’s Snow White remake is making headlines for all the wrong reasons—casting choices, reimagined characters, and political divides have sparked heated debates. Meanwhile, in Mexico, a clandestine cartel crematorium has been uncovered, shedding light on the country’s growing disappearance crisis. And a new NIH study on ultra-processed foods confirms what many have suspected—these convenient meals may be making us overeat and gain weight. We’re breaking down the biggest stories shaping culture, crime, and health on Jason in the Morning.

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A federal judge just blocked President Trump’s order targeting a major law firm—what’s behind the legal feud, and what does it mean for executive power? Meanwhile, Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and could be deported, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying it’s about national security, not free speech. And in the Dominican Republic, a 20-year-old American student has gone missing at a resort with a troubling safety record—is this another tragic accident, or is there more to the story? We’re breaking it all down on Jason in the Morning.

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Congress narrowly pushes through a government funding bill, but will it survive the Senate, or are we headed for another shutdown showdown? Meanwhile, the Department of Education is slashing nearly half of its workforce, signaling a major shift in federal oversight of schools. And in Washington, D.C., investigators are piecing together what led to a fatal mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter—could it have been prevented? We’re breaking down the biggest stories shaping policy, safety, and the future of education on Jason in the Morning.

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Surgeons in Canada are performing a groundbreaking “tooth-in-eye” surgery to restore vision to blind patients—how does it work, and could it be the future of eye care? Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Canada escalate as Ontario slaps a 25% surcharge on electricity exports, potentially raising prices for millions of Americans. And in bizarre accidents, a Detroit man shoots himself while trying to kill a cockroach, while in Memphis, a man claims his dog shot him in bed—but police are asking questions about what really happened. We’re breaking it all down on Jason in the Morning.

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The White House just held its first Crypto Summit, signaling a major shift in how the U.S. government plans to handle digital assets—could a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve change the future of finance? Meanwhile, new age verification laws meant to protect minors are expanding in unexpected ways—why do you now need to verify your age to buy skin cream? And in Florida, a disturbing case highlights the dangers of online interactions, as a teenage girl was brutally murdered after being lured by a couple on social media. We’re breaking it all down on Jason in the Morning.

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Fanatics is shaking up the ticketing industry by teaming up with Ticketmaster—will this new marketplace make things easier for fans or just tighten Ticketmaster’s grip? Meanwhile, a journalist had such an unsettling experience talking to a hyper-realistic AI companion that he had to walk away—how close are we to AI that feels too real? And in South Korea, a military training exercise went horribly wrong when fighter jets accidentally bombed a civilian area, causing injuries and property damage. We’re breaking down the biggest stories on Jason in the Morning.

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OpenAI’s latest AI upgrade is delayed, and Sam Altman is hinting at a major shift in how users will pay for ChatGPT—will this new credit-based system change the way we access AI? Meanwhile, Jack Daniel’s is caught in the middle of a U.S.-Canada trade dispute, leading to liquor bans and job cuts. And in Mexico, a horrifying discovery—nine missing students were found dismembered along a highway, reigniting concerns over cartel violence. We’re diving into the biggest headlines shaping tech, business, and global security on Jason in the Morning.

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