Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Friday, December 9, 2022!

We'll tell you what to know about the prisoner swap to bring Brittney Griner home, including who the U.S. had to release back to Russia to make it happen.

Also, there's a new Covid-19 vaccine for the youngest Americans, and a storm could bring tornadoes, flooding, and blizzards to the U.S.

Plus, which accounts Twitter put on so-called blacklists, why now may be the perfect time to fill up your gas tank, and a historic first for American money.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Thursday, December 8, 2022!

What to know about newly-reported classified documents in former President Trump's possession. It was Trump's lawyers who turned them over.

Also, one nation's president was arrested, and the new leader is making history as she takes his place.

Plus, which state is now suing one of the most popular apps in the world and why, the phrase to tell 'Alexa' if you want to help an Amazon delivery driver, and one of the biggest contracts in baseball's history.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Wednesday, December 7, 2022!

We're talking about what's next for the Trump Organization now that it's been convicted of fraud and what the former president is saying about it.

Also, the outcome of that highly-anticipated runoff in Georgia and a case before the Supreme Court could make a big difference in future elections.

Plus, a multi-billion-dollar boost coming from Taiwan to the United States, why Meta's own oversight board is calling for another change, and which TikTok videos went the most viral this year.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Tuesday, December 6, 2022!

We're talking about what the CDC is calling the worst flu season in more than a decade, the runoff election the whole country will be watching, and why the REAL ID deadline was extended again.

Plus, a rental car company is making amends to customers wrongly accused of stealing cars, a dramatic celebrity defamation case is back in court, and thousands of people say "goblin mode" defines 2022.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Monday, December 5, 2022!

What to know about the final efforts from both political parties to get one more seat in the Senate, and what authorities are calling an intentional, criminal act that caused a mass power outage in one state. 

Also, the signal protesters in Iran may have made a difference.

Plus, an update on Team USA at the World Cup, what the "Twitter Files" did and did not reveal, and the official color of 2023.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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It’s been called a “tripledemic," as in three viruses surging during a pandemic. Experts are keeping their eye on high levels of flu in more than half of the states, new variants of COVID-19, and a recent surge of RSV.

You’ll hear from data scientist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, who you may know on social media as “Your Local Epidemiologist.” We’ll get into what the data shows about how effective the latest COVID boosters are, what she’s watching for as flu season ramps up, and her advice for balancing family and health this holiday season.

Then, I’m joined by Dr. Sara Vora, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. We’ll talk all about RSV, including what parents need to know and why the virus is causing such a problem this year.

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The news to know for Friday, December 2, 2022!

What to know about what could be a massive overhaul in the presidential election season: why President Biden is reportedly calling for a change.

Also, Congress' final decision on a deal to avert a rail strike and a new development in the Justice Department's investigation into documents found at former President Trump's home.

Plus, what's behind a big drop in gas prices, why the rapper Ye was suspended from Twitter again, and how one celebrity decided to pay it forward in his hometown.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Thursday, December 1, 2022!

What to know about Congress intervening to stop a major railroad strike: where two bills stand now and reactions to it all.

And history has been made in the U.S. House as someone new takes on a key leadership role.

Also, computers in our brains? Elon Musk says his company will start making it a reality.

Plus, we're talking about Prince William's first trip to the U.S. in nearly a decade and the most streamed artists on Spotify this year.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Wednesday, November 30, 2022!

The verdict is in for the most high-profile and serious trial so far connected to the January 6th Capitol riot, and we’ll explain what happens next now that the Senate passed landmark legislation about same-sex marriage.

Plus: a big win for team USA at the World Cup, another controversial change at Twitter, and what to expect tonight as the world’s most famous Christmas tree comes alive…

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Tuesday, November 29, 2022!

What to expect from a rare and potentially dangerous storm moving across the U.S. today and what to know about the world's largest active volcano that's now erupting.

Also, the President is asking Congress to take action to avoid a potential nationwide strike. Will lawmakers do it, and should they?

Plus, what's happening on and off the field as the U.S. takes on Iran at the World Cup today, what's 2022's word of the year, and what big and small ways to take part in this Giving Tuesday.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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