Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Tuesday, October 11, 2022!

What to know about Russia’s biggest attacks on Ukraine since the first week of war, and the next move world leaders are watching closely. Also: Harvey Weinstein is back on trial. We’ll tell you what he’s facing this time.

Plus: expect tighter security measures at some polling places, what the real life ‘Inventing Anna’ is saying after being released from jail, why the newest iPhones are causing some accidental calls to 911, and the top fast-food chain given the title of slowest drive thru…

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

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The news to know for Monday, October 10, 2022!

What to know about an explosion on a key bridge for Russia, how Russia is already retaliating, and the people working toward peace.

Also: the damage estimates from Hurricane Ian are starting to come in just as residents of some of the hardest hit areas are finally allowed to see their homes.

Plus: PayPal threatened to take money out of your account if you violated its policies (now the company is apologizing), why some of Kanye West’s social media accounts were restricted, and a first of its kind Netflix debut in theaters only…

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

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This year, there are new questions and criticisms surrounding highly-influential college rankings lists after it came out that Columbia University submitted inaccurate information to U.S. News and World Report. 

So, we're getting insight about these lists and the value of college overall from an expert on higher education. Josh Wyner is the founder and executive director of the College Excellence Program at the Aspen Institute, where he leads the nonprofit’s higher education reform efforts. 

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The news to know for Friday, October 7, 2022!

We’ll tell you what the president said about the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons, what a new report found about possible federal charges against the president’s son, Hunter, and we’ll explain newly-announced pardons for thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession.

Plus: the good and bad in new data about teens and vaping, Google unveiled its first smartwatch and new flagship phones, and what’s changing in this year’s MLB playoffs tonight…

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

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The news to know for Thursday, October 6, 2022!

What to know about President Biden’s trip to Florida to survey the damage from Hurricane Ian, and the show of unity between political rivals while he was there.

Also: we’ll explain the new court ruling about the decade-only DACA program, and what it means for hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

Plus: a settlement for the deadly shooting on a movie set, how Ukraine is trying to host the world’s biggest soccer tournament, and the two reasons a SpaceX launch is historic…

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

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 5, 2022!

We’ll tell you about the announcement today that might drive up gas prices, and what the latest numbers say about today’s job market.

Also: new accusations and controversy surrounding one of the most closely-watched Senate races in the country.

Plus: another surprise turnaround from Elon Musk in his back-and-forth bid to buy Twitter, we’re remembering a country music legend, and we’ll break down what each different generation values most at work…

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 4, 2022

We have an update from Florida as the death toll from Hurricane Ian rises again, and we check-in with Puerto Rico as President Biden surveys the damage.

Also: the most high-profile and serious trial stemming from the January 6th Capitol riot begins. What both sides are saying so far.

Plus: what a year-long investigation found about abuse within women’s professional soccer, why Kim Kardashian was fined $1M+ for one of her Instagram posts, and what to know about the holiest day of the year in Judaism…

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Monday, October 3, 2022

We’ll update you on the situation in Florida and along the East Coast after Hurricane Ian hit last week, and we’ll tell you which state the storm is threatening today.

Also, what to know about one of the deadliest stadium disasters ever, and the latest success for Ukraine on the battlefield.

Plus: what the government is doing about so-called ‘space junk,’ why the NFL may be changing its concussion protocol, and thousands get their brackets ready for a one-of-a-kind competition of 1,000-pound brown bears…

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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In honor of International Coffee Day today, we're taking a deep dive into what the science really says about one of America's favorite drinks! 

To bust myths and break down the facts, I’m chatting with Drs. Andrea Love and Jessica Steier. They are the hosts of  “The Unbiased Science Podcast." 

We cover whether coffee will actually help us live longer, if caffeine withdrawal is a real thing, whether you need to re-think your decaf drink, and so much more!

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The news to know for Friday, September 30th, 2022!

We’ll tell you Hurricane Ian’s new expected target today, and what type of aftermath Florida communities are dealing with from this historic storm.

Also: the White House scaled back its student loan forgiveness plan while six states sue to try and stop it completely.

Plus: how old the longest-living U.S. president will be this weekend, even Twitter is becoming more like TikTok, and the celebrity that just set the type of world record we can all get behind… 

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

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