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Inflation snapshot, Musk 'went too far', US Army bases renamed & more Jun 11, 2025

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Immigration raids are being reported at farms and factories in California and Nebraska. We'll tell you what the latest data says about inflation in May. Elon Musk is walking back some of his comments about President Donald Trump. Scientists have been mapping out what could happen if a vital system of ocean currents collapses. Plus, the US Army is changing the names of seven military bases.

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Los Angeles curfew, US-China trade truce, FEMA’s days numbered & more Jun 11, 2025

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Police say they’ve arrested dozens of protestors as a curfew started in parts of LA overnight. The US and China have agreed to a framework to end their trade war. President Donald Trump has given a timeline for shutting down FEMA. The stage is set for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. Plus, Southern Baptists have overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on gay marriage.

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CA emergency order, sanctions on Israeli ministers, Meta’s ‘superintelligence’ & more Jun 10, 2025

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We start with a legal move from California to try to block President Trump’s military mobilization in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what’s in a new package of EU sanctions against Russia. Western allies also announced sanctions on two hardline Israeli ministers. A top RFK Jr. aide hasn't disclosed financial details of his wellness company despite attacking the US health system. Plus, Mark Zuckerburg is making a big AI push.

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Military deployment cost, Greta Thunberg deported, global ‘fertility crisis’ & more Jun 10, 2025

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Pentagon officials have been grilled on the cost of deploying the military during the LA protests. We’ll tell you why a global economics report predicts slow growth this year. We explain Trump's plan to give newborns an investment account. Greta Thunberg has spoken after she was deported from Israel. Plus, the key reasons behind what the UN is calling a global “fertility crisis”.

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Hegseth in the hot seat, ‘a chip shortage on steroids,’ BTS stars discharged & more Jun 10, 2025

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President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send more troops to Los Angeles following anti-ICE protests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces questions from lawmakers in a series of hearings this week. An expert describes the consequences for the auto industry if US-China trade talks fall apart. We’ll bring you the latest from Sean Combs’ trial. Plus, a K-pop supergroup is a step closer to reuniting.

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Army celebrations, Austrian school shooting, New Jersey primaries & more Jun 10, 2025

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We’ll hear from protestors about why they’re facing off with law enforcement in LA. President Donald Trump is heading to Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army, but the timing isn’t great. Authorities say nine people have been killed in a high school shooting in Austria. We’ll tell you what to look out for in today’s primaries in New Jersey. And, the world of funk music says goodbye to a pioneer.

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700 Marines activated, poor work schedules, Israeli hostage video & more Jun 10, 2025

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Hundreds of Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guardsmen have been activated as protests in LA continue. Some GOP lawmakers are raising concerns about a DOGE cuts package. Many US workers say they have unpredictable and inflexible work hours. The family of an Israeli soldier being held hostage has released a video of his capture. Plus, we’ll tell you the Apple upgrades coming in the fall.

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CA vs. Trump, newborns' investment account, Justin Baldoni lawsuit update & more Jun 09, 2025

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We begin with the lawsuit California is bringing against President Donald Trump. Trump has announced a key feature of his “big, beautiful bill” for newborns. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has dismissed top vaccine experts. A potential presidential candidate in Colombia is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by a teenager. Plus, a judge has ruled on Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit.

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CA governor to sue Trump, Harvard visas resume, consumer sentiment report & more Jun 09, 2025

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We start with the latest reactions to the LA protests. The US Department has ordered consulates to resume processing Harvard visas. A new survey says consumer sentiment is in the black. Israel is preparing to deport the activists aboard the ‘Madleen’ ship. Plus, we explain whya number of prisoners are set to be executed this week.

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US-China trade talks, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, runaway pet zebra & more Jun 09, 2025

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Dozens of people were arrested in Los Angeles yesterday after anti-immigration enforcement protests turned violent. The US and China are talking trade in London today – we’ll break down what’s on the table. Russia and Ukraine began a new prisoner swap. The Trump administration wants to disrupt the mortgage lending industry. Plus, a pet zebra that ran away from home has been captured.

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