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Court blocks tariffs, Musk leaves DOGE, billion-dollar beauty deal & more May 29, 2025

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A federal court has blocked the bulk of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Elon Musk says he’s leaving the Trump administration. The Secretary of State says the US will revoke Chinese students' visas. A UN warehouse in Gaza has been stormed by desperate Palestinians. Plus, we’ll tell you which celebrity beauty brand has been bought for a huge sum.

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Deadline for Russia, ‘TACO’ trade, Tate brothers charged & more May 28, 2025

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At a WH swearing-in ceremony, President Donald Trump addressed foreign policy, pardons, and other issues. The President also doubled down on his attacks against Harvard University. Investors are learning to take Trump’s words with a grain of salt – and a bit of salsa, too. We explain why Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers asked for a mistrial. Plus, the Tate brothers are facing more legal woes.

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Visa restrictions policy, South Sudan deportations, Terry Bradshaw’s comments & more May 28, 2025

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We start with the State Department’s new policy to restrict some US visas. A federal judge has ruled over whether DOGE can access sensitive treasury payment systems. We’ll tell you about the latest controversial immigration policy that the Trump administration is appealing to SCOTUS. Two Democrats are putting their congressional winning experience to the gubernatorial test. Plus, Terry Bradshaw had this to say about his former NFL team’s quest to acquire quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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Hamas leader killed, international students targeted, Missouri abortions cancelled & more May 28, 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Hamas’ de facto leader has been killed by an airstrike in Gaza. The US is pausing new student visa interviews, as Harvard faces a federal legal fight over its international student program. Planned Parenthood has cancelled all abortions in Missouri, following a state Supreme Court ruling. Trump Media wants a multi-bullion bitcoin fund. Plus, a French doctor found guilty of sexually abusing hundreds of patients has been sentenced.

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Gaza’s grim milestone, Musk criticizes Trump’s bill, sperm donor’s cancer gene & more May 28, 2025

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We'll tell you how former hostages and families are marking 600 days of war in Gaza. Elon Musk says President Donald Trump’s bill will undermine his work. ICE have made 40 arrests in Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. We’ll tell you why prosecutors in Brazil are suing a Chinese electric vehicle giant. Plus, a sperm donor who helped conceive dozens of children is sparking calls for reform.

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Deadly Gaza aid chaos, Starship spins out, reality couple pardoned & more May 28, 2025

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Palestinian health authorities say one person was killed after chaos at an aid delivery site in Gaza. President Donald Trump warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin he’s “playing with fire.” Another SpaceX launch didn’t go to plan. Trump has pardoned a couple from reality TV. Plus, a report found global temperatures are going to stay high in the coming years.

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Student visa appointments paused, King Charles’ speech, chaos in Gaza & more May 27, 2025

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We start with the latest move from the Trump administration that could deter international student from studying in the US. We highlight three high-profile cases the FBI plans to further investigate. King Charles III gave a significant speech in Canada’s parliament following President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Chaos erupted on the first day of a newly established aid site in Gaza. Plus, prosecutors called another important witness to the stand in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial.

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Covid-19 shot recommendations change, Trump weighs Russia sanctions, ancient discovery & more May 27, 2025

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RFK Jr. announced changes to the CDC’s immunization schedule. President Donald Trump vented frustrations at Russia’s president on social media. Tesla has a Europe problem. The search is on for another inmate who escaped prison. And, we’ll tell you what a group of scientists unearthed that dates back thousands of years.

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Optimistic Americans, NPR sues, airline’s new bag charges & more May 27, 2025

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People in the US are feeling better about the economy. We’ll look ahead to the Supreme Court’s final weeks of session. NPR has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over attempts to cut its funding. Week three of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial is underway with a former employee on the stand. Plus, we’ll tell you how much it’s going to cost to check a bag on this airline.

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Harvard contracts threatened, Philadelphia park shooting, Chinese factory explosion & more May 27, 2025

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The Trump administration is expected to tell federal agencies to cancel their contracts with Harvard University. It’s a big week for the economy - we’ll tell you about some key data coming out. At least two people were killed in a shooting in Philadelphia. Rescue operations are underway after a blast at a chemical plant in China. Plus, we’ll tell you why a man swam 60 miles around Martha’s Vineyard.

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