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One Thing: What to Expect When You’re Expecting More Tariffs May 18, 2025

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The US and China have agreed to drastically walk back their trade war – for now. But will consumers feel the pain anyway? The co-founder of a baby products company tells us why he isn’t afraid to talk to his customers about tariffs.

Guest: Michael Wieder, Lalo co-founder

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5 Good Things: Robots & Pig Organs: The Future of Organ Transplants May 17, 2025

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A woman who hadn’t used CPR in 40 years didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. In Staten Island, a deli manager is giving kids with good grades way more than sugar highs. A newer organ transplant approach could mean less pain, quicker recovery and more donors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the labs and the lives reshaped by cutting-edge transplant science. The FDA just greenlit a test that could change how millions detect cancer.

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US loses perfect credit rating, tornado forecast, New Orleans prison break & more May 16, 2025

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The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. The US lost its last perfect credit rating, while consumer confidence has plummeted amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Cassie Ventura’s has finished testifying in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal. We’ll tell you where the Midwestern storms are headed. Plus, how ten inmates broke out of a New Orleans prison.

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Ukraine peace talks, Trump offers help to Gaza, GOP bill stumbles & more May 16, 2025

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European leaders have condemned Russia’s peace demands after talks in Istanbul. Trump says he wants to do a ‘good job’ to help the situation in Gaza. Several GOP hardliners have voted against Trump's bill. We reveal how Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team are cross-examining Cassie Ventura. Plus, why Musk’s AI bot drew condemnation this week.

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Tariff deal warning, strong tornado threat, female artist record sale & more May 16, 2025

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President Donald Trump has given 150 countries weeks to make a deal with the US or face more tariffs. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, but not a ceasefire. The eastern US is under threat from strong tornadoes. We’ll tell you what a veteran air traffic controller has to say about those Newark airport outages. Plus, a female artist has broken a sale record.

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Russia-Ukraine talks, NYU diploma withheld, UnitedHealth imploding & more May 16, 2025

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Russia and Ukraine have sat down for their first talks since 2022, but hopes aren’t high. A New Jersey Transit strike means rail commuters are being encouraged to work from home. There are concerns about an American aid organization making promises for Gaza. We’ll tell you why NYU is withholding a student’s diploma after his commencement speech. And, one of America’s biggest companies is having a seriously bad week.

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NJ Transit strike, ‘sextortion’ ring arrests, Chris Brown charged & more May 16, 2025

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President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK.

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Birthright citizenship debate, Florida bans fluoride, gene edited baby & more May 15, 2025

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We start with key moments from the Supreme Court’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Israel is ramping up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens. Another state is banning fluoride in public drinking water. We’ll tell you where dangerous storms are developing in the US. Plus, the custom therapy that’s helping a desperately ill baby thrive.

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Putin no-show, Wisconsin judge’s arraignment, toxic seaweed record & more May 15, 2025

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Russia’s president isn’t the only person who’s not attending Ukraine-Russia peace talks. A Wisconsin judge faces prison time for helping a man evade immigration agents. The defense is cross-examining Cassie Ventura in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. And, we'll tell you where this popular US baby name is banned.

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Birthright citizenship hearing, Walmart prices, FEMA ‘not ready’ & more May 15, 2025

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The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over part of President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship. Trump says that the US is getting “very close” to a possible nuclear deal with Iran. New inflation figures are out, while Walmart announces price hikes because of tariffs. FEMA says it's not ready for the upcoming hurricane season. And, a mom is accused of buying ammunition for her son who was allegedly planning a school attack.

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