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5 Good Things: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla: An Expert’s Take on Viral Debate May 03, 2025

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When disaster struck in California, these young robotics engineers refused to quit, and their hard work paid off. A primatologist weighs in on the viral 100 men vs. silverback gorilla debate. After losing a loved one to drunk driving, the Montana Bar Fairies helped pass a new state law. An Australian miniature dachshund survived over a year in the wild. Plus, could we grow food in space?

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WH budget blueprint, Zelle outage, first driverless trucks & more May 02, 2025

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We start with an outline of President Donald Trump’s vision for the next fiscal year. Police released footage of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal. We have an update on an outage affecting some bank customers. Russia’s president may have shifted his immediate goal in the Ukraine war. Plus, we’ll tell you where the first self-driving semis are riding through town.

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Labor secretary on recession, ‘Diddy’ trial witnesses, Prince Harry’s appeal & more May 02, 2025

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We start with the US labor secretary’s reaction to new economic data on jobs and unemployment. We’ll break down some of the witnesses expected to testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial that starts next week. The nation’s weather forecasting agency is limping toward hurricane season. An Illinois landlord convicted of a vicious hate crime has been sentenced today. And, Prince Harry gets candid about the outcome of his security case at the heart of his rift with the royal family.

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Fed’s rates dilemma, ‘enemy combatants’ label, Met Gala preview & more May 02, 2025

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President Donald Trump is calling for the Fed to lower interest rates after a positive jobs report. Vice President JD Vance says the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon.” Trump says he’s going to strip Harvard of its tax exemption. The definition of enemy combatant may extend to include cartel and gang members in the US. And, we’ll talk through the theme for next week's Met Gala.

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April jobs report, aid ship fire, Russell Brand in court & more May 02, 2025

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We’ll bring you the latest economy snapshot as April’s jobs report is released. House Republicans have started drafting President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” A ship carrying aid for Gaza says it’s been hit by a drone strike in international waters. Russell Brand appeared in court today over sexual assault and rape charges. Plus, DEI is winning with some shareholders.

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Tariff exemption ends, alternative measles treatments, 90s singer dies & more May 02, 2025

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We’ll tell you why most Americans could start feeling the impact from tariffs starting today. President Donald Trump is stopping funding for PBS and NPR. The Health Secretary wants the CDC to look at new treatments for measles. Homeless people in Oregon are being evicted from a forest where they’ve camped for years. And, a singer of iconic 90s anthems has died in a house fire.

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Trump's new nomination, toothpaste marketing probe, Musk’s Buddha reference & more May 01, 2025

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We start with the first major staff shakeup since President Donald Trump took office. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing new backlash from hostage families. We’ll tell you why a struggling retailer fired its brand new CEO. Two major toothpaste companies are being pulled into the fluoride wars. Plus, Elon Musk drew an interesting comparison in a rare interview with news outlets.

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Migrant deportations ruling, Waltz’s new role, manufacturing production shrinks & more May 01, 2025

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A judge in Texas delivered a significant blow to the Trump Administration’s deportation plans. President Donald Trump announced national security adviser Mike Waltz’s new role. A new survey underscores the impact President Donald Trump’s tariffs are having on US manufacturing. A proposed law could change how users engage with app stores. Plus, the incident that temporarily stopped an MLB game.

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Waltz’s future uncertain, gender dysphoria report, grueling swim & more May 01, 2025

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National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is expected to leave his post in the coming days. The Department of Health and Human Services released a review on gender dysphoria treatment in children. Experts warn that President Donald Trump’s migrant policy could chip away at Social Security’s finances. A group of high school athletes have turned themselves in over an extreme hazing incident. Plus, we’ll tell you why one American teenager braved thousands of jellyfish stings.

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Supply shortage countdown, Africa deportation plan, May Day protests & more May 01, 2025

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The last cargo ships to avoid tariffs are arriving in the US from China. The Trump administration is talking to Libya and Rwanda about sending them US migrants who’ve committed crimes. Anti-Trump protests are planned across the country. We’re learning more details about the minerals deal between the US and Ukraine. Plus, some new rules for vaccine approvals.

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