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February jobs report, firing squad execution, bomb travel chaos & more Mar 07, 2025

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We’ll bring you the latest jobs numbers and what they tell us. President Donald Trump says cabinet members are in charge of their own staffing, not Elon Musk. Ukraine is calling for a ceasefire after a night of strikes. For the first time in 15 years, a man is set to be executed by firing squad in the US. Plus, a “really huge” unexploded bomb from World War II has caused travel headaches.

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Canadians hit back, SpaceX Starship explodes, Walgreens going private & more Mar 07, 2025

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After a chaotic week of tariff announcements, Canadians are protesting in their own ways. A second SpaceX Starship has exploded and grounded flights. Pope Francis has addressed his supporters in a breathless audio message. We'll tell you who is buying Walgreens. Plus, President Donald Trump is creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

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Tariff yo-yoing, Musk position ‘course corrected’, Tesla shares drop & more Mar 06, 2025

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We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tariff walkdown and how it’s affected Wall Street. Trump has announced biweekly Cabinet meetings with Elon Musk to make cuts more precise. A federal watchdog fired by Trump has backed down from his appeal. A lack of rain in Texas has worsened drought conditions and increased risk of wildfires. Plus, we tell you why Tesla shares have dropped so harshly.

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Mexico tariffs delayed, Trump FDA pick, Roy Ayers dies & more Mar 06, 2025

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We start with the news that President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on Mexico. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has met with EU leaders to discuss security funding. Trump’s FDA pick was questioned today about seed oils, food dyes and abortion medication. George Floyd’s brother has spoken about calls to pardon Derek Chauvin. Plus, we celebrate the music of pioneering jazz legend Roy Ayers.

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Labor market woes, Trump policy chaos, congressman censured & more Mar 06, 2025

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New data shows a recession level spike in lay-offs last month. We’ll give you the latest changes to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as he faces accusations of “destroying” the world order by a Ukrainian Ambassador. House Republicans have voted to censure Democratic Rep. Al Green. The US government will stop sharing air quality data, worrying scientists. Plus, there’s concern that the US might not be ready for the World Cup next year

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Education Department smack down, Macron’s nuclear backlash, $88,000 Cheeto & more Mar 06, 2025

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We’ll tell you what we know so far about President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Education Department. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to talk tariffs with Trump. Russia is taking French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments on expanding its nuclear protection as a direct threat. A new artificial intelligence model has just dropped. Plus, the reason why a single chip has such a huge price tag.

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Tariff talks, Trump’s Hamas warning, bombing mistake & more Mar 06, 2025

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Mexican and Canadian automakers have been given a temporary reprieve from US tariffs, as the White House opens the door for other potential carveouts. President Donald Trump has given what he says is his last warning to Hamas to release hostages. EU leaders are meeting to come up with a peace plan for Ukraine. Millions of people are under fire warnings from western Texas to central New Mexico. Plus, South Korean fighter jets have bombed some homes by accident.

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Trump’s auto tariffs backdown, US-Ukraine relations, World Cup halftime show & more Mar 05, 2025

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We start with President Donald Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on automakers. There’s a more positive tone to relations between the US and Ukraine. We'll tell you what happened at Elon Musk’s long lunch with Republican senators. A suspect in the Kabul airport bombing was in court today. Plus, there’s going to be a musical twist to the 2026 Men’s Soccer World Cup final in the US.

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Trump-Trudeau talk, US rejects Gaza plan, why businesses aren’t hiring & more Mar 05, 2025

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We start with details of President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s "constructive" conversation about tarrifs. The US has rejected a plan endorsed by Arab leaders for restructuring Gaza. Four mayors of "sanctuary cities" tell Congress about their approaches on immigration. We'll tell you why American businesses are nervous to hire more people. Plus, a US state has opened a criminal investigation into the Tate brothers.

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Trump mulls trade compromise, SCOTUS rejects Trump, island citizenship & more Mar 05, 2025

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President Donald Trump and Canada’s prime minister are slated to speak today about a potential compromise on tariffs. The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's request to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen. The US haspaused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, but that might not last long. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is focusing on unconventional treatments for measles. Plus, why a tiny island is selling citizenship.

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