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Hamas delays next hostage release, border spy planes, free coffee & more Feb 10, 2025

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Hamas says it's postponing the next release of hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal. We’ll look at how President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs could impact American trade partners. The US military is using spy planes to track down Mexican drug cartels near the southern border. Back-to-back winter storms this week are hitting areas still digging out from the last ones. Plus, we’ll tell you why a coffee chain is offering free coffee today.

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Tit-for-tat tariffs, consumer watchdog targeted, Super Bowl ads & more Feb 10, 2025

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China’s retaliatory tariffs for the US come into effect today, as President Donald Trump is promising more. Elon Musk is now going after a federal financial watchdog. Ukraine's president says he could be ready to negotiate with Russia’s leader. We’ll tell you some of the bright spots from this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Plus, fewer people are getting married in China.

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Consumer watchdog HQ shut, Super Bowl LIX, Ed Sheeran busted & more Feb 10, 2025

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Employees at a federal financial watchdog have been told to work from home as its DC headquarters shuts down. As President Donald Trump’s controversial changes mount up, so are the legal challenges. One team put in a dominant performance at the Super Bowl last night. Israel has finished withdrawing from a key road dividing Gaza. Plus, we’ll tell you why police in India stopped an Ed Sheeran performance.

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One Thing: The Real-Life Impact of DOGE’s Cuts Feb 09, 2025

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Many aid programs around the world have been paralyzed in the wake of the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on foreign aid. We hear how an Elon Musk-led effort to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is already having ramifications at home and abroad.

Guests: Teddy Ruge & Brian Aliganyira

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5 Good Things: Another Football Game is Gaining Yardage Feb 08, 2025

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The Super Bowl may be the main event this week, but flag football is quickly becoming the next big thing. New research is advancing what we know about ape intelligence. A remote cottage in Ireland is one of the world’s top Michelin-starred restaurants. A young boy’s bravery in a moment of crisis is earning him the title of a real-life superhero. This concert series invites people to turn off their phones, breathe deeply, and let the music do the healing.

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Judge blocks USAID leave, winter weather warning, UK gold rush & more Feb 07, 2025

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from enacting a plan to put thousands of USAID employees on leave at midnight. The legal battle continues over Trump’s targeting of certain FBI employees. People in India are demonstrating in protest of Trump’s aggressive deportations. Hyperactive winter weather could bring piles of snow to the northern and eastern US. Plus, we’ll tell you why there’s a long line to withdraw gold from the Bank of London.

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Inflation fears, another hostage exchange, Super Bowl spots & more Feb 07, 2025

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Japan’s prime minister is the first Asian leader to meet with President Donald Trump. A new consumer survey shows that even Republicans are worried about price increases. We have details on the latest expected round of exchanges under a Gaza ceasefire deal. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 90 people fell ill aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. Plus, it’s a big weekend for both football and advertising.

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DOGE engineers, birthright citizenship challenges, pig kidney transplant & more Feb 07, 2025

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Multiple lawsuits accuse the administration of violating privacy law, as DOGE engineers gain access to sensitive data. More lawsuits against President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship make their way through the courts. There's hope for the 100,000+ people on the organ transplant list. Los Angeles is one month on from devastating wildfires and recovery is only just beginning. Plus, we’ll tell you who’s been named NFL MVP.

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2025’s first jobs report, ICE under pressure, Alaska plane missing & more Feb 07, 2025

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Fewer jobs were added in January than economists had predicted. Thousands of USAID workers could be put on administrative leave today if a court doesn’t weigh in. The White House wants ICE to make more arrests. A plane carrying ten people has gone missing in Alaska. Plus, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has been sentenced in his sports betting case.

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USAID workers sue, NCAA transgender athlete ban, LG stickers & more Feb 07, 2025

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USAID staff are hoping a lawsuit can save their jobs as thousands are set to be put on administrative leave. The first jobs report of 2025 is out this morning. The US is sanctioning the International Criminal Court. The NCAA has banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Plus, we’ll tell you why LG is sending stickers to hundreds of thousands of customers.

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