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$3B for Ukraine, Twitter Whistleblower & Quiet Quitting- Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 Aug 24, 2022

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 24th, 2022!

We'll explain why today is the day the U.S. is expected to announce the biggest aid package for Ukraine yet.

And we have updates about two police cases that sparked nationwide protests in recent years. In one, the first police officer was convicted. In another, all charges were dropped.

Plus, what a new study found about exercise and the likelihood of getting Covid-19, why a former Twitter security official says he couldn't stay silent about what's been going on, and career experts weigh in on the "quiet quitting" trend.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Trump Sues DOJ, Farewell Fauci & Historic HBO Debut- Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 Aug 23, 2022

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022!

We'll tell you about former President Trump's lawsuit that could impact what happens to the evidence seized during the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid.

Also, compliments and criticisms for the nation's top infectious disease expert.

Plus, what looks like a simple swimming cap could one day be used as a dementia treatment, it seems Instagram is thinking about copying another rival, and a brand new TV show is already making history.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes...

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Explosion Revenge, E. Coli Outbreak & Early Super Bowl Bookings- Monday, August 22nd, 2022 Aug 22, 2022

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The news to know for Monday, August 22nd, 2022!

What to know nearly six months into Russia's Ukrainian invasion and what new help Ukraine is getting from the U.S.

Also, heavy rains flooded popular national parks in the U.S. We'll tell you where the flood risk is headed next and how a once-powerful Republican is hoping to influence future elections.

Plus, the fast food that may have gotten dozens of Americans sick, why Apple users are being told to update their devices right away, and how much it will cost to book a hotel for the Super Bowl before the football season starts.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Special Edition: Back to School - Teacher Shortages & Student Learning Aug 20, 2022

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Research shows many students are struggling to catch up after two years of interruptions to their learning. A new report shows kids will need to learn at a faster pace this year to catch up to where they should be academically. That's based on math and reading scores from millions of elementary and middle school students across the United States.

We're speaking with one of the report's authors, Dr. Karyn Lewis. She's the director of the Center for School and Student Progress at the research-based nonprofit organization NWEA.

Then later, we'll speak with the president of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten. She explains where and why teacher shortages are happening across the United States and what can be done about it.

NWEA report on student achievement in 2021-2022.

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Trump's CFO Guilty, Housing Market Cools & Battle for Christmas Queen- Friday, August 19th, 2022 Aug 19, 2022

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The news to know for Friday, August 19th, 2022!

We're talking about a Trump Organization executive set to testify against the company and what he just admitted in court.

Also, even with higher mortgage rates and home prices than last year, we might be on the verge of a buyers' market. We'll explain.

Plus, the FDA's warning about a new product that looks like candy but is said to be dangerous.

Which quarterback was just given the largest player fine in NFL history and why.

And Mariah Carey might consider herself Christmas royalty, but making it official isn't that easy.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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CDC Overhaul, Supply Chain Hurdles & Historic NBA Contract- Thursday, August 18th, 2022 Aug 18, 2022

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The news to know for Thursday, August 18th, 2022!

We'll tell you why the CDC's leader is criticizing her own agency and new details about what's expected next for interest rates in the U.S.

Also, new issues are impacting the global supply chain, and they could take a toll on the holiday shopping season.

Plus, how some states are getting creative to find desperately-needed teachers, why Amazon could look more like TikTok in the future, and a historic contract for an NBA star.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Cheney's Defeat, OTC Hearing Aids & Pumpkin Spice Season- Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 Aug 17, 2022

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 17th, 2022!

We'll tell you about what could be the end of an American political dynasty: how one Republican's election loss represents former President Trump's influence over the GOP.

Also, some of President Biden's promises just became law: what the new law covers and why some people are against it.

Plus, if you have trouble hearing, you could soon get help without a prescription.

American Airlines flights could one day take half the time they do now.

And the first sign of fall comes early: it's officially pumpkin spice season.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Giuliani Investigated, High-Profile Primaries & DIY Pelotons - Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 Aug 16, 2022

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 16th, 2022!

We'll tell you about a criminal investigation into Rudy Giuliani and what he's saying about it before he's scheduled to testify this week.

Also, which well-known Republicans are on the ballot today, and which country became the first to offer free period products?

Plus, how pig skin could help millions of people see again, why some popular baby swings and rockers are now recalled, and which video streaming service will soon come free with a Walmart+ subscription.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes...

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Top-Secret Docs, Another Taiwan Visit & Back-to-School Sticker Shock- Monday, August 15th, 2022 Aug 15, 2022

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The news to know for Monday, August 15th, 2022!

We'll tell you what evidence the FBI's raid at Mar-a-Lago found and what could come next.

Also, what a new report says about last-minute decisions when the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan.

Plus, why monkeypox could be getting a new name, which is the first state to offer all kids free meals in schools, and signs of 'Seinfeld' on the golf course? We'll explain.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Special Edition: Today's Job Market - Workers, Wages & Walking Away Aug 13, 2022

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With so much talk about inflation and a recession, it would seem like the entire economy is shrinking and suffering but really - the labor market is still going strong. Unemployment is at its lowest point in five decades and hiring has surged this summer, with the most recent jobs report exceeding expectations.

Brian Kropp comes back on the show to break down what's behind the data and what it means for the future. He's the vice president of research at Gartner, a consulting firm that advises business leaders around the world including the ones making the hiring decisions.

He shares the most reliable way to make more money in *your* career and why some people still regret taking the plunge. Plus, what inflation is doing to your paycheck now and what many companies are doing instead of giving raises.

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