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Oil Prices Soar, New Cyclospora Mystery & 'No Bryans Allowed' - Friday, July 24, 2026 Jul 24, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, July 24, 2026!

We'll tell you why the latest attempt to rein in the war with Iran is unlikely to stop the fighting, all while oil prices soar.

And the new condition President Trump is putting on a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

Also, why the timing of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner is especially challenging for the Secret Service.

Plus, what we do — and don't know — about another Cyclospora outbreak, the new plan to keep energy costs down as data centers go up, and how a group of people who all share the same name plan to break a world record.

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Historic Defense Bill, TSA Agents Replaced & Jimothy Steals Hearts - Thursday, July 23, 2026 Jul 23, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, July 23, 2026!

We'll tell you about the GOP's sweeping defense bill that would fund the military, set new priorities, change some rules, and even rename a major federal department.

Also, where the White House is redirecting hundreds of billions of dollars in research funding.

And how an OpenAI model went rogue during a test, hacking another company all on its own.

Plus, why three more major airports are ditching TSA, what to expect now that Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall, and all about "Jimothy" — the raccoon that is taking over social media and beyond.

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Iran War Costs, Pan Am Wreckage & World Cup Ratings Boom - Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Jul 22, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 22, 2026!

We'll tell you the price tag of the Iran War so far, and how top military leaders defended it at a tense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Also, how the White House says Cuba has been influencing Americans for decades.

And how hundreds of non-citizens were able to vote in U.S. elections.

Plus, a storm outbreak that cut off highways and canceled flights, a historic discovery that took more than 70 years to uncover, and another record broken by new and old soccer fans in America.

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Swing State Primaries, Tropical Storm Bertha & Coffee's Benefits - Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Jul 21, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 21, 2026!

We'll tell you what to expect from today's primaries in a key swing state.

And how the war in the Middle East may have just taken a new turn.

Also, why imports from Canada might be getting more expensive.

Plus, where flooding, toxic air, and a tropical storm could impact Americans today, how five cups of coffee a day could actually be good for some people, and which new song just tied Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" on the charts.

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U.S. Troops Killed, ICE Investigates Itself? & World Cup History - Monday, July 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, July 20, 2026!

We'll tell you how at least three American service members died in the Middle East, and how the U.S. Military is responding.

Also, why the FBI is no longer investigating assault cases involving ICE agents.

And details of the recall that's now impacting half of the U.S. because of the parasite outbreak.

Plus, why controversial social media influencers were arrested, what issue united both Democrats and Republicans in protest, and how history was made at the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Special Edition: World Cup's Biggest Moments & Final Match Jul 18, 2026

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The World Cup final is here: Spain vs. Argentina. But before the final whistle blows on this year's tournament, longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens joins us to look back at the biggest storylines so far, from soccer's growing place in America to the standout players, memorable moments, and complicated controversies. Plus, what to watch in the final, and what this World Cup may mean for the future of soccer in America and around the world.

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Smoke-Covered Cities, Outbreak Source IDed & 'Ghetto Kids' Perform - Friday, July 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, July 17, 2026!

We're talking about dangerous smoke that's been pushing air quality to extremely unhealthy levels in multiple states.

And the food that's now officially been linked to a parasitic outbreak.

Also, the U.S. now targeting Iranian infrastructure.

And President Trump's warning about foreign interference in American elections.

Plus, why Wall Street has been seeing some wild swings, how the Pentagon is responding to fear over low-flying fighter jets, and what to expect at the final World Cup match and the star-studded spectacle surrounding it.

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ICE Policy Reversed, Troop Testosterone Tests & World Cup Final - Thursday, July 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, July 16, 2026!

We'll tell you why President Trump overruled that new order for ICE officers that would have paused controversial traffic stops.

And how some of Trump's top nominees answered tough questions on Capitol Hill.

Also, the Pentagon's latest effort to make American troops stronger — it has to do with testosterone levels.

Plus, a new way to spot Alzheimer's risk early is showing promise, OpenAI launched its first physical device, and the World Cup Championship game has been set.

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ICE Policy Shift, AI Data Center Ban & Stop Changing Clocks? - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Jul 15, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 15, 2026!

We'll tell you about a major policy shift for immigration officers and how it's linked to two recent killings.

Also, where air quality is becoming a concern because of wildfire smoke.

And an unfortunate new record as the outbreak of a stomach illness continues around the country.

Plus, all about a new push to end the twice-a-year clock change, which state just banned A.I. data centers, and how Starbucks is trying to turn some employees into TikTok influencers.

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Deadly ICE Shootings, Possible Outbreak Cause & Pitbull's World Record - Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 14, 2026!

We'll tell you what's changed now that the on-again, off-again war between the U.S. and Iran seems to be officially on again.

And another deadly ICE shooting is causing more questions and backlash.

Also, health officials have pointed to a possible source of that outbreak causing a stomach illness around the country.

Plus, which cities broke all-time heat records this week, who won the Home Run Derby ahead of today's All-Star Game, and why thousands of people just pretended to be bald.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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