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The news to know for Tuesday, September 3, 2024!

We'll explain a spike in voter registration numbers. What seemed to prompt the surge two months before Election Day? 

Also, we're talking about what may be the largest protest in Israel since the start of the war in Gaza.

Plus, why did thousands of American hotel workers walk off the job, what kept thousands of people from watching sports over the weekend, and which competitor set another record to add to the dozens he already holds in his sport?

Those stories and even more news to know in just over 10 minutes! 

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As we celebrate American workers this Labor Day, we wanted to know: what's the current state of the job market in the United States? 

To find out, we talked to Julia Pollak, the Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter.

She talks about big trends in the labor market now, and what to expect next. We get into the influence of remote work, AI, interest rate cuts, the election, and even the next generation of workers.

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 21, 2024!

We'll recap the latest from the Democratic National Convention, including speeches from the Obamas and a couple of Republicans who worked in the Trump White House.

Also, we'll tell you about America's updated nuclear strategy and where Gaza ceasefire negotiations stand now.

Plus, job hunters are being warned about scams; there's a surprising link between video games and mental health, and you might notice QR codes on some helmets this college football season. 

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 7, 2024!

We're talking about a tornado outbreak in the plains and the threat that's sticking around today.

Also, Israel began its controversial invasion of southern Gaza, and American universities are doing more to control crowds protesting the Gaza war.

Plus, Boeing is facing fresh scrutiny over missed inspections, new research could pave the way for new Alzheimer's treatment, and a country music legend has gotten his voice back thanks to AI.

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021!

We'll tell you about two new plans from the Biden administration: one to address the racial wealth gap, the other concerning new oil drilling. Both are already sparking some backlash. 

Also, the latest major cyberattack. This one could affect the meat supply in the U.S.

Plus, where Americans are dealing with a dangerous heat wave, how a new drug could be a breakthrough in cancer treatment, and which popular boy band is breaking all kinds of records with a new single.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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White House Plan to Narrow Racial Wealth Gap: NY Times, Politico, WSJ, White House

Arctic Refuge Oil Drilling Suspended: WSJ, NY Times, AP, WaPo, Interior Dept.

FL Bans Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports: Orlando Sentinel, Politico, Axios, Fox News, Gov. DeSantis

Cyberattack Hits Beef Plants: Bloomberg, WSJ, WaPo, Reuters, BBC

Western U.S. Gets Excessive Heat: CBS News, Forbes, NY Times, NWS

Twitter’s Weather Service: Axios, Engadget, Fortune, Tomorrow Weather Service

Cancer-Killing ‘Trojan Horse’ Drug Trial: ITV, Daily Mail, University of Edinburgh

Sam’s Club & Costco Bring Back Samples: CNN, USA Today, Delish, Sam’s Club

First Foreign Athletes Arrive in Japan: WSJ, NY Times, The Australian

BTS New Single Breaks Records: USA Today, Cnet, Billboard, Watch Video

Work Wednesday: Remote Job Postings Skyrocket: LinkedIn, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Go Banking Rates

The news to know for Tuesday, June 1st, 2021!

We'll tell you about what was known as Black Wall Street and how the U.S. is mourning and remembering 100 years after it was destroyed.

Also, two bills were blocked: one in Congress about the January 6th Capitol riot, the other in Texas about voting laws.

Plus, changes could be coming at the post office, Uber and Lyft admit rides are more expensive right now, and why a big tennis star just quit a major tournament. 

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

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100 Years Since Tulsa Race Massacre: History, Axios, AP, WaPo

Biden Proclamation: Politico, Tulsa World, CNN, White House

Republicans Block Riot Commission: WaPo, WSJ, NY Times, The Hill

Texas Voting Bill Blocked: Texas Tribune, WSJ, NY Times, Fox News

FL Mass Shooting: Miami Herald, NY Times, Fox News, AP, WaPo 

China 3-Child Policy: WSJ, CNN, BBC, Reuters

Post Office Prices Could Increase: Forbes, Axios, WaPo, AP, USPS, Delivering for America Plan

Rideshare Prices Up, Wait Times Longer: NY Times, Fox Business, Houston Chronicle, Bloomberg

Google Photos Unlimited Storage Ends: CNET, Engadget, Google, 9to5Google

Naomi Osaka Withdraws from French Open: NBC News, AP, Naomi Osaka, FFT President

Today we’re talking about psychedelic drugs and their potential use as medicine. A new study looked at whether small doses of MDMA, better known by street names like ecstasy and molly, can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some researchers are calling prescription psychedelics, paired with professional talk therapy, the breakthrough they’ve been waiting for. We got fascinating insights about the latest study from its lead scientist, Doctor Jennifer Mitchell. She’s a neurology professor at UC San Francisco. 

But first, we’ll hear from Scott Ostrom, a Marine veteran who took part in the study. He says he struggled with PTSD for more than a decade after coming home from Iraq and that the MDMA treatments helped in ways other therapies had not.

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The news to know for Friday, May 28th, 2021!

We explain what's in President Biden's first budget proposal. It includes some big numbers causing controversy even before it's officially announced.

Also, police officers in Washington state were just charged with murder from an incident that happened more than a year ago.

Plus, where there are multi-million-dollar lotteries for getting vaccinated, the largest sporting event since the pandemic started, and a few things to do and watch on Memorial Day.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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Biden Budget Proposal: WSJ, WaPo, AP, NY Times

Charges in Manuel Ellis Death: Seattle Times, AP, Axios, Washington AG, Police Union

DR Congo Volcano Eruptions: CNN, Al Jazeera, NY Times, UN

Worldwide Covid Outbreaks: USA Today, Johns Hopkins, CDC

California Vaccine Lottery: SF Gate, AP, Vax For The Win

Other Vaccine Lotteries: The Hill, NBC News, Axios, AP

New Pipeline Cyber Requirements: CBS News, Politico, Axios, Reuters

Indy 500 on Sunday: AP, Axios, WXIN, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Oscars Set Date, Say Movies Can Skip Theaters: NY Times, Variety, Oscars

Memorial Day: History, Good Housekeeping, Fox News, Deadline, Today

CDC Urges Memorial Day Caution: CNBC, NY Times, CNN

Feel Good Friday: Man Helps Other Ex-Convicts Become Personal Trainers: CNN, NY Times, Men’s Health, Second U Foundation

The news to know for Thursday, May 27th, 2021!

We'll tell you about a tragic workplace shooting in northern California.

Also, there's a new kind of investigation into the origin of COVID-19 and new research shows COVID-19 immunity may last years.

Plus, which major movie and TV studio Amazon is buying, how you can hide the likes on Facebook and Instagram, and where to watch the reunion 'Friends' fans have been waiting for.

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San Jose Mass Shooting: SF Chronicle, LA Times, WSJ, Fox News, White House 

Blinken Wraps Mideast Mission: AP, NY Times, Reuters, Axios

Biden Orders Covid Origin Investigation: WaPo, Axios, ABC News, AP, WSJ, White House

Covid Immunity May Last Years: NY Times, Reuters, Nature, BioRxiv

Amazon is Buying MGM: CNBC, NY Times, WSJ, AP, Amazon

Google, Hospital Chain Create Patient Data Tool: WSJ, The Verge, Cnet, Google

Facebook, Instagram Allow Hiding ‘Likes’: TechCrunch, USA Today, NBC News, Facebook

‘Friends’ Reunion Debuts: WWD, Sky News, NY Times, Watch Trailer

Thing to Know Thursday: Summer Travel: WSJ, USA Today, Forbes, Travel Survey

The news to know for Wednesday, May 26th, 2021!

We'll tell you about another COVID-19 vaccine option that could soon be available for kids and how a new report is sparking doubts and questions about where COVID-19 came from.

Also, Amazon is facing new legal trouble and it all has to do with prices on its site.

Plus, how to see a rare supermoon eclipse, a medical breakthrough that could one day help blind people, and Netflix could be getting into gaming.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Moderna Shot Effective for Adolescents: CNBC, Axios, Moderna

Half of U.S. Adults Fully-Vaccinated: ABC News, NPR, Fox News, CDC

Covid Origin Investigation: WaPo, CNBC, Fox News, BBC, WSJ

Grand Jury in Trump Investigation: WaPo, WSJ, ABC News, The Hill

Amazon Faces Antitrust Lawsuit: TechCrunch, WSJ, NY Times, Vox

Active Year for Ticks: WaPo, AP, WOOD, Pests.Org

Supermoon Lunar Eclipse: NBC News, NY Times, NPR, Space.com, 

Watch an Eclipse Livestream: Griffith Observatory, Virtual Telescope Project, ESA

Scientists Partially Restore a Blind Man’s Sight: NY Times, CNET, CNN, LiveScience

Mexico Aviation’s Safety Rating Downgraded: FAA, AP, CNBC, Simple Flying, CNN

Netflix Getting into Games?: The Information, The Verge, Axios, Reuters

Work Wednesday: Navigating Hybrid Work: WSJ, Reuters, Fast Company, Bloomberg