5 Good Things: The TikToker Who Changed a Veteran’s Life
A prison and a ministry hosted its first-ever daddy–daughter dance. One creator’s mission to spread kindness turned into a financial lifeline for an 88-year-old working veteran. Two Brooklyn teens saw a broken system and built a tool thousands are using. New research suggests your teenage brain might have stuck around way past high school. Plus, these fun monthly sessions make boring tasks way more bearable.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Samantha Lindell, Jo Parker, Elliott Proctor
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Birthright Citizenship Case, Epstein Files Pathway, FIFA World Cup Matchups and more
The Supreme Court is taking up a high-stakes case on President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The accused DC pipe bomber had his first court hearing today. A federal judge’s order is paving the way for the Jeffrey Epstein files to be released to the public. New economic data is getting at the heart of America’s affordability crisis. Plus, a look at some of the standout matches kicking off next year’s FIFA World Cup.
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Child Vaccination Change, Netflix Deal, Pipe Bomber Motive and more
The CDC has just voted on a major change to childhood vaccinations. Criticism is mounting over the Trump administration's strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean. A new Netflix deal with Warner Bros. could reshape Hollywood and online streaming. The DC pipe bomb suspect is set to appear in court, as authorities share a possible motive. Plus, we reveal the city which has overtaken Tokyo as the most populated city in the world.
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Strike Briefings, TX Redistricting Decision, Eurovision Boycott and more
Yesterday’s congressional briefings on September’s strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers. The Supreme Court has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to change Texas’ congressional map. There’s been an update on the Justice Department’s case against Letitia James. The leader of an anti-Hamas militia in Gaza has been killed. Plus, we explain why several countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
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7:20 PM ET: Grand Jury Declines to Re-indict Letitia James
Breaking News Alert: The Justice Department’s latest attempt to charge the New York Attorney General for mortgage fraud has failed. Listen for details.
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