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    Push for US-Iran Deal, World’s First Trillionaire, Kennedy Center Sign Removal and more

    12/06/2026 | 7 mins.
    The White House is signaling optimism about a potential agreement with Tehran, but key questions remain. We explain what SpaceX’s blockbuster stock market debut means for the AI industry. A fugitive wanted by police is at the center of a deadly mass shooting in Texas. Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are trying to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Plus, the Trump administration is putting up a last-ditch fight to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center.
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    Republicans Question Trump’s Iran Strategy, ICE School Arrest, Ariana Grande vs. White House and more

    12/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    Some Republicans are voicing frustrations with President Donald Trump’s shifting Iran strategy. The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Alabama from executing a man using nitrogen hypoxia. ICE agents detained two people at a school in Baltimore as children were preparing for kindergarten and pre-K promotion ceremonies. Ariana Grande is pushing back on the White House over a social media video. Plus, an unusual political showdown between two Senate candidates in Alaska.
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    Tornado Rescues, SpaceX Goes Public, New DNI Pick and more

    12/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    President Trump claims the war is over, but Iran hasn’t committed to a deal.  At least one person has been killed as tornadoes and storms sweep the Midwest. Trump picks his new Director of National Intelligence nominee amid uproar over his interim pick. SpaceX to debut in a blockbuster IPO on the NASDAQ, today. Plus, a huge “8647” appears in the lawn on the national mall.
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    Trump Cancels Strikes, New DNI Nominee, World Cup Begins and more

    11/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    President Donald Trump is changing his tune on striking Iran as Tehran casts doubt on Trump’s optimism for a peace deal. The president has a new pick as the nation’s permanent spy chief after pushback over a temporary appointment. Huge markings on the grounds of the National Mall are under investigation. El Niño is here – what it is and how it affects your weather. Plus, the FIFA World Cup’s opening match is off to an historic start. 
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    Trump’s Kharg Island Threat, Flesh-Eating Screwworm Cases, Chatbots as Therapists and more

    11/06/2026 | 7 mins.
    President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric toward Iran again – we tell you what this means for peace negotiations. The latest resignation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has raised new questions about the country’s defense spending. We recap an stunning comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The US Department of Agriculture is working to contain new cases of a species that threatens livestock. Plus, why more young people are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for emotional support.
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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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