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THE DAILY BRIEF
Your daily dose of news, demystified. We break down the headlines, analyze the big stories, and help you understand the world around you, one episode at a time. Get informed, stay curious.
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Episodes
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Harry Enten on Tennessee special election - The quote "'A huge, huge shift to the left'"
The quote "'A huge, huge shift to the left'" was used by CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten to describe the potential margin shift in the December 2025…
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Trump's plan wont bring peace to Ukraine - Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO
The CEO of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), Ihor Michalchyshyn, has stated that Trump's peace plan will not "bring peace to Ukraine," describing the…
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US President Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to visit Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin for talks on the proposed Ukraine…
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West is divided 'as it has never been before', former Russian diplomat says
Bondarev, who resigned from his position at the Russian mission to the United Nations in Geneva in May 2022 in protest of the war in Ukraine, told Sky News…
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Why Americans Are Turning Away From Sweetgreen
Americans are turning away from Sweetgreen primarily due to the chain's high prices and general economic pressures that have led consumers, especially younger…
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Wicked star Marissa Bode journaled to get into Nessarose's character
Actress Marissa Bode journaled in character as Nessarose to help her prepare for the role in the two-part Wicked film adaptation. Bode has discussed in…
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Why is Trump changing his stance on the Epstein files
Donald Trump changed his stance on the Jeffrey Epstein files due to intense political pressure from both his own Republican base and a rare bipartisan effort…
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What has driven Erdogan to step back into the center of diplomacy
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Leader Jeffries We saw Trump's 'extraordinary meltdown in real time' over Epstein files bill
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called President Trump's reaction to the signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act an "extraordinary meltdown in…
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Looming fight with Trump casts shadow over win in Congress for Epstein survivors
Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a significant victory for survivors who lobbied for the release of government records on Jeffrey Epstein…
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Trump recently hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House
The Crown Prince, also the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, was greeted with significant pomp, including a military band, officers on horseback, and a flyover…
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Community colleges face new challenges as Trump's battles with higher education
Community colleges face unique challenges under the Trump administration's higher education policies, largely experiencing "collateral damage" from actions…
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Ukraine, France ink deal for jets and missile defenses, Elysee Palace announces
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a letter of intent on Monday, November 17, 2025, for Ukraine to acquire up…
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What to know about meat allergies caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious allergy to red meat and other mammalian products (like some dairy and medications) caused by a tick bite. The reaction is…
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Trump delivers on MAJOR border milestone
A current event: U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to scrap tariffs on over 100 food products, including coffee, beef, and…
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Trump scraps his tariffs on dozens of grocery items as affordability concerns grow
News reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to scrap tariffs on over 100 food products, including coffee, beef…
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'They're not human' Watch government officials BREAK silence on non-human life
The phrase "They're not human" refers to claims made by whistleblowers and former government officials during a U.S. Congressional hearing about Unidentified…
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Sir Alan Bates lands seven-figure Horizon payout
Sir Alan Bates, the leading campaigner for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal, has reached a settlement with the government for his personal claim…
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UN chief urges 'credible plan' for climate change
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is urging world leaders to deliver a "bold and credible response plan" to climate change at the COP30 climate summit in…
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Young driver deaths renew call for Graduated Driving Licences
A group of over 150 bereaved families, united under the banner "Forget Me Not Families Uniting," are intensely lobbying the government for a change in the law…
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What's at stake as Supreme Court takes up case of Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court has not yet issued a ruling on the case regarding President Trump's tariffs. The case was argued on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and a…
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Trump threatens possible military action against Nigeria
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened potential military action against Nigeria in recent days (early November 2025) unless the Nigerian government stops…
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Young, Black and MAGA
While Black Americans overwhelmingly remain affiliated with the Democratic Party, there is a growing, albeit small, number of young Black men who are…
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Trump claims he doesn't know Binance billionaire he pardoned
Donald Trump has stated that he doesn't know Changpeng Zhao, the Binance founder he recently pardoned. Zhao, also known as "CZ," had pleaded guilty to failing…
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Trump immediately angered by Fox News segment, threatens action in Nigeria
According to sources, Trump saw the segment while traveling on Air Force One and was "immediately" angered by the content. Shortly after landing, he posted on…
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Trumps approval rating hits new low for second term
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Voters TORCH 'washed up' Obama ahead of elections 'He let this country down'
Obama had made campaign stops for Democratic candidates in the off-year elections, including New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill and Virginia…
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Watch the heated debate ahead of Election Day
The debate featured a political discussion with guests including civil rights attorney Lisa Bloom and radio host John Kobylt, focusing on key election issues…
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'What a pair' Mamdani reacts to Trump and Musk urging New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo
President Trump endorsing Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayor's race. Just posting on social media this, he says, whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo…
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Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was forced to slow the flow of air traffic to maintain safety standards, resulting in thousands of delayed flights…
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Trump spent 90 minutes with 60 Minutes heres what happened
Donald Trump was interviewed by CBS News's Norah O'Donnell for approximately 90 minutes, with an edited segment airing on the November 2, 2025, episode of 60…
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3IATLAS shows signs of non-gravitational acceleration
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has shown signs of non-gravitational acceleration, meaning it is being propelled by a force other than the sun's gravity. The…
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Axios CEO warns of 'red screaming light' when it comes to AI
VandeHei argues that while the long-term potential of AI (such as curing cancer or creating new types of jobs) could be beneficial, the short-term reality is…
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'Everything is a seed of truth' Creator of 'Nobody Wants This' on sisterhood and faith
Foster shared that the series is inspired by her real-life relationship and eventual marriage to her "nice Jewish boy" husband, Simon Tikhman. While the show…
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Can Tanzania's opposition challenge Samia Suluhu Hassan's 97 victory
Tanzania's main opposition party has rejected the results and called for a fresh election, but it faces significant obstacles in mounting a successful legal or…
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Apple claims 'tremendous' global uptake of latest iPhones
Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the latest iPhones have seen a "tremendous response" across the globe. The comments were made during the company's recent…
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WARNING for Schumer 'Republicans made this mistake and gained NOTHING', McCarthy says
McCarthy argues that the mistake was made by Republicans in 2017 when they used the "nuclear option" to lower the vote threshold for Supreme Court nominations…
THE DAILY BRIEFTrump tells Republicans to nuke the filibuster 'Play the TRUMP CARD'
Donald Trump has, on multiple occasions, told Republicans to "nuke" or eliminate the legislative filibuster in the Senate to pass their agenda with a simple…
THE DAILY BRIEFStill-raging Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba as a powerful Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after causing widespread devastation in Jamaica…
THE DAILY BRIEFTrump-Xi meeting Why China is hoping to sway US policy of 'strategic ambiguity' over Taiwan
At the October 30, 2025, meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, China will likely press the U.S. to abandon its policy of…
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Trump is 'very carefully calibrated' ahead of Xi meeting, expert says
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Trump admin draws red line with China 'COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE'
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Watch the Christmas Island red crab migration
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Velshi Banned Book Club 'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir
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'They don't give up!' Original Blue Jay Ernie Whitt on what makes the 2025 team special
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This is what comes at a 'real cost' to Americans
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Lloyds boss warns against tax raid on banks and impact of motor finance comp scheme
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Mexican father self-deports after more than 30 years in the US
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Trump DOJ finds evidence Democrats are skewing crime statistics
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Trump 'Obama started this WHOLE thing!'
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Showing up would be the first step_ Dem Rep. criticizes GOPs absence from D.C.
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'Since when is murder okay for not being innocent' Fmr. Assistant Attorney slams Trump
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Why did Trump speak with Putin before his Zelenskyy meeting at the White House
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Virginia attorney general candidate apologizes I cannot take back what I said
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What can Vancouver teach Calgary about municipal political parties
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Trump applauded for diplomacy and miraculous peace deal
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Rep. Jordan presses Jack Smith to testify before Congress
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Released Palestinian detainees share their stories as more aid allowed into Gaza
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UN estimates 42,000 adults and children in Gaza have life-changing injuries
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Some Palestinian medical workers are still in Israeli detention
Israel is still detaining more than 100 Palestinian medical workers who were seized during raids on hospitals in Gaza. This is despite a recent ceasefire deal…