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Donald Trump’s break with American tradition for his inauguration is one for the history books. The 47th president began his second term with executive orders on border security. Displaced Palestinians are returning to what’s left of their homes in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Justice Department has accused Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis. Plus, we have some tips for beating the winter blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with Donald Trump’s inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we’ll talk about one impact of a grim global mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The Trump administration outlines a stack of executive orders being signed today. TikTok is also top of the agenda for Trump, who is promising to save the social media platform. Hundreds of aid trucks are flowing into Gaza, but humanitarian groups are warning that the biggest challenges are yet to come. Plus, we’ll tell you which NFL teams will face off for a chance to be in the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s team say they want his first day in office to be a shock to the system. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons in his last hours in office. Aid is getting into Gaza, but the area is in a humanitarian crisis. Historic snowfall and winter chills are expected in parts of the US. Plus, we'll tell you who’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. We’ll tell you about the big promises he’s made for his first few hours in office. Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. TikTok is back up and running in the US and the CEO says there’s one person to thank. Plus, a lot of Americans will be dealing with extreme weather this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The families of hostages held in Gaza are on edge as Israel’s cabinet considers the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. We’ll talk about what to expect for the end of TikTok in the US. Some federal workers are taking steps to protect their roles from the scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. We’ll tell you who Ohio’s Republican governor has tapped to fill the US Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Plus, a newly discovered isopod has been named after a “Star Wars” character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s wider cabinet is expected to vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal later today. President Joe Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified, to some disagreement. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security says she'd be unbiased when it comes to disaster relief. Cold weather will make Trump the first president to be inaugurated inside since 1985. Plus, the World Monuments Fund has added the first ever extraterrestrial location to its 2025 list of vulnerable sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the US. Preparations are being made to welcome Israeli hostages' home, while strikes are still killing people in Gaza. The next round of Medicare price negotiations will include two popular weight loss drugs. President Joe Biden gets candid about his time in office. Plus, we’ll tell you which bank has been dealing with outages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s security cabinet has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal, as another vote looms. President Joe Biden has commuted sentences for thousands of non-violent drug offenders. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing a series of immigration executive orders to start after he’s sworn in on Monday. Bitterly cold temperatures are hitting parts of the central US today before spreading. Plus, a home next to a site of horror is being opened up to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s security cabinet is voting on a ceasefire and hostage release deal just days before it’s set to start. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary will be grilled by Senators today. SpaceX says its Starship exploded after a test launch. The death toll has risen from the Los Angeles wildfires. Plus, Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers for his second term include nearly a dozen people worth at least $1 billion. A few Israeli critics of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal are threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s majority. We'll talk about what it means that mortgage rates are at their highest level since May. Money raised online for California’s wildfire victims could limit the federal aid available to them. Plus, prolific filmmaker David Lynch has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s final news conference turned chaotic during his remarks about a pending ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Senators pressed Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency about his stance on climate change. The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a warning about public health threats. Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild amid deadly wildfires. And, one company has a new promotion for pet-owning art lovers in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has delayed a cabinet vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. More of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks face confirmation hearings today. California’s governor signed an executive order aimed to help those impacted by the LA wildfires. A new report suggests young women face an alarming new reality when it comes to cancer. Plus, we’ll tell you the airline that’s facing a federal lawsuit over delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has delayed a vote on the ceasefire and hostage-release deal. TikTok is running out of time to stop a US ban, we’ll tell you how President-elect Donald Trump could help. Los Angeles is looking towards rebuilding, but it’s got a huge task ahead. Some parts of the US will feel like minus 40 thanks to an arctic blast. Plus, how some red meats could impact your brain health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in Gaza are feeling both hope and pain after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced. President Joe Biden delivered some warnings in his farewell Oval Office address. Winds have died down in Los Angeles, but the fire threat isn’t over. Two Chinese nationals are standing trial in the US in a landmark fentanyl case. Plus, Jeff Bezos has lift off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden hailed a long-sought ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas during a speech today. We’re highlighting Senate confirmation hearings for two of Trump’s Cabinet picks. We’ll tell you how the Los Angeles fire chief responded to LA Times reporting on the department’s wildfire preparation. A new poll shows low approval for Biden as he leaves the White House. Plus, the high court is taking on a Texas law that would require age verification to access certain content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palestinian civilians are expected to be allowed to return to northern Gaza if a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal is finalized. At her confirmation hearing today, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general said she wouldn’t enforce an “enemies list.” Firefighters in California face several more critical hours of dangerous winds fuelling wildfires. The US Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on a popular ingredient. Plus, America's largest fuel pipeline is temporarily shut off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A source tells CNN Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Six confirmation hearings are being held for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Los Angeles officials and firefighters had been warning about budget cuts almost a month before the destructive wildfires broke out. We’ll tell you what the latest inflation read says about the economy. Plus, an airline is trying to stop passengers from getting too drunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices