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  • We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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  • 9 AM ET: Protesters clash, Blinken on Gaza crisis, millions could lose internet & more
    Apr 29 2024
    Protests and arrests have continued on campuses across the US, as counter-protesters also showed up at UCLA this weekend. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says not enough has been done to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tens of millions of low income Americans could lose their internet access this week. More than a hundred people have died in Kenya as violent flash floods hit the country. And, the US is expecting a hot summer even as El Niño is getting weaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • 6 AM ET: College pressure grows, Trump's support, measles cases rise & more
    Apr 29 2024
    Universities across the US are facing mounting pressure after another weekend of student protests and arrests. The State Department is split on whether Israel is following international law while using American weapons. Support for former President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be wavering, and he's got a surprising, if reluctant, supporter. At least four people have died after a tornado hit Oklahoma. Plus, global measles cases nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins

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David is the only reason I still listen to 5 Things. His Sunday edition is pretty good too.

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