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  • Daily News Brief · November 5th

    Daily News Brief · November 5th
    2026/11/05
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica, November 5th. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from platypuseconomics. It Turns Out We Have a Congress. For months, Americans have been telling pollsters that they were unhappy with the economy. On Tuesday, they told Congress. In one poll, three-quarters of voters called the economy “not so good” or “poor.” Four in ten said the economy was the most important issue facing the country, and many place the blame for those economic woes with the current administration. As economists, we usually look at the big macroeconomic numbers and build a picture from that data. Next. Second, from Channel News Asia. Singapore launches SG for Humanity network in bid to strengthen Gaza humanitarian aid efforts. The network aims to improve aid delivery and create more opportunities for Singaporeans to support relief efforts in Gaza by bringing together the government and four humanitarian organ
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    6 分
  • Daily News Brief · November 4th

    Daily News Brief · November 4th
    2026/11/04
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica here. November 4th. The news in ten — let's start at home. Let's get into it. First, from The Guardian World. Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa’s gubernatorial race as party plans rebuild. Sand, auditor for state with strong Trump support, defeats Maha-backed Republican Zach Lahn as Democrats win big Democrat Rob Sand has been elected governor of Iowa, the Associated Press projects, a milestone as his party seeks to rebuild its political standing in the midwestern state. Sand, the state auditor who is the sole Democrat holding statewide office in Iowa, triumphed over Republican Zach Lahn, a political newcomer backed by Robert F Kennedy Jr’s “Make America healthy again” movement. Continue reading... Next. Second, from CBS News. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects. Washington — Democrat Peggy Flanagan defeated Michele Tafoya in the Minnesota Senate race, CBS News projects, defending the seat for Democrats
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    7 分
  • Daily News Brief · November 3rd

    Daily News Brief · November 3rd
    2026/11/03
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hey, it's Jessica. November 3rd. Ten things to be aware of before the day starts. Let's get into it. First, from jacobkaarsbo. Dean's LIVE with Jacob Kaarsbo: Kushner's Albanian War, Ukraine Steps It Up. Jacob Kaarsbo joined Dean Blundell for a live discussion that touched on some significant geopolitical events. They kicked things off by diving into Jared Kushner's involvement in Albania, where he’s been linked to various initiatives that seem to stir up controversy. The conversation explored how Kushner's actions might be shaping U.S. foreign policy in the region, raising questions about the implications for both Albania and its neighbors. Then, they shifted gears to Ukraine, where recent developments indicate a ramping up of military efforts against Russian forces. Kaarsbo highlighted the strategic moves Ukraine is making, including bolstered defenses and international support. The conversation underscored the urgency of the situation,
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  • Daily News Brief · November 2nd

    Daily News Brief · November 2nd
    2026/11/02
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica, November 2nd. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from olgalautman. Ukraine’s Air Raid Alert App Hacked with Fake Nuclear and Chemical Warnings. It was late Sunday night in Ukraine when air raid warnings began appearing on phones in Kyiv and across the country, but these were not the usual alerts warning Ukrainians of incoming Russian missiles and drones. Instead, people were receiving terrifying notifications about nuclear radiation, chemical attacks, and street fighting in Kyiv, followed by a message in Russian announcing that Moscow’s Oreshnik ballistic missile was on its way. “Hello! A nuclear alert is about to go off all across Ukraine! Don’t worry, Oreshnik is on its way,” one notification read. Next. Second, from Bloomberg Top. Top Court Clash Marks Start of Poland’s Brutal Election Campaign. Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, once told a group of prominent lawyers th
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  • Daily News Brief · November 1st

    Daily News Brief · November 1st
    2026/11/01
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica, November 1st. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from Straits Times. Trump says US looking ‘closely’ at report Nvidia CEO target of China spy plot. On October 31, Trump commented on a New York Times report suggesting that Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, was targeted in a Chinese spy plot. He expressed his admiration for Huang, calling him “brilliant,” and mentioned that the U.S. is investigating the claims closely. The report indicated that a Chinese executive linked to a Singapore-based data center had been passing information to Beijing. In response, China dismissed the allegations as “groundless speculation.” Trump stated he hopes Huang will be okay and indicated that he would likely keep him as an advisor unless new evidence arises. Huang has previously advised Trump on AI policy and accompanied him on a trip to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping. The situation undersco
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    4 分
  • Daily News Brief · October 31st

    Daily News Brief · October 31st
    2026/10/31
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, October 31st. The day in ten — let's begin with the story drawing the most coverage. Let's get into it. First, from Straits Times. Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure. - Novaya Gazeta said it is closing after years of Kremlin pressure, calling the shutdown a result of state repression and a wider campaign against dissent. - The paper was one of Russia’s last open critics of the Ukraine war. It lost its media licence, faced searches, detentions and the “foreign agent” label. - Rights groups and the Nobel Prize Committee condemned the move. They warned it is a major blow to free speech, independent media and the public’s right to know. Next. Second, from BBC News (Top). Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election. The breaking news from Spain this week was shocking but also shockingly familiar: another collision on the high-speed rail line south from Madrid, with reports of dozens
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  • Daily News Brief · October 30th

    Daily News Brief · October 30th
    2026/10/30
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Jessica. October 30th. The news desk — ten stories, here's the one that opens it. Let's get into it. First, from Straits Times. Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia, sources say. Oct 30 - Pentagon officials have in recent weeks asked several NATO countries to tone down their rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia, arguing that some statements by European leaders and officials have undermined continental security, four people familiar with the matter said. Next. Second, from Bloomberg Top. Serbian Election: Student List Needs Its Own Hungary's Peter Magyar. Serbia’s Alexander Vucic, who lost power in the country’s recent elections, is not its first authoritarian leader to be undone by a student uprising. The Otpor! (Resistance!) movement that toppled Slobodan Milosevic more than a quarter century ago was the prototype for the popular revolts that have since swept across the former Communist bloc. If today’s
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  • Daily News Brief · October 29th

    Daily News Brief · October 29th
    2026/10/29
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Jessica, October 29th. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from The Hindu Top. Congress rally on November 1: What are the conditions imposed by Delhi Police. The Congress party plans to hold a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (November 1, 2026) to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police, on October 17, 2026, gave the go-ahead and issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the protest rally, but subject to certain conditions. as reported by The Hindu and news agency ANI. It also mandated that prior permission from the land-owning authority is necessary to hold the rally. Next. Second, from Bloomberg Top. Copper ‘Sold Out Everywhere’ as Key China Gauge Flashes Warning. Up next. Third, from Thedailybeast. Trump Moves Natalie Into Ultra-Private White House Hideaway. President Donald Trump has a new ultra-private White House hideaway for
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