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Your daily dose of clarity in a noisy world. Every day, we break down the biggest news stories — fast, factual, and easy to understand. Whether it’s global headlines, politics, tech, or culture, we give you the context you need in just a few minutes. Stay informed. Stay ahead. Every day with Today Explains.

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7:08

F1 returns to Las Vegas as city hopes to jumpstart...

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2025/11/22

Las Vegas is hoping that the Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix will be a stabilizing force to boost visitor numbers. The race, which takes place in November and is now in its third year, is expected to bring a substantial economic impact, though not as high as the first year. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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5:04

Federal guidelines to require car companies to use...

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2025/11/22

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have unveiled a new advanced female-modeled crash test dummy and are working towards federal guidelines to require car companies to use it. This move is intended to close decades of safety gaps, as previous tests primarily used a dummy based on a 1970s male physique. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to

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5:44

Columnist 'Trump administration really goes for the...

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2025/11/22

The columnist who stated that the 'Trump administration really goes for the easiest people' is Gustavo Arellano, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times. In his commentary, Arellano discussed his reporting on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations that were targeting the car wash industry. The quote refers to the administration's perceived focus on pursuing vulnerable or easily targeted individuals and businesses in its enforcement actions, as opposed to potentially more significant

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6:48

How China has taken the world's attention off the US...

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2025/11/21

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6:42

What the 'greatest sentence' in our country's history...

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2025/11/20

In the current political climate and the Trump era, this sentence is being highlighted by public figures like author Walter Isaacson as a crucial reminder of America's founding principles and shared national creed, which critics argue are being tested or undermined by contemporary politics. The 'greatest sentence' in our country's history being referred to is the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they

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5:48

Trump's weird 'lovey-dovey' treatment of Saudi leader...

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2025/11/20

President Donald Trump's "over-the-top" and "lovey-dovey" treatment of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) as evidence of potential financial conflicts of interest. This comes amid a high-profile visit by MBS to the U.S. and significant business deals involving the Trump family and organization in Saudi Arabia. During MBS's recent visit to the White House (November 2025), Trump was observed to be very warm and friendly towards the Crown Prince, including frequent handshakes and back pats

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5:12

Trump resorts to insults against female reporters

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2025/11/20

Donald Trump escalated tensions with the press by directing crude insults at female journalists, most notably calling a Bloomberg News reporter a "piggy" after she asked about the Jeffrey Epstein files. He also called an ABC News reporter "terrible" and threatened to revoke the network's license for asking tough questions. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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6:16

Key takeaways from COP30 halfway through the UN...

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2025/11/19

As COP30 reaches its halfway point, the key takeaways are the ongoing deep divisions over climate finance and the pace of the fossil fuel phase-out, contrasted with some optimism about specific, smaller agreements and the host Brazil's push for tangible outcomes. The central issue "poisoning" the negotiations is the lack of funding for developing nations. Developing countries argue that the Global North has a moral and legal obligation to provide financial assistance for both transitioning to clean

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5:58

How the bill that ended the shutdown could threaten...

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2025/11/19

The bill that ended the government shutdown threatens the U.S. hemp industry's future by including a provision that effectively bans most existing hemp-derived consumable products, including those containing CBD, Delta-8, and other cannabinoids. The legislation redefines hemp to be more restrictive, requiring that the total THC concentration (including Delta-8, Delta-10, and THCA) be no more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis. Previously, the 2018 Farm Bill only measured Delta-9 THC concentration,

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7:37

High prices are ‘being fixed fast, and real incomes...

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2025/11/18

High prices are not being fixed fast, nor are real incomes rising, according to recent UK economic data. Average UK wages grew just 0.5% in real terms in the three months to September 2025, lagging behind the 3.8% inflation rate. This continues the trend of wages failing to keep pace with prices since late 2021, and forecasts predict modest real income growth for the rest of 2025. The assertion that incomes are up and prices are being fixed fast likely refers to US economic figures and rhetoric, not

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5:55

Home Secretary swears in the Commons as she says she...

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2025/11/18

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood swore in the House of Commons during a debate on her new asylum reforms, where she revealed she is a regular victim of racial slurs, including being called a "fing p**"** and being told to "go back home". During the session on November 18, 2025, a Liberal Democrat spokesperson, Max Wilkinson, accused her of using language that "stokes division" with her new tough asylum policy proposals. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh

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4:22

Donald Trump is panicked,' says top Dem on House...

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2025/11/16

Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, stated that Donald Trump is "panicked" over recent developments related to the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Garcia's comments were made in the context of the ongoing congressional scrutiny and public pressure surrounding the disgraced financier's connections to powerful individuals. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to

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9:28

Fetterman shares pic of bloody face after taking a fall

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2025/11/16

Sen. John Fetterman shared a photo of his bloody, stitched-up face on social media after a recent fall, announcing he had received 20 stitches and was recovering at home. The fall occurred during an early morning walk near his Braddock, Pennsylvania home on November 13, 2025.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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6:55

Cambridgeshire train stabbing suspect charged as...

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2025/11/07

The suspect in the mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire, Anthony Williams, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. The "heroic" staff member who intervened to protect passengers, Samir Zitouni, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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6:15

Footballer David Beckham receives knighthood

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2025/11/07

Former England captain and football icon David Beckham has been officially knighted by King Charles III for his services to sport and charity. The investiture ceremony took place at Windsor Castle on November 4, 2025.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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5:31

Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort...

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2025/11/07

The death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa (not Beryl, which affected the island in 2024) continues to rise, reaching at least 32 fatalities as of early November 2025, while aid efforts are struggling to reach many isolated communities due to impassable roads and widespread destruction. The powerful Category 5 hurricane left parts of the island in ruins, impacting over 1.5 million people. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the

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7:46

Dick Cheney, former vice president, dies at 84

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2025/11/06

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney died on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. According to a statement from his family, he passed away from complications of pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was a long-time figure in Washington politics, also holding positions as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford and as Defense Secretary for President George H. W.

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7:20

Jack Ciattarelli concession speech after loss in NJ...

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2025/11/06

In his 2025 concession speech, delivered after losing the New Jersey governor's race to Democrat Mikie Sherrill, Republican Jack Ciattarelli said he called Sherrill to offer his "best wishes" and emphasized that the Republican "fight doesn't end". He also affirmed he would remain a New Jersey resident.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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5:30

Head Start programs begin to close as government...

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2025/11/06

Due to the ongoing 2025 government shutdown, many Head Start programs across the U.S. have begun closing their doors after missing federal funding payments. By November 5, Head Start sites in 18 states and Puerto Rico had closed, leaving roughly 10,000 children and families without care, early education, and nutrition. The shutdown has also forced many programs that remain open to cut services, reduce hours, or take out loans to cover expenses.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay

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9:29

Fetterman pulls back the curtain on the state of the...

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2025/11/05

Senator John Fetterman has repeatedly criticized the Democratic Party's current direction and priorities, arguing the party has "forgotten why we lost" in the past and needs to refocus on core working-class issues and common sense instead of divisive cultural battles. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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