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President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden.President-elect Donald Trump threatens BRIC nations with tariffs if they 'move away' from the U.S. dollar.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discusses how President-elect Donald Trump is already testing checks and balances ahead of re-taking office.Donald Trump is planning to nominate Kash Patel as director of the FBI, tapping the longtime loyalist to lead the the law enforcement agency he has often criticized.USA TODAY National News Reporter Michael Loria discusses how Elon Musk is known for making radical cuts, and what it means for Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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It's time we talk about perimenopause and menopause
Can we talk about “the change”? Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently joined talk show host Gayle King and comedian Samantha Bee in speaking publicly about the hormonal and physical changes that come with perimenopause and menopause, a natural part of the aging process that up until now, has rarely been discussed openly. The question is, why not? As millennials age into perimenopause, how is their activism changing the conversation? Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and chair of The Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University, joins The Excerpt to talk about "the pause."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau visits Trump for tariff talk
Canada's prime minister visited Mar-a-Lago Friday evening.USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin discusses President-elect Donald Trump's election success in the Rio Grande Valley, a Latino-majority area along the border in south Texas.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks through President Joe Biden's legacy on trains.French President Emmanuel Macron lauds artisans for restoring the Notre-Dame Cathedral ahead of its reopening next week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump touts Mexico's 'effectively closing' the border after talk with Sheinbaum. She disagrees
President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke this week, touting a positive conversation.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses how anti-abortion leaders are approaching a second Trump term.Reporter Ella Adams talks about the struggles of one community in Black Appalachia after Helene.It was an eventful NFL Thanksgiving, featuring another heartbreaking Chicago Bears loss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SPECIAL | The rapid rise of the slow living movement
Americans hustle. We get after it. And, while having the ability, desire and energy to accomplish extraordinary things is commendable, it can also lead to burnout and high levels of stress. Is it time for some of us to slow down? Slow living is a radical approach to self-care which celebrates a less hectic pace of life along with making mindful choices to enhance our wellbeing. Is it possible to marry our desire to have it all with a slow living lifestyle? Author Rachel Schwartzmann, whose new book “Slowing” came out this fall, joins The Excerpt to give us a better understanding of the slow living movement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.
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