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    Castro's Influencer Grandson, Airport Named for Trump, Heat Islands and more

    03/31/2026 | 8 mins.
    Heavy bombardment in Iran continue as talks remain in limbo. Fidel Castro’s grandson talks to CNN about Cuba’s energy crisis. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill to rename Palm Beach Airport after President Trump.  A study shows extreme rise in temperatures near AI data centers. Plus, Celine Dion announces a return to the stage with 10 Paris shows.
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    MI Synagogue Attack Update, “Heat Islands,” Chocolate Heist and more

    03/30/2026 | 6 mins.
    We start with mixed messages on indirect US-Iran negotiations as oil prices continue to rise. The FBI released new details on a car-ramming attack at a synagogue in Michigan earlier this month. New research shows AI data centers could be making life hotter for millions of people. Doctors are taking a closer look at a long-time medical approach for patients surviving a heart attack. Plus, how 12 tons of chocolate bars disappeared in Europe.
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    Trump Threatens Iran, Israeli Battalion Attacks CNN Crew, Corn Tortilla Change and more

    03/30/2026 | 7 mins.
    President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran, warning strikes if a deal to end the war isn’t reached. Airport waiting times are finally easing, as TSA workers start to get paid again. A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba, despite a US fuel blockade. An Israeli battalion has been suspended after detaining CNN journalists in the West Bank. Plus, a new California law now requires a key prenatal nutrient in a staple food long overlooked.
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    Final Four Set, TSA Backpay, AI Leads to Wrongful Arrest and more

    03/30/2026 | 8 mins.
    President Trump claims Iran has agreed to “most” of the 15-point plan to end the war. TSA agents could get backpay as soon as today. An AI facial recognition error lead to the arrest of a Tennessee woman. Michigan becomes the first team ever, to win its first four games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, by double digits.  Plus, Japan’s growing sport of competitive office chair racing.
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    One Thing: Is This Social Media's Big Tobacco Moment?

    03/29/2026 | 25 mins.
    A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health. Experts say the landmark decision could open the door to a flood of other litigation that could reshape how these companies operate. But will anything actually change? We also hear from one of the hundreds of other plaintiffs suing social media companies who are hoping this verdict bodes well for them. 

    Note: this episode contains discussions of eating disorders. 

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    Guest: Caroline Koziol & Clare Duffy, CNN Tech Reporter 

    Host: David Rind 

    Producer: Paola Ortiz 

    Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

    Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters
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