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Parents were left shell shocked after a childcare worker responsible for caring for young children was charged with dozens of child sex offences. 

Bombs dropped – a ceasefire agreed – and NATO members boost defence spending. 

The US has entered another conflict in the Middle East. 

Cyndi Lauper talks farewell tour and latest projects; Amazon Prime Day deals kick off; Landlines vs. cellphones: Which is better for your kid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Plus: Urban Outfitters sales rise ahead of management expectations. And, Starbucks hits record U.S. sales on Red Cup Day. Charlotte Gartenberg reports. Programming note: Minute Briefing will be off for the Thanksgiving holiday and will return on Monday morning. Sign up for the WS ... Show More

This week we discuss FKA Twigs vs her little Twiglets, Sour Patch Kids crashing out online, Vape Tamagotchis, JoJo Siwa’s VIP Pass Scam, - plus my impact on the Top Baby Girl Names in red states. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac ... Show More

GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony-winning superstar Cyndi Lauper gifted Stephen a pink wig and invites the world to come see the combination of art and music that is going to make her farewell tour the best show she's ever put on. Grab tickets for the final leg of the "Girls Just Wanna Have ... Show More

Plus: Existing home sales in the U.S. rose 3.4% in October. Temu owner PDD Holdings posted the slowest revenue growth in more than two years. J.R. Whalen reports. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Stocks soared on Wednesday following President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services secretary, spoke with CBS News’ Dr Jon LaPook about weight loss d ... Show More

Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball go behind the scenes of the administration’s tariff pause. We dive deep with WSJ’s Josh Dawsey, exploring the tension in the days after the announcement and what really changed the president’s mind. Plus, your questions! Further Listening: - China Un ... Show More

Plus: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns. And, Black Friday spending suggests a robust start to the holiday shopping season. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices