While You Were Out

The day's top 5 stories in 90 seconds, verified by 2+ outlets

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While You Were Out is a free, neutral news catch-up for people who were asleep or at work. Twice a day (6 AM and 5 PM Central) you get the five stories that matter, each in a sentence or two, with every story checked against at least two established news outlets and sources linked. Political stories include each side's position, and there's no spin or clickbait. On Sundays, a recap covers the week's biggest stories, what you may have missed and the week ahead. Also available as a podcast and short video, with a clearly disclosed AI anchor.

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12 killed in Riyadh airport attack, Trump on Ukraine's president, Oklahoma upsets No. 1 Texas — While You Were Out (6 AM Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Saudi Arabia says 12 were killed, including an American, in a Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport; Trump says Ukraine should get a new president; the Pentagon raises the official Iran war troop death toll to 21; unranked Oklahoma beats No. 1 Texas; and Cleveland comes back to reach the ALCS.

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