HISTORICAL FACTS: First thing - Caught on Camera

First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan

US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Gen Z Resurrects Fashion Trend Everyone Thought Was Gone For Good

Gen Z has brought back the push-up b*a, completely reversing a decade-long minimalist fashion trend.

Bored Panda · Jun 25

First Thing: FBI investigating second ‘attempted assassination’ of Trump

The suspect, arrested after pointing a firearm through a fence at Trump’s golf club, is alleged to have had ‘delusional ideas’ about supporting Ukraine’s war effort. Plus, JD Vance admits to ‘creating stories’ on the campaign trail

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024

First Thing: Violence spreads in the Middle East

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 in Syria while a Jordanian truck driver killed three Israeli workers at a border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. Plus: The massive US toxic fire shrouded in secrecy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2024

First Thing: Ukraine says it has seized 1,000 sq km of Russia as Putin vows ‘worthy response’

Russian official says Ukraine has taken 28 settlements during attack on Kursk region. Plus, the comedians telling traumatic stories after Baby Reindeer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024

First Thing: Thousands rally for Harris and Walz in Wisconsin and Michigan

Detroit rally draws 15,000 people and high energy. Plus, Israel minister condemned over starvation remarks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024

First Thing: Biden says it’s time for ‘fresh voices’ while explaining he dropped out to ‘unite our nation’

‘I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,’ Biden said. Plus, Monday was world’s hottest recorded day

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

First Thing: Republican convention to focus on crime and immigration

Donald Trump named JD Vance as his running mate and formally won the nomination on Monday. Plus, Brat summer has arrived – here’s what that means

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

First Thing: Julian Assange walks free

After pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal ending an extraordinary 14-year legal saga, the WikiLeaks founder has arrived home in Australia. Plus: Suing big oil for heatwave deaths

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024