Platner Drops Out, GLP-1 Boom & Emmy Nominations - Thursday, July 9, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, July 9, 2026!

One of the year's most closely watched Senate races just got turned upside down. We'll tell you what's next now that the Democrats' top candidate has dropped out.

Also, how a tragedy has now gone viral, raising big questions about how social media can help and hinder death investigations.

Plus, expectations for this year's unusual hurricane season, two A.I. companies both releasing their most powerful models yet, and the biggest standouts and snubs from this year's Emmy nominations.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

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