Monday, July 29th, 2024

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: A strike by the IRGC-backed Hezbollah hit a soccer field in Majdal Shams, Israel, killing 12 children and teenagers and injuring 30 others. This attack, the deadliest in northern Israel in recent months, has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Israeli leaders warned of severe repercussions, despite Hezbollah's denial of involvement. In Russia, President Putin announced the potential deployment of new strike weapons along the border, in response to the U.S. stationing longer-range missiles in Germany, raising tensions with the West. France's high-speed rail network suffered coordinated attacks disrupting the Olympics, with suspicions of Russian involvement. Meanwhile, authorities arrested Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Iowa's strict 6-week abortion ban took effect. Finally, President Biden nominated Val Demings to the USPS Board, potentially impacting the position of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Rocket strike kills at least 12 in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, Hezbollah denies role
• Axios: Israel sends Gaza hostage and ceasefire proposal to U.S.
• AP News: Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
• WA Post: Arson attacks disrupt trains in France before Olympics, SNCF rail says
• AP News: Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Mayo’ Zambada was lured onto plane before arrest
• Axios: Iowa's six-week abortion ban to take effect Monday
• MSN: Biden just got one step closer to replacing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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