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Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News–because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.

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Thursday, September 12th, 2024 - 9/11 remembrance, 67M watch debate, Taylor Swift drives voter registrations, Inflation cools, Hurricane hits Louisiana Sep 12, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Following the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both attended the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in New York alongside President Biden, JD Vance, and others. Harris and Biden also participated in memorial events in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon. The debate attracted 67 million viewers, while Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris drove over 300,000 clicks to voter registration. Meanwhile, foreign officials praised Harris’s performance. Inflation data showed a 2.5% rise in August, and Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana, causing widespread power outages.

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

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Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 - Swift backs Harris following debate; Vance's Jan 6th comments; GOP shutdown; Wildfire evacuations Sep 11, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump went head-to-head in a debate, while Taylor Swift made waves by endorsing Harris on Instagram shortly after. Meanwhile, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said that if he had been in Mike Pence’s position on January 6th, he would have asked states to submit alternative slates of electors to overturn the 2020 election results. On Capitol Hill, House Republicans are once again threatening a government shutdown unless the SAVE Act, which requires new voters to provide proof of citizenship, is passed. In state news, Missouri’s pro-abortion amendment will remain on the ballot following a state Supreme Court ruling. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. successfully removed his name from North Carolina’s ballot, leading to last-minute reprinting. Finally, fast-spreading wildfires in California and Nevada have forced evacuations, with governors in both states declaring emergencies as the fires continue to spread.

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

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Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 - Prez debate; Foreign disinfo updates; State elections; Biden’s new mental health coverage rules Sep 10, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: The presidential debate is tonight on ABC News at 9pm ET. In disinformation news, Iran has escalated its efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, particularly through phishing attacks aimed at Donald Trump’s advisor Roger Stone and attempts on the Biden and Harris campaigns. The goal appears to be sowing discord and undermining American democracy, especially amid the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, the DOJ has charged former Trump advisor Dimitri Simes and his wife with money laundering for a sanctioned Russian broadcaster. Trump has claimed he will jail political adversaries if re-elected and opposition candidate to Venezuelan dictator, Maduro has fled to Spain to seek political asylum. In state-level news, Florida voters are being questioned by police for signing a petition to protect abortion rights, while Missouri faces legal battles over a similar amendment. North Carolina’s election start may be delayed due to legal disputes over RFK Jr.'s candidacy. Texas is suing to gain access to medical records of women traveling for abortions, and the Biden administration introduced new rules to improve mental health care coverage under private insurance.

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

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Monday, September 9th, 2024 - Apalachee & Trump sentencing updates; Cheney Endorses Harris; NYC Mayor probed; Airlines scrutinized; Weinstein gets lucky…again Sep 09, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts, including involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder. His son, charged with felony murder, will be tried as an adult. Colin reportedly bought the AR-15 used in the shooting, despite his son's previous threats. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s sentencing in the New York hush money case has been postponed, and Dick Cheney has endorsed Kamala Harris, calling Donald Trump a major threat to the republic. Federal investigators have also searched key advisors to NYC Mayor Eric Adams amid ongoing corruption probes. Lastly, the Biden administration is scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs for transparency, while UK prosecutors dropped sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein.

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

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Friday, September 6th, 2024 - Apalachee, Russian interference & Trump trial updates; Texas voter suppression; Hunter Biden plea Sep 06, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: After a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, left four people dead and nine injured, authorities have charged 14-year-old Colt Gray with four felony counts of murder. Gray, who reportedly had a past history of online school shooting threats, allegedly took the gun from his parents. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice revealed that Tennessee-based Tenet Media, linked to Russian election interference, paid influencers exorbitant sums to push pro-Kremlin narratives. In other news, Donald Trump endorsed a plan to have Elon Musk lead a government spending audit, and Trump’s election interference trial will not begin until after the 2024 election. Finally, Hunter Biden entered a guilty plea in his tax evasion case, facing up to 15 years in prison and significant fines.

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Thursday, September 5th, 2024 - GA school shooting; Russian interference; Harris' small biz plan; OH Abortion Ruling Sep 05, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia left four teenagers dead, spotlighting the state's lax gun laws. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced actions to counter Russian election interference in 2024, including sanctions and criminal charges. Despite a warrant from the International Criminal Court, Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia went unchallenged. Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a small business tax expansion and earned an endorsement from Liz Cheney, as a Goldman Sachs report projected stronger economic growth under a Harris presidency. Lastly, an Ohio court blocked two abortion restrictions, citing a recent constitutional amendment.

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

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Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 - DOJ Charges Hamas, Chinese Disinfo Campaign & Kathy Hochul’s Aide; Hotel Union Strike Sep 04, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: The DOJ announced criminal charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other senior militants for the October 7th attack, including conspiracy to murder U.S. nationals and use weapons of mass destruction. The charges, filed in New York, also accuse Iran and Hezbollah of supporting the attack. In election news, Kamala Harris' campaign plans to transfer $25 million to support Democratic candidates in down-ballot races while Donald Trump's attempt to move his hush money case to federal court was denied. Additionally, a Chinese-linked disinformation campaign has been targeting American social media and a deputy chief of staff to NY Governor Kathy Hochul was charged with aiding the Chinese Communist Party. Lastly, hotel union workers across major chains went on strike over wages and staffing issues.

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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 - Israeli hostages; Brazil bans X; Maduro updates; Warning for parents; Q2 GDP was 3% Sep 03, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, who were executed by Hamas just hours before their rescue. Among the victims were three individuals set to be released under a humanitarian deal. The executions were reportedly ordered by Hamas following a prior Israeli rescue mission. The incident led to widespread protests in Israel against Prime Minister Netanyahu, accusing him of delaying a deal to maintain his political power. In related news, the UK temporarily suspended some arms export licenses to Israel over concerns of violations in Gaza. Additionally, the U.S. government seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, escalating tensions following a disputed election. In Brazil, Elon Musk's refusal to comply with legal requirements led to a suspension of X. Finally, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning about the mental and physical health impacts of parenting, advocating for cultural support, and the U.S. economy saw 3% growth in the second quarter of 2024.

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

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Friday, August 30th, 2024 Aug 30, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate, three-day pauses in fighting in Gaza to facilitate the vaccination of approximately 640,000 children against polio. This decision follows the confirmation of the first polio case in Gaza in 25 years. The pauses will begin on Sunday, with the option to extend each pause to a fourth day if necessary. In other news, Vice President Kamala Harris along with Tim Walz sat down for an interview with CNN's Dana Bash, while Donald Trump's campaign faced backlash for filming at Arlington National Cemetery. Additionally, charges against two former Louisville police officers involved in the Breonna Taylor case were dismissed, and a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has resulted in nine deaths across 18 states. Lastly, Brazil's Supreme Court has warned Elon Musk that Twitter could be suspended in the country if it fails to designate a legal representative there.

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

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Thursday, August 29th, 2024 Aug 29, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: The Democratic National Committee and Georgia's state Democratic party have filed a lawsuit against Georgia's State Election Board to block new rules that could allow county officials to refuse to certify elections. These rules, praised by Donald Trump, are seen as violating state law. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is still on the ballot in several states despite trying to remove himself. Donald Trump's campaign has been running TV ads in Palm Beach just for his own visibility, while Congress members visited the site of a recent assassination attempt on Trump. In corporate news, Kroger is facing scrutiny for hiking grocery prices more than necessary, while the FTC is trying to block its merger with Albertsons. Lastly, a tragic incident occurred at Atlanta's airport, where two Delta employees were killed after a Boeing 747 tire exploded.

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

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