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Thursday, May 25th, 2023 May 25, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in a glitchy Twitter space conversation with Elon Musk. An elementary school in Miami-Dade County moves the poem "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman to middle school shelves after a parent complained about its content. Target faces backlash and removes certain Pride merchandise from stores due to threats to workers' safety and damage to Pride displays. January 6th insurrectionist Richard Bigo Barnette is sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for various charges, including theft of government property. No progress on a debt ceiling deal as House Republicans push for spending cuts and reject proposals to increase revenue, risking a government funding crisis by June 1st.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 May 24, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: A 19-year-old Missouri resident was arrested for driving a U-Haul truck into security barriers near the White House, facing charges related to threats, assault, and trespassing.Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned about the risks of social media to young people, including self-harm, eating disorders, and cyberbullying. He recommended delaying children's social media use and establishing boundaries. An Illinois attorney general's report revealed over 450 credible abusers in the Catholic Church, with many instances of sexual abuse involving priests and lay religious figures. False reports of a Pentagon explosion spread due to an AI-generated image shared on Twitter, causing a temporary stock market dip. Harlan Crow's lawyers argue against an ethics probe into his friendship with Justice Thomas, claiming Congress lacks authority.

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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 May 23, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump, has filed a new lawsuit seeking additional damages due to Trump's comments about her. Trump referred to her as a "wack job" and called her story "fake and made up" on national TV. Senator Tim Scott has announced his presidential campaign, criticizing the "radical left" and emphasizing his background. TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana's ban of the app, claiming it violates free speech. A profile on Harlan Crow, a Republican donor and friend of Justice Clarence Thomas, reveals their relationship and Crow's collection of controversial items. Russia has expanded its list of sanctioned Americans, including enemies of Donald Trump, in response to US sanctions.

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NY Times: E. Jean Carroll Seeks New Damages From Trump for Comments on CNN
CBS News: Tim Scott announces he is running for president in 2024: "I am America"
AP News: TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana’s 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app
The Atlantic: Harlan Crow wants to stop talking about Clarence Thomas
NY Times: Russia's Latest Sanctions on U.S. Officials Turn to Trump Enemies

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Monday, May 22nd, 2023 May 22, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: The US government has made limited progress in reaching an agreement to raise the debt ceiling, with a deadline approaching. President Biden criticized Republican proposals and mentioned the possibility of cutting spending and raising taxes. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential run, trailing behind Donald Trump in polls. The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, accusing Governor DeSantis of attempting to erase black history. Montana has become the first state to ban TikTok, leading to a lawsuit filed by TikTok creators on grounds of freedom of speech. Concerns have been raised about TikTok's data privacy and potential cooperation with the Chinese government. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality alerts in several US states.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Friday, May 19th, 2023 May 19, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: The Texas state legislature passed a bill to ban puberty blockers and hormone treatments for minors, which will be sent to Governor Greg Abbott for signing. Disney canceled its nearly $1 billion office development in Orlando, Florida, citing changing business conditions. A Florida teacher is being investigated for showing the animated Disney movie "Strange World" that features an openly gay character. The Supreme Court ruled that Twitter cannot be held liable under a federal anti-terrorism law for failing to prevent terrorist groups from using its platform. Senator Diane Feinstein suffered undisclosed complications from shingles, including facial paralysis and post-shingles encephalitis. SAG-AFTRA authorized a strike in anticipation of upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, focusing on compensation and regulating the use of artificial intelligence.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Thursday, May 18th, 2023 May 18, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed four bills into law that restrict LGBTQ rights. The bills include expanding the Don't Say Gay law, banning transition-related care for minors, prohibiting trans people from using public facilities aligned with their gender identities, and restricting "adult" performances in front of minors. However, Democrats are calling for an investigation into DeSantis's use of Florida's law enforcement agency. In North Carolina, the state legislature overrode Governor Roy Cooper's veto of a 12-week abortion ban. Donald Trump claimed responsibility for "killing Roe v. Wade." The resolution to expel George Santos from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee. In the mayoral race of Jacksonville, Florida, Donna Deegan became the first woman to hold the position, despite DeSantis endorsing her opponent.

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NBC News: DeSantis signs 'Don't Say Gay' expansion, gender-affirming care ban
NBC News: Supreme Court rejects challenge to Illinois assault weapons ban
Washington Post: North Carolina bans abortion past 12 weeks overriding governor veto
NBC News: Trump: 'I was able to kill Roe v. Wade'
AP NEws: Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
News 4 Jacksonville: Voters elect Donna Deegan as new Jacksonville mayor

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 May 17, 2023

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Today’s Headlines:In the House of Representatives, Democrats aim to expel George Santos, but a two-thirds vote is needed. The US nears its debt limit, and Biden and Congress must find a resolution within 6-7 days. Rudy Giuliani faces allegations of misconduct, including selling pardons for $2 million, though no evidence has been provided yet. The IRS investigation reveals higher audit rates for Black taxpayers. OpenAI's CEO urges government regulation to mitigate risks in artificial intelligence, highlighting concerns about AI manipulating humans.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 May 16, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: A man armed with a baseball bat attacked the district office of democratic representative from Virginia, Gerald E. Connolly, injuring two staff aides. The assailant faces charges of malicious wounding and is being held without bond. The motive is not yet identified, but he has a history of mental illness. Special counsel John Durham has issued a report criticizing the FBI for its investigation of Trump’s 2016 campaign and collusion with Russia, but no actual charges were made. Donald Trump spoke at Michael Flynn’s “Reawaken America Tour” and promised to bring Flynn back to power if elected. A woman has filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, alleging he coerced her into sex and owes her almost $2 million in unpaid wages. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will testify in Congress on the oversight of AI and potential risks of the technology.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Monday, May 15th, 2023 May 15, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: Fewer migrants than expected arrived at the US southern border after Title 42's expiration, but the Biden administration's border handling is still criticized, including limits on asylum seekers. Shuttered NYC hotels will house asylum seekers. Daniel Penny, who killed Jordan Neely in a subway chokehold, was released on $100k bail, with over $1.8m raised for his legal defense. FDA relaxed blood donation guidelines for gay and bisexual men. North Carolina governor vetoed abortion bill but could be overridden by Republican supermajority. Former TikTok executive filed a lawsuit claiming the Chinese government has "supreme access" to data belonging to parent company ByteDance, and accused the company of scraping data from competitors. Meanwhile, Twitter is getting a new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, amid a decline in advertising revenue and staff.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

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Friday, May 12th, 2023 May 12, 2023

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Today’s Headlines: NYC prosecutors charge Daniel Penny with 2nd degree manslaughter for fatal chokehold on subway performer. Federal judge in Virginia declares regulations on handgun sales to 18-20 year olds unconstitutional. Congressional leaders postpone meeting on debt ceiling negotiations, while staff continues to meet. EPA proposes new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Peloton recalls over 2 million exercise bikes due to assembly flaw causing potential falls and injuries. Senator Tuberville criticizes Defense Secretary Austin's efforts to remove white nationalist supporters from the military and blocks military nominees over abortion policy disagreement.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

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