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Morning Announcements

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Announcements
Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.
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Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 - Senate Blocks IVF Bill; Russian disinfo targets Harris; AZ voter glitch; Diddy’s charges

Today’s Headlines: Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to IVF Act, halting efforts to protect access to IVF treatments. Only two Republicans backed the bill, while Senator JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote. Meanwhile, Microsoft researchers revealed Russian-backed groups are spreading disinformation about Vice President Harris, and election officials in 15 states have received suspicious packages, sparking federal investigations. In Ohio, a sheriff urged people to track homes supporting Harris, and in Arizona, a DMV glitch may prevent 100,000 voters from participating in state elections. Israel launched a strike killing Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon, and Sean Combs was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges dating back to 2008. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CBS News: Senate Republicans block IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights WA Post: Russians made videos falsely accusing Harris of hit-and-run, Microsoft says ​​AP News: The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states WA Post: Ohio sheriff says to 'write down' addresses of homes with Harris signs Axios: Glitch allowed nearly 100k Arizonans to vote full ballots without citizenship proof AP News: Hezbollah hit by exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria: At least 9 dead, thousands injured NBC News: Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest: 'Freak offs' at center of sex trafficking, racketeering charges  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 - GA abortion ban deaths; Trump’s crypto; TikTok ban; Toxic chemicals in food packaging

Today’s Headlines: A new ProPublica report reveals that at least two women in Georgia, including 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman, died because doctors were too afraid to perform necessary abortion procedures under the state’s restrictive ban. Thurman’s death followed a 20-hour delay in treating her post-abortion complications. In other news, Donald Trump has launched a cryptocurrency exchange called World Liberty Financial, involving his sons and even 18-year-old Barron. Meanwhile, TikTok is taking the U.S. government to court over its sale-or-ban law, claiming it violates free speech. A pipeline fire in Houston forced evacuations, and a new study has found that over 3,000 harmful chemicals from food packaging have been detected in human blood, hair, and breast milk. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Pro Publica: Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother's Death Was Preventable. Fast Company: What is World Liberty Financial? Trump's new crypto exchange launches tonight. Here's everything we know Axios: TikTok's day in court  ​​AP News: Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say  WA Post: More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

Monday, September 16th, 2024 - Trump assassination foiled; Vance’s lies & OH bomb threats; Boeing strike

Today’s Headlines: The Secret Service stopped a potential assassination attempt on Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida. The gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested after fleeing the scene. In Springfield, Ohio, bomb threats shut down schools and public buildings after Trump spread false claims that immigrants were eating animals. JD Vance later admitted he pushed the story to get media attention. New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ chief legal adviser, Lisa Zornberg, resigned amid growing investigations into Adams’ circle. Lastly, Boeing workers went on strike, demanding a 40% pay raise after rejecting the company’s offer of 25%. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says NBC News: Bomb threats force second consecutive day of school closures in Springfield, Ohio The Guardian: JD Vance admits he is willing to ‘create stories’ to get media attention | US elections 2024  NY Times: Eric Adams’s Chief Counsel, Lisa Zornberg, Resigns Amid Federal Investigations  CNN: What this Boeing strike is really all about | CNN Business  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Sami Sage
Sami Sage is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Betches. She’s the host of @Betches, and Morning Announcements and in her spare time likes to scroll on her phone and stare at her dogs, Bruce Bader Ginsburg and Larry David.

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