Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: It seems like international rivalry week, with the NATO summit kicking off in DC and announcing a $700 million contract for more Stinger missiles, which were crucial in aiding Ukraine against Russia in 2022. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia, calling Putin "my dear friend," while Russia launched a new offensive in Ukraine, tragically hitting the country's largest children's hospital. In the US, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is working with Democrats on legislation to counter the Supreme Court's ruling that grants Trump immunity from criminal prosecution. On the environmental front, sea-level rise has potentially wiped out the Key Largo tree cactus, marking the first time climate change has eradicated a US species. Lastly, the FTC has banned the NGL app from serving users under 18 for privacy violations and deceptive practices, resulting in a $5 million settlement.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract
• WA Post: Modi bear-hugs Putin in Moscow, marking deep ties between Russia and India
• AP News: Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missile attacks kill at least 31, hits children's hospital
• The Hill: Schumer pushing bill to strip Trump of court-granted immunity 
• Axios: Sea level rise wipes out a U.S. species for the first known time
• WA Post: In a first, federal regulators ban messaging app from hosting minors

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

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