Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: The Federal Reserve decided against raising interest rates, noting signs of slowing inflation. European Union regulators suggested Google may have to sell its digital advertising business due to antitrust concerns. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joined the 2024 Republican presidential race, emphasizing his success in attracting tech businesses and tackling climate change. A grand jury indicted Daniel Penny for manslaughter in the death of a subway rider, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vowed to reject the state budget if funding for diversity efforts is cut. Lastly, a UN report highlighted a record number of forcibly displaced people worldwide, largely driven by conflicts and climate crises, with women and children disproportionately affected.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Fed Chair Powell sees progress on inflation, though not quickly enough 
• The Verge: EU suggests breaking up Google’s ad business in preliminary antitrust ruling
• NBC News: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files for 2024 presidential bid 
• NBC News: Daniel Penny indicted by N.Y. grand jury in Jordan Neely subway death 
• AP News: Wisconsin governor vows budget veto if GOP cuts diversity funds from university system 
• Axios: Record 110 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, UN says

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

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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