Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven criminal counts in Florida for retaining classified documents and obstructing justice. The charges include making false statements. This is the first criminal indictment of any US president. The Supreme Court ruled against Alabama's congressional map, requiring a new map that may benefit Democratic-leaning Black voters. California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 28th Amendment for gun control, but its chances of passing are low. A UK-led study found that long Covid has a severe impact on quality of life, comparable to some stage 4 cancers. Instagram has been implicated in facilitating connections to underage-sex content despite efforts to remove such networks.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NBC News: Trump indicted on 7 charges in classified docs probe
• AP News: Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
• LA Times: Newsom launches long-shot push for U.S. constitutional amendment on gun control 
• The Guardian: Long Covid can impair quality of life more than advanced cancers, study says
• The Wall Street Journal: Instagram Connects Vast Pedophile Network

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

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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