July 9, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Tragedy continues to unfold in Texas, where the death toll
from recent flooding is expected to go up Governor Greg
Gabbotts's over one hundred people are confirmed dead, with more
than one hundred and sixty more missing.
Speaker 3 (00:19):
To put this into perspective, there are far more fatalities
than there were in Hurricane Harvey.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Many of the victims were children attending a Christian summer
camp for girls. Official say rescuers have been dealing with
extremely treacherous conditions as a race against time in the
hope of finding survivors. You can now leave your shoes
on during airport's security screenings. Irisplit some reports on the
TSA's decision to end to nearly two decade old rule.
Speaker 3 (00:43):
The rule began in two thousand and six in response
to the failed shoe bomber plot five years earlier, but
has remained unpopular ever since. In a statement, Homeland Security
Secretary Christy Nomes says she expects the change will drastically
decrease passenger way times, leading to what she called a
more pleasant and efficient passenger experience Iris Betzer, San Francisco.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Shawn Ditty Combs prosecutors and his lawyers are now agreeing
to the original October third sentencing date. Sarah Lee Kessler
has details they.
Speaker 4 (01:15):
Met with a New York federal judge via teleconference Tuesday
afternoon about expediting sentencing to September, but Ditty's lawyer signal
the convicted music mogul is no longer seeking that. The
judge said he'd get back to both sides in writing
about the sentencing schedule. Last week, Ditty was found guilty
of transporting people for prostitution, but cleared of more serious charges.
(01:37):
He'll remain in custody until he sentenced. Prosecutors are said
to be seeking a five year prison term for Ditty,
but that didn't come up in Tuesday's hearing. I'm Sarah
le Kessler.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Some Amazon sellers are scaling back Prime Day discounts, blaming
tight margins and rising costs from President Trump's tariffs. Bloomberg
reports Third parties sellers who account for about sixty percent
of Amazon's inventory, are offering fewer discounts. Sellers told Bloomberg
they see this Prime Day as a key test of
consumer demand heading into the fall. I'm tammaged for HEO.
(02:07):
The State Department's investigating after someone using an AI generated
voice impersonated Secretary of State Marco Rubio to contact US
and foreign officials. Mark Mayfield has details.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce sent her department is aware
of their reports.
Speaker 4 (02:22):
The State Department, of course, is aware of this incident
and is currently monitoring and addressing the matter.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
The person contacted three foreign ministers and two US officials
in mid June via the Signal messaging app, and left
voicemails for at least two of them. The Cable also
share that the actor likely aimed to manipulate targeted individuals
using AI generated texts and voice messages with the goal
of gaining access to information or accounts. I'm Mark Mayfield.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
President Trump's announcing a fifty percent tariff on copper. That
tariff's expected to take effect by August and aims to
increase production in the US. According reports from Bloomberg, copper
futures jumped as much as seventeen percent. Trump announced plans
to levy tariffs on the metal. Trump has put other
tariffs on industry specific goods, including a fifty percent tariff
and steel and aluminum that went into effect last month.
(03:10):
Democratic lawmakers are being denied access to Florida's alligator Alcatraz.
Chris Carraggio has that story.
Speaker 5 (03:16):
The newly elected detention center houses thousands of illegal immigrants
who were detained under the state's immigration enforcement program. Five
state lawmakers tried to visit the facility last week, but
were turned away due to safety reasons. The state gop
joked with the group, saying, thanks for finally taking an
interest in the illegal immigration crisis. I'm Chris Krasi.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
The biggest earthquake swarm in sixteen years has head on
a mount Rainier in Washington State. Hundreds of small quakes
were felled across a wide area of the mountain, but
the US Geological Survey says the earthquakes alone art cause
for concern. McDonald's is making some menu changes this week.
The fast food chain started selling the spicy McMuffin on Tuesday.
The breakfast sandwich features on spicy pepper sauce, and the
(03:58):
snack wrap is expected to be back on the menu tomorrow.
It will come in two flavors, spicy and Ranch. I'm
Tammy Truhio
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Tragedy continues to unfold in Texas, where the death toll
from recent flooding is expected to go up Governor Greg
Gabbotts's over one hundred people are confirmed dead, with more
than one hundred and sixty more missing.
Speaker 3 (00:19):
To put this into perspective, there are far more fatalities
than there were in Hurricane Harvey.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Many of the victims were children attending a Christian summer
camp for girls. Official say rescuers have been dealing with
extremely treacherous conditions as a race against time in the
hope of finding survivors. You can now leave your shoes
on during airport's security screenings. Irisplit some reports on the
TSA's decision to end to nearly two decade old rule.
Speaker 3 (00:43):
The rule began in two thousand and six in response
to the failed shoe bomber plot five years earlier, but
has remained unpopular ever since. In a statement, Homeland Security
Secretary Christy Nomes says she expects the change will drastically
decrease passenger way times, leading to what she called a
more pleasant and efficient passenger experience Iris Betzer, San Francisco.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Shawn Ditty Combs prosecutors and his lawyers are now agreeing
to the original October third sentencing date. Sarah Lee Kessler
has details they.
Speaker 4 (01:15):
Met with a New York federal judge via teleconference Tuesday
afternoon about expediting sentencing to September, but Ditty's lawyer signal
the convicted music mogul is no longer seeking that. The
judge said he'd get back to both sides in writing
about the sentencing schedule. Last week, Ditty was found guilty
of transporting people for prostitution, but cleared of more serious charges.
(01:37):
He'll remain in custody until he sentenced. Prosecutors are said
to be seeking a five year prison term for Ditty,
but that didn't come up in Tuesday's hearing. I'm Sarah
le Kessler.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Some Amazon sellers are scaling back Prime Day discounts, blaming
tight margins and rising costs from President Trump's tariffs. Bloomberg
reports Third parties sellers who account for about sixty percent
of Amazon's inventory, are offering fewer discounts. Sellers told Bloomberg
they see this Prime Day as a key test of
consumer demand heading into the fall. I'm tammaged for HEO.
(02:07):
The State Department's investigating after someone using an AI generated
voice impersonated Secretary of State Marco Rubio to contact US
and foreign officials. Mark Mayfield has details.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce sent her department is aware
of their reports.
Speaker 4 (02:22):
The State Department, of course, is aware of this incident
and is currently monitoring and addressing the matter.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
The person contacted three foreign ministers and two US officials
in mid June via the Signal messaging app, and left
voicemails for at least two of them. The Cable also
share that the actor likely aimed to manipulate targeted individuals
using AI generated texts and voice messages with the goal
of gaining access to information or accounts. I'm Mark Mayfield.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
President Trump's announcing a fifty percent tariff on copper. That
tariff's expected to take effect by August and aims to
increase production in the US. According reports from Bloomberg, copper
futures jumped as much as seventeen percent. Trump announced plans
to levy tariffs on the metal. Trump has put other
tariffs on industry specific goods, including a fifty percent tariff
and steel and aluminum that went into effect last month.
(03:10):
Democratic lawmakers are being denied access to Florida's alligator Alcatraz.
Chris Carraggio has that story.
Speaker 5 (03:16):
The newly elected detention center houses thousands of illegal immigrants
who were detained under the state's immigration enforcement program. Five
state lawmakers tried to visit the facility last week, but
were turned away due to safety reasons. The state gop
joked with the group, saying, thanks for finally taking an
interest in the illegal immigration crisis. I'm Chris Krasi.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
The biggest earthquake swarm in sixteen years has head on
a mount Rainier in Washington State. Hundreds of small quakes
were felled across a wide area of the mountain, but
the US Geological Survey says the earthquakes alone art cause
for concern. McDonald's is making some menu changes this week.
The fast food chain started selling the spicy McMuffin on Tuesday.
The breakfast sandwich features on spicy pepper sauce, and the
(03:58):
snack wrap is expected to be back on the menu tomorrow.
It will come in two flavors, spicy and Ranch. I'm
Tammy Truhio
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