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):
The death toll in Texas from the flooding stands at
over one hundred, but that number could rise dramatically. Texas
Governor Gray Gabbott confirms many more people are still missing.
Speaker 3 (00:17):
Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are one
hundred and sixty one people who are known to be missing.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
The governor spoke from rural hunt in western Kirk County,
saying no one will rest until every person is found.
Abbitt took a helicopter tour of the hardest hit areas
and said he was struck by the widespread devastation. The
Supreme Courts allowing the Trump administration to resume plans to
carry out mass job cuts across federal agencies. That story
from Brian Shook.
Speaker 3 (00:43):
Justices lifted a district judge's order blocking the large scale
federal layoffs that could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The Supreme Court said it was not assessing the legality
of any specific plans for layoffs at federal agencies. President
Trump signed to executive order in February directing agencies to
prepare for the government overhaul. I'm Brian Schuck.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
President Trump doesn't want to talk about Jeffrey Epstein anymore.
Mark Mayfield has details.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Trump was questioned about a Department of Justice report that
it's Epstein review was finished and that they had nothing
further to share with the public. This guy's been talked
about for years.
Speaker 3 (01:20):
You're asking me. We have Texas, we have this, we
have all of the things.
Speaker 4 (01:25):
End are people still talking about this guy? This creative?
Speaker 1 (01:28):
Attorney General Pam Bondi said a list of Epstein's clients
was under review when asked about as possible released months ago.
During his cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump scolded the reporter
who brought up the subject. Bondi added that her previous
statement was a general answer to a question about the
entire Epstein investigation, not specific to a client list.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
A Mark nephewd Some Amazon sellers are scaling back Prime
Day discounts, blaming tight margins and rising costs from Trump's tariffs.
Bloomberg reports third party sellers, who account for about sixty
percent of Amazon's inventory, offering fewer discounts. When Missouri based
ice tray company says it's skipping deals for the first
time due to a fifty percent aluminum tara I'm Tammy Trihio.
(02:07):
Sean Ditty Combs, plus his lawyers and prosecutors are now
agreeing to the original October third sentencing date. Sarah Lee
Kessler reports.
Speaker 5 (02:15):
They 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
(02:36):
serious charges. 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 Lee Kessler.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
Global health officials are fast tracking a new malaria treatment
for babies. The World Health Organization has given drug maker
Novartis's permission to begin developing the treatment for infants immediately.
The new medicine could be rolled out soon in African
countries where malaria is rampant. Unice says malaria kills about
six hundred thousand people every year, most are children under
(03:08):
the age of five. Actor Michael Madson died from heart failure,
with alcoholism named as a contributing factor. Details from Chris Carraggio.
Speaker 4 (03:16):
NBC four is reporting Madson's cardiologists confirmed the cause of death.
The station also reports there will be no autopsy because
Mattson's doctor signed the death certificate. The Eli County Sheriff's
Department says no foul play is suspected and has closed
the case. Matson, known for his roles and reservoir dogs,
killed Bill Volume one, Thelma and Louise and Moore, was
(03:38):
found unresponsive at his home last Thursday. He was sixty seven.
I'm Chris Karagio.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
There's a new Car's attraction coming to Walt disney World's
Magic Kingdom Piston Peak National Parks, inspired by the Pixar franchise.
It will feature a visitor lodge, ranger, headquarters, trails, and more.
Attractions like the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer's Island
are closed to make room for the new land. An
exact opening date hasn't been announced yet. I'm Tammy Trheo
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
The death toll in Texas from the flooding stands at
over one hundred, but that number could rise dramatically. Texas
Governor Gray Gabbott confirms many more people are still missing.
Speaker 3 (00:17):
Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are one
hundred and sixty one people who are known to be missing.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
The governor spoke from rural hunt in western Kirk County,
saying no one will rest until every person is found.
Abbitt took a helicopter tour of the hardest hit areas
and said he was struck by the widespread devastation. The
Supreme Courts allowing the Trump administration to resume plans to
carry out mass job cuts across federal agencies. That story
from Brian Shook.
Speaker 3 (00:43):
Justices lifted a district judge's order blocking the large scale
federal layoffs that could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The Supreme Court said it was not assessing the legality
of any specific plans for layoffs at federal agencies. President
Trump signed to executive order in February directing agencies to
prepare for the government overhaul. I'm Brian Schuck.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
President Trump doesn't want to talk about Jeffrey Epstein anymore.
Mark Mayfield has details.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Trump was questioned about a Department of Justice report that
it's Epstein review was finished and that they had nothing
further to share with the public. This guy's been talked
about for years.
Speaker 3 (01:20):
You're asking me. We have Texas, we have this, we
have all of the things.
Speaker 4 (01:25):
End are people still talking about this guy? This creative?
Speaker 1 (01:28):
Attorney General Pam Bondi said a list of Epstein's clients
was under review when asked about as possible released months ago.
During his cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump scolded the reporter
who brought up the subject. Bondi added that her previous
statement was a general answer to a question about the
entire Epstein investigation, not specific to a client list.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
A Mark nephewd Some Amazon sellers are scaling back Prime
Day discounts, blaming tight margins and rising costs from Trump's tariffs.
Bloomberg reports third party sellers, who account for about sixty
percent of Amazon's inventory, offering fewer discounts. When Missouri based
ice tray company says it's skipping deals for the first
time due to a fifty percent aluminum tara I'm Tammy Trihio.
(02:07):
Sean Ditty Combs, plus his lawyers and prosecutors are now
agreeing to the original October third sentencing date. Sarah Lee
Kessler reports.
Speaker 5 (02:15):
They 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
(02:36):
serious charges. 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 Lee Kessler.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
Global health officials are fast tracking a new malaria treatment
for babies. The World Health Organization has given drug maker
Novartis's permission to begin developing the treatment for infants immediately.
The new medicine could be rolled out soon in African
countries where malaria is rampant. Unice says malaria kills about
six hundred thousand people every year, most are children under
(03:08):
the age of five. Actor Michael Madson died from heart failure,
with alcoholism named as a contributing factor. Details from Chris Carraggio.
Speaker 4 (03:16):
NBC four is reporting Madson's cardiologists confirmed the cause of death.
The station also reports there will be no autopsy because
Mattson's doctor signed the death certificate. The Eli County Sheriff's
Department says no foul play is suspected and has closed
the case. Matson, known for his roles and reservoir dogs,
killed Bill Volume one, Thelma and Louise and Moore, was
(03:38):
found unresponsive at his home last Thursday. He was sixty seven.
I'm Chris Karagio.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
There's a new Car's attraction coming to Walt disney World's
Magic Kingdom Piston Peak National Parks, inspired by the Pixar franchise.
It will feature a visitor lodge, ranger, headquarters, trails, and more.
Attractions like the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer's Island
are closed to make room for the new land. An
exact opening date hasn't been announced yet. I'm Tammy Trheo
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