July 15, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
The latest use this hour at just four minutes.
Speaker 3 (00:08):
The East Coast is set to see scattered thunderstorms after
the Northeast was smacked with heavy rainfall yesterday. Flash flood
warnings went out Monday for parts of New York City
and New Jersey, where things got so bad Governor Phil
Murphy declared a state of emergency. The storm system sent
floodwaters rushing through New York subway stations, causing mass transit nightmares.
(00:30):
A new reports as President Trump has encouraged Ukraine's president
to ramp up strikes in Russian territory.
Speaker 4 (00:38):
That President Trump and President Zelenski discussed targeting Moscow and
Russia Saint Petersburg with long range weapons. That report in
Britain's Financial Times quotes it says two sources familiar with
the conversation.
Speaker 3 (00:52):
Here Simmons reporting there. The Financial Times reports that Trump
asked whether Ukraine could hit Moscow with long rep range
weapons that the US could provide. The outlet said Trump
spoke with Zelensky on July fourth, one day after speaking
to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has recently expressed his
frustration with putin over not agreeing to a peace deal
(01:14):
to end the war in Ukraine. Inflation is up to
the highest level since February, at two point seven percent.
Financial expert Caleb Silver says there's still a lot of
uncertainty regarding tariffs.
Speaker 5 (01:27):
Consumers should be happy that we haven't seen these major
price increases, and we probably won't see him in the
July report either the tariffs go into effect August first.
If they go into effect, look at that August inflation report.
When we get to September, we'll see price decreases.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Then.
Speaker 3 (01:41):
June numbers out today from the Labor Department show the
consumer Price index, a general measure of how much people
are paying for goods and services and a key inflation indicator,
was up three tenths of a percent from May. That's
about in line with what analysts we're expecting. And the
fire to Massachusetts nursing home that killed nine people does
not peer suspicious, according to officials. The exact cause of
(02:03):
the fire has not been determined. I'm Michael Cassner. Officials
from twenty four Democratic led states and the District of
Columbia are suing the Trump administration to reclaim billions in
frozen education funds. California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims the
freeze is unjustified and with no reason. Programs have been
(02:24):
forced to shut down. Thoughtful strategic budgets, staffing plans, and
contracts for the upcoming school year hang in the balance.
He says, the Trump administration has blocked nearly one billion
dollars in vital support for California schools, including after school programs,
teacher training, and assistance for students. The funding freeze, at
(02:45):
over six billion dollars total, has caused significant disruption and
chaos in several states the school year, which is already
budgeted for and is set to begin. The conflict comes
as President Trump seeks to dismantle the Federal Department of Education.
Federal judge in Massachuset it's recently blocked an executive order
to limit the department's role. Los Angeles, twenty twenty eight
(03:06):
Olympics organizers are releasing its schedule of events Temmi Trahio
with more.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
When the Olympics begin on July fourteenth, twenty twenty eight,
they'll begin with track and field instead of swimming, which
has been the tradition that will ensure there's enough time
to build an indoor pool after the opening ceremony. At
Sofi Stadium, there are a number of events that kick
off two days before the opening ceremony, including soccer, basketball, cricket,
field hockey, handballt rugby, and water polo. That's the largest
(03:32):
number of sports to start before the opening ceremony since
the nineteen twenty Games. In Belgium.
Speaker 3 (03:37):
Today is National Gummy Worm Day, pree tennis with more.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
The German candy company Harrowbo takes credit for inventing the
gummy in the twenties, but they became a North American
suite in nineteen eighty one. Gummy bears came first, followed
by the worms. They taste the same with three flavors,
but it's the shape people reach for. The gummy worm
was intended to be fun and slightly ikey. Eat up
once they're open. They have a seven day shelf life.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
I'm Michael Kassner.
This is your twenty four to seven use update.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
The latest use this hour at just four minutes.
Speaker 3 (00:08):
The East Coast is set to see scattered thunderstorms after
the Northeast was smacked with heavy rainfall yesterday. Flash flood
warnings went out Monday for parts of New York City
and New Jersey, where things got so bad Governor Phil
Murphy declared a state of emergency. The storm system sent
floodwaters rushing through New York subway stations, causing mass transit nightmares.
(00:30):
A new reports as President Trump has encouraged Ukraine's president
to ramp up strikes in Russian territory.
Speaker 4 (00:38):
That President Trump and President Zelenski discussed targeting Moscow and
Russia Saint Petersburg with long range weapons. That report in
Britain's Financial Times quotes it says two sources familiar with
the conversation.
Speaker 3 (00:52):
Here Simmons reporting there. The Financial Times reports that Trump
asked whether Ukraine could hit Moscow with long rep range
weapons that the US could provide. The outlet said Trump
spoke with Zelensky on July fourth, one day after speaking
to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has recently expressed his
frustration with putin over not agreeing to a peace deal
(01:14):
to end the war in Ukraine. Inflation is up to
the highest level since February, at two point seven percent.
Financial expert Caleb Silver says there's still a lot of
uncertainty regarding tariffs.
Speaker 5 (01:27):
Consumers should be happy that we haven't seen these major
price increases, and we probably won't see him in the
July report either the tariffs go into effect August first.
If they go into effect, look at that August inflation report.
When we get to September, we'll see price decreases.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Then.
Speaker 3 (01:41):
June numbers out today from the Labor Department show the
consumer Price index, a general measure of how much people
are paying for goods and services and a key inflation indicator,
was up three tenths of a percent from May. That's
about in line with what analysts we're expecting. And the
fire to Massachusetts nursing home that killed nine people does
not peer suspicious, according to officials. The exact cause of
(02:03):
the fire has not been determined. I'm Michael Cassner. Officials
from twenty four Democratic led states and the District of
Columbia are suing the Trump administration to reclaim billions in
frozen education funds. California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims the
freeze is unjustified and with no reason. Programs have been
(02:24):
forced to shut down. Thoughtful strategic budgets, staffing plans, and
contracts for the upcoming school year hang in the balance.
He says, the Trump administration has blocked nearly one billion
dollars in vital support for California schools, including after school programs,
teacher training, and assistance for students. The funding freeze, at
(02:45):
over six billion dollars total, has caused significant disruption and
chaos in several states the school year, which is already
budgeted for and is set to begin. The conflict comes
as President Trump seeks to dismantle the Federal Department of Education.
Federal judge in Massachuset it's recently blocked an executive order
to limit the department's role. Los Angeles, twenty twenty eight
(03:06):
Olympics organizers are releasing its schedule of events Temmi Trahio
with more.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
When the Olympics begin on July fourteenth, twenty twenty eight,
they'll begin with track and field instead of swimming, which
has been the tradition that will ensure there's enough time
to build an indoor pool after the opening ceremony. At
Sofi Stadium, there are a number of events that kick
off two days before the opening ceremony, including soccer, basketball, cricket,
field hockey, handballt rugby, and water polo. That's the largest
(03:32):
number of sports to start before the opening ceremony since
the nineteen twenty Games. In Belgium.
Speaker 3 (03:37):
Today is National Gummy Worm Day, pree tennis with more.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
The German candy company Harrowbo takes credit for inventing the
gummy in the twenties, but they became a North American
suite in nineteen eighty one. Gummy bears came first, followed
by the worms. They taste the same with three flavors,
but it's the shape people reach for. The gummy worm
was intended to be fun and slightly ikey. Eat up
once they're open. They have a seven day shelf life.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
I'm Michael Kassner.
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