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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
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Speaker 2 (00:05):
In just four minutes, the House has passed the National
Defense Authorization Act. Jim Roup explains.

Speaker 3 (00:13):
Speaker Mike Johnson managed to win over several holdouts to
send the bill to the Senate with a three twelve
to one to twelve vote. The NDAA would increase pay
for service members, provide some military aid to Ukraine, restrict
US investment in China, fully, repeal sanctions on Syria, and more.
President Trump has urged for that bill to be passed.

(00:33):
I'm Jim Roup.

Speaker 2 (00:34):
Another round of Arctic air could possibly hit millions in
the central and northeastern US this weekend. The current forecast
suggests now will be seen in the Midwest on Saturday
and then shift into the Northeast by Sunday. Congress is
reaching a critical juncture in the healthcare battle. On Thursday,
the Senate will vote on dueling partisan proposals. With the
Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end

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of the year, that could lead to a spike in
premiums for about twenty two million Americans. One proposal from
the GOP would replace expiring ACA subsidies with direct payments
to individuals, and one from the Democrats would extend the
ACA subsidies for three years. Meanwhile, House GOP leaders are
moving forward with a healthcare package that excludes ACA subsidy extensions.

(01:15):
President Trump is continuing to pressure Indiana state lawmakers to
approve newly GOP drawn congressional maps. In a post on
truth Social Trump said unless the redrawn maps are approved,
Republicans will lose everything to the Democrats. He said that
anyone who votes against redistricting will be met with a
MAGA primary in the spring. Arizona Cardinal fans are being
flagged as the heaviest drinkers in the NFL as according

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to the Action Network, which did a survey to find
out which fans consume the most alcoholic beverages on game days.
The results found eighteen and a half percent of the
Red Sea take down at least five adult drinks one
days the Cardinals are playing, ranking the highest of all
NFL fan bases. The survey also noted Cardinals supporters are
the heaviest pregamers in the league, consuming five or more

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drinks before the game even kicks off. Arizona is currently
three and ten so far this season. I'm Tammy Trihello.
Cases of neurovirus, the so called winter vomiting disease, are
surging across the US. Sarah Le Kessler.

Speaker 4 (02:12):
Reports wastewater surveillance testing by the CDC indicates neurovirus is
spreading earlier and faster than usual all across the country.
Each year, there are about twenty five hundred reported outbreaks
of the virus. This year, cases have been on the rise,
especially in Louisiana, Michigan, and Indiana. Health experts have encouraged

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vigilance through proper handwashing, frequently disinfecting surfaces, and avoiding direct
contact with those infected. I'm Sarah Lee Kessler.

Speaker 2 (02:42):
The Trump administration will unveil reforms for FEMA on Thursday.
Homeland Security Secretary Christinomann Secretary of Warpeede Haigs that they're
leading the effort after President Trump established a FEMA Review
Council earlier this year. The council's recommendations will be presented
at a meeting and followed by a vote on the proposal,
which is expected to be made available for public comment.
While the proposal is likely to be contentious, it's not

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expected to go as far as earlier calls to eliminate
FEMA entirely. Toto and Christopher Cross are hitting the road
together for the second summer in a row. They're adding
another eighties hit making band into the mix. Details from
Mark Mayfield.

Speaker 5 (03:18):
It's not in no way you look for the time.

Speaker 1 (03:31):
The two classic artists have confirmed that they're going to
hit the road with the Romantics in twenty twenty six.
The trek kicks off in July and Bethel, New York,
and it's scheduled to conclude August the thirtieth in Toronto.
Tickets go on sale Friday.

Speaker 2 (03:43):
I'm Mark Mayfield and investigation shows online grocery service Instacart's
use of AI has led to item prices being hiked
by as much as twenty percent. The report from Consumer
Reports and the Groundwork Collaborative says AI is helping Instacart
gauge just how much it can charge for a particular
item before shoppers to decide not to buy it. I'm
Tammy Truheo