August 6, 2025 • 10 mins
In Episode 145 of the U.S. News Daily Brief, Bob begins with a welcome and introduction before delving into the recent shooting in Aurora, Colorado. He discusses the arrest made, comments from the police chief, and details of the ongoing investigation. The episode then moves to the FBI's 2024 crime statistics report, analyzing trends and key findings. Bob also examines the cooling of the housing market, exploring regional trends and factors influencing the slowdown. Additionally, the episode covers a lawsuit against Savannah Land Holdings, considering the legal and environmental implications. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a call to follow the podcast for more updates.
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(00:00):
Welcome back to U.S.
(00:02):
News Daily, your go-to update on the latesthappenings across the United States.
I’m your host, AI Michelle, and this is aMagicPod, produced by PodcastAI.
Want to create your own MagicPod?
Click the link in the show notes.
Alright, let’s dive in.
First up, we've got some breaking news out ofAurora, Colorado.
(00:26):
Authorities in Aurora have announced the arrestof a suspect in connection with a tragic
shooting that took place over the weekend.
The incident left one woman dead and anothercritically injured, all witnessed by five
children ranging in age from one to fifteen.
The suspect, identified as Michel JordanCastellano-Fonseca, is a Venezuelan national
(00:49):
reportedly in the United States without legalstatus.
He was apprehended Monday morning nearMississippi Avenue and Chambers Road after a
citywide search.
Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain describedthe shooting as a "tragedy that never should
have happened." Chamberlain emphasized theimportance of inter-agency cooperation and the
(01:09):
use of technology to prevent such violentcrimes.
The suspect is said to have entered the UnitedStates illegally in 2023, initially settling in
Florida before moving to Aurora.
Despite a previous traffic violation inFlorida, no other legal actions had been taken
against him until now.
The details surrounding the incident revealthat the suspect was allegedly under the
(01:33):
influence of cocaine and alcohol when he leftthe apartment Saturday evening to acquire a
firearm.
Upon returning around 3 a.m., he allegedlyforced his way inside, where the women and
children attempted to take shelter in abathroom.
Tragically, he fired shots, striking two womenin the head, killing one instantly while the
(01:53):
other remains hospitalized in criticalcondition.
After the shooting, Castellano-Fonseca fled ina green Acura MDX SUV, prompting police to
issue a public alert.
Thanks to surveillance systems, investigatorswere able to trace his movements and eventually
located him at a Taco Bell, where he wasarrested without incident.
(02:16):
Chief Chamberlain highlighted the broaderchallenges facing law enforcement, including
the complexities of immigration enforcement andthe need for stronger cooperation with federal
agencies like Immigration and CustomsEnforcement.
Chief Chamberlain also expressed concerns overcurrent restrictions that limit local police
cooperation with federal partners, which hebelieves hampers efforts to tackle rising crime
(02:40):
rates.
He stressed that while the department is nottargeting immigrants, they are committed to
holding criminals accountable.
Victim support services are currently workingwith the affected family, who are also
Venezuelan immigrants, although their legalstatus remains unclear.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation hasreleased its comprehensive report on crime
(03:01):
statistics for the year 2024, providing adetailed overview of over fourteen million
criminal offenses reported across the nation.
This data, submitted by more than sixteenthousand state, county, city, university,
college, and tribal law enforcement agencies,represents approximately ninety-five point six
(03:21):
percent of the United States population.
It was collected through the NationalIncident-Based Reporting System and the Summary
Reporting System.
According to the data, a violent crime occurredon average every twenty-five point nine seconds
in 2024.
The breakdown of these incidents shows that amurder happened every thirty-one point one
(03:43):
minutes and a rape every four point oneminutes.
Encouragingly, the national violent crime ratesaw an estimated four point five percent
decrease compared to the previous year.
Specifically, murder and non-negligentmanslaughter dropped by fourteen point nine
percent, while rape saw a five point twopercent decrease.
(04:03):
Aggravated assault figures decreased by threepercent, and robbery offenses fell by eight
point nine percent nationally.
An important aspect of the report is the hatecrime statistics.
In 2024, sixteen thousand four hundred nineteenagencies participated in the Hate Crime
collection, covering ninety-five point onepercent of the U.S.
(04:25):
population.
These agencies reported eleven thousand sixhundred seventy-nine criminal incidents and
thirteen thousand six hundred eighty-threerelated offenses motivated by biases, including
race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexualorientation, disability, gender, and gender
identity.
(04:46):
Notably, reported hate crime incidentsdecreased by one point five percent from 2023
to 2024.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's "ReportedCrimes in the Nation" is divided into five
sections, including "Crime in the UnitedStates, 2024," "NIBRS, 2024," "Hate Crime
(05:08):
Statistics, 2024," "Law Enforcement OfficersKilled and Assaulted 2024 assault tables," and
"UCR Summary of Reported Crimes in the Nation,2024." This compilation reflects the
contributions of participating law enforcementagencies in reporting these critical statistics
to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(05:31):
For the first time, the violent crime estimatesfrom 2013 through 2024 are based on reported
rape offenses using the 2013 reviseddefinition, which includes additional
circumstances beyond the legacy definition'sparameters.
This change aims to provide a more accuratedepiction of crime trends and enhance the
clarity of the data presented in the "Crime inthe United States" report.
(05:55):
The housing market, which has been undersignificant pressure since the COVID-19
pandemic, is showing signs of cooling off, withsome regions experiencing a drop in home
prices.
A new report from Realtor.com highlights thesechanges, noting modest declines in median home
prices across the fifty largest metropolitanareas in the United States since 2022, when
(06:17):
prices peaked at four hundred forty-threethousand dollars according to the Federal
Reserve Bank of Saint Louis.
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com,explained that while the housing market has
cooled modestly in 2025, the degree andpersistence of this rebalancing vary across the
country.
Regionally, homebuyers and sellers are likelyto encounter very different market conditions.
(06:42):
Jake Krimmel, a senior economist atRealtor.com, emphasized the role of inventory
in these regional differences.
The South and West have higher inventorylevels, leading to deeper price cuts, while the
Midwest and Northeast face more limitedinventory, which keeps prices higher.
"It is a supply and demand story," Krimmel toldCBS MoneyWatch, indicating that fewer homes for
(07:05):
sale can maintain upward pressure on priceswhere demand is sufficient.
Cities in the South and West, such as Austinand Miami, have experienced some of the largest
declines in median listing prices.
Austin saw a nearly fifteen percent drop, andMiami experienced around a nineteen percent
decrease over the last three years.
(07:26):
These changes are attributed to risinginventory as homes stay on the market longer,
sellers reduce prices, and new listingsincrease.
A building boom during the pandemic alsocontributed to the increased supply in these
areas.
Conversely, housing markets in the Northeastand Midwest remain tight, with "sticky high"
prices and limited inventory.
(07:49):
Factors like stricter zoning and land useregulations make new construction challenging.
In New York, median listing prices have climbedapproximately sixteen percent since 2022, and
in Milwaukee, they have increased by twenty-sixpercent.
Despite some declines in cities like Boston andPhiladelphia, prices remain at least ten
percent above 2022 levels.
(08:12):
Krimmel noted that in the Northeast andMidwest, any price decreases are generally
modest.
Active listings per month in the Northeast arestill fifty percent below pre-pandemic levels,
and in the Midwest, they are down by fortypercent, highlighting the inventory shortage.
The United States government has filed alawsuit against Savannah Land Holdings, a real
(08:34):
estate developer based in Richmond Hill,Georgia, for allegedly destroying thousands of
Native American artifacts, including humanremains.
The company, responsible for developing theWaterways neighborhood in Richmond Hill, is
accused of violating a 404 permit issued by theUnited States Army Corps of Engineers.
(08:56):
This permit allows construction on wetlands,provided that cultural resources at the site
are protected.
According to the lawsuit, the United Statesgovernment became aware of "extensive
violations" of the permit in September 2023.
These violations include the improper handling,misplacement, or destruction of artifacts,
(09:16):
human remains, and funerary objects.
The property in question contains eighteenarchaeological sites, and the company was
required to consult with the United States ArmyCorps of Engineers, the Georgia State Historic
Preservation Office, and the Seminole Tribe ofFlorida when certain objects were discovered.
The lawsuit further alleges that Savannah LandHoldings failed to cease excavation upon
(09:40):
discovering human remains and did not notifythe Corps or potential descendants of the
remains' origins.
Additionally, the company is accused ofmisplacing remains and improperly handling
discovered artifacts.
As a result, "eighty thousand artifacts havenot been properly curated," and "three thousand
artifacts have been lost or disposed of."
(10:02):
The United States government is seeking severalactions against Savannah Land Holdings,
including stopping further development at theproperty, establishing a security plan to
prevent looting of remaining artifacts, andpaying a civil penalty as restitution for the
violations.
Savannah Land Holdings declined to comment onthe lawsuit when contacted by WTOC.
(10:24):
Alright that's a wrap for this episode.
If you enjoyed this brief, and would like tostay updated on latest episodes, don’t forget
to click ‘Follow’ in your podcast app.
Thanks again for listening, and hope to catchyou next time.
Welcome back to U.S.
(00:02):
News Daily, your go-to update on the latesthappenings across the United States.
I’m your host, AI Michelle, and this is aMagicPod, produced by PodcastAI.
Want to create your own MagicPod?
Click the link in the show notes.
Alright, let’s dive in.
First up, we've got some breaking news out ofAurora, Colorado.
(00:26):
Authorities in Aurora have announced the arrestof a suspect in connection with a tragic
shooting that took place over the weekend.
The incident left one woman dead and anothercritically injured, all witnessed by five
children ranging in age from one to fifteen.
The suspect, identified as Michel JordanCastellano-Fonseca, is a Venezuelan national
(00:49):
reportedly in the United States without legalstatus.
He was apprehended Monday morning nearMississippi Avenue and Chambers Road after a
citywide search.
Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain describedthe shooting as a "tragedy that never should
have happened." Chamberlain emphasized theimportance of inter-agency cooperation and the
(01:09):
use of technology to prevent such violentcrimes.
The suspect is said to have entered the UnitedStates illegally in 2023, initially settling in
Florida before moving to Aurora.
Despite a previous traffic violation inFlorida, no other legal actions had been taken
against him until now.
The details surrounding the incident revealthat the suspect was allegedly under the
(01:33):
influence of cocaine and alcohol when he leftthe apartment Saturday evening to acquire a
firearm.
Upon returning around 3 a.m., he allegedlyforced his way inside, where the women and
children attempted to take shelter in abathroom.
Tragically, he fired shots, striking two womenin the head, killing one instantly while the
(01:53):
other remains hospitalized in criticalcondition.
After the shooting, Castellano-Fonseca fled ina green Acura MDX SUV, prompting police to
issue a public alert.
Thanks to surveillance systems, investigatorswere able to trace his movements and eventually
located him at a Taco Bell, where he wasarrested without incident.
(02:16):
Chief Chamberlain highlighted the broaderchallenges facing law enforcement, including
the complexities of immigration enforcement andthe need for stronger cooperation with federal
agencies like Immigration and CustomsEnforcement.
Chief Chamberlain also expressed concerns overcurrent restrictions that limit local police
cooperation with federal partners, which hebelieves hampers efforts to tackle rising crime
(02:40):
rates.
He stressed that while the department is nottargeting immigrants, they are committed to
holding criminals accountable.
Victim support services are currently workingwith the affected family, who are also
Venezuelan immigrants, although their legalstatus remains unclear.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation hasreleased its comprehensive report on crime
(03:01):
statistics for the year 2024, providing adetailed overview of over fourteen million
criminal offenses reported across the nation.
This data, submitted by more than sixteenthousand state, county, city, university,
college, and tribal law enforcement agencies,represents approximately ninety-five point six
(03:21):
percent of the United States population.
It was collected through the NationalIncident-Based Reporting System and the Summary
Reporting System.
According to the data, a violent crime occurredon average every twenty-five point nine seconds
in 2024.
The breakdown of these incidents shows that amurder happened every thirty-one point one
(03:43):
minutes and a rape every four point oneminutes.
Encouragingly, the national violent crime ratesaw an estimated four point five percent
decrease compared to the previous year.
Specifically, murder and non-negligentmanslaughter dropped by fourteen point nine
percent, while rape saw a five point twopercent decrease.
(04:03):
Aggravated assault figures decreased by threepercent, and robbery offenses fell by eight
point nine percent nationally.
An important aspect of the report is the hatecrime statistics.
In 2024, sixteen thousand four hundred nineteenagencies participated in the Hate Crime
collection, covering ninety-five point onepercent of the U.S.
(04:25):
population.
These agencies reported eleven thousand sixhundred seventy-nine criminal incidents and
thirteen thousand six hundred eighty-threerelated offenses motivated by biases, including
race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexualorientation, disability, gender, and gender
identity.
(04:46):
Notably, reported hate crime incidentsdecreased by one point five percent from 2023
to 2024.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's "ReportedCrimes in the Nation" is divided into five
sections, including "Crime in the UnitedStates, 2024," "NIBRS, 2024," "Hate Crime
(05:08):
Statistics, 2024," "Law Enforcement OfficersKilled and Assaulted 2024 assault tables," and
"UCR Summary of Reported Crimes in the Nation,2024." This compilation reflects the
contributions of participating law enforcementagencies in reporting these critical statistics
to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(05:31):
For the first time, the violent crime estimatesfrom 2013 through 2024 are based on reported
rape offenses using the 2013 reviseddefinition, which includes additional
circumstances beyond the legacy definition'sparameters.
This change aims to provide a more accuratedepiction of crime trends and enhance the
clarity of the data presented in the "Crime inthe United States" report.
(05:55):
The housing market, which has been undersignificant pressure since the COVID-19
pandemic, is showing signs of cooling off, withsome regions experiencing a drop in home
prices.
A new report from Realtor.com highlights thesechanges, noting modest declines in median home
prices across the fifty largest metropolitanareas in the United States since 2022, when
(06:17):
prices peaked at four hundred forty-threethousand dollars according to the Federal
Reserve Bank of Saint Louis.
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com,explained that while the housing market has
cooled modestly in 2025, the degree andpersistence of this rebalancing vary across the
country.
Regionally, homebuyers and sellers are likelyto encounter very different market conditions.
(06:42):
Jake Krimmel, a senior economist atRealtor.com, emphasized the role of inventory
in these regional differences.
The South and West have higher inventorylevels, leading to deeper price cuts, while the
Midwest and Northeast face more limitedinventory, which keeps prices higher.
"It is a supply and demand story," Krimmel toldCBS MoneyWatch, indicating that fewer homes for
(07:05):
sale can maintain upward pressure on priceswhere demand is sufficient.
Cities in the South and West, such as Austinand Miami, have experienced some of the largest
declines in median listing prices.
Austin saw a nearly fifteen percent drop, andMiami experienced around a nineteen percent
decrease over the last three years.
(07:26):
These changes are attributed to risinginventory as homes stay on the market longer,
sellers reduce prices, and new listingsincrease.
A building boom during the pandemic alsocontributed to the increased supply in these
areas.
Conversely, housing markets in the Northeastand Midwest remain tight, with "sticky high"
prices and limited inventory.
(07:49):
Factors like stricter zoning and land useregulations make new construction challenging.
In New York, median listing prices have climbedapproximately sixteen percent since 2022, and
in Milwaukee, they have increased by twenty-sixpercent.
Despite some declines in cities like Boston andPhiladelphia, prices remain at least ten
percent above 2022 levels.
(08:12):
Krimmel noted that in the Northeast andMidwest, any price decreases are generally
modest.
Active listings per month in the Northeast arestill fifty percent below pre-pandemic levels,
and in the Midwest, they are down by fortypercent, highlighting the inventory shortage.
The United States government has filed alawsuit against Savannah Land Holdings, a real
(08:34):
estate developer based in Richmond Hill,Georgia, for allegedly destroying thousands of
Native American artifacts, including humanremains.
The company, responsible for developing theWaterways neighborhood in Richmond Hill, is
accused of violating a 404 permit issued by theUnited States Army Corps of Engineers.
(08:56):
This permit allows construction on wetlands,provided that cultural resources at the site
are protected.
According to the lawsuit, the United Statesgovernment became aware of "extensive
violations" of the permit in September 2023.
These violations include the improper handling,misplacement, or destruction of artifacts,
(09:16):
human remains, and funerary objects.
The property in question contains eighteenarchaeological sites, and the company was
required to consult with the United States ArmyCorps of Engineers, the Georgia State Historic
Preservation Office, and the Seminole Tribe ofFlorida when certain objects were discovered.
The lawsuit further alleges that Savannah LandHoldings failed to cease excavation upon
(09:40):
discovering human remains and did not notifythe Corps or potential descendants of the
remains' origins.
Additionally, the company is accused ofmisplacing remains and improperly handling
discovered artifacts.
As a result, "eighty thousand artifacts havenot been properly curated," and "three thousand
artifacts have been lost or disposed of."
(10:02):
The United States government is seeking severalactions against Savannah Land Holdings,
including stopping further development at theproperty, establishing a security plan to
prevent looting of remaining artifacts, andpaying a civil penalty as restitution for the
violations.
Savannah Land Holdings declined to comment onthe lawsuit when contacted by WTOC.
(10:24):
Alright that's a wrap for this episode.
If you enjoyed this brief, and would like tostay updated on latest episodes, don’t forget
to click ‘Follow’ in your podcast app.
Thanks again for listening, and hope to catchyou next time.
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