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For years, Syria’s Kurdish people were largely invisible: their language, flag and festivals were all suppressed. Now, in much of the country’s north and east, they rule over the Arabs who once ruled over them. A brutal murder in a sleepy German village sparks angst about a resurgent far right. And, the surprising trend of American-style debate in China.

The news to know for Monday, July 8th, 2019!

Today, what to know about the World Cup champions and what fans were chanting in the stands when it ended.

Plus: Iran's latest threat, a second earthquake in SoCal, why Starbucks is apologizing, and a new promise from Netflix.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources:

World Cup Win: CBS Sports, ESPN, NYT

Iran Nuclear Threat: NYT, BBC, AP, Politico

Another Cali Earthquake: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, CBS News 

Deutsche Job Cuts: Reuters, CNBC

Starbucks Apology: Yahoo Finance, FOX News, NPR, Washington Post 

Autonomous Plane: TechCrunch, Engadget

HIV Study: USA Today, CNN, Boston.com

Stevie Wonder Transplant: ABC News, CNN

Netflix Smoking: CBS News, Engadget, Mashable, Truth Initiative 

Box Office: Variety, LA Times, Forbes

In the last 15 years, Texas has led the way among red states showing how small government is the path to prosperity. But the Texas economic miracle can’t be told without mentioning the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the leading conservative think tank in the Lone State State. Brooke Rollins built that foundation up to become a policy powerhouse promoting freedom and limited government. She talks about her years in think tank leadership, and how they prepared her for her current role in the Trump administration. Plus: A new poll shows Americans rarely seek guidance from their clergy. We also cover these stories:•Iran is officially in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal.•New York takes another step toward exposing President Trump’s tax returns. •President Trump isn't happy with Britain or Prime Minister Teresa May, after the British ambassador's unflattering comments about the Trump administration were leaked. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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Jennifer Zeng grew up admiring the Communist Party of China and adhering to its stringent rules. But her life changed forever when she embraced religion and was swept up in a government crackdown on Falun Gong. Arrested four times as a young adult and held in as a prisoner in a labor camp, he quickly woke up to the horrors of living in a socialist state. After being subject to brutal torture, Zeng managed to escape China and now tells about the evils of socialism and communism.At a time when more Americans are embracing Karl Marx’s teachings, Chris Wright has helped Zeng share her story as part of a network called the Anticommunism Action Team. They recently spoke to The Daily Signal along with Darian Diachok, who escaped from Soviet-era Ukraine as an infant and has helped former Soviet satellite states democratize and overcome their failed communist systems.A lightly edited transcript of the interview is available at DailySignal.com. Some of the content is graphic and not suitable for small children.Also on today's episode, your letters to the editor on illegal immigration and voter fraud. Your letter could be featured on next week’s show. Send an email to letters@dailysignal.com or leave a voicemail message at 202-608-6205.Finally, we share a good news story about one American soldier’s bravery and sacrifice. President Donald Trump recently awarded Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia with the Medal of Honor, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. Enjoy the show!

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis looks likely to lead his New Democracy party to victory in this weekend’s snap election. But can he deliver on all the promises of his big-tent campaign? We examine the controversy and the politics surrounding the detention of migrants at America’s southern border. And, it’s clear that the quality of women’s football is rocketing—we’ve got the data to prove it.

The news to know for Friday, July 5th, 2019!

Today, what to know about the ongoing fight over the 2020 census, the president's Independence Day celebration, and the strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in two decades.

Plus: a new feature on FaceTime, which movie service is shutting down for now, and which singer will star in the next Little Mermaid. 

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources:

Census Question: NYT, AP, NPR

Trump’s Celebration: WSJ, NYT, Washington Post

SoCal Earthquake: LA Times, ABC News

Jim Beam Fire: USA Today, AP

Tour De France: BBC

 World Cup: CBS Sports

Hot Dog Eating Contest: CNN

FaceTime Update: TechCrunch, The Verge

Uber Eats Dine-In: CBS News, The Verge

Facebook, IG Down: USA Today, Cnet, CNBC

MoviePass Hiatus: Variety, Deadline

Holiday Box Office: Variety, THR

Little Mermaid: Vox

Russia’s president is glad-handing in Italy, where his anti-liberal roadshow resonates. But Mr Putin’s is a twisted vision of liberalism, and at home many of his compatriots see through the ruse. We examine the “Swedish model” of prostitution laws, and how the approach endangers sex workers. And, the push to make robots that can handle environments like the melted-down Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

What’s behind the record-breaking economic boom and how much longer can it last? Does America’s central bank have the tools it needs to handle the inevitable downturn? The racial gap in Americans’ life expectancy is as small as it’s ever been; we examine what’s been making black lives longer. And, why spoilers are so prominent in entertainment, and how that can spoil the craft.

The news to know for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a new government report that takes a closer look at conditions at the border, and what to expect from President Trump's Fourth of July celebration.

Plus: the World Cup final, a balloon that provides internet service, and a new Instagram feature.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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Sources:

Gov’t Watchdog Report: CBS News, FOX News, NYT

Ruling on Asylum Seekers: AP

Census Citizenship Question: CNBC, ABC News, Vox

Lawsuit for Tax Returns : NPR, AP, NYT

Salute to America: Washington Post, CBS News

World Cup: CBS Sports, ESPN

Anheuser-Busch Inbev IPO: CNBC, CNN, WSJ

Loon Balloons: TechCrunch, CNet, Reuters

Regal Cinemas Unlimited: Business Insider, Deadline

Instagram Story Sticker: The Verge 

Independence Day: History.com

 

 

Protesters are in a defiant mood—a hard core of them has smashed up Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. But demonstrations aren’t going to make the territory any more free. The state-owned investment vehicles known as sovereign-wealth funds are usually cautious; those of the Gulf region are proving much more adventurous and less transparent. And, a look at the future of New York’s island of the dead