Category: 2-DailyNews

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

The news to know for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019!

What to know about Iran breaching an international agreement and a secret facebook group that's now caused a federal investigation.

Plus: the youngest player at Wimbledon, how Samsung is now competing with Amazon's Alexa, and where to watch today's total solar eclipse.

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:

Iran Breaches Nuclear Deal: CBS News, FOX News, Vox, AP, NYT

Border Patrol Facebook Group: ProPublica, Axios, The Hill 

Trump’s July 4th: CBS News, The Washington Post, NBC News

Antarctic Ice Melting: AP, , The Guardian

Alaska Heat: USA Today

Youngest Wimbledon Player: USA Today, CNBC

Tyler Skaggs Dies: ESPN

Total Solar Eclipse: CNet, Engadget, Watch Live

Bixby Marketplace: The Verge, Engadget

Warren Buffett Donation: WSJ, CNBC

Protesters returned to the streets of Khartoum this weekend, again with deadly consequences. We look back to last month’s violent crackdown, and consider Sudan’s troubled push for democracy. China’s swine-flu outbreaks threaten hundreds of millions of pigs—but might spark long-overdue reforms in the country’s pork industry. And, we examine San Francisco’s e-cigarette ban: if vaping is safer than smoking, should it be stubbed out?

The news to know for Monday, July 1st, 2019!

Today, what to know about President Trump's historic, last-minute meeting with North Korea's leader.

Plus: which state is now considered the sports betting capital of the country, the Army's plan for new tiny drones, and the top movie at the weekend box office...

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:

Historic North Korea Visit: AP, NBC News, CNN, NYT

China Trade Talks: Reuters, CNBC, Fox Business, NYT

Hong Kong Protest: The Guardian, Washington Post, 

Public Safety Emergency: USA Today

NJ Sports Betting: Sports Illustrated, ESPN

MLB in London: BBC, WSJ

World Cup: ESPN, CBS Sports 

NBA: CBS Sports 

Army’s Tiny Drones: The Verge

Apple’s Diabetes Monitor: CNBC, CNET

Weekend Box Office: Variety

Money in politics has gotten a bad rap, especially from the left -- which is odd, because some of the biggest money around in politics is liberal money. The Capital Research Center has traced where the money is in U.S politics, and recently I spoke with their president, Scott Walter. He unpacked the idea of “dark money” and explained who’s paying who, and what kind of impact it actually has. Plus: As we approach Independence Day, national pride is at a new low. What’s up with that? We’ll discuss.We also cover these stories:•The House Ways and Means Committee has filed a lawsuit to get President Trump's tax returns. •The Border Patrol is saying Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez misrepresented the detention facilities at the border.•President Trump is promising planes--and tanks--at this year's 4th of July celebration in Washington, D.C.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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