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Today's headlines: Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million in the largest-ever libel case settlement in US history, without admitting guilt or apologizing. An 84-year-old man in Missouri was charged with felonies for shooting a Black teenager who accidentally rang his doorbell, sparking protests. Oklahoma county officials were caught on audio discussing hiring hitmen to kill reporters and making racist remarks, potentially facing felony charges. President Biden signed an executive order to reform the child care and long-term care system, and proposed $600 billion in spending for child care and early education in the 2024 budget. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Corporation continued their feud over inspections and taxes, while Disney announced a Pride Nite event. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Independent: Dominion wins $787m from Fox as election lies lawsuit settled NY Times: Man Accused of Shooting Ralph Yarl Turns Himself In AP News: Oklahoma sheriff says recording of killing talk was illegal NBC News: Biden issues executive order to make child and home care cheaper Vanity Fair: Disney Sees Ron DeSantis’s Prison-Complex Threat and Raises Him a “Pride Nite” Extravaganza Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices