About this episode
Today’s Headlines: Canadian wildfires caused smoky air in the American Midwest, with cities like Chicago and Detroit affected. Europe also experienced the smoke, resulting in beautiful sunsets. The US reported its first malaria cases since 2003, with treatment given to the five diagnosed individuals. The wreckage of the Titan submersible, including human remains, was found, leading to an investigation. President Biden praised his economic policies and announced a $42 billion investment for nationwide internet access. A federal judge temporarily blocked a Kentucky law prohibiting transgender treatments for minors, recognizing their medical necessity. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NPR: Air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke stretches across the Midwest Reuters: Canadian wildfire emissions hit record high as smoke reaches Europe NY Times: U.S. Sees First Cases of Local Malaria Transmission in Two Decades WA Post: Possible human remains recovered from Titan wreckage, Coast Guard says Bloomberg: ‘Bidenomics Is Working’ in Contrast to GOP’s Trickle-Down Approach, President Says Reuters: US to spend $42 billion to make internet access universal by 2030 NY Times: Judges Block Transgender Care Bans for Minors in Kentucky and Tennessee Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices