EPISODE · Jan 3, 2025 · 5 MIN
Friday, January 3rd, 2025 - New Year attacks update; Speaker vote; Siri settlement; Top on time airlines
from Morning Announcements · host Betches Media
Today’s Headlines: Updates on the New Year’s attacks reveal that the New Orleans suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone, leaving explosives near the scene and posting ISIS-related videos before the attack. Meanwhile, the Vegas Cybertruck attacker, Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger, died from a gunshot before the explosion, with no link found between the incidents. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a critical vote today, backed by Trump, who announced a pre-inauguration rally for January 19. Apple agreed to a $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims, potentially compensating users about $20 per device. Lastly, Aeromexico was named the most on-time airline of 2024, followed by Saudia and Delta, the top U.S. carrier. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: Man who rammed truck into New Orleans crowd apparently acted alone, authorities say Axios: Las Vegas explosion suspect was a veteran, Army confirms WA Post: Could Trump face another early setback in House speaker’s race? AP News: Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration AP News: Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping AP News: A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today’s Headlines: Updates on the New Year’s attacks reveal that the New Orleans suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone, leaving explosives near the scene and posting ISIS-related videos before the attack. Meanwhile, the Vegas Cybertruck attacker, Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger, died from a gunshot before the explosion, with no link found between the incidents. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a critical vote today, backed by Trump, who announced a pre-inauguration rally for January 19. Apple agreed to a $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims, potentially compensating users about $20 per device. Lastly, Aeromexico was named the most on-time airline of 2024, followed by Saudia and Delta, the top U.S. carrier. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: Man who rammed truck into New Orleans crowd apparently acted alone, authorities say Axios: Las Vegas explosion suspect was a veteran, Army confirms WA Post: Could Trump face another early setback in House speaker’s race? AP News: Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration AP News: Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping AP News: A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday, January 3rd, 2025 - New Year attacks update; Speaker vote; Siri settlement; Top on time airlines
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