Friday, March 22nd, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the Biden administration exerting pressure on Israel for cessation. In Congress, the release of a $1.2 trillion government funding bill has taken center stage, highlighting key provisions impacting various departments. The Department of Justice, in conjunction with state attorneys general, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopoly practices. President Biden has struck a deal with Intel to invest in semiconductor chip plants in the US, aiming to bolster domestic production. Additionally, concerning findings from an independent probe into the Social Security Administration's handling of fines have raised due process concerns. Lastly, a study reveals disparities in online communication response rates among healthcare providers based on patients' race at large healthcare systems. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: U.S. sent UN draft resolution demanding "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, Blinken says NBC News:Lawmakers release text of $1.2 trillion spending bill as shutdown deadline nears The Verge: US sues Apple for illegal monopoly over smartphones NPR: Biden is giving Intel $8.5 billion for big semiconductor projects in 4 states WA Post: Social Security program failed to properly notify people of huge fines, report finds Axios: Doctors less likely to respond to Black patients' emails, study suggests 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