Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. They launched their campaign at a rally in Philadelphia and are touring key battleground states this week. In other news, a Pakistani national with ties to Iran was arrested for plotting to assassinate Donald Trump and other officials. The suspect, Asif Merchant, was caught by FBI informants posing as hitmen. Israel is on high alert for a major strike from Iran. Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas's military wing, has also taken over its political leadership following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. In Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro is refusing to concede despite losing the recent election to Edmundo Gonzalez. Protests continue, resulting in over 2,000 imprisonments and at least 22 deaths by pro-government forces. Tropical Storm Debby has caused extreme flooding and six fatalities in Florida and Georgia, with Virginia declaring a state of emergency and Charleston enforcing a curfew. Lastly, the Department of Homeland Security has partnered with Lyft in their Blue Campaign to combat human trafficking. Lyft drivers will now receive training to help identify and report potential trafficking situations. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: What to know about Harris' VP pick Tim Walz ABC News: Pakistani national charged with alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump, other public officials: DOJ AP News: Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance The Guardian: Venezuela opposition leaders urge army and police to abandon Nicolás Maduro The Weather Channel: Tropical Storm Debby Floods South Carolina, Georgia | Weather.com  DHS: DHS Blue Campaign Launches Nationwide Tutorial with Lyft to Educate Rideshare Drivers About How to Detect and Prevent Human Trafficking 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