Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: A mass shooting in Philadelphia left five people dead and two children injured. The suspect, Kimbrady Carriker, is in custody without bail, and the motive remains unclear. Civil rights groups filed a complaint against Harvard University, alleging that its preference for legacy applicants disproportionately benefits white students. A federal judge issued an injunction preventing Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies about "protected speech." Cocaine was found at the White House, prompting heightened security and an investigation into its origin. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Philadelphia Inquirer: Suspect and victims are identified in Kingsessing mass shooting; 5 killed ranged in age from 15 to 59  Reuters: Harvard 'legacy' policy challenged on heels of affirmative action ruling  WA Post: Judge blocks U.S. officials from tech contacts in First Amendment case WA Post: Secret Service investigating suspected cocaine found in White House   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