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Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

FromMorning Announcements


Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

FromMorning Announcements

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Mar 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stirred controversy, with Orban revealing Trump's remarks about potentially withholding aid to Ukraine if re-elected. Meanwhile, France grapples with cyberattacks from a group suspected to have ties to Russia, highlighting ongoing tensions in Europe's cybersecurity landscape. Additionally, a surge in fake websites connected to Russian intelligence has emerged, disseminating propaganda under the guise of legitimate news sources. In the United States, intelligence warnings point to Chinese government influence on TikTok, leading to House Republicans scheduling a vote on a bill aimed at compelling ByteDance to sell the platform. Amidst ongoing unrest, ceasefire negotiations in Gaza falter as President Biden considers conditioning aid to Israel, adding strain to their relationship. In India, Prime Minister Modi's announcement to implement a citizenship law excluding Muslims ahead of his re-election bid sparks concerns over religious discrimination. On a different note, Airbnb responds to privacy concerns by announcing a ban on indoor cameras in rentals, aiming to safeguard guest privacy.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

The Guardian: Trump ‘will not give a penny to Ukraine’ if he wins, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán says


AP News: The French government says it's being targeted by unusual intense cyberattacks


NY Times: Spate of Mock News Sites With Russian Ties Pop Up in U.S.

Axios: Top intel agency says China used TikTok to influence U.S. elections


AP News: House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban


Politico: If Israel invades Rafah, Biden will consider conditioning military aid to Israel


NPR: India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims 

NPR: Airbnb bans all indoor security cameras



Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Released:
Mar 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.