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  • Daily News Brief · July 16th

    Daily News Brief · July 16th
    2026/07/16
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 16th. It's Jessica, July 16th. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from Thehill. New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas following Air Force One coverage. So, I just got done reading about this. The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas from the Trump administration. The administration had issued these subpoenas after a report from the Times about the new Air Force One, which apparently they're not happy about. The Times is arguing that the subpoenas are "abusive" and an "overreach" of executive power. They're claiming that the administration is trying to intimidate them into revealing sources. This is all happening because the report included details about the plane's interior, which the administration had hoped to keep under wraps. Next. Second, from The Hindu Top. New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
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  • Daily News Brief · July 15th

    Daily News Brief · July 15th
    2026/07/15
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 15th. It's Jessica. July 15th. The news desk — ten stories, here's the one that opens it. Let's get into it. First, from The Bulwark. As America Is Losing Friends, China Is Courting Them. China’s analysts have been watching the NATO summit and, rather than counting on brute force, they’re betting that the United States will keep losing its partner network. The picture they see is a world where America’s strength still lies in its web of alliances, development aid, and information programs, while Beijing is quietly weaving its own web through the Belt and Road, port stakes, telecom deals, and mining contracts across Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. Unlike Russia’s coercive tactics—military drills, energy pressure, and outright invasions—China is buying influence, offering infrastructure and financing that bind countries to its economic orbit. That strategy has been reinforced by the recent expansion of BRICS, which now includes Eg
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  • Daily News Brief · July 14th

    Daily News Brief · July 14th
    2026/07/14
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 14th. It's Jessica. July 14th. The news desk — ten stories, here's the one that opens it. Let's get into it. First, from Bloomberg Top. UK Maternity Care Is a Disaster — and Getting Worse. A recent report says the UK’s maternity services are slipping, and the situation’s getting tougher for families. The data comes from the NHS and health watchdogs, who flagged rising wait times and staffing shortages across hospitals. In London’s Hackney, the infant mortality rate was already the highest in the city back in 2001, and recent figures show it hasn’t improved much. The area’s socioeconomic challenges and a rise in single‑parent households are still driving those numbers. Midwives are trying to keep continuity, like the Shoreditch clinic that pairs each woman with the same practitioner, but they’re stretched thin. The program was praised a decade ago for cutting health gaps, yet today it’s struggling to meet basic care standards. Overa
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  • Daily News Brief · July 13th

    Daily News Brief · July 13th
    2026/07/13
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 13th. Jessica here. July 13th. The news in ten — let's start at home. Let's get into it. First, from Channel News Asia. Disney's live-action Moana crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office. Disney’s new live‑action Moana has hit theaters with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui and Catherine Lagaʻaia stepping into the role of the Polynesian princess. Lagaʻaia’s performance is getting the nod, with many noting she brings fresh energy to the story. Critics, however, aren’t buying the whole package. The consensus is that the film feels like a shot‑for‑shot remake of the original animated hit, and the reviews have been pretty flat across the board. That lukewarm reception is showing up at the box office. The movie’s opening numbers are modest, far from the splash Disney hoped for, and it’s already being labeled an underwhelming start. All in all, the live‑action version is getting mixed signals: a solid lead from Johnson,
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  • Riley on news · July 12th

    Riley on news · July 12th
    2026/07/12
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 12th. It's Riley, July 12th. Ten stories from overnight — sourcing first, takes second. Let's get into it. First, from The Hindu Top. Monsoon tracker LIVE: Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in Pahalgam; heavy to very heavy rain lash parts of India. So, I've got some updates on the monsoon situation in India. A landslide scare hit Shimla's Sanjauli area early yesterday morning, July 11, after heavy rainfall. Residents of Bothwell Estate were forced to stay outdoors, fearing their houses could collapse. According to eyewitnesses, the situation was chaotic, with people waiting for help to arrive. The landslide threat was reportedly averted, but the residents had to spend the day in the open. Next. Second, from Thedailybeast. JD Vance Shares His Thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Vice President JD Vance said he’s convinced the 23‑year‑old accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk pulled the trigger, but he also floated a broader conspira
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  • Riley on news · July 11th

    Riley on news · July 11th
    2026/07/11
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 11th. Riley, July 11th. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from Thedailybeast. Kaitlan Collins Grills Scott Jennings on Mitch McConnell’s Health. Kaitlan Collins grilled Scott Jennings on CNN about Mitch McConnell's health after a video surfaced of the senator being rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Jennings claimed he spoke with McConnell on Tuesday, saying the senator called to check in and discuss policy issues like the Iran War. Collins pressed Jennings about whether he informed McConnell about conspiracy theories circulating on social media, and Jennings admitted he didn't. Jennings did concede that there needs to be more transparency about McConnell's health, saying it would have saved the senator's team some grief. Jennings has been in touch with McConnell's staff, but hasn't spoken directly to the senator since their phone call. CNN has distanced itself from Jennings'
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  • Riley on news · July 10th

    Riley on news · July 10th
    2026/07/10
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 10th. Riley, July 10th. The morning read — ten stories, balanced sourcing throughout. Let's get into it. First, from GOOD MORNING PROJECT. Sometimes You Just Feel Like Laughing. Grim, I relocate my mind to a cheerier scene – Manhattan, say, in the late nineteen-twenties – with its swagger, glitter, speakeasies, flappers, spats – its cocky insouciance, fearless of cocktails and jokes. America had won the so-called Great War as we won no other – at a cost of a hundred and twenty thousand lives, true, but the rest of the world lost twenty million and was still reeling as we soared. We were confident enough to be silly, poke fun at ourselves, laugh like swaggering adolescents with the world before them. Humorists vied in fun and funniness, so unlike today’s comics, with their bitter wit and heavy hearts. Open the page to Ogden Nash (1902-1971) and feel your soul giggling. The cow is of the bovine ilk; One end is moo, the other, milk. a
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  • Riley on news · July 9th

    Riley on news · July 9th
    2026/07/09
    From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for July 9th. Riley, July 9th. The day in ten — let's begin with the story drawing the most coverage. Let's get into it. First, from Crooked Media. Pollercoaster: Platner Drops Out of Maine Senate Race. Now What?. So, I found out that Dan Plummer, also known as Dan Platner, dropped out of the Maine Senate race. This comes after a recent poll showed him trailing behind the incumbent, Susan Collins. According to a statement from Platner's campaign, he cited a desire to focus on his family and personal well-being. It's worth noting that Platner's exit doesn't necessarily mean the Democratic Party's chances in Maine have taken a hit. His campaign was seen as a long shot from the start, and Collins is still considered a formidable opponent. The real question now is who will step up to challenge Collins in the upcoming election. Several potential candidates have already expressed interest, including Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. It's also wor
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