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Morning Announcements

Friday, August 11th, 2023

Morning Announcements

Betches

News, Daily News, Politics, News Commentary

4.71.7K Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2023

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: The devastating wildfires in Hawaii have claimed at least 36 lives and caused widespread destruction, particularly in Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed gifts, including luxury vacations and private flights, have been exposed, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. Video evidence reveals that the buoy system installed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to deter migrants at the border actually contains dangerous razor devices, leading to tragic consequences. Iran's move to transfer four Americans from prison to house arrest signals a potential step toward a larger prisoner swap with the US, possibly involving frozen funds and the release of Iranian detainees. Lastly, Russia is embarking on a moon mission, entering what looks like a "space race 2.0" with India, as both countries aim to land lunar landers at the south pole, showcasing the latest advancements in space exploration. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Hawaii wildfires kill at least 36 people and raze over 270 structures  ProPublica: Clarence Thomas’ 38 Vacations: The Other Billionaires Who Have Treated the Supreme Court Justice to Luxury Travel  Vice: Democrats Accuse Texas Governor of Installing Anti-Migrant Buoys with ‘Circular Saws’ WA Post: Iran, U.S. advance deal to swap prisoners, free oil funds Ap News: Russia is to launch its first mission to the moon in almost 50 years 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

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Today is Friday, August 11th, and you're listening to The Morning Announcements presented

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by Betches Media.

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I'm your host Sammy Sage, and The Morning Announcements is your daily five-minute breakdown of the

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headlines that isn't afraid to take a side and roast the most consequential reality

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show there is.

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Our government.

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This episode is brought to you by Thrive Cosmetics.

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Thrive Cosmetics is certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free, with no paraben, sulfates,

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or thalates, and each purchase supports organizations that help communities thrive.

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First thing today, we have an update on the wildfires in Hawaii, which started on Tuesday

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and have killed at least 36 people, while wounding dozens of others.

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The fires have affected the islands of Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island, though the entire

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state has been under wind advisories, and an estimated 11,000 households were without

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power as of yesterday morning.

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The historic town of Lahaina on Maui has also been completely destroyed, and hundreds

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of local families have been displaced.

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More new reporting from ProPublica continues to reveal the extensive gifts that have been

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received by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

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The latest accounting of Thomas' very quiet luxury lifestyle reveals that since 1991,

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he has received no less than 38 vacations, 26 private jet and 8 helicopter flights, 12

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VIP passes to professional or college sporting events, two stays at luxury resorts in Florida

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and Jamaica, sandals I have to assume, and one standing imitation to a member's only

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