Tuesday December 17th, 2024 - WI school shooting; $100B Softbank AI push; NY Mayor Adams update; DOT’s new airline rule; German election

Today’s Headlines: Yesterday in Madison, Wisconsin, a teenage student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing three (including the shooter) and injuring six. Donald Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion U.S. investment plan focused on AI, citing optimism about the American economy. In New York, a top aide to Mayor Eric Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, resigned ahead of an expected indictment for accepting improper gifts. Trump suggested he might pardon Adams if needed. The Department of Transportation unveiled new rules requiring airlines to improve services for passengers with disabilities, with full compliance expected by mid-2026. In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz was ousted in a vote of no confidence, triggering an early election in February. Polls indicate a likely shift to the right, led by conservative Friedrich Merz.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• CNN: What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting that left a student and teacher dead 
• AP News: Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years
• AP News: Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, resigns and expects to be indicted
• AP News: Trump weighs in on NY mayor, vaccines and drones in freewheeling press conference at Mar-a-Lago
• CNN: DOT announces new protections for air travelers with disabilities 
• WA Post: Germany’s Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering early election 

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