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Show Notes
Today’s Headlines: The aftermath of the attempted coup against Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to make headlines. Putin denounced the Wagner Group as traitors, while the group's exiled leader defended the event as a "march of justice." Switzerland's intelligence agency reported Russian and Chinese spies operating as diplomats. The Supreme Court made key decisions, potentially redrawing Louisiana's electoral map for better representation and upholding a ruling against a skirts-only dress code. The Department of Transportation allocated $1.7 billion for low- and zero-emission buses. Parts of Texas face extreme heat, with record-breaking temperatures anticipated.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
- AP News: Putin says the aborted rebellion played into the hands of Russia’s enemies
- Axios: Wagner boss claims he wasn't trying to overthrow Russian government
- AP News: Swiss say dozens of Russian spies disguised as diplomats are active in the Alpine nation
- AP News: Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
- NPR: Supreme Court declines case challenging school's skirts-only dress code for girls
- AP News: The US government is awarding $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
- CNN: Deadly Texas heat is spreading, and it will only get hotter
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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