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July 31, 2025

News Jams is live on July thirty-first,We bring you the facts, the raw and the worst.Four big stories from across the land,Told in a beat you can understand.This is the news, direct and clear,No opinions, just what you need to hear.From the markets to the courts, from the battlefield to trade—News Jams brings truth, no filters laid.“Trump unveils Gaza aid plan during visit with developer”Donald Trump visited the Gaza border with developer Steve Witkoff.He announced a plan to build a humanitarian aid zone.Israeli officials arranged the visit, but no Palestinian groups were involved.Trump says the zone would deliver food and water, but critics call it a photo op.“Markets slip as tariff threats return and trade deadline passes”The trade deadline passed without any new deals.Trump floated new tariffs on Chinese goods and threatened foreign automakers.Investors responded with a sharp sell-off.The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P all closed in the red.This is the news, direct and clear,No opinions, just what you need to hear.From the markets to the courts, from the battlefield to trade—News Jams brings truth, no filters laid.“Giuffre memoir details Trump connection to Epstein”Virginia Giuffre released a memoir detailing her time with Jeffrey Epstein.She wrote that Trump had dinner with her and Epstein at Mar-a-Lago in 2000.Trump denies knowing she was a victim and says he never witnessed abuse.The book has reignited attention on Trump’s past Epstein connections.“Kyiv toll rises to 16 as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand”Sixteen people were killed in Kyiv after a wave of Russian missile strikes.Hospitals and residential buildings were hit during the early morning attack.The assault came just hours after Donald Trump called for a ceasefire.Ukraine says Russia is escalating despite global pressure to de-escalate.This is the news, direct and clear,No opinions, just what you need to hear.From the markets to the courts, from the battlefield to trade—News Jams brings truth, no filters laid.That’s the report, laid out in rhyme,The state of the world in real-time.Come back tomorrow, we’ll do it again—News Jams rolls with the world as it spins. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 31, 20253 min

July 30, 2025

News Jams – July 30, 2025Today’s headlines delivered in rhythm. No opinions, no spin—just the facts in lyrics.“Former dentist is convicted of murdering his wife with poisonous protein shakes”A Colorado dentist was found guilty today,He poisoned his wife with shakes laced in whey.Protein spiked with cyanide and more,A calculated act—now justice is sure.“Tsunami waves hit US shores after 8.8 magnitude quake strikes Russia’s far east”A massive quake in Russia’s far east,8.8 magnitude, nature unleashed.Waves rolled across the Pacific’s span,Tsunamis reached U.S. shores and land.This is the news, no fiction, no spin,Straight from the source, let the facts begin.From courtrooms to quakes, from Capitol floors,We turn headlines into lyrical scores.“Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are ‘back door for privatizing Social Security’”Trump’s new plan for kids’ savings accountsSounds like reform, but critics pounce.Bessent warns it’s a stealthy designTo privatize Social Security over time.“Congressional stock trading ban passes committee; Hawley rejects reports of White House push back”A bill to block lawmakers from stock tradesCleared a House panel in legislative grades.Hawley dismissed White House resistance talk,The effort to limit insider stockwalk.This is the news, no fiction, no spin,Straight from the source, let the facts begin.From courtrooms to quakes, from Capitol floors,We turn headlines into lyrical scores.That’s the day in a rhythm that lands,Stay informed with the beat in your hands.News Jams signing off till the break of dawn,Truth in the verse, and the facts live on. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 30, 20252 min

July 29, 2029

News Jams – July 29, 2025Straight facts in lyrical form—no spin, no summaries.Each section below is based on the linked article.No commentary. Just the news in rhythm.“EPA repeals climate rule targeting tailpipe emissions”The EPA rolled back a climate rule,No more federal limits on what cars fuel.States can’t block tailpipe pollution now,A win for automakers, say critics with a scowl.It’s a shift in policy, a reversal play,Green groups say it’ll hurt the air each day.“At least 15 injured in Nebraska soybean plant explosion”In Fremont, Nebraska, a plant went ablaze,An explosion at a soybean site sparked a fiery haze.Fifteen were hurt, the blast rocked the town,Emergency teams rushed as debris rained down.They’re probing the cause, the damage is wide,A shock to the region, workers terrified.“Joe Rogan podcast episode with Trump fuels Epstein speculation”Joe Rogan’s podcast stirred a storm,With Trump and Kash Patel discussing the norm.They brought up Epstein, made bold claims,Suggesting a setup with unverified names.Critics called it reckless, dangerous to say,The episode’s gone viral, outrage on display.“UK recognizes Palestinian state amid Israel-Hamas war”The UK now backs a Palestinian state,Even as Gaza reels from a war-torn fate.They call it a step toward lasting peace,While Israel pushes back, tensions won’t cease.The move adds pressure in a global frame,As talks for two states rise once again.News you can use, no need to scroll,Straight to the point, we’re keeping it whole.What happened today, from the U.S. to abroad,We break it in rhythm, no filters, no fraud.That’s today’s beat, the headlines are spun,Not for the charts—but to inform everyone.From policy shifts to global affairs,Stay tuned with News Jams—we’re always aware. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 30, 20254 min

July 28, 2025

“Trump pressured Russia to release Clinton emails, new video shows”A new video’s out—Trump made a demand,Asked Russia to leak if they had something planned.He mentioned Clinton and hinted at dirt,While cameras rolled, confirming the flirt.It’s raising concerns about foreign ties,And what he was doing behind the disguise.“At least four killed, several injured in New York City shooting”In New York City, a tragedy hit,A gunman opened fire and didn’t quit.Four were killed and others hurt,A neighborhood shaken, covered in dirt.Police say the shooter knew his prey,But the motive’s still unclear today.“Markets are already looking past the U.S.-EU trade deal”A deal was struck between the U.S. and the EU,Tariff threats paused, and handshakes too.But Wall Street barely made a sound,Traders are focused on what’s farther down.Earnings and inflation steal the show,The markets look forward, not to what we know.“Trump lashes out at DOJ and investigators as legal troubles mount”Trump’s under pressure, and he’s lashing out,Calling the Justice Department corrupt, no doubt.He claims it’s a witch hunt and vows to fight,As investigations creep into sight.His legal battles continue to stack,With court dates looming and critics on his back.This is News Jams, clear and tight,Facts in rhythm, day or night.We bring the news, line by line,So you stay informed, every time.That’s your roundup for July twenty-eight,Stay sharp, stay strong, and don’t take the bait.We’re News Jams, no spin, no fluff—See you tomorrow when the world gets tough. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 29, 20252 min

July 25, 2025

[Intro]Turn up the volume, here’s what’s real,The news in verse with a rhythmic feel.Four big stories, no need to scroll,We’ve got the facts to keep you whole.[Chorus]This is News Jams, headlines in flow,Truth in the beat, now you’re in the know.Politics, justice, and public debate,We break it down — no need to wait.From Congress halls to courtroom floors,The news comes alive like never before.Trump administration reversing course, releasing $6B in education fundingThe White House announced a big reversal,Six billion dollars held back is now dispersal.It was paused by Trump officials last month,But legal concerns made them rethink the stunt.Now colleges will get their federal aid,After weeks of uncertainty and plans delayed.Medical staff face federal charges after allegedly assaulting ICE agentsIn a Texas hospital, tensions rose fast,Where ICE agents came to oversee a task.Medical workers allegedly attacked the team,A confrontation far beyond routine.Four people now face federal charges in court,Accused of violence in a law enforcement report.Ethics panel orders AOC to pay additional $3,000 for 2021 Met GalaThe House Ethics panel made a new call,Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez must pay it all.Three thousand more for her 2021 night,The Met Gala dress still causing a fight.They say she delayed paying for makeup and clothes,And now the total fine officially grows.Photo agency asks court to dismiss Prince Harry and Meghan’s car chase lawsuitA photo agency fired back today,After Harry and Meghan tried to make them pay.The royals claimed a car chase that put lives at stake,But the firm says that’s not what took place.They want the lawsuit dropped, call the claims a sham,Saying their photographers just followed the plan.[Chorus]This is News Jams, headlines in flow,Truth in the beat, now you’re in the know.Politics, justice, and public debate,We break it down — no need to wait.From Congress halls to courtroom floors,The news comes alive like never before.[Outro]That’s your news wrapped tight in a rhyme,Four top stories, right on time.We’ll be back tomorrow, same groove, same track,With News Jams bringing all the headlines back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 25, 20253 min

July 24, 2025

This is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on lifeHulk Hogan, pro wrestling icon, dead at 71The legend’s gone, it shook the ring,Hulk Hogan passed, he gave us everything.From body slams to the power of pride,The red and yellow rode one final ride.This is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on lifeAlphabet results take S&P 500, Nasdaq to record highs; Dow fallsStocks went wild, tech took the lead,Alphabet soared, gave traders what they need.S&P and Nasdaq broke past the line,Dow slipped a bit, but the rest did fine.This is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on lifeColumbia University to pay $245M in connection with sexual abuse by former gynecologistColumbia paid out two forty-five,For silence kept while predators thrived.Women spoke out, they stood up tall,Now a reckoning comes through justice for all.This is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on life5 Things to know for July 24: Signal controversy, Epstein files, birthright citizenship, Thailand & Cambodia, Ohio ambushTrump’s back again with a legal plan,To end the right of birth on U.S. land.He says it’s time for a change in the law,But the courts might halt what he just saw.This is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on lifeWe speak the truth, we don’t take bribesWe report the news, we don’t take sidesThis is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on lifeThis is news for Americans,Spreading the truth across the landThis is news for Americans,Reporting what’s rightReporting on life This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 24, 20254 min

July 23, 2025

News Jams is live, it’s July twenty-third,Twenty twenty-five—let the facts be heard.Five major stories, fresh from the wire,Delivered in rhythm, with truth that won’t tire.Bryan Kohberger: Prosecutors can seek death penalty for suspect in Idaho student murdersBryan Kohberger stood in court today,Facing four murder charges, the state wants him to pay.The judge ruled prosecutors can seek his death,For the stabbing of four students while they slept.He was arrested months back in Pennsylvania,Now the Idaho court brings formal mania.The defense says he’s not the man to blame,But the state says the DNA links him to the slain.Trump administration to supercharge AI arms sales to alliesThe Trump administration’s got a tech agenda,Boosting AI defense with a global vendor.They’re speeding up sales of battlefield AI,To allies worldwide with a Pentagon tie.Critics warn about ethics and the law,But Trump’s team sees profit without flaw.Autonomous drones and targeting tools,Getting fast-tracked with fewer rules.House Oversight Committee issues subpoena for Ghislaine MaxwellThe House Oversight Committee made a bold move,Subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell to proveWhat she knows about Epstein and who was involved,As lawmakers push to get crimes resolved.She’s in prison now for sex trafficking charges,But they want her testimony under oath, not dodges.The GOP says the public has the right to seeWho flew on the jets and what went on privately.Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate changeOn July 23, the UN’s top court in The Hague made waves,Saying nations can sue peers for climate harm they’ve made.The advisory ruling underscores a legal shift,Nonbinding—but used to hold polluters adrift.It recognizes climate harm as lawbreaking,And opens the door for reparations for the taking.Though it won’t enforce verdicts right away,It’s a landmark moment on the global justice highway.Doctor who gave Matthew Perry ketamine pleads guiltyA doctor in L.A. just pleaded guilty,Linked to Matthew Perry’s ketamine autopsy.He gave Perry the drug, despite the risk,Then texted friends, calling him a “moron,” real brisk.Authorities say he ignored every sign,Dispensed the ketamine well out of line.Now he’s convicted for the unlawful med,Part of the puzzle in how the actor ended up dead.That’s your News Jams for July twenty-three,From courtrooms to Congress to overseas.If you missed the headlines, now you’re in the know,We’ll keep it coming—next verse, next show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 23, 20254 min

July 22, 2025

“Trump news at a glance: immigration agents to ‘flood’ US sanctuary cities as marines withdraw from LA”Trump’s back on his mission, immigration in sight,Sends ICE to the cities where they’re ready to fight.Says he’s “floodin’ the zone,” no sanctuary spared,Rights and resistance, but the White House don’t care.Seven hundred Marines pullin’ out of LA,Just a month after landing—critics had their say.“Brett Hankison, former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor case, sentenced to 33 months in prison”Brett Hankison, justice finally caught up,Feds gave him 33 months—no pass, no luck.Breonna’s name still echoes through the streets,This time the courtroom echoed with grief.They asked for time served, but the judge went hard,Told the world no badge puts you above the law’s yard.“Russia launches 42 drone strikes on Ukraine overnight, hours after agreeing to Istanbul peace talks – as it happened”Talks in Istanbul, peace on the floor,But hours later, Russia sent 40 drones more.Wounds and destruction in Ukrainian skies,While Germany sends Patriots to counter the lies.Peace feels distant when the bombs still fall,One hand signs treaties, the other builds walls.“🍨 Two scoops!” (Axios Generate newsletter)Oak Ridge goin’ high-tech, AI’s in the frame,Fast-tracking nukes in the energy game.Atomic Canyon joins, they’re coding the plans,Tryna cut the red tape with robotic hands.Grain Belt Express, new pivot on deck,Might mix gas and coal—green goals in check?“Beef Prices Jump to Record Highs as Egg Prices Begin to Drop”Ground beef now more than six bucks a pound,Steak? Over eleven—costs climbing all around.Droughts, fewer cows, and the trade game tight,But eggs are down, finally some bite.Three seventy-eight for a dozen, that’s real,A little relief in your grocery bill. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 23, 20253 min

July 21, 2025

The News You Don’t Have to Read—We Rap It InsteadToday’s biggest stories delivered through lyrics. Each verse is tied to a verified article. Click the title if you want to dive deeper—but the bars give you the full picture.Trump-Epstein latest: FBI agents were told to ‘flag’ any files that mentioned the president, Sen. Durbin says, as an Epstein accuser recalls an encounter with both menDurbin dropped heat at the Senate mic,Said the FBI got a secret spike.“Flag any doc with Trump’s name near,”Buried evidence, then disappeared.One woman said she saw them both,Epstein and Trump—yeah, that’s no joke.But the files? Still sealed, still tight,And survivors still fight for the light.COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave, CDC data showsIt’s July, but COVID’s still around,With 26 states where it’s gaining ground.ERs filled with kids in need,Coughs and fevers picking up speed.CDC says it’s not the worst,But this little wave could be the first.Stay alert, don’t toss the mask,Keeping safe is a summer task.Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor and poet, dies at 54We lost Theo, and it cuts real deep,Malcolm-Jamal now in eternal sleep.He was more than a show, more than a name,A poet, a presence, ahead of the fame.Dead at 54, no cause released,But the grief rolls on and won’t decrease.His legacy? Still full of might—A voice for justice and black boy light.UK, France, 23 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane’ killing of civiliansGlobal heat’s on Tel Aviv’s door,Twenty-five countries can’t ignoreThe images out of Gaza’s line—Civilians gone in record time.They call it inhumane and unjust,Too many dead to dismiss or trust.Condemnations, bold and loud,Demanding change from a bloodstained cloud.Harvard vs. Trump court hearing in Boston tests free speech boundariesBoston courtroom, freedom’s on trial,Harvard and Trump in litigation style.Trump says he’s blocked, speech not free,Harvard says, “We set the degree.”Can protests cancel what someone says?Or is speech still safe in these college days?The judge will decide what’s right and real—In a battle where words are the steel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 21, 20253 min

July 18, 2025

News Jams – July 18, 2025A lyrical breakdown of today’s top headlines.Rhythm meets reality. Truth meets tempo.Health care’s climbing, the secrets are deep,Justice is rattled, and mothers can’t sleep.From L.A. to Maine, the pain doesn’t lie—Truth in the headlines, no time to deny.Obamacare Insurers Seek Double-Digit Premium Hikes Next YearPremiums rising like the heat in July,Obamacare plans reaching for the sky.Insurers want hikes in the double digits,Middle class stuck in premium fidgets.Blue Cross, others pushing 25%,Families ask where their paychecks went.Out-of-pocket costs keep piling on—And the safety net? Nearly gone.Health care’s climbing, the secrets are deep,Justice is rattled, and mothers can’t sleep.From L.A. to Maine, the pain doesn’t lie—Truth in the headlines, no time to deny.Trump Asks Bondi to Seek Release of Epstein-Related Grand Jury TestimonyTrump said, “Unseal it,” made it a cause,Demanding Bondi release Epstein laws.Grand jury secrets, hush-hush no more,But redacted truths still cover the floor.He blames the Dems, says it’s all a show,But survivors know what the records show.Bondi’s in the ring, legal gloves on tight—But power plays don’t bring justice to light.Health care’s climbing, the secrets are deep,Justice is rattled, and mothers can’t sleep.From L.A. to Maine, the pain doesn’t lie—Truth in the headlines, no time to deny.Explosion Kills 3 Deputies at L.A. Sheriff Training FacilityEast L.A. shook with a training blast,Three deputies gone, their futures passed.Handling explosives, a bomb squad drill,But safety slipped, now time stands still.Federal agents comb through debris,Looking for why this had to be.From badge to coffin in a flash of fire—Another tragedy built from misfire.Health care’s climbing, the secrets are deep,Justice is rattled, and mothers can’t sleep.From L.A. to Maine, the pain doesn’t lie—Truth in the headlines, no time to deny.Teen Charged With Murder in Death of Paddleboarder in MaineSunshine Stewart—just seventeen,Killed in Maine, a peaceful scene.Strangled near camp, a paddleboard trip,Turned nightmare fast, like a horror script.Another teen now faces the law,A brutal crime with no time to thaw.Family shattered, town holding its breath—A summer escape ends in death.Health care’s climbing, the secrets are deep,Justice is rattled, and mothers can’t sleep.From L.A. to Maine, the pain doesn’t lie—Truth in the headlines, no time to deny.No fairy tales in today’s scroll,Each headline cuts, each story’s soul.From politics murky to lives torn apart,We echo the truth in every bar of this art.So hear these verses, and don’t look away—The truth is the track we spin every day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 18, 20255 min

July 17, 2025

A lyrical breakdown of the week’s biggest headlines. No spin. No filter. Just facts that rhyme.Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after swelling spotted, Leavitt says – CBS NewsTrump’s been limping, now it’s clear,Docs say he’s got chronic venous gear.That means poor blood flow, legs swelling tight,But the campaign’s hush kept it outta sight.Leavitt says it’s “minor” — just a “circulation” phase,But voters are asking, “Is he fit these days?”No release of records, no full medical chart,Just rumors and shadows before the next start.Trump facing MAGA uproar over Epstein files as he shifts blame to others – ABC NewsThe Epstein docs dropped — names and all,And Trump’s in ‘em, now MAGA’s appalled.They thought he’d dodge the fallout tide,Now blame’s bouncing left to try and hide.Some in his base are starting to doubt,Questioning ties they used to shout.As evidence grows, and old friends squirm,Even loyalists start to twist and turn.Trump’s rescission order ‘devastating’ to public media, PBS and NPR say – CNNPBS and NPR just took a hit,Trump pulled the plug — called ’em unfit.He signed a cut that slashed their funds,Claiming they’re biased, just liberal guns.But local stations? They’re losing fast—Education, culture, a voice that lasts.Critics call it a media strike,Where truth gets silenced when power dislikes.House passes crypto market structure bill – The HillCrypto’s wild, but Congress moved—A bill just passed to get it smoothed.They want clear rules for the blockchain scene,So frauds can’t hide behind the machine.It defines exchanges, defines the trade,And keeps your coins from getting played.Now it’s the Senate’s turn to see,If this crypto law becomes policy.Markets calm down after Powell poser – ReutersMarkets shook when Trump hinted bold—Maybe firing Powell if growth turned cold.But now word’s out: he’ll let him stay,And that cooled panic in a major way.Inflation’s down, the Fed’s still tight,Factories hum in a stable light.Investors exhaled, stocks climbed slow,It’s calm — for now — in the capital flow.You ain’t gotta scroll, we bring it live,The news in bars, just press play and drive.From DC halls to the crypto floor,If it’s truth you want, we got the score.No spin, no fear, just facts that stay,News Jams drop every single day.So if you missed the headlines, it’s all in the bars,From the Hill to the street to the hospital scars.News ain’t dead, it just found a new sound,Where facts hit harder when the beat goes down.Stay woke, stay wise — the truth won’t fade,News Jams drop — no mask, no shade. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 17, 20254 min

July 16, 2025

News Jams – July 16, 2025One day’s news. One original song. Every day.⸻Wall Street futures wobble as fresh tariff threats loomWall Street paced in anxious breath,Futures down but not near death.Tariff talks cloud every trade,As earnings loom, investors fade.Retail, energy, tech on pause,Waiting for the Fed’s next clause.Uncertainty is priced and thin,A cautious dance the bulls sit in.⸻EU ready to hit U.S. with €21B in tariffsBrussels drafts a counter-blow,Twenty-one billion set to go.Steel, gas, and jeans in sight,A measured threat, a quiet fight.Italy warns the pressure builds,And ECB must soften yields.August looms, the tariffs stall,But every warning’s now a call.⸻Vote-a-rama underway on Trump’s funding clawbacksA budget clawback late-night ride,Vote-a-rama on Trump’s side.Senate floor runs bill by bill,Funds and programs set to chill.Education, health care, rail,Every cut draws protest wails.Trump’s grip strong, the gavel slams,As spending shrinks by MAGA hands.⸻Trump pushes voter fraud claims againNo evidence, but same old song,Trump repeats what’s proven wrong.Election lies in rally air,Feeding doubt that isn’t there.Georgia, Arizona, spinning tales,While legal filings leave thin trails.He stokes the fire, fans mistrust,In courts of fear, not courts of just.⸻DOJ weighs Trump–Epstein connectionNew whispers from a sealed report,DOJ eyes a private port.Trump and Epstein’s paths entwined,Were favors traded, funds combined?Justice asks with tempered tread,What’s rumor smoke, and what’s widespread?The files remain behind closed doors,But pressure mounts on legal floors.⸻[Chorus – Global Tensions Tighten]Currency falls, alliances snap,Trade wars written on old maps.From senate floors to trading pits,The world holds breath and market fits.⸻[Outro – July 16 Recap]From finance nerves to legal probes,From global trade to Senate votes.This was the spin of a day alive—July sixteen, twenty twenty-five.Markets waver, leaders press,And democracy walks under stress.We sing the facts, not fiction’s call,To make some sense of it all.⸻Written and recorded with AI tools. All facts sourced from publications linked above. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 16, 20252 min

July 15, 2025

News Jams – July 15, 2025One day’s news. One original song. Every day.⸻Slovakia Blocks EU’s Sanctions Package on Russia / Slovakia May Block EU Sanctions Unless Allowed Russian Gas Deal Until 2034Slovakia just blocked a brand-new plan,Europe tried to sanction Russia’s gas ban.Eighteenth round, but it’s stuck on pause,Cause one country pulled the brake on the cause.⸻Trump Agrees to Help Find Patriot Air Defenses for Ukraine / Europeans Open to Buying U.S. Arms for Ukraine Under Trump PlanTrump signed a deal, big missiles in play,Patriot systems heading Ukraine’s way.But U.S. cash won’t foot the bill,Europe will pay, and that’s the deal.⸻Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal Resigns / Political Shake-Up in Kyiv as War ContinuesUkraine’s Prime Minister stepped aside,Denys Shmyhal’s out, no reason implied.⸻NATO Warns China, Brazil, India on Russia Sanctions / Trump, Rutte Discuss Consequences for Russia’s Global TradeAt NATO talks, some stern remarks,Warned China, Brazil: don’t help the dark.Secondary sanctions on the way,If allies trade while bombs still spray.⸻US Inflation at 2.7% in June, Fed Holds Steady / CPI Numbers Confirm Fed PauseThe Fed held firm, no rate change yet,Inflation’s at 2.7 percent.⸻Nasdaq Rises on Tech Optimism, Banks Show Caution / NVIDIA Surges, JPMorgan Reports Earnings BeatMarkets mixed: tech had a high,But banking stocks gave a cautious sigh.⸻Trump Announces US–Indonesia Trade Deal / 19% Tariffs on Indonesian Goods, Zero on U.S. ExportsIndonesia trade got a Trump-style twist:Nineteen percent tariffs—can’t be missed.⸻India’s First Tesla Showroom Opens in Mumbai / Model Y Expected as Flagship VehicleIndia’s got Tesla showrooms now,And plug-in dreams are on the prowl.⸻Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ Campaign / 45-Day Grievance Resolution Drive BeginsTN’s solving complaints somehow,Door-to-door, and they vow.⸻Yellow Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Ireland / UK Met Office Predicts 80mm RainfallNorthern Ireland braces for storms,Yellow alerts and thunder norms.⸻Kerala Lottery Result Today: Sthree Sakthi SS-476 Draw / Check Winning Numbers HereAnd Kerala folks tried out their luck,In the Sthree Sakthi draw—did they get stuck?⸻[Outro]Slovakia blocked, Ukraine got aid,Markets twitched while tariffs played.From Tesla’s launch to weather alarms,That’s the world in lyrical charms.July fifteen, twenty twenty-five,That’s the news—brought alive.⸻Written and recorded with AI tools. Facts sourced from major publications linked above. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 15, 20252 min

July 14, 2025

News Jams – July 13, 2025One day’s news. One original song. Every day.⸻Trump Imposes 35% Tariffs on Canada / TSX Futures Dip on Tariff ThreatCanadian Consumer Boycotts RiseHe drew a line across the north,Thirty-five percent—he sent it forth.Canada caught in steel and grain,A neighbor framed as trade’s disdain.Fentanyl, trade gaps, political bluff,He said their deals weren’t fair enough.August brings the tariff weight,On lumber, dairy, copper plate.Ottawa read the wires cold,Plotted counters, trade-controlled.Boycotts rise and shelves get bare,While markets whisper in thin air.⸻NATO Chief Rutte to Meet Trump in Washington / NATO Diplomacy at a CrossroadsTrump Weighs NATO Arms to UkraineMark Rutte’s ticket stamped D.C.,To test alliance diplomacy.Ukraine’s fight is NATO’s strain,But Trump sees war through his own frame.Hegseth, Rubio, defense in play,Arms and optics weigh the day.The line between support and front,Drawn quiet, sharp, and nonchalant.Rutte walks a loaded hall,Where one wrong word can break it all.A handshake hides the missile core,Peace or pressure—never sure.⸻Corn and Soy Yields at Risk After Storms / U.S. Crop Threatens to Fall ShortFarmers Brace for Harvest TroubleIn Iowa’s fields and Nebraska’s rows,Rain turned promise into woes.Corn cracked down from thundered skies,Thirty percent now twisted lies.Soybeans hold, but barely so,A yield at risk as rivers grow.Farmers check the stalk and root,And pray for sun before the shoot.The season started near ideal,But nature’s dice refuse to kneel.One month left, the stakes are tight—Their harvest hangs in storm-cloud light.⸻[Outro]Three fronts stirred, three lines drawn,Trade, defense, and fields half-gone.No single answer, no simple spin—Just power, weather, and quiet within.July thirteen, carved in ink,Another day the world won’t blink.⸻Written and recorded with AI tools. Facts sourced from major publications linked above. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 14, 20253 min

July 12, 2025

News Jams – July 12, 2025One day’s news. One original song. Every day.⸻Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico / Investor Reactions and Trade FalloutMarket Volatility in Response to Global Tariff ThreatsHe raised the stakes, again, again—Thirty percent on European friends.Mexico too, across the line,Now copper costs and Spanish wine.“Escalate to de-escalate,”That’s the White House framing state.Steel and cars, electronics too,Caught beneath this tariff brew.The euro trembles, peso slips,Supply chains hold with nervous grips.Farmers frown and bankers wait,For numbers to recalibrate.Brussels drafts its counterplay,Retaliation on the way.And Mexico, once held in hand,Now braces for the reprimand.A global dance, a subtle fight,Where every tax turns dark to light.He bluffs, they bend, or maybe burn—No trade war ever makes a clean return.The S&P stood still today,While crypto bounced in its own way.Bitcoin climbed above the noise,A gambler’s faith, a speculator’s toy.Gold went up as bonds held firm,Old signs for a longer term.Safe bets wrapped in cautious hands,As traders scanned for subtle plans.Some say it’s noise, some say it’s lead,Some hedge now, while others tread.The VIX looks tame, the fear not loud,But volatility hangs in cloud.China watches, so does BRICS,Counting out the politics.And investors shrug—or maybe sweat—Depending on how rich they get.A stronger dollar, a weaker deal,A world that spins on what we feel.Trade used to mean cooperation,Now it’s price tags and isolation.These levers pulled behind closed doors,Reshape the shelves inside our stores.From avocados to German cars,From solar cells to breakfast bars.So here we are, round thirty-two,Another tariff, nothing new.July twelve in trade defense,Another line of consequence.⸻Written and recorded with AI tools. Facts sourced from major publications linked above. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 12, 20253 min

July 11, 2025

News Jams – July 11, 2025One day’s news. One original song. Every day.⸻Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Canadian Imports / Market Reactions and Trade FalloutCanada Awaits Clarification from TrumpAnother tariff, this time north—Canada watches, goods held forth.Trump says thirty-five percent,But calls it “fair,” not punishment.USMCA still holds the gate,But lumber, steel may share the weight.Markets twitch, but don’t collapse,Just one more blow to global maps.⸻Gaza Aid Crisis Escalates / UN Says Hundreds Died Seeking FoodUN Rapporteur Sanctioned by U.S.Eight hundred dead since late May,Not from bombs—but aid delay.In Gaza’s dust, they crowd for rice,And find instead a fatal price.Israel strikes while UN pleads,U.S. blames words, not growing needs.Human rights become the war,When hunger walks through every door.⸻Trump Visits Texas After Deadly Floods / Disaster Tour Focuses on InfrastructureLocal Impact and Relief PromisesTexas still drips grief and rain,Trump flies in to speak on pain.He points to drains, he blames the plan,Then pledges funds and shakes a hand.Families lost and fields are torn,Infrastructure drowned and worn.Another promise for next time,While cleanup crews are on the line.⸻EU–U.S. Trade Tensions Build / EU Awaits Trump’s Tariff LetterEurope Prepares for RetaliationThe EU waits, the fax still warm,Trump’s tariffs now a global storm.Brussels drafts retaliation notes,While French ministers trade quiet quotes.Diplomats with twitching pens,Brace for cross-Atlantic bends.It isn’t war, it isn’t peace—Just headlines that refuse to cease.⸻G20 Meets as BRICS Seek Dollar Alternatives / “Duck and Swerve” Finance WatchInflation, GDP, and Global AdjustmentsFinance leaders duck and weave,As China, BRICS, and others grieve.The dollar flexes, yuan ascends,Old alliances feel their ends.Retail numbers frame the spin,As central banks assess again.Inflation looms, but hope is lean—A dance between the seen and seen.⸻Women’s EURO 2025 – Group Stage Highlights / Portugal vs. Belgium, Italy vs. SpainNorway and Switzerland Secure WinsPortugal sharp, Belgium bold,Spain and Italy play like gold.Switzerland runs, Norway flies,The women shine beneath world eyes.It’s not just sport—it’s power, pride,They run the pitch and won’t be denied.Across the nations, fans unite,And stadiums bloom with pulsing light.⸻[Outro]Tariffs thicken, Gaza cries,Floods and finance blur the skies.From pitch to panic, the world rotates,And history inks another date.July eleven, 2025,That’s the story, brought alive.⸻Written and recorded with AI tools. Facts sourced from major publications linked above. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 11, 20252 min

July 10, 2025

News Jams – July 10, 2025One day’s news. One original song. Every day.Tariffs and MarketsTrump announces 50% copper and Brazil import tariffs.https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-3ba9d414https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/business-live-latest-news-uk-companies-ftse-100-shares-copper-tariffs-bitcoin-6qjscqtpcPalestinian LawsuitMahmoud Khalil sues U.S. for $20M over wrongful arrest.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/10/us-politics-latest-news-updates-donald-trump-birthright-citizenship-republicans-democratshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-3ba9d414Russia Attacks UkraineRussia launches 700 drones in largest assault to date.https://nypost.com/video/unleash-hell-trumps-next-move-after-russia-launches-biggest-air-assault-on-ukraine-july-10-2025https://www.wsj.com/news/archive/2025/07/10College Sports LawSCORE Act aims to regulate NIL deals and sports agents.https://www.aseaofblue.com/2025/7/10/24464950/thursday-headlines-are-we-getting-a-federal-law-for-college-sportshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-3ba9d414UK-France Nuclear PactUK and France to coordinate nuclear arsenals.https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-3ba9d414https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/business-live-latest-news-uk-companies-ftse-100-shares-copper-tariffs-bitcoin-6qjscqtpcFlash FloodingNew Mexico floods follow Texas storm disaster.https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-3ba9d414https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/business-live-latest-news-uk-companies-ftse-100-shares-copper-tariffs-bitcoin-6qjscqtpcCreated with AI tools. All sources from verified media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 10, 20253 min

July 9, 2025

Trump’s 50 % tariff on copper, pharmaceuticals announced July 9Trump’s back with a list and a steely plan,Tariffs rising on copper and pharma lands.Seven nations caught in the storm,He says it’s trade, but it’s far from the norm.Semiconductors pay the toll,Fifty percent—it’s out of control.August brings a sharper knife,He’s playing world power with economic strife.Supreme Court lifted injunction on mass federal layoffsThe court said yes to a deeper cut,Federal jobs in a tightening rut.The block is gone, the doors swing wide,Thousands now on the layoff side.They said it’s legal, said it’s fair,But families brace for thinning air.A country shifting in the name of reform,As the safety nets are torn.Camp Mystic losses, flash flood detailsThe skies broke open, the sirens cried,Over a hundred in Texas have died.Flash floods came without a sound,Now water drowns the battleground.A hundred more can’t be found,In neighborhoods where hope once crowned.Nature’s wrath, or human flaw?It’s time we reckon with what we saw.Over 250 million workers striking on July 9Across the sea, a billion rise,In India’s heat, beneath burning skies.Workers march with a common plea,For labor rights and dignity.Banks are closed, the coal runs cold,A general strike, fearless and bold.Two-fifty million take the street,Demanding justice, not elite deceit.July 9 likely shortest day: about 1.3–1.6 msToday the Earth spun fast and strange,The clocks are caught in a cosmic change.One point six milliseconds gone,Time slipped through before the dawn.The scientists scratch their heads in awe,Blame the moon and shifting core law.A negative leap second on the way,Is time itself starting to fray?Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, Galaxy Watch 8 series unveiled July 9 in BrooklynIn Brooklyn’s lights, the tech unveiled,Galaxy’s fold and flip prevailed.The Z Fold 7, sleek and fine,AI-powered in a brand-new line.The Watch 8 ticks with smarter grace,In this futuristic arms race.A world on fire, a phone in hand,We digitize the promised land.So here’s your news wrapped in rhyme,From tariff games to Earth’s lost time.From flood to fight and circuits spun,This was the story of July nine, twenty twenty-five, done.This was created with the use of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 9, 20253 min