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Image: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesIn this episode: (00:11): Shakeup at Activision Blizzard: CEO Resigns, Acquisition Under Scrutiny, and Changes in Leadershiphttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/activision-ceo-steps-down-amidst-scrutiny?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(00:49): Tragic Crash: Investigation Underway for Philadelphia News Helicopter Accidenthttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/helicopter-crash-claims-two-lives?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:39): The Potential Merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global: Consolidating the Entertainment Industry to Compete with Netflix and Disney Plushttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/warner-bros-discovery-pga-potential-merger?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:15): The Controversial Immigration Speech: Trump's Rhetoric and Insights into His Inspirationhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/trump-sparks-controversy-with-comment?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:49): Google Agrees to Pay $700 Million in Antitrust Lawsuit Settlementhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/20/google-settles-antitrust-case?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

21 Dec 20234min

Image: Lucía Vázquez for The New York TimesIn this episode: (00:12): Google Settles $700 Million Antitrust Case with App Store Changeshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/google-settles-antitrust-case?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:07): Jonathan Majors: A Conviction that Shakes the Marvel Universehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/marvel-actor-convicted-of-assault?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:01): Real Estate Market Update: Significant Variations in Home Sale Prices and Sales Across Counties and Stateshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/us-housing-market-trends-revealed?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(03:07): The Tesla Wage Increasehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/tesla-raises-wages-amidst-labor-disputes?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(04:04): Honoring the Legacy of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: A Trailblazer for Women in the Supreme Courthttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/19/justice-oconnor-honored-at-cathedral?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

20 Dec 20235min

Image: COPYRIGHT 2018 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDIn this episode: (00:10): Jonathan Majors: Guilty Verdict and Uncertain Future in the Marvel Cinematic Universehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/actor-majors-convicted-of-assault?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(00:49): Japanese Steelmaker Nippon Steel's $14.9 Billion Acquisition of US Steel: Implications for the Global Economyhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/nippon-steel-acquires-us-steel?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:44): Southwest Airlines Fined $140 Million for Holiday Season Flight Disruptions: What's Next for Passengers?https://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/southwest-airlines-hit-with-record-fine?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:51): Crypto Industry Raises $78 Million to Support Super PACs in U.S. Presidential Electionhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/crypto-industry-backs-pro-crypto-candidates?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(03:40): The Legacy of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: Honoring a Trailblazer and Bridge Builderhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/18/in-tribute-justice-oconnors-trailblazing-legacy?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

19 Dec 20234min

Image: Via Yahoo NewsIn this episode: (00:11): Internal Discord and Resignation: Potential Disruption for DeSantis' Iowa Campaignhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/desantis-pac-in-turmoil?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(00:51): Wreaths Across America: Honoring Veterans and Commemorating their Sacrificeshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/record-donations-honor-veterans?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:24): Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler Faces Controversy and Demands for Resignation Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations and Controversial Stanceshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/florida-gop-chairman-suspended-amid-assault-allegations?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:10): Police Respond to Violent Incident at Austin Bar: Investigation Underwayhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/austin-police-shoots-armed-intruder?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:44): Remembering Richard Hunt: A Legacy of Sculpture and Inspirationhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/17/renowned-sculptor-richard-hunt-dies?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

18 Dec 20233min

Image: Lucas Jackson/ReutersIn this episode:(00:11): Global Markets React to Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Announcement: Stocks Surge, Bond Yields Fall, and Opportunities Arisehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/global-markets-surge-after-rate-cut?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:19): Cruise Bounces Back: Overcoming Challenges and Securing Fundinghttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/gms-cruise-faces-setback?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:51): Republican-Led Impeachment Inquiry Targets President Biden Over Son's Business Dealingshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/house-republicans-launch-biden-impeachment?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:45): US Defense Bill Passed: Strengthening Military, Addressing Concerns, and Countering China's Influencehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/defense-bill-boosts-military-pay?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(03:50): Disturbing Trend: Addressing the Alarming Rise of Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitic Threats in Americahttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/14/teen-charged-over-synagogue-attack?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

15 Dec 20235min

Image: Haiyun Jiang for The New York TimesIn this episode: (00:11): Supreme Court Takes on Landmark Abortion Pill Case: Potential Impacts and Election Ramificationshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/supreme-court-to-rule-on-abortion-pills?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(00:50): Trump's Immunity: A Race Against Time in the Supreme Courthttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/supreme-court-to-test-trump?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:58): Federal Reserve Signals Optimism: Markets Soar and Investors Anticipate Positive Ripple Effect Globallyhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/fed-holds-interest-rates-steady?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:45): Remembering the Life and Impact of Andre Braugher: A Talented Actor Who Addressed Social Issueshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/actor-andre-braugher-dies-at-61?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(03:21): OpenAI and Axel Springer: Revolutionizing Journalism with AI Integrationhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/13/openai-revolutionizes-journalism-with-axel-springer?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

14 Dec 20234min

Image: Mario Tama/Getty ImagesIn this episode: (00:11): Inflation Update: CPI Rise and Impact on Marketshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/us-consumer-prices-jump-unexpectedly?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:31): Harvard President Claudine Gay: Addressing Plagiarism Allegations and Initiating Nationwide Discoursehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/harvard-president-fights-plagiarism-accusations?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:07): Rudy Giuliani's Civil Defamation Trial: Accountability for False Accusationshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/giuliani-on-trial-for-defamation?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:50): Hasbro's Restructuring: Job Cuts and Strategic Moves for Future Growthhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/hasbro-cuts-workforce-plans-major-release?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(03:37): Unveiling Controversial Arrest: Examining Police Policies and Use of Forcehttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/12/charlotte-arrest-sparks-use-of-force-debate?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

13 Dec 20234min

Image: Tyler Hicks/The New York TimesIn this episode:(00:10): Ukrainian President's Visit to the U.S.: Critical Amidst Escalating Tensions and Dwindling Aidhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/ukraines-president-visits-us?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:09): Defamation Trial of Rudy Giuliani: Holding Trump Allies Accountable for Election Lieshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/giuliani-faces-defamation-trial?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(01:56): Market Update: Mixed Results in Asian Stocks, Cautious Investors, Crude Oil Prices Rise, US Stocks Reach New Highhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/global-markets-await-us-inflation?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(02:47): Threats from Russian Terrorist Group: Updates on Investigations and Security Measures in Ohio and Texas School Districtshttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/bomb-threats-plague-ohio-texas-schools?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=share(03:39): Apple's Battle with Beeper: Security Risks, Encryption, and Competitionhttps://www.brief.news/stories/2023/12/11/apple-shuts-down-beeper?utm_source=brief&utm_medium=shareTo subscribe visit www.brief.news/podcasts.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.

12 Dec 20234min