Thursday, July 6th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: Planet Earth experienced its hottest day on record, with global average temperatures reaching 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit. Maternal mortality rates in the US have more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, particularly affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. Labor negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union have broken down, potentially leading to a strike that could disrupt the supply chain. The US Navy reported that Iranian navy vessels attempted to seize American oil tankers in international waters near Oman. President Biden expressed support for Sweden's admission into NATO, but Turkish President Erdogan's veto poses a challenge. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: This July 4 was hot. Earth’s hottest day on record, in fact. Axios: Study: Maternal deaths widespread beyond the South Axios: Health experts see rise in maternal mortality post-Roe Bloomberg: UPS Labor Talks Stall as Union Balks Over ‘Unacceptable’ Offer Al Jazeera: US Navy says it repelled Iranian effort to seize oil tankers NY Times: Biden Says He Is ‘Anxiously’ Waiting for Sweden to Join NATO 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