Podcast Summary
Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance: Trump announced Senator J.D. Vance as his VP pick during the RNC despite being a former critic. New info emerged about the shooting at his PA rally with eyewitnesses reporting a suspicious man and bystanders calling out to law enforcement beforehand.
During the Republican National Convention on July 16th, 2020, Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the shooting at his Pennsylvania rally, announcing Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential running mate. Vance, a former Trump critic, was officially nominated at the convention. Meanwhile, new information emerged about the moments leading up to the shooting, with eyewitnesses reporting a suspicious man on a nearby roof and a newly surfaced video showing bystanders calling out to law enforcement 86 seconds before the shooting. The convention resumed that evening with live broadcasts available on the Washington Post's homepage and YouTube.
Secret Service scrutiny, Trump legal victories: The Secret Service faces criticism following an assassination attempt on President Biden, while Trump scores legal victories in cases regarding classified documents and presidential immunity. A heatwave impacts over 100 million people in the eastern US, but relief is coming soon.
There have been significant developments in two major ongoing stories this week. First, the Secret Service is under scrutiny following an attempted assassination attempt on President Biden, with questions being raised about past scandals and the agency's leadership. Meanwhile, former President Trump scored two legal victories, with a federal judge dismissing the case against him for illegally retaining classified documents and the Supreme Court ruling that presidents have immunity for official acts. Additionally, a brutal heatwave is affecting over 100 million people in the eastern United States, with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. However, relief is on the way as a cold front is expected to pass through the region soon.
Amazon Prime Day injuries: Amazon's Prime Day sales event in 2019 led to a significant increase in workplace injuries among warehouse workers, with muscle sprains, rotator cuff injuries, and herniated discs being the most common. The Senate report attributed the rise to understaffing, but Amazon disputes these findings.
Amazon's annual Prime Day sales event, which kicks off today, has been linked to a significant increase in workplace injuries among warehouse workers. According to a Senate report, nearly 45 out of 100 workers were injured during Prime Day in 2019, with muscle sprains, rotator cuff injuries, and herniated discs being among the most common. The report attributed the rise in injuries to understaffing, but Amazon has disputed these findings. Elsewhere, scientists have discovered that Earth's polar ice melting, caused by human-induced global warming, is making the planet slightly longer in the day. This change, which is imperceptible to humans, could impact the accuracy of navigation systems and satellite calculations. Lastly, researchers in California are attempting to revive an extinct species of butterfly, the Xerces blue, by releasing its closely related cousin, the silvery blue, in the hope that they will establish a population in the area where the Xerces blue once thrived.
Species extinction, surrogates: Scientists discover some species could serve as effective surrogates for those facing extinction, while political conventions offer unique insights into campaign stories.
As the world faces the extinction of up to one million species, according to a UN report, research like this could provide valuable insights. Scientists are discovering that some species might serve as effective surrogates for those that are lost. Meanwhile, in the political sphere, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are upcoming events where key campaign stories will be discussed and analyzed. Our Politics podcast and newsletter, The Campaign Moment, will provide unique insights and analysis on these stories. Stay informed by tuning in or subscribing to The Campaign Moment.