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The episode begins with an introduction to the "All Latino" podcast, which explores Latinx culture, music, and heritage. The podcast then dives into several news stories, starting with Israel's preparations for potential attacks from Iran and its allies in retaliation for recent assassinations of Iranian-backed militants. An Israeli official anonymously reveals that Iran is expected to launch strikes soon. Next, the podcast discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's upcoming decision on her running mate for the upcoming presidential election. Harris is expected to announce her choice soon, and she has narrowed down the field to a few white male moderates. The episode then shifts to the weather, reporting on Tropical Storm Debbie, which is lashing Florida's west coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall. The storm is causing coastal flooding and poses a threat of wind damage, power outages, and dangerous storm surge. The podcast then moves on to sports, covering American sprinter Noel Liles's victory in the Olympic 100-meter race in Paris. This is Liles's second Olympic medal, having won bronze in the 200-meter in Tokyo. He took first place with a personal best time of 9.79 seconds. Finally, the episode concludes with news from the entertainment world, reporting on the box office success of the Marvel film "Deadpool 3," starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The film has taken the top spot at the box office with an estimated $97 million in ticket sales and has already become the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation.
Outlines
News Roundup: From International Tensions to Olympic Triumph
This episode covers a range of news stories, including Israel's preparation for Iranian attacks, Kamala Harris's VP decision, Tropical Storm Debbie hitting Florida, Noel Liles's Olympic victory, and the box office success of "Deadpool 3."
Israel Braces for Iranian Attacks
Israel is preparing for potential attacks from Iran and its allies in retaliation for recent assassinations of Iranian-backed militants. An Israeli official anonymously reveals that Iran is expected to launch strikes soon, possibly as early as Monday.
Harris Nears VP Decision and Other News
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, is close to choosing her running mate. The announcement is expected by tomorrow. Harris has narrowed down the field to a few white male moderates, including Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly, and Tim Waltz. The episode also covers Tropical Storm Debbie hitting Florida and Noel Liles's Olympic victory.
"Deadpool 3" Tops Box Office
The Marvel film "Deadpool 3," starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has taken the top spot at the box office with an estimated $97 million in ticket sales. The film has already become the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation.
Keywords
All Latino
"All Latino" is a podcast from NPR Music that explores Latinx culture, music, and heritage through interviews with artists. It aims to provide a platform for diverse voices within the Latinx community.
Iran
Iran is a country in the Middle East with a long history of conflict with Israel. The two nations have been engaged in a proxy war for decades, with Iran supporting various militant groups in the region.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States and the presumptive Democratic nominee for president in the upcoming election. She is known for her progressive views and her focus on issues such as criminal justice reform and climate change.
Tropical Storm Debbie
Tropical Storm Debbie is a weather system that has been causing significant damage in Florida. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall. The storm is posing a threat of wind damage, power outages, and dangerous storm surge.
Noel Liles
Noel Liles is an American sprinter who won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics. This is his second Olympic medal, having won bronze in the 200-meter in Tokyo. He is known for his speed and his impressive performance in the race.
Deadpool 3
"Deadpool 3" is a superhero film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. It is the third installment in the "Deadpool" franchise and has been a box office success, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever.
Q&A
What is the main topic of the "All Latino" podcast?
The "All Latino" podcast focuses on Latinx culture, music, and heritage, featuring interviews with artists.
What is Israel preparing for?
Israel is bracing for potential attacks from Iran and its allies in retaliation for recent assassinations of Iranian-backed militants.
Who is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president?
Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president in the upcoming election.
What is the name of the tropical storm affecting Florida?
Tropical Storm Debbie is lashing the state's west coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall.
Who won the gold medal in the Olympic 100-meter race?
American sprinter Noel Liles won the gold medal in the highly anticipated Olympic 100-meter race in Paris.
What is the name of the movie that topped the box office this weekend?
"Deadpool 3," starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has taken the top spot at the box office with an estimated $97 million in ticket sales.
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