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The podcast begins with a sponsor announcement for the Schmidt Family Foundation. It then moves on to discuss Israel's preparations for potential attacks from Iran and its allies in retaliation for the recent assassination of two senior militants. Iranian officials are aiming for deeper and more impactful strikes than previous attacks. The podcast also covers the ongoing wildfires in the Western United States, with over 100 fires burning. Firefighters are making progress on the Park Fire in California, which has burned over 401,000 acres and caused damage to buildings. Investors are anticipating earnings reports from major companies this week, following a recent stock market slump due to economic concerns. Companies like Yum Brands, Airbnb, Uber, Disney, and Warner Bros Discovery are expected to release their earnings. American swimmer Bobby Fink won gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, setting a new record. Noah Liles won the 100-meter final, cementing his status as the fastest man in the world. "Deadpool 3" topped the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $97 million in ticket sales. The film is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, surpassing $824 million in global earnings. The podcast concludes with a promotion for NPR's Elections Hub, which provides information and insights on the upcoming elections.

Outlines

00:00:00

Global News Roundup

This podcast covers a range of news topics, including Israel's preparations for Iranian attacks, wildfires in the Western US, investor anticipation for earnings reports, American swimming dominance at the Paris Olympics, and the box office success of "Deadpool 3."

00:01:17

Wildfires and Investor Concerns

The podcast discusses the ongoing wildfires in the Western United States, with over 100 fires burning. Firefighters are making progress on the Park Fire in California, which has burned over 401,000 acres and caused damage to buildings. Investors are anticipating earnings reports from major companies this week, following a recent stock market slump due to economic concerns.

00:02:59

Sports and Entertainment News

American swimmer Bobby Fink won gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, setting a new record. Noah Liles won the 100-meter final, cementing his status as the fastest man in the world. "Deadpool 3" topped the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $97 million in ticket sales. The film is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, surpassing $824 million in global earnings.

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Q&A

• What is Israel preparing for?

  Israel is bracing for potential attacks from Iran and its allies in retaliation for the recent assassination of two senior militants.

• What is the status of the Park Fire in California?

  Firefighters are making progress on the Park Fire, which has burned over 401,000 acres and caused damage to buildings.

• What are investors focusing on this week?

  Investors are anticipating earnings reports from major companies, including Yum Brands, Airbnb, Uber, Disney, and Warner Bros Discovery.

• Who won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics?

  American swimmer Bobby Fink won gold in the 1,500-meter freestyle, setting a new record.

• Who is the fastest man in the world?

  Noah Liles, who won the 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics.

• What movie topped the box office this weekend?

  "Deadpool 3" topped the box office, earning an estimated $97 million in ticket sales.

Show Notes