Monday, November 11th, 2024 - Amsterdam attacks; Racist texts; Trump Putin & Zelensky calls; Iranian assassination plot; East Coast wildfires

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: In Amsterdam, mobs attacked Israelis after a soccer match, injuring dozens in what officials are calling a premeditated assault. Over 60 people were arrested, and Israel sent rescue planes to bring citizens home as the city banned protests and advised caution amid anti-Israel sentiment. In the U.S., Black Americans in at least 15 states received shocking anonymous texts instructing them to "pick cotton" and report to a “plantation.” The FBI and state officials are investigating, with some messages traced to a VPN in Poland. On Ukraine, Trump advisors proposed freezing the war with Russia keeping 20% of Ukrainian territory. Trump spoke separately with both Putin and Zelensky, signaling interest in de-escalating the conflict. Meanwhile, the DOJ unsealed charges against an Iranian agent plotting to assassinate Trump. Lastly, wildfires have spread beyond California to New York and New Jersey, with one fatality and poor air quality warnings in the area as California residents face new evacuations.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Reuters: Amsterdam bans protests after 'antisemitic squads' attack Israeli soccer fans
• AP News: Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
• WSJ: Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How
• Axios: Scoop: Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Zelensky
• WA Post: Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine
• Axios: Netanyahu says he spoke three times with Trump in recent days
• AP News: Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
• AP News: Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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