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Hezbollah Blames Israel for Deadly Pager Attack, and Fed Expected to Cut Rates

Sep 18, 2024

Olympic hopeful Jordan Chiles joins to share her journey as a talented gymnast. She discusses her legal battle for a bronze medal, shedding light on the pressures athletes face. The conversation also touches on the recent coordinated attack on Hezbollah and its implications, alongside the potential impact of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts on consumers. Additionally, Instagram’s new safety measures for teens spark important dialogue about online privacy and the latest research linking alcohol consumption to cancer. A mix of sports, safety, and global issues!

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Hezbollah suffered significant casualties from a coordinated attack involving tampered pagers, believed to have been executed by Israel amidst rising military tensions.

Instagram introduced new safety features for teenagers, allowing parental monitoring and account privacy to address online safety concerns ahead of potential legislation.

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Coordinated Attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon

A significant coordinated attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon involved the simultaneous detonation of hundreds of pagers, leading to widespread injuries and fatalities. The attack, believed to be orchestrated by Israel, resulted in at least 11 deaths, including a child, while over 2,700 individuals were injured, overwhelming local hospitals. The pagers, which had been tampered with to hide explosives, were intended by Hezbollah to circumvent Israeli surveillance measures. The incident unfolded shortly after Israeli leaders indicated an intention to escalate military actions against Hezbollah, which had recently intensified its own attacks in support of Hamas.

Intro

3min

Impact of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts on Consumers and Teen Safety Measures on Social Media

2min

Instagram's Child Safety Initiative and Alcohol's Link to Cancer

4min

Plus, gymnast Jordan Chiles’s Olympic medal fight.

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On Today’s Episode:

Exploding Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Kill 11 and Wound Thousands, by Patrick Kingsley, Euan Ward, Ronen Bergman and Michael Levenson

What Fed Rate Cuts Will Mean for Five Areas of Your Financial Life, by Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes, by Mike Isaac and Natasha Singer

Deep Links Between Alcohol and Cancer Are Described in New Report, by Roni Caryn Rabin

Jordan Chiles Appeals to Swiss Court Over Fight for Olympic Gymnastics Bronze Medal, by Lauren Merola