CNN 5 Things Israel attack in Qatar, major jobs revision, DC crackdown data & more
Sep 9, 2025
The podcast dives into Israel's military actions against Hamas in Doha, raising questions about global stability. It reveals alarming trends in the U.S. job market, highlighting a significant revision in growth forecasts. The conversation shifts to the impact of a federal crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., and a politically charged train stabbing incident in Charlotte. On a lighter note, listeners discover a new Girl Scouts cookie flavor, adding sweetness to the serious discussions.
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Attack On Hamas Leadership In Doha
- Israel struck senior Hamas leadership in Doha, signaling a major escalation in the conflict's diplomacy and negotiations.
- The strike targeted Khalil al-Hayah and complicates recent US efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage releases.
Major Downward Revision To Jobs Data
- A preliminary BLS benchmark revision shows about 911,000 fewer jobs added over the year ending March.
- If confirmed, this would be the largest annual jobs-data revision on record and lowers average monthly growth significantly.
DC Crackdown Reduced Crime But Hurt Tourism
- Washington, D.C.'s crime reports fell about 10% after the federal crackdown, but the policy had economic side effects.
- Arrests of undocumented people plunged and tourism and restaurant reservations weakened in August.