Morning Wire UPenn President Under Fire & New McDonald’s Spinoff | Afternoon Update | 12.8.23
Dec 8, 2023
The podcast dives into the controversy surrounding UPenn President Liz McGill, focusing on her handling of rising anti-Semitic incidents and confrontations with donors and politicians. It also covers a consumer alert about scam QR codes and McDonald's innovative restaurant strategies. Additionally, listeners will hear about Prince Harry's escalating security fears, a shark attack in the Bahamas, and a celebrity jeweler's robbery in New York City. It's a whirlwind of pressing issues and intriguing news!
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UPenn President Under Fire
- UPenn President Liz McGill faces pressure to resign after her response to anti-Semitic incidents on campus.
- Mega-donor Ross Stevens threatened to withdraw a $100 million gift if she isn't removed.
Shots Fired Near Synagogue
- A suspect was arrested after shots were fired outside Temple Israel Synagogue in Albany.
- No injuries were reported, and the suspect allegedly stated, "Free Palestine."
QR Code Scam Warning
- Be cautious of QR codes on parking meters or in unsolicited emails/texts.
- Scammers use these to steal personal information and financial data.