Monday, December 16th, 2024 - Drone mystery; S Korea impeachment; Paxton sues NY doc; McKinsey deal; OpenAI death; Trump & USPS; Pelosi’s new hip

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: The source of mysterious drones over the Northeast remains unknown, though Homeland Security promises transparency if foreign actors are involved. Two arrests on Long Island may or may not be linked. Meanwhile, South Korea’s President Yoon has been impeached after declaring martial law, with a court deciding his fate in the coming months. Texas AG Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for mailing abortion pills to a Texas resident, challenging NY’s protective laws. McKinsey settled for $650M over its role in Purdue Pharma's opioid crisis, avoiding criminal charges. Former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who alleged copyright violations by the company, was found dead in an apparent suicide. In Washington, Trump reportedly wants to privatize USPS over its financial losses, and Nancy Pelosi underwent hip surgery after a fall.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Axios: Sunday snapshot: Drone debate rolls on following arrests
• Axios: South Korean president impeached and suspended from duties
• Texas Tribune: Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
• AP News: McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales
• CNBC: Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower found dead at age 26
• WA Post: Trump eyes privatizing U.S. Postal Service, citing financial losses
• WA Post: Nancy Pelosi gets hip replacement after fall in Luxembourg

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

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