Morning Wire - Trump’s Overtime Tax Plan & NYC’s Reparations Program | Afternoon Update | 9.13.24

Episode Date: September 13, 2024

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I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Friday, September 13th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update. Former President Trump has unveiled a new economic proposal aimed at boosting workers' disposable income. At a campaign rally in Tucson, Arizona yesterday, Trump promised to eliminate taxes on overtime pay, saying it would provide more incentive for hardworking Americans. He emphasized that these cuts would support those who work beyond 40. hours a week by making their overtime tax-free. The people who work overtime are among the hardest working citizens in our country.

And for too long, no one in Washington has been looking out for them. Those are the people. They really work. They're police officers, nurses, factory workers, construction workers, truck drivers, and machine operators. It's time for the working man and woman to finally catch a break. And that's what we're doing because this is a good one. Trump also reiterated his pledge to remove taxes on social security benefits and tips for service workers.

A man who allegedly entered the U.S. illegally has been arrested in connection with the tragic murder of a family of four in Arandiquite, New York. 34-year-old Julio Cesar Pimentel Soriano, who is also wanted for a 2019 murder in the Dominican Republic, was accused of murdering the family after a fire at the home revealed the bodies. Among the dead are two young children. Soriano is also accused of traveling to Puerto Rico illegally, getting a fake New York ID, and then using that ID to enter the U.S. mainland. He's currently behind bars.

New York City is set to become the largest U.S. city to implement a reparations program, following the passage of new legislation. Daily Wire investigative reporter, Marade Allorty has more. The New York City Council has passed two bills establishing a truth, healing, and reconciliation commission and a reparations task force. Sponsoring council members Crystal Hudson and Farah Lewis say the legislation aims to address

the lasting impact of slavery and racial injustices in the city. The commission will investigate the legacy of slavery, recommend changes to prevent ongoing injustices, and consider creating a freedom trail to honor abolitionist sites. The move has sparked heated debate and criticism from council members opposing the plan who argue that today's New Yorkers should not be held accountable for historical wrongs. The legislation takes effect immediately. Idaho's Supreme Court has reassigned the trial of Brian Coburger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students. Coburger's trial will move from Leitaw County to Ada County after his defense successfully requested a change of venue due to concerns over pretrial publicity. The Idaho Supreme Court has assigned

district judge Stephen Hipler to oversee the case. Koeberger, currently held in Leitaw County, will be transferred to Ada County ahead of the trial, which is set to begin next June. The venue change has sparked mixed reactions, especially from the victim's families. This isn't the end. This is not over, because I take it,

like, that's a win for them, you know? Several companies are making large workforce cuts. Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice has the details. One of the big four accounting firms, Pricewaterhouse-Cupers or PWC, is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in its first formal U.S. layoffs since 2009. The cuts primarily target the company's U.S. advisory and technology operations. The layoffs come as demand slows for certain advisory services and include staff across various roles from associates to managing directors.

The layoffs will take place in October as part of a broader effort to streamline operations. Samsung Electronics is also cutting up to 30 percent. of its overseas staff in certain divisions. Samsung's layoffs target sales, marketing, and administrative positions, but not manufacturing jobs. This move follows Samsung's efforts to improve efficiency in response to slowing demand. Samsung, the world's top smartphone maker, employs over 147,000 workers overseas. The iconic bells of Notre Dame Cathedral are returning to Paris. The eight massive bells were restored in Normandy, France after being damaged in the 2019 fire. The bells arrived in Paris on Thursday and were blessed in a special ceremony by the cathedral's rector. They will be raised

to the cathedral's twin towers ahead of its reopening on December 8th. The 2019 fire is said to have been caused by a smoldering cigarette or an electrical short circuit. The fire destroyed the cathedral's roof and spire. One of the bellmakers who restored the bells was on hand for their delivery back to Paris. He explained the process. There are two bells that have been restored. Gabriel over here, the biggest of the eight, whose hand is was cracked. So it's been restored, and that's why it looks shinier than the others. The upper part was gilded and then repolished. And then there's Marcel, the sixth bell, which has also been reheated and then gently cooled. It's been annealed because it was the one that heated up the most during the

fire. The bells are considered a powerful symbol of the cathedral's rebirth. Fast fashion brand Zara is set to launch its pre-owned service in the U.S. by the end of October, allowing customers to sell, repair, or donate secondhand clothes. The pre-owned options are already available in 16 European countries. The retail giant aims to extend the life of fashion items and reduce waste. This is part of Zara's parent company's strategy to cut raw material consumption by 2025. Zara also plans live shopping shows in the U.S. and other major markets. Other fast fashion brands like H&M are also expanding into resale markets. How long does that vacation glow last?

Not as long as it should. Neuroscientist Tali Sherritt studied vacationers and found that their happiness peaks around 43 hours into a trip. The mental boost is tied to new experiences like a first view or a new drink, which creates a mental refresh. However, the excitement fades as people adjust to their surroundings. Experts suggest shorter, more frequent trips and mixing up activities to keep the joy going longer. Those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And for more in-depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day,

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