The Pour Over Today - B-52 Aircraft Crash, G7 Summit Recap, UFC Threat Thwarted, & More

Starting point is 00:00:01 Hey there, this is Joe. And this is Zan. Today, we're talking about a B-52 bomber crashing, killing eight, and a helicopter crash in Brazil. European nations discussing Ukraine and Iran at the G7 summit, a disputed alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event, and other top headlines for Wednesday, June 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. I will place no value on anything I have or may possess except in relation to the kingdom of Christ. David Livingstone.

Starting point is 00:00:41 Let's get started with some espresso shots. A nuclear-capable bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert Monday, killing eight crew members. The aircraft went down around 1120 a.m., shortly after takeoff, sending black smoke over Kern County. All ate aboard, three more than a B-52's typical crew of five, and a mix of military, government-employed civilians and contractors, died. The Air Force said the crash was, quote, not survivable. The bomber has been in service since 1955 and was recently used in operations against Iran.

Starting point is 00:01:25 Edwards has reopened, though officials stood down on operations through Tuesday. The cause is under investigation and could take months. to determine. The incident came a day after two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing all six aboard, including American singer and comedian Oliver Tree, who was on a world tour. Join us in prayer for the families of all 14 who died in these crashes, that the God of all comfort would move in power in this time of incredible tragedy. Here's a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength

Starting point is 00:02:13 to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience, not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with all who love you. Ukraine and Iran are the talk of Avion Lebon. Heads of state from seven major economies plus the EU and three. some invited guests gathered in the French Lakeside Town Monday for their three-day G7 summit. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended as Russian missiles struck the Kiev Patriot Lavra, a roughly thousand-year-old Orthodox monastery, killing 11 and injuring dozens.

Starting point is 00:03:01 Ukraine retaliated yesterday, sending drones to a Moscow oil refinery. Beyond their annual family photo, here are the highlights. Zelensky thanked leaders for strong ideas, quote, to force Russia into peace, including sanctions on Russia's oil, gas, and banking sectors. President Trump said the U.S. has, quote, nothing to do with Ukraine, but urged Russia to make a deal. Europeans expressed relief that the Iran war is headed for the, quote, rearview mirror, but will maintain sanctions and want Iran's nuclear program shut down. Because the conversations of world leaders have real life impact, it's tempting to put our hope in them or let them guide us to anxiety. But our allegiance belongs to King Jesus and the hope of the good kingdom he's building that cannot be thwarted. Revelation 11 verses 15 through 17 reminds us,

Starting point is 00:04:01 The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and he will reign forever and ever. The 24 elders who were seated before God on their thrones fell face down and worshipped God, saying, We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. FBI and law enforcement officials disrupted in alleged plot targeting the White House's UFC Freedom 250 event Sunday. The cage-fighting match held on the South Lawn to celebrate America's 250th, and President Trump's 80th birthday drew an estimated 4,300 attendees. As of yesterday, investigators had arrested five people following a multi-state operation and had also identified 23 people who allegedly discussed the attack through signal chats.

Starting point is 00:05:01 Sources say the plot involved flying explosive drones into nearby buildings to trigger a mass evacuation, positioning snipers to target the fleeing crowd, then storming the White House gate in a, quote, second wave. Law enforcement was tipped off to the threat on June 10th, four days before the event. FBI director Kosh Patel thanked the FBI, DOJ, and law enforcement partners for stopping the planned attacks cold. Here's a verse to consider when you're tempted to live in fear of what might happen. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 20 verse 7.

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Starting point is 00:07:47 which forced the company to disable both entirely. Anthropic called it a, quote, misunderstanding. Officials head to the White House Monday to discuss. discussed the suspension. Cape Verde didn't get the underdog memo. In the Island Nation's World Cup debut Monday, its 40-year-old goalkeeper, Vosina, stonewalled seven Spanish shots on goal,

Starting point is 00:08:12 marking a historic nil-nill-nill draw, and the 26th tournament's first major upset. Cape Verde is ranked 67th internationally, while four-time European champion Spain is Ranked number two. All four group H teams have one point after match day one. Fox Corp has entered the Living Room Battles, acquiring Roku for $22 billion. CEO Lachlan Murdoch locked in his biggest deal yet, gaining Roku's distribution infrastructure,

Starting point is 00:08:46 which pipes content, think Netflix, YouTube, etc., into 100 million-plus homes. It gives Fox streams of streaming revenue, beyond its own content, but stock dropped 15% on the news as investors questioned the hefty price tag. Confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus have risen to 181. In one of the largest daily jumps, 72 new cases in a 24-hour period were reported Sunday, bringing the total confirmed case count to 782, but officials expect the scale is much larger. contact tracing coverage has plummeted to 56% due to community resistance and local conflict hampering response efforts. Wimbledon will welcome back Williams Williams.

Starting point is 00:09:40 Yesterday, Serena and Venus landed a doubles wild card to play on Britain's famous grass courts starting June 29th, where they've won six times as partners. It will be Serena's first Wimbledon since 2022 and Venus's since 2023. A win would set the record for oldest combined age of a Grand Slam winning duo with a combined age of 90. That's all the news we have for today, but here's some good news to dwell on for the middle of the week. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again someday.

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The Pour Over Today - B-52 Aircraft Crash, G7 Summit Recap, UFC Threat Thwarted, & More

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