The Pour Over Today - E. coli at McDonald’s, Election News, Restarting Peace Talks, & More | 10.25.24

Episode Date: October 25, 2024

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Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Cru. Today, we're talking about an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's, updates from the campaign trail, efforts to restart Middle East peace talks, and other top news for Friday, October 25th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour-over today. Here's the quote of the day. Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees.

William Cowper. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Ronald's in the doghouse. E. coli outbreaks linked to McDonald's quarter-pounders have hit at least 10 states. Most cases are concentrated in Colorado and Nebraska, but the CDC has warned the outbreak may spread further. So far, 49 people have reported illness after eating the burger, leading to 10 hospitalizations

and one death. Investigators believe the slivered onions on the quarter pounders are likely the culprit, but no official details have been released about where the onions were grown or if other restaurants were affected. In response, Mickey D's has pulled both the onions and quarter pounder patties from menus in impacted areas. McDonald's president praised the company's swift and decisive action in removing the Quarter Pounder from the menu and remains very confident that it is safe to eat under the golden arches.

Here's a verse to consider when news of disease outbreaks or anything else unsettling sends your thoughts spinning. Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4,. 6 and 7. With 11 days until Election Day, the gloves are coming off. VP Harris is campaigning heavily on new comments by John Kelly,

former President Trump's longest-serving chief of staff, who said No. 45 falls into the general definition of fascist and claims Trump repeatedly praised Hitler behind closed doors. The former president says, Kelly made up the comments, calling him a lowlife. Former representative Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat from Hawaii, traded her blue, then purple badge for a red one on Tuesday, criticizing Harris as anti-freedom and announcing that she's officially joining the GOP, which she called the Party of Common Sense. This week, Harris held a rally in Georgia

alongside former President Trump and plans to visit the Lone Star State today for an event focused on abortion rights. Trump held rallies in Arizona and Nevada, and will record a podcast with Joe Rogan today. During any election season, it's easy to see the shortcomings of our opponents and cast ourselves in the right.

When we find ourselves grumbling about others, we must remember to check our own hearts. Matthew 7, 3-5 says, Why do you look at the splinter in your brother's eye, but don't notice the beam of wood in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, Let me take the splinter out of your eye, and look, there's a beam of wood in your own eye? Hypocrite, first, take the beam of wood out of your eye and then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother's eye. As fighting in the Middle East rages on, Secretary of State Blinken says ceasefire

talks between Hamas and Israel will resume. During his 11th trip to Israel since the war began, Lincoln said Israel has accomplished the objective of effectively dismantling Hamas and that negotiations, which stalled over the summer, will continue in the coming days. It's not clear whether Hamas is ready to engage after the recent death of its leader. Neither side has expressed willingness to soften its demands. And the fighting isn't letting up. Palestinian medical officials say a strike in central Gaza yesterday killed 17 people,

mostly women and children, in a school-turned-shelter. Israel says it was targeting Hamas militants, hiding among civilians. This week, Israel also reported killing the Hezbollah official next in line to be the Lebanon-based terrorist group's leader. Believers have hope in the midst of darkness because Immanuel is present with us. Our living God has removed the sting of death so that it's powerless against those who love Him.

1 Corinthians 15, 54-58 says, Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where death is your victory, where death is your sting. The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work." With over 1,000 translations and every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands on a single copy of the

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Message and data rates may apply, available to U.S. addresses only. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Still no takeoff in sight. Boeing machinists rejected a new labor contract proposal on Wednesday, extending their weeks-long strike. The proposal included a 35% raise over four years, a $7,000 bonus, and increased company contributions to 401Ks, but did not resurrect the company's pension, a key demand of many union members.

Analysts estimate the strike is costing Boeing $1 billion a month. While Boeing is stuck on the tarmac, air taxis may take to the skies soonish. The FAA just issued the final rules to clear the electric-powered flying vehicles for takeoff, and they're straight out of the Jetsons. Tech optimists predict the vertical takeoff, compact, low-flying, quiet aircraft will be

used daily for zero-emissions ride sharing and deliveries by the 2040s. The U.S. has evidence of North Korea sending 3,000 troops to Russia, possibly for deployment in Ukraine, a move that could mark significant escalation in the neighbor's war. U.S. Defense Secretary Austin said it would be very, very serious if North Koreans fought alongside the Russians. Moscow and Pyongyang dismissed the reports as false and baseless. The basketball doesn't fall far from the tree. In the L.A. Lakers season opener Tuesday night, LeBron and Brawny James took to the court

together as the NBA's first father-son duo. James Sr. began his career the year before Brawny was born and tipped off his record-tying 22nd season this week. Tuesday's game was James Jr.'s regular season debut. The Dodgers and Yankees will play ball tonight at the 120th World Series. You'll probably have to watch from the couch. Seats at Game 1 were more than $1,100, the spendiest in fall classic history. The star of the series will be Shohei Otani, whose historic 50-50 ball, 50 homers, and 50 swipes in one season was auctioned for a record $4.39 million.

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