The Pour Over Today - Heatwave Hits the U.S., Iran Peace Deal Shaken, World Cup Knockout Rounds Kick Off, & More

Starting point is 00:00:01 Hey, this is Joe. And this is Peter. Today, we're talking about a heat wave hitting the Midwest and eastern half of the U.S., the U.S. and Iran trading strikes, the World Cup knockout rounds beginning, and other top headlines for Monday, June 29th, stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here is your quote of the day. Lord, help me to do great things as though they were little, since I do them with

Starting point is 00:00:31 your power and little things as though they were great since I do them in your name. Blaise Pascal. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Burgers aren't the only thing getting grilled this 4th of July weekend. Starting today, meteorologists forecast hotter than normal, possibly record-breaking temperatures for roughly 230 million across the Midwest and eastern half of the U.S. High humidity will push many indices into the triple digits, and experts warn overnight temps will provide little relief,

Starting point is 00:01:10 increasing heat-related risks. Northeasterners could catch a break by the holiday weekend, but Midwesterners and Southerners should start buying bomb pops. Extreme heat and drought is also fueling the country's largest current wildfire. The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah has burned nearly 92,000 acres, and is 0% contained. Governor Cox declared a state of emergency Friday, restricting personal fireworks through July 5th,

Starting point is 00:01:39 and Salt Lake City's National Weather Service issued its first ever, quote, particularly dangerous situation red flag warning. Massive weather events and natural disasters remind us that all of the world has been broken by sin. But Christians can look forward to an eternity where there's redemption not just for people, but for creation itself.

Starting point is 00:02:07 Romans 8, verse 20 through 21 says, for the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in the hope that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God's children. The tentative U.S. Iran peace deal got a little more tentative this weekend. Fresh conflict began when Iran struck a commercial tank, traveling without its authorization through the Strait of Hormuz.

Starting point is 00:02:45 The U.S. responded by hitting Iranian military infrastructure, then Tehran targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, which saw minor damage. President Trump threatened to, quote, militarily complete the job, while Iran threatened a, quote, complete halt in peace talks, insisting Tehran alone must control the strait. Peace is also a little. in Lebanon, which signed a U.S. brokered peace framework with Israel Friday, but Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terror group, rejected it Saturday.

Starting point is 00:03:21 Further north, Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia and Crimea on Friday, kicking off a 40-day operation, quote, aimed at compelling Russia to end the war. When our news feed fills with violence and chaos, we're often pulled into a spiral of anxieties. But believers have an anchor in Jesus whose peace pierces the darkness now and will one day shatter it completely. So come to him in faith. Let's pray. Mighty God, you are never caught by surprise or overpowered. By your overwhelming strength, work peace across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Overcome evildoers. Comfort those who are mourning. Protect the vulnerable, strengthen those who will rebuild, and bring order from chaos so that warring nations and their neighbors will taste and see the goodness of the one true king.

Starting point is 00:04:28 Amen. By the way, if you missed Saturday's TPO Explains episode on Iran's nuclear program, give it a listen right after we say, catch a Wednesday. The World Cup kicked off its do-or-die round of 32 yesterday. Canada beat South Africa 1-0 in the first knockout fixture, with 15 more this week. Cape Verde, one of nine African nations to reach the knockouts, became the least populated country to ever make it past the group stage. Their Cinderella story continues July 3rd, against Argentina, which is fresh off a 3-1 victory over Jordan,

Starting point is 00:05:12 where The Goat Bleeding, aka Lionel Messi, scored again, in a record seventh consecutive World Cup game. The U.S. plays Bosnia-Herzegovina at Levi Stadium Wednesday. In basketball news, the WMBA handed Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas a one-game suspension for, quote, recklessly making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. No foul was called during the game, which Clark's coach called, quote, Absolutely unacceptable. Here's a verse to consider whether you feel like,

Starting point is 00:05:53 the front runner or the underdog today. I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances, I have learned the secret of being content, whether well-fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4 versus 11 through 13. Hey, it's Emily from the pourover.

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Starting point is 00:07:24 PPO and use code TPO. Thanks to Qualia for sponsoring this episode. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. The Venezuela earthquake death toll has surged to at least 1,430 and is expected to rise as the critical 72-hour survivor window closed Saturday, with roughly 68,000 people reportedly still missing. It's estimated the quakes cause 6.7,000. billion dollars in damage, and the U.S. is sending $150 million in relief and is among 27 countries

Starting point is 00:08:10 that sent rescue workers. California's billionaire tax act is heading to November's ballot despite opposition from Governor Newsom and other top Democrats. If passed, it would charge a one-time 5% tax on Californians with a net worth over $1 billion. Advocates say it will raise 100,000 billion in revenue for programs like Medicaid, critics say it will drive away the state's wealthiest taxpayers. DC's Supergirl crash-landed in its opening weekend. The comic book adaptation, starring Millie Alcock as Superman's cousin, earned an underwhelming $38 million domestically, well below the studio's $50 million target and the film's $17 million

Starting point is 00:09:03 price tag, which is not including marketing. Critics gave it a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences a B-minus on Cinema Score, and the box office gave it second-place finish behind Toy Story 5. John Bolton bleated guilty Friday to mishandling classified information. President Trump's former national security advisor turned critic, admitted to retaining classified info for his memoir about Oval Office ops. The info was then stolen by foreign hackers. Under the plea, Bolton will be fined $2.25 million, forfeit his federal pension, and faces up to five years in prison.

Starting point is 00:09:48 New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rent on one million apartments, fulfilling Mayor Mamdani's signature campaign promise. Thursday's 7-1 vote caps annual rent increases for about 2 million tenants starting October 1st, marking the Big Apple's first ever freeze on 2,000. two-year leases. Landlord groups who warn the freeze will hamper necessary upkeep of aging buildings are eyeing a legal challenge. And that's all the headlines for the day. And here's some good news to keep in your back pocket today. Though ours and the world's problems can feel big and heavy, take heart. We serve the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. As always, Thanks for listening, TPOFam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app,

Starting point is 00:10:42 give us a five-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to never miss a new episode. Let's give our listener K. Tressa, the last word of the episode. She says, I appreciate this biblical perspective on the world's news. It's quick and it keeps me in the know of the headlines. And we appreciate you, K. Tressa.

Starting point is 00:11:06 And to all our listeners, grateful for your support. Have a great Monday, and we'll catch you Wednesday. Fly to space? Check. Walk on the moon? Check. Give his life to Jesus? That took him a little longer. Astronaut Charlie Duke was the voice in mission control when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. He helped navigate the Apollo 13 crisis, and during Apollo 16, he became a moonwalker himself, spending three full days on the lunar surface. Today, he's one of only four living moonwalkers. But after reaching the heavens, life back on Earth felt empty.

Starting point is 00:11:51 His marriage was crumbling, his kids were hurting, success hadn't fixed what mattered most. Then came a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Here Charlie's powerful story on the Compelled Podcast. In the episode, My Journey to the Moon, listen wherever you get podcasts or at compelledpodcast.com.

The Pour Over Today - Heatwave Hits the U.S., Iran Peace Deal Shaken, World Cup Knockout Rounds Kick Off, & More

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