The Pour Over Today - Sickness Strikes, Fort Hood Shooter’s Punishment, Paramount Deal, & More

Starting point is 00:00:00 Hey there, this is Joe. And I'm Sassy. Today, we're talking about a suspected case of plague in Siberia and a measles outbreak in New York. The Pentagon confirming the Fort Hood shooter will be executed by firing squad, the Paramount Warner Brothers deal wrapping up, and other top headlines for Wednesday, October 7th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. To be loved but not known is superficial.

Starting point is 00:00:43 To be known but not loved is our nightmare. Only Jesus knows us to the bottom and loves us to the sky. Tim Keller. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Health officials are on alert. The death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker at a Siberian anti-plague research institute last week sent speculation skyrocketing. After the Institute and Treating Hospital were quarantined

Starting point is 00:01:17 and around 200 contacts placed under observation, local outlets suggested she contracted pneumonic plague. Yes, the Black Death. Russian officials told the WHO, there are no plague cases in the region. None of the contacts have tested positive and the deceased was diagnosed with pneumonia of unknown origin. Uncle Sam's monitoring the situation, and Secretary of State Rubio is urging Russia to share more information.

Starting point is 00:01:46 The U.S. is also monitoring measles. Cases in New York reached 108, prompting Governor Hockel to declare a statewide emergency, expanding vaccine and testing access. Neighboring Pennsylvania has seen over 1,000 cases with five deaths. Nationwide, cases have reached a 35-year high. Pray with us. God, our refuge, bring under the shadow of your wings those who have lost loved ones to disease.

Starting point is 00:02:22 Be a refuge, a fortress, a friend for the sick who have been quarantined, separated from their support systems. Give doctors and public health officials skill for healing, communication, and containment. Strengthen them for a bitter fight against an unseen foe and tend to their complex grief. Bless the work of scientists and biomedical engineers racing to find new methods of protection and shower the public with steadying grace, healing, protecting, and renewing the world

Starting point is 00:02:53 through your word by the power of your spirit. Amen. The Pentagon announced Monday that the former U.S. Army Major who fatally shot unarmed soldiers in Texas would be executed by firing squad. In 2009, Nadal Hassan opened fire in Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Processing Center, killing 13 people and injuring more than 30. Hassan said he, quote, switch sides and shot the soldiers to prevent them from deploying to Afghanistan and killing Muslims.

Starting point is 00:03:33 He was convicted of murder in 2013 and is one of four death row inmates in the military's justice system. Officials said the firing squad was approved by President Trump following a recommendation from Secretary Hegsa. The military execution will be the first carried out in the U.S. since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II. Details of the execution are pending while the order undergoes a military law-mandated judicial review. Christians have a hard job.

Starting point is 00:04:15 Imitating our just and merciful father, we must simultaneously uphold justice, come alongside victims in their pain, and demonstrate our love for the guilty. Luke 635 through 36 says, But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the most high, for he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. Be merciful, just as your first. father also is merciful.

Starting point is 00:04:56 A new media giant premiered yesterday as Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery officially wrapped. The newly formed Skydance combines Warner Bros., HBO Max, CNN, and franchises like Harry Potter and the DC universe. Paramount CEO David Ellison called it a, quote, historic day for the industry, saying the company has the resources to, quote, tell great stories across genre and platform. Since Paramount outbid Netflix in February,

Starting point is 00:05:29 the deal has gotten mixed reviews. While some filmmakers prefer Paramount over the streamer, over 4,000 Hollywood signatories warned that consolidating studios means fewer jobs for creatives and fewer movies for audiences. As part of a 12-state antitrust lawsuit settlement, Skydance will release over 30 film annually. On the newsbeat, CNN's chief is staying on and expressed confidence that Skydance will protect its newsroom from political interference. Here's the first to consider whether you're

Starting point is 00:06:08 making deals, making PBNJs. The Lord is my shepherd. I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life. He leads me along the right paths for his name's sake. Psalm 23 versus 1 through 3. Hey, it's Kathleen from the poorover. I'm here with a confession. I used to be a wait until it's past year. A favorite pastime of mine was seeing just how low the miles to empty number could get on my dash. The lowest I've gotten was nine. But I'm honestly reformed. I now can't wait to find the right gas station to visit with upside. I just pop into the app, see which stations around me are offering the most cashback, always crossing my fingers for those 15

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Starting point is 00:08:39 suspicion of murder in Okinawa. A 20-year-old Marine stationed at Futanma Air Station is accused of robbing and strangling a 39-year-old Japanese woman, allegations he denies. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi called the incident, quote, brutal and heinous, and U.S. officials have promised to cooperate in the investigation. President Trump announced Monday that his Super PAC MAGA, Inc. would pay for White House TV ads celebrating a, quote, golden age of America going forward. The ads cost at least $1.5 million and drew bipartisan backlash for using government funds to run campaign-style spots ahead of midterms.

Starting point is 00:09:28 Trump defended them as, quote, a positive promotion for our great USA. Uncle Sam is dying to lower prices. President Trump signed an executive order Monday, allowing anyone to purchase tax-exempt red-dye diesel, which is the same as regular diesel, but usually reserved for farm machinery, after prices hit $6.50 per gallon last month. Meanwhile, millions on original Medicare Part B

Starting point is 00:10:01 will receive a one-time $90 rebate to help offset higher premiums. time flies when you're scoring 929 goals. Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time regular season goal leader, announced that this season will be his last. The three-time Hart Trophy winner and 2018 Stanley Cup champion has played his entire 22-year career with the Washington Capitals and needs 11 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky's combined goal record. That's all the headlines we have for today.

Starting point is 00:10:54 Here's some good news to dwell on. Remember, God is on the throne and he's good. Seek his kingdom and trust him to take care of the rest. As always, thanks for listening, TPOFam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcast app, please 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.

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The Pour Over Today - Sickness Strikes, Fort Hood Shooter’s Punishment, Paramount Deal, & More

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