The Pour Over Today - Starmer Resigns, Guthrie Ransom Notes, Messi’s Record-Breaking Match, & More

Starting point is 00:00:01 Hey, this is Catherine Ann. And this is Joe. You should see our inbox. Conservative listeners unfollow because we're bashing President Trump, while liberal listeners accuse us of sanewashing Trump in the exact same story. We believe the only lasting solution to this pervasive and growing, division and distrust, is Jesus. If you're not in a season where you can pay, please ignore this. Everything we do is and always will be free.

Starting point is 00:00:31 But if you have extra couch change, consider becoming one of our choose-to-pay members and supporting our staff and mission by paying $49 a year, less than $1 a week. You can find the link in the show notes. Thank you. Today we're talking about British Prime Minister Keir Starmor resigning as Labor Party leader, ransom note details from the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case going public, Lionel Messi breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record, and other top-hobes. headlines for Wednesday, June 24th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over. Here's your quote of the day.

Starting point is 00:01:11 Our work is great. Our time is short. The consequences of our labors are infinite. John Newton. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Downing Street's revolving door is spinning again. British Prime Minister Keir Starmour announced his resignation as leader of the governing labor party Monday.

Starting point is 00:01:35 clearing the path for the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. The move came after Starmor faced a plummeting approval rating and intense pressure from labor leaders to stand down. He'll remain as caretaker prime minister until his party chooses a new leader. Nominations for the next labor leader opened July 9th, and some politicians have signaled they may run, which in Britain means gaining the support of 81 other labor lawmakers. All eyes are on Andy. Burnham, a recently elected member of Parliament and former mayor of Greater Manchester, who announced

Starting point is 00:02:11 his leadership bid Monday, as Starmers' likely replacement. If no formal contest arises from nominations, Burnham's expected to be selected by default. Here's a verse to consider whether you're invested in, detached from, or unaware of foreign elections. The Son of Man was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, so that those of every people, nation, and language should serve. him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will not be destroyed. Daniel chapter 7, verse 14. Details of ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case have gone public. The 84-year-old mother of today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home on February 1st. Investigators received two ransom notes after her abduction,

Starting point is 00:03:13 both believed to be credible, but tracing efforts were unsuccessful. The first note demanded millions in Bitcoin for Guthrie's return, but CNN and a Tucson TV station held the details of the second note for months at law enforcement's request. The recently released second note claimed Guthrie died shortly after being taken and was, quote, buried with nature. Savannah responded in February with an emotional video, quote, we received your message and we understand. The story resurfaced Monday after TMZ's founder posted a video clarifying claims about the ransom note and addressing emails from someone claiming to know the kidnapper. The injustice in our world stirs up longing in us for a better world, where justice always wins and righteousness is never corrupted.

Starting point is 00:04:11 As you wait, reflect on the patience of your merciful father and live holy lives in anticipation of his coming. I will turn their morning into joy. give them consolation and bring happiness out of grief. Jeremiah 31 verse 13. Argentina's number 10 is the number one scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals and counting. Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's win over Austria Monday, passing Germany's Miroslav Close for the all-time men's record and Brazil's

Starting point is 00:04:51 Fem-Fenom Marta for the overall crown. Even with Messy's five total goals, this year's golden boot race is tight, as France's Killian Mbapé and Norway's Erling Holland have four net bulges apiece. Sunday, Cape Verde's fairy tale continued as the archipelago debutantes drew two to two with Uruguay, setting up a win and your in match with Saudi Arabia on Friday. In basketball news, the Milwaukee Bucks traded two-time MVP Janus Antecoompo with the Miami Heat Monday for a Players Plus Picks package that included the 13th pick in last night's NBA draft, where the Washington Wizards selected BYU's A.J. DiBanza first overall. Whether you're lighting up a packed stadium or walking through the ordinary rhythms of life as a worker, parent, or student, we all have an opportunity to honor God with our lives and bring the eternal hope of Christ into every interaction. Even if it feels small, the audience of one is cheering you on.

Starting point is 00:05:58 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 1031. Pause. We found that listeners like you are the main reason this show grows. So if you know a friend, a coworker, or a high school group chat that wants to stay informed with a quick listen each morning while they brew their coffee, text them a link to this episode. We're so grateful for you. Hey, it's Emily.

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Starting point is 00:08:15 102 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. In France, 40 people have drowned trying to cool off since Thursday. The country had its hottest day ever recorded yesterday, a countrywide average of 85.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Abelaro, the tiger de la Espritia, appears to have won Colombia's presidential election by the skin of his teeth. The Trump-backed criminal.

Starting point is 00:08:43 defense lawyer ran a tough-on-crime campaign promising mega-prisons and an end-to-piece talks with drug cartels and rebel groups. The sub-1% victory aligns Colombia with Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador in Latin America's broader right-word term. Auto pay is starting to pay off, literally. The Department of Education announced a 1% interest rate reduction, a four-time increase from the normal auto-pay discount for federal direct loan borrowers enrolled in auto pay, starting next month through June 2028. Non-autopayers have until September 30th to qualify, about 10.3% of student loans are currently passed due the most in six years. Lights, camera, AI action. Google's DeepMind is investing $75 million

Starting point is 00:09:40 in Indie Film Studio A-24 to build AI filmmaking tools. Monday's deal, which is Google's first stake in a movie studio, is a scene change for two industries often at odds. Filmmakers and fans are pushing back. Wary the move threatens the backrooms and everything everywhere all-at-one studio's artist-first identity. That's the headlines we have for today. Here's some good news.

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The Pour Over Today - Starmer Resigns, Guthrie Ransom Notes, Messi’s Record-Breaking Match, & More

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