The Pour Over Today - World Cup Kick Off, Inflation Hits Three-Year High, Canada Social Media Ban, & More

Starting point is 00:00:01 Hey there, this is Joe. And this is Catherine Ann. If you shared Christ's First News with at least three friends this week, then we think you've earned yourself a free t-shirt. Email News at the pourover.org to claim your buttery soft prize. And before we dive in, here's a quick note from our founder, Jason. This week we got some valuable feedback from a longtime reader. Lately, it seemed like every story has been about politics or government.

Starting point is 00:00:31 Leah's words were much more thoughtful, but you get it. We looked back and we agree. We've always summarized the day's most visible news. We'll continue doing that, but we'll also begin placing slightly greater weight on having a variety of sectors, business, entertainment, international, sports, etc. I mean, it's not like you'll forget about the war in Iran if we take one day off that update. But there will be no change to our incessant reminders to focus on eternity, love your enemies, and care for those in need. Today, we're talking about the highlights from the World Cup kickoff Thursday, inflation hitting a three-year high linked to the Iran War, a wave of countries moving to ban teens

Starting point is 00:01:14 from social media, and other top headlines for Friday, June 12th, stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. Sometimes we wonder why we aren't happy, why we make sinful choices, why we feel distant from God. Often it's because we have small thoughts about God and magnified thoughts of ourselves, our wants, our rights, our accomplishments. Nancy Guthrie. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The 26 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday. Mexico opened the Vuvuzela Fest with a two to nil win over South Africa in Mexico City following a Shakira-led

Starting point is 00:02:04 opening ceremony. The U.S. starts kicking tonight against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium after a Katie Perry-led ceremony and a welcome from Ted Lasso star Jason Siddakis. Meanwhile, Haiti got an early yellow card for violating FIFA's ban on political imagery with its kits' depiction of the island nation's 1803 War of Independence. On the court, a star-studded Madison Square Garden watched the Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA finals history, 29 points. After OG Ananobe's last second tip-in,

Starting point is 00:02:44 the blue and orange are one win away from their first Larry O'Brien trophy since 1973. Game 5 is tomorrow in San Antonio. Sports can be a field where spiritual fruit grows. Through sports, we experience a field. the thrill of victory, resilience of defeat, the beauty of teamwork, and the delight of play. As you watch, cheer, and discuss sports, keep first things first, by focusing on growing Christ-like character, not just the scoreboard. Romans 5 verses 3 through 5 says,

Starting point is 00:03:24 We also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint us because God's love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who is given to us. Inflation hit a three-year high in May. The consumer price index reached 4.2%, up from 3.8% in April, as an energy price surge from the Iran War rattled household budgets. A silver lining, month-over-month increases slowed and gas prices have decreased in early June. lasting relief likely hinges on a durable peace deal with Tehran and restored oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a tall order.

Starting point is 00:04:21 Even then, Wall Street analysts warn traffic may only recover to 60 to 70% of pre-war volumes if Iran retains control of the waterway. President Trump told reporters, quote, I love the inflation, Wednesday. Crediting the fall of oil prices to a clandestine operation, he said moved 100,000 million barrels of oil through the strait under the cover of darkness. Critics point out that the war has cost American households roughly $3,100 plus each. Here's a verse to consider when your bank statement sends you spiraling. Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines,

Starting point is 00:05:07 though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, yet I will celebrate in the Lord. I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord, my Lord is my strength. He makes my feet like those of a deer and enables me to walk on mountain heights. Habakkuk 3 verses 17 through 19. Canada is joining the growing list of countries telling teens to log off. Wednesday, Canadian culture minister, Miller, introduced legislation to ban kids under 16 from social media,

Starting point is 00:05:46 with an asterisk. Platforms can dodge the rule by proving they have sufficient safety guard rails for minors. The bill would also regulate, without age limits, AI chatbots. Miller said the law was a priority because, quote, kids are dying, but critics warned there isn't enough evidence linking social media to youth mental illness. Australia became the first country to limit teen social media access in December, and Canada isn't alone in taking a queue from the land down under.

Starting point is 00:06:20 Greece's under 15 ban starts in January, France, Denmark and Poland are eyeing similar measures. And British Prime Minister Starmor is expected to announce social media restrictions next week. Our ultimate purpose is to glorify God, the creator of the universe, great innovator and inventor of everything. However you engage with social media, remember to use technology to point others to eternal hope in him. Colossians 1, verse 15 through 16 says, He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, all things have been created through him and for him.

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Starting point is 00:08:23 get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first take of gas. That's an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first take of gas using promo code TPO. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Bill Gates told lawmakers that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs with Russian women during closed-door testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. The Microsoft co-founder called Meeting the Financier. a, quote, grave error in judgment, but said he, quote, never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct. Anti-immigration riots broke out in Northern Ireland Tuesday and Wednesday.

Starting point is 00:09:22 After a video of a Sudanese-born man stabbing a Belfast man with a kitchen knife went viral, masked demonstrators threw rocks at police and set fire to homes believed to house immigrants, behavior which Northern Ireland Secretary Ben called, quote, racist thuggery, the attacker has been charged with attempted murder. NASA announced the crew for Artemis 3, its next major mission to low Earth orbit. Randy Bresnick, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas will lift off in 27 for a highly choreographed dress rehearsal to test lunar landers. NASA says Artemis 3 is a giant leap toward Artemis 4, the first planned, crude, moon landing since 1972.

Starting point is 00:10:15 It was Bring Your Hazmat Suit to Work Day at the Pentagon Thursday. Just before 11 a.m., building systems detected an air quality issue, prompting a shelter-in-place order for several floors and corridors in the five-sided HQ, as guards donned gas masks and chemical gear. Arlington County hazmat teams responded, and by afternoon, the Pentagon confirmed no hazards were found. No cause has been identified. El Niño is here, and it's grand. The NOAA declared Thursday that the natural Pacific warming cycle has formed, forecasting a likely, quote, very strong event, with some models projecting the largest on record. Scientists expect more extreme floods, droughts, droughts,

Starting point is 00:11:07 and heat waves globally, with 2027 likely becoming the hottest year on record. One upside? Atlantic hurricane season will likely be suppressed. That's all the headlines we have for today. Here's a good word you can take with you as you go into the weekend. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Be with you all. Hey, it's Miranda.

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The Pour Over Today - World Cup Kick Off, Inflation Hits Three-Year High, Canada Social Media Ban, & More

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