Digest

This podcast episode begins with a summary of several news stories, including a listeria outbreak linked to Borset deli meat, earthquakes in Texas, a plane crash in Oregon while fighting wildfires, and the Park Fire in California. The episode then delves into the details of each story. The Borset deli meat recall involves over 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to a listeria outbreak across 13 states. The recall includes ready-to-eat liverwurst products manufactured between June 11 and July 17. In Texas, a disaster was declared in an area near the Texas Panhandle after major earthquakes struck the region. Local officials are calling for state help after more than 60 quakes were felt in a week, including two of the strongest in Texas history. The Park Fire in California has destroyed 134 structures and is threatening thousands more. The fire was started when a man pushed a burning car into a gully. In response to the increasing risk of wildfires, California is expanding its insurance of last resort program for buildings in high fire risk areas and offering discounts to homeowners who harden their homes against fire risk. The episode also covers the box office success of "Deadpool 3," which earned $38.5 million in preview screenings and broke the preview record for an R-rated movie. Finally, the episode discusses details of a $2.78 billion antitrust agreement affecting the NCAA and Power 5 College Conferences. If approved, thousands of former college athletes would be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to over a million dollars.

Outlines

00:00:00

News Headlines and Major Events

This segment provides a brief overview of several news stories, including a listeria outbreak linked to Borset deli meat, earthquakes in Texas, a plane crash in Oregon while fighting wildfires, and the Park Fire in California.

00:00:57

Borset Deli Meat Recall and Listeria Outbreak

Borset is recalling over 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to a listeria outbreak across 13 states. 34 infections and two deaths have been linked to the outbreak. The recall includes ready-to-eat liverwurst products manufactured between June 11 and July 17.

00:01:33

Texas Earthquakes and Disaster Declaration

A disaster was declared in an area near the Texas Panhandle after major earthquakes struck the region. Local officials are calling for state help after more than 60 quakes were felt in a week, including two of the strongest in Texas history.

00:02:35

Wildfires, Plane Crash, and California Insurance Expansion

A tanker plane crashed in Oregon while fighting wildfires. The pilot was found dead. In California, the Park Fire has destroyed 134 structures and is threatening thousands more. The fire was started when a man pushed a burning car into a gully. California is expanding its insurance of last resort program for buildings in high fire risk areas and offering discounts to homeowners who harden their homes against fire risk.

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Q&A

• What is the cause of the listeria outbreak linked to Borset deli meat?

  The cause of the listeria outbreak is still under investigation, but the recall includes ready-to-eat liverwurst products manufactured between June 11 and July 17.

• What is the impact of the recent earthquakes in Texas?

  The earthquakes have caused structural damage and local emergency officials are working to prepare for future earthquakes.

• What is California doing to address the increasing risk of wildfires?

  California is expanding its insurance of last resort program for buildings in high fire risk areas and offering discounts to homeowners who harden their homes against fire risk.

• How successful was the opening weekend of "Deadpool 3"?

  "Deadpool 3" had a strong opening weekend, earning $38.5 million in preview screenings and breaking the preview record for an R-rated movie.

• What is the potential impact of the antitrust agreement affecting the NCAA?

  If approved, the agreement could result in payments to thousands of former college athletes, ranging from a few dollars to over a million dollars.

Show Notes