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The podcast begins with a call to action for listeners to support NPR's mission by subscribing to the NPR Plus bundle, which offers ad-free listening and other perks across over 20 podcasts. The FBI is investigating an alleged attempt to assassinate former President Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach. A secret service agent saw a gunman with an AK-47 style rifle and fired on him, leading to the suspect's apprehension. The Chief Counsel for New York City Mayor Merrick Adams resigned, marking the second high-ranking official departure amidst intensifying federal investigations into the mayor's fundraising and inner circle. A missile launched from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel, triggering air raid sirens. The Israeli military attributed the missile to the Houthis, who have been firing drones and missiles at Israel since the Gaza war. Air Canada and its pilots reached a tentative agreement, ending a standoff over pay and benefits. The deal came shortly before a potential shutdown and included wage increases as the main point of contention. The podcast highlights some of the winners at the 76th Emmy Awards, including Jeremy Allen White for best actor in "The Bear," Jamie Lee Curtis for best guest actress, and Jean Smart for best actress in "Hacks."

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This episode covers a range of news stories, including an alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump, federal investigations into New York City Mayor Merrick Adams, a missile attack on Israel from Yemen, a tentative agreement between Air Canada and its pilots, and highlights from the 76th Emmy Awards. The episode also includes a call to action for listeners to support NPR's mission by subscribing to the NPR Plus bundle.

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• What is the NPR Plus bundle and what benefits does it offer?

  The NPR Plus bundle is a subscription service that provides ad-free listening across over 20 NPR podcasts. It also offers other perks, allowing listeners to support NPR's mission of creating a more informed public.

• What was the alleged assassination attempt against former President Trump?

  A gunman with an AK-47 style rifle was seen near the perimeter of Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach. A secret service agent fired on the gunman, who fled and was later apprehended.

• What are the federal investigations surrounding New York City Mayor Merrick Adams?

  The investigations focus on the mayor's fundraising and his inner circle. The scope of the investigations is unknown, but they have focused in part on his ties to Turkish officials.

• What is the significance of the missile launched from Yemen landing in Israel?

  The missile launch highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Houthis in Yemen, who are backed by Iran. It also raises concerns about a larger regional war between Israel and Iran.

• What was the main point of contention in the negotiations between Air Canada and its pilots?

  The main point of contention was wage increases. The pilots were seeking increases similar to those achieved by pilots in the U.S., some as high as 40 percent.

• Who were some of the winners at the 76th Emmy Awards?

  Some of the winners included Jeremy Allen White for best actor in "The Bear," Jamie Lee Curtis for best guest actress, and Jean Smart for best actress in "Hacks."

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