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5 min readA man drove a truck into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, today, crashing through the doors after security officers fired at him. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said a body was found inside the truck and something ignited in the vehicle. A security guard was knocked unconscious but will recover, and everyone inside the building has been accounted for with no other injuries. The FBI is expected to take the lead on the investigation.
Oil Prices Surge as War with Iran Intensifies
Oil and gas prices continue to climb sharply amid President Trump's military campaign against Iran. In less than two weeks, the average price of gasoline has jumped from under $3 per gallon to more than $3.66. The price of crude oil rose about ten percent today, hitting $100 per barrel. President Trump, who earlier this year had been bragging about low gas prices, has now pivoted to saying that higher oil prices make the U.S. "a lot of money" because of domestic oil production. The episode notes that Trump's desire to flex U.S. military muscle on the global stage has come into direct conflict with voter concerns about rising costs ahead of the November midterm elections.
Senate Democrats Demand Answers on School Strike in Iran
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- 1 (00:04) **Oil and Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran War** - Gas prices jump from under $3 to over $3.66 in two weeks; crude oil hits $100/barrel, up 10% today.
- 2 (00:38) **Senate Democrats Demand Answers on School Strike in Iran** - Dozens of senators send letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a U.S. strike that hit a school.
- 3 (01:22) **Retailers Face Pressure to Share Tariff Refunds** - Lawmakers and class action lawsuits push Costco, Amazon, and others to return tariff money to shoppers after Supreme Court struck down tariffs.
- 4 (02:18) **Truck Crashes into Michigan Synagogue** - Man drives truck into a Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield; security officers fire at him before crash.
- 5 (02:50) **Stocks Slide on Iran War Fears** - S&P 500 falls more than 1.5% amid ongoing conflict concerns.
- 6 (03:00) **UK PM Starmer Apologizes Over Epstein-Linked Ambassador Pick** - Starmer faces fallout from choosing Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- 7 (03:22) **Pew Study: Most Religious Groups Favor Abortion Rights** - New survey finds 60% of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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