2 New Attacks Reported on Commercial Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Angelo Bavaro 0:02
New escalations. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News.

What happened in the two new attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

Angelo Bavaro 0:06
Two new attacks have been reported on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker was apparently hit, while another projectile exploded in the water near a second vessel.
Steve Harrigan 0:16
Initially it was Iran State Television claiming that they attacked two oil tankers yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz. Now British... Maritime experts are confirming that two tankers were attacked, at least one was hit, and four of them turned around. So this is a sign of continuing attacks against commercial shipping in the straits, something the U.S., of course, wants to stop, and it's something President Trump has cited in his decision that he's considering about perhaps launching major strikes against Iran once again. Those strikes could begin as early as this weekend. They could last several days. Here's President Trump.
Gary Baumgarten 0:49
We'll be hitting them. We'll be hitting them very hard. At some point, they're going to say, we just can't take it anymore.
Steve Harrigan 0:55
That decision comes after a great deal of frustration with time given for diplomacy.

Who is claiming responsibility and what are officials saying about the tanker hits?

Steve Harrigan 0:59
Fox's Steve Harrigan.
Angelo Bavaro 1:01
The Justice Department is dropping criminal charges against former Olympian David Hearn. He was accused of deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Well, government lawyers say new evidence shows damage to that reflecting pool was caused by a flawed installation, not by Hearn. Cases of that explosive diarrhea parasite are soaring in Michigan.
Gary Baumgarten 1:24
Fox's Gary Baumgarten. More than 10,000 cases now in the Great Lakes state, making it the hardest hit in the United States. But there is some good news. As public health officials say that the outbreak seems to be slowing down. The state health department says nearly 200 of the patients required hospitalization. That being said, the number of people going to hospitals to complain of diarrhea is declining, leading to hope that the outbreak has peaked. Gary Baumgarten, Fox News. America's listening to Fox News.
Angelo Bavaro 2:02
A Florida sheriff's office is ramping up its manhunt for a murder suspect they're calling a master of disguise and releasing even more pictures, including one of her hand tattoo in hopes that somebody will turn her in.

How is the U.S. responding and could strikes against Iran begin soon?

Chanley Painter 2:14
It's been more than a month since Isabel Johnson vanished, and now investigators are releasing new photos in hopes of tracking down the 38-year-old murder suspect. One photo shows a distinctive flower tattoo on Johnson's left hand. And investigators have previously released several photos showing Johnson's tattoos that could help members of the public recognize her, despite any attempts she may make to disguise herself while on the run. Johnson is wanted in connection with the death of 43-year-old Jason Coulthart, who was reported missing May 24th and whose remains were found in a shallow grave at a Freepoint, Florida home on June 25th. Now, since then, Johnson has not been located. They say she was last seen at a Destin tattoo shop.
Angelo Bavaro 2:56
Fox's Chandlee Painter, five people have been arrested in connection with that case. Singer-songwriter Carly Simon is opening up about her Parkinson's diagnosis.
Lisa Brady 3:06
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease. The You're So Vain singer revealing a variety of health issues in a statement about the diagnosis, sharing that she's been living with arthritis. and had joint replacement surgeries, but her mobility was still on the decline. She's also received treatment for basal cell carcinoma on her face. But through these challenges, Simon is still making music. Simon rose to fame in the 70s and received an Oscar for her song Let the River Run from the movie Working Girl. She's also written five children's books and two memoirs. Lisa Brady, Fox News.
Angelo Bavaro 3:39
Several social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, are being sued by the families of four teenagers who died by suicide. Google, which owns YouTube, says it's reviewing that lawsuit and extends its sympathies to the families. I'm Angelo Bavaro, and this is Fox News.

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