July 30, 2025

Tsunami danger decreases after quake; CTE a pressing issue in NFL

21 minutes

On this episode: A tsunami has sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East; President Donald Trump's EPA moves to repeal a finding that allows climate regulation; the UK says it will recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire; and Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after China intervened.

Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court, pushing past whistleblower claims.

Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course.

What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll.

Democrats implore Trump to step up role in addressing suffering and starvation in Gaza.

Military planes drop aid over Gaza, stricken by widespread hunger.

Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump.

Lawyers for Epstein's former girlfriend say she's open to interview with Congress, if given immunity.

Gunman who killed 4 in New York was trying to get to NFL offices and claimed to have CTE Officials.

Victims of New York City shooting include a police officer and an executive at investment firm.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks for release on a $50 million bond ahead of sentencing in October.

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry.

Wall Street edges back from its records as a busy week picks up momentum.

Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US sales next year.

US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs.

Tea app takes messaging system offline after second security issue reported.

A pair of All-Star outfielders for the Braves and Mets exit games with injuries, a reliever changes teams in the middle of a doubleheader, the NFL’s reigning sacks leader will end his contract holdout, a women’s tennis icon is headed back to the U.S. Open and a U.S. swimming star continues her dominance.

CTE is a pressing issue for football players at all levels and remains a prominent focus of the NFL.

Russia kills 27 civilians in Ukraine as the Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats.

Over 60,000 Palestinians have died in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says.

—The Associated Press

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Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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