Show Notes:

• News: Fed rate cut push; Musk–SEC delay; immigration hits labor market.

• Entertainment: No new scoop today.

• Sports: Liberty dominate; Clark out of All-Star; Summer League continues.

• Markets: Dollar on rise; U.S. stock valuations still high.

• Word: Resilient—bounce back strong.

• History: Disneyland opens in 1955.

• National Day: Caviar, Sour Candy & Tropical Fruit celebrations.

• Joke: Skeletons don’t fight—they lack the guts!

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Show Notes:

• News: Trump weighs firing Powell; Senate approves aid cuts; NYC casino bidders emerge.

• Entertainment: Blake Lively deposition win; Jane’s Addiction legal feud; Disneyland turns 70.

• Sports: Liberty charge past Fever; Sky fall to Dream; Summer League sessions.

• Markets: U.S. subdued, Asia steady.

• Word: Tenacious — stay strong.

• History: Disneyland opens in 1955.

• National Day: Tattoo, Emoji & Lottery celebrations.

• Feel‑Good: Ohio State Fair prepares fan favorites.

• Joke: Math book was sad—too many problems!

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Show Notes:

• News: Factory inflation spikes; Q2 earnings launch; Indonesia ethics debate.

• Entertainment: Echoes of Fear premieres; Willow & Pines EP drops; Golden Globe buzz.

• Sports: NL wins MLB swing‑off; Trail Blazers win NBA Summer; today’s Vegas games.

• Markets: Asian stocks up; U.S. cautious on CPI.

• Word: Veracity—truth matters.

• History: First atomic test, July 16, 1945.

• National Day: National Hot Dog Day—frankly, enjoy!

• Feel‑Good: NJ flood rescuers save hundreds last night.

• Joke: Cows wear bells because their horns don’t work!

About Jim Kirk:Jim Kirk is a professional voice actor. With warm delivery and polished storytelling, he brings clarity and energy to every episode of Two Scoops.

• News: Cal Raleigh earns Team USA bid; Q2 earnings begin; India’s hiring blitz derailed.

• Entertainment: I Know What You Did Last Summer returns; star-studded premiere unveils new styles; teen scream gets vintage vibes.

• Sports: MLB All-Star tonight, Tour de France Stage 11, NBA Summer League.

• Markets: Earnings + tariff caution; Nvidia lifts Asia.

• Word: Altruism—giving back without gain.

• History: Rosetta Stone unlocked ancient secrets (1799).

• National Day: National Give Something Away Day—share the goodness!

• Feel-Good: Arctic rap festival under the midnight sun.

Start your week with the Monday edition of Two Scoops hosted by Jim Kirk. In today’s episode: the U.S. dollar climbs as Trump threatens new tariffs on the EU and Mexico, NATO’s new Secretary General visits Washington, and Massachusetts mourns a tragic assisted living fire. In entertainment, Richard Dreyfuss is hospitalized, Brody Jenner ties the knot, and EW drops its list of the year’s top albums (so far). Sports fans: the Red Sox streak continues, the Brewers bash on, and the Marlins dominate. Plus: market moves, a fresh word of the day, key history facts, and a feel-good update on global trade cooperation.

In this episode:

• Trump threatens 30% tariffs on key imports

• NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Trump in D.C.

• Fall River fire tragedy under investigation

• Richard Dreyfuss hospitalized; cancels SharkCon

• Brody Jenner marries Tia Blanco

• MLB: Red Sox win 10th straight, Brewers stay hot

• Word of the Day: Equitable

• National Macaron Day

• U.S.–EU trade deal progress brings hope

• And a dad joke that’s brewing with laughter

Music Credit:
"Happy Holiday" by New Library Sound via Storyblocks.com

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On today’s Two Scoops, Jim Kirk rounds up Friday’s biggest headlines—from former President Trump announcing sweeping new tariffs, to China’s slowing GDP, to Finland’s surprising military treaty move. In entertainment, we’ve got Daytime Emmy buzz and sequel rumors swirling. On the sports side, the Yankees walk it off in extras, the Rays stop Detroit’s hot streak, and the Twins make a statement. Plus: market reactions, the Word of the Day, some prohibition history, a win for lemurs, and one atomically good dad joke.

In this episode:

• Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada; bitcoin hits new high

• Finland withdraws from landmine treaty

• China’s economic growth slows

• Daytime Emmy nominations drop

• Gisele Bündchen might be back for Devil Wears Prada sequel

• MLB: Yankees rally, Twins slug, Rays bounce back

• Word of the Day: Alacrity

• National Mojito Day

• Madagascar’s forests get a second chance

• And a dad joke you can make up

Music Credit:
"Happy Holiday" by New Library Sound via Storyblocks.com

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Jim Kirk is a professional voice actor. He brings clarity, warmth, and polish to every story—whether it's a breaking headline or a theme park pre-show.

On today’s Two Scoops, Jim Kirk takes you coast to coast: from Singapore’s high-stakes tariff talks in D.C. to a Major League slugfest in the Bronx. We’ve got updates on Russia’s economic pivot, China’s treaty promise, and a feline-fueled national day. Plus, in entertainment, there’s a fresh take on Night at the Museum and a big shakeup at HBO. In sports, Messi breaks records, the Yankees break bats, and we serve up a word of the day with flair.

In this episode:

• Singapore seeks relief on U.S. pharma tariffs

• China may sign Southeast Asia’s nuclear-free zone pact

• Russia redirects U.S.-owned food exports

• MLB: Yankees dominate, White Sox surprise, Twins slug late

• Messi’s historic streak continues in MLS

• ‘Night at the Museum’ reboot in the works

• HBO’s Duster gets canceled

• National Kitten Day

• Word of the Day: Verve

• Market update and a journalism-inspired feel-good story

• And of course—a dad joke that’s outstanding in its field

Music Credit:
"Happy Holiday" by New Library Sound via Storyblocks.com

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About Jim Kirk:
Jim Kirk is a professional voice actor. Whether it’s theme park magic or morning news, his voice brings stories to life with energy and clarity.

On today’s Two Scoops, Jim Kirk brings you up to speed on catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, a developing diplomatic trip from Russia’s foreign minister to North Korea, and the latest from Wimbledon as top seeds push into the semifinals. We’ve got a sweet national day, an inspiring feel-good story from Bangladesh, and a word to keep you grounded no matter what comes your way.

In this episode:

• Flash floods in Texas leave over 100 dead and 180 missing

• Russia and North Korea strengthen ties

• Earth spins through its shortest day on record

• Wimbledon semifinals set

• U.S. oil prices dip as tariff concerns grow

• National Sugar Cookie Day

• Word of the Day: Equanimity

• Latest financial update & U.S. sports headlines

• Plus: Today’s dad joke and a good news story from the garment industry in Bangladesh

Music Credit:
"Happy Holiday" by New Library Sound via Storyblocks.com

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Jim Kirk is a professional voice actor with a passion for making the news engaging, clear, and just the right amount of clever. He’s voiced everything from commercials to theme park experiences—and now, your morning headlines.

Today on Two Scoops:
📰 Netanyahu and Trump meet to discuss a Gaza ceasefire, while markets ease on tariff news and India climbs the UN Sustainable Development rankings.
🎬 James Gunn’s Superman premieres tonight, Hulu drops big new shows, and the anime comedy BADGIRL debuts.
🏆 Boxing stakes get high with million-dollar bets on Taylor vs Serrano, Women’s EURO heats up, and local sports action includes Giants, A’s, and NBA Summer League.
💰 Markets steady with the dollar rising, Tesla stock dips slightly.
📚 Word of the Day: Scintillate — to sparkle or flash.
📜 This Day in History: Truman’s Berlin Airlift order in 1947.
🎉 National Day: National Chocolate with Almonds Day — treat yourself!
😊 Feel-Good Story: Cricketer Wiaan Mulder gives up a record for team success.
🤣 Dad Joke: Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up!

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

📰 Top U.S. News:
Texas battles flash flooding, Trump slams Elon Musk’s new party, Netanyahu discusses Gaza ceasefire in D.C., unemployment ticks up slightly, and Tropical Storm Chantal winds down—but not without damage.

🎬 Entertainment:
Streaming in July is stacked: Happy Gilmore 2, Old Guard 2, Bachelor in Paradise, and more. It’s Always Sunny returns, and anime fans brace for Call of the Night's global premiere.

⚽ Sports Recap:
Team USA wins the FIBA AmeriCup, Mexico takes the Gold Cup, and Mizzou gets a full SEC Network spotlight takeover.

💹 Stock Brief:
Markets open steady as traders await the June jobs report. S&P 500 shows strength heading into earnings season.

🧠 Word of the Day: Vigilant — perfect for storm season or political storms alike.

📜 This Day in History: Coca-Cola's contour bottle debuts in 1928, and in 1865, Japan’s first silk mill opens in Massachusetts.

🎉 National Day: Celebrate National Chocolate Day with something sweet.

😊 Feel-Good Story: Texas volunteers bring relief—and heart—to communities hit hard by the floods.

😂 Dad Joke: Why don’t oysters donate to charity? Because they’re shellfish.

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🎧 Music Credit:
“Happy Holiday” by New Library Sounds via Storyblocks

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