Today’s Headlines: In Gaza, two weapons experts identified US-made ammunition in an Israeli strike on a UN school, killing 40 and wounding 74. Israel claims the target was Hamas militants at the school. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated, with US and French officials working to de-escalate the situation to prevent Iranian intervention. Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to sell long-range weapons to countries hostile to the West if NATO continues arming Ukraine. He also hinted at Russia's willingness to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened, suggesting their weapons are more powerful than those used by the US in WWII. The European Central Bank and the Bank of Canada cut interest rates to 3.75% for the first time in five years, diverging from the US Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, Steve Bannon must report to prison on July 1st to serve his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress after defying a January 6th committee subpoena, though he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. A new H5N2 bird flu strain has resulted in the death of a 59-year-old in Mexico. The World Health Organization indicates the risk from bird flu remains low, despite the emergence of different strains like H5N2 in Mexico and H5N1 in the US. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: Israel used U.S. munition in deadly strike on U.N. school, experts say Axios: Biden officials warn Israel "limited war" with Lebanon may draw Iran to intervene AP News: Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets Axios: European Central Bank cuts interest rates, diverging from the Fed AP News: Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says Axios: Mexico death linked to bird flu not previously seen in humans Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices