Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment. I’m Terry Lipshetz, Managing Editor of the National Newsroom at Lee Enterprises and your host. Subscribe to Hot Off The Wire through Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss daily news updates. As always, be sure to check out our latest episode of Streamed & Screened , a podcast dedicated to movies and telev...
Dec 10, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 347
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 9 at 6 a.m. CT: McDonald's expects to open nearly 10,000 McDonald's restaurants worldwide over the next four years — to reach a total of 50,000 restaurants — a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world's largest burger chain. A prominent disinformation scholar is accusing Harvard University in a whistleblower disclosure of muzzling her speech and stifling — then dismantling — her research team as it launched a deep dive into a da...
Dec 09, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 346
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 8 at 6 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election. The indictment Thursday includes three felonies and six misdemeanors. Special counsel David Weiss says Hunter Biden “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bi...
Dec 08, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 345
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 7 at 7:30 a.m. CT: Chris Christie is doubling down on his criticism that his fellow Republican presidential candidates are too timid to take on Donald Trump and his legal troubles. The former New Jersey governor said after Wednesday’s debate that the other three candidates on stage in Tuscaloosa were “pretending we’re the only four candidates in the race.” Christie noted that Nikki Haley remained silent through an extended discussion of Trump’s fitn...
Dec 07, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 344
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 6 at 6:30 a.m. CT: NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is declining to rule out abusing power if he again wins the presidency. Trump has talked about targeting his rivals and has referred to them as vermin. Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked Trump on Tuesday night to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric, asking if he would promise that he “would never abuse power as retribution against anybody.” Trump responded, “E...
Dec 06, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 343
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 5 at 7:30 a.m. CT: KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel is intensifying its bombardment in and around Gaza’s second-largest city, sending ambulances and private cars racing into a local hospital carrying people wounded in a bloody new phase of the war. Under U.S. pressure to prevent further mass casualties in the conflict with Hamas, Israel says it is being more precise as it widens its offensive into southern Gaza after obliterating much of the no...
Dec 05, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 342
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 4 at 7:30 a.m. CT: TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan. The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed last Wednesday off Yakushima island during a training mission. The body of one victim was recovered and identified earlier. The Air Force Special Operations Command says the five newly...
Dec 04, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 341
Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment. I’m Terry Lipshetz, Managing Editor of the National Newsroom at Lee Enterprises and your host. Subscribe to Hot Off The Wire through Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss daily news updates. As always, be sure to check out our latest episode of Streamed & Screened , a podcast dedicated to movies and telev...
Dec 03, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 340
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 2 at 6 a.m. CT: Kraft Heinz says it’s bringing dairy-free macaroni and cheese to the U.S. for the first time. The company says the new recipe has the same creamy texture and flavor of the beloved 85-year-old original but replaces dairy with ingredients like fava bean protein and coconut oil powder. Kraft NotMac&Cheese will be rolled out to U.S. stores over the next few months. It was developed in collaboration with Not Co., a Chicago startup tha...
Dec 02, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 339
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Dec. 1 at 6:30 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Instead, Thursday's 90-minute meeting was a hard-to-explain event that pitted one struggling Republican presidential hopeful against a Democratic rival who may or may not seek the presidency in four years. DeSantis ca...
Dec 01, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 338
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 30 at 7:15 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100. Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China. He exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both harsh criticism and the Nobel Peace Prize. The German-born diplomat got the U.S. out of Vietn...
Nov 30, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 337
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 29 at 7 a.m. CT: RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International mediators appeared to have made progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza. They are encouraging the territory’s Hamas rulers to keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel’s air and ground offensive. The deal will otherwise expire within a day. Israel has welcomed the release of dozens of hostages in recent days and says it wi...
Nov 29, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 336
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 28 at 7:15 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told Israel that it must operate with far greater precision in southern Gaza if it renews a ground campaign aimed at eradicating the Hamas militant group. That's according to senior administration officials who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House. The officials said President Joe Biden and other administration officials have under...
Nov 28, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 335
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 27 at 7:15 a.m. CT: TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas appear open to extending a cease-fire in Gaza that has halted their deadliest and most destructive war but is set to expire after Monday. A fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel is planned for later in the day. Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released. Hamas has also said it hopes to extend...
Nov 27, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 334
In the series "The Protein Problem," The Associated Press examines how different parts of the world can raise their livestock without exhausting the planet. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story in a conversation with AP correspondent Jon Fahey. AP correspondent Tiffany Wang also has several reports on different aspects of "The Protein Problem." Those include: Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. One rancher in America thinks she can change ...
Nov 25, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 333
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 24 at 6 a.m. CT: A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients. The international trial showed the weekly injections prevented heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths. Wegovy is a high-dose version of the diabetes treatment Ozempic. The latest study tested Wegovy in people without the disease. It's being praised as a landmark study that could change the ...
Nov 24, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 332
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 23 at 6 a.m. CT: Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and United Parcel Service have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shoppers and shippers alike. Like last year, there’s expected to be little drama compared to struggles during the pandemic when people hunkered down at home and turned to online shopping while major carriers including the Postal Service simultaneously struggled with absences and ...
Nov 23, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 331
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 22 at 6 a.m. CT: Millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA forecasts that 55.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home with roads likely to be the most clogged on Wednesday. The holiday season is here, which means spending time with family on Thanksgiving and also, for millions of people, hunting for the best deals on Black Friday. Thanksgiving is celebrated on...
Nov 22, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 330
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 21 at 7:30 a.m. CT: Senior Hamas officials say an agreement could be reached soon in which the militant group would release hostages and Israel would free Palestinian prisoners. Israel, the United States and Qatar, which mediates with Hamas, have been negotiating for weeks over a hostage release that would be paired with a temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the entry of more humanitarian aid. DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holida...
Nov 21, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 329
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. CT: ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center in Atlanta announced that the wife of former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday afternoon at her home in Plains, Georgia, with her family at her side. Rosalynn Carter was married to Jimmy Carter for more than 77 years, and both said she was the more political of the pair. Unlike many previous first ladies, Rosalynn Carter sat in on Cabinet ...
Nov 20, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 328
Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment. As always, be sure to check out our latest episode of Streamed & Screened , a podcast dedicated to movies and television. Listen to the latest episode of Streamed & Screened here. This week’s top headlines include: Jimmy Kimmel will host the Oscars for the fourth time. Kevin Hart will receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize...
Nov 18, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 327
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. CT: NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country. New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising. The winter flu season traditionally ramps up in December or January. But it took off in October last year and is making a November entrance now. Louisiana has very high flu activity. The...
Nov 17, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 326
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 17 at 5:45 a.m. CT: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden has ended the immediate threat of a government shutdown, signing a temporary spending bill a day before much of the government was to run out of money. The bill, which maintains existing funding levels, pushes a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, when GOP lawmakers in the House are vowing to exact stiff spending cuts. It splits the deadlines for...
Nov 17, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 325
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 16 at 7:10 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — Police and protesters have clashed outside Democratic National Committee headquarters during a demonstration for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas. Scores of Democratic representatives and candidates, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, were inside the building for a campaign reception when it was interrupted by chanting outside. Protesters said they wanted to block entrances and exit...
Nov 15, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 324
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 15 at 6:30 a.m. CT: KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces are raiding Gaza’s largest hospital, where hundreds of patients, including newborns, have been stranded with dwindling supplies and no electricity. Wednesday's raid at Shifa hospital came as the army extended its control across Gaza City and the north. Shifa has become a symbol of the widespread suffering of Palestinian civilians during the war between Israel and Hamas. The hospital i...
Nov 14, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 323
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 14 at 7 a.m. CT: A major rally will take place Tuesday at the National Mall in Washington in support of Israel. Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, is surrounded by Israeli troops and the lives of dozens of patients, including newborns, are at risk. The Health Ministry in the Hamas-run territory proposed Tuesday that the facility be evacuated under the supervision of the Red Cross. WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress tried to fund the government to...
Nov 13, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 322
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 13 at 6:30 a.m. CT: WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his proposal to avoid a partial government shutdown next weekend by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2. The approach is unusual for a stopgap spending bill. Generally, lawmakers extend funding until a certain date for all programs. Johnson decided to go with the combination approach, addr...
Nov 13, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 321
Welcome to the weekly bonus episode of Hot off the Wire, where we look back at some of the top headlines from the week in the world of sports and entertainment. As always, be sure to check out our latest episode of Streamed & Screened , a podcast dedicated to movies and television. This week Bruce Miller and I discussed the new movies “The Holdovers,” out now in theaters, and “Nyad,” which is on Netflix. Listen to the latest episode of Streamed & Screened here. This week’s top headlines ...
Nov 11, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 320
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. CT: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy nominations have been announced and SZA leads the way with nine nominations. The R&B star earned record, album and song of the year nominations for her album “SOS” and her hit song “Kill Bill.” The Recording Academy announced the nominations Friday. Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét closely followed with seven nominations apiece. That includes six nominations for Bridgers' band boygenius. Taylor Sw...
Nov 10, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 319
On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Nov. 10 at 6:15 a.m. CT: KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes hit near several hospitals in Gaza City early Friday as the military pushed deeper into dense urban neighborhoods in its battle with Hamas militants. The fighting has prompted increasing numbers of civilians to flee toward the south of the besieged territory. Israel has accused Hamas fighters of hiding in hospitals, and using the Shifa Hospital complex as its main command center. The...
Nov 09, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 318
