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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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.