This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

📰 Top U.S. News
The House advances Trump’s sweeping spending bill, Homeland Security raises July 4 threat alerts, a Frontier flight goes full fight club, June job growth cools, and gas prices give drivers a reason to smile.

🎬 Entertainment
The Old Guard 2 and Heads of State drop on streaming, an Allman Brothers tribute rocks into town, and directors dish on cliffhangers and cameos.

⚾ Sports Recap
Kershaw’s 3,000th K locks in his MLB legacy, USMNT edges Guatemala, the Fever shock the Aces, and EA Sports brings back NCAA Basketball.

📈 Stock Market Brief
Markets drift ahead of holiday closures as traders eye the jobs report and early exits.

🧠 Word of the Day: Catalyst — the spark that starts it all.

📜 This Day in History
Gettysburg’s bloodiest day, and maritime freedom gets a legal boost in 1969.

🎉 National Day
It’s National Eat Your Beans Day—fiber up before fireworks.

😊 Feel-Good Story
Detroit locals load up food banks to feed families for the Fourth. That’s community.

😂 Dad Joke
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

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

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

🇺🇸 Top U.S. News:
Canada ditches its digital tax just in time, Swiss health data gets hacked, and U.S.–U.K. slash tariffs. Meanwhile, the dollar dips and hedge funds dump oil stocks like expired milk. (Sources: Reuters, CNN, NBC News, ABC)

🎬 Entertainment:
Rihanna gets Smurfy in Brussels, Oprah steals Bezos’ wedding dance floor, and Dick Van Dyke takes a well-earned rest. Jensen Ackles climbs Prime’s charts, and Julia Garner rocks Glastonbury. (Sources: People, Page Six, NY Post)

⚾ Sports Recap:
PSG slams Inter Miami, Mexico’s teen star shines in the Gold Cup, and LeBron re-signs with the Lakers for a casual $52M. Add in Inbee Park throwbacks and a weekend sports overload. (Sources: ESPN, NBC Sports, SF Chronicle)

🧠 Word of the Day:
Quipricious (kwip-RISH-us) — prone to sudden, clever one-liners. A word that’s not real, but honestly? Should be.

📜 This Day in History:
The Berlin blockade ends in 1950, and Gordon Brown says "Blair who?" in 2007.

📱 National Day:
It’s National Social Media Day—hashtag responsibly, or don’t. #NoJudgment

🪨 Feel-Good Story:
A Canadian startup turns ancient rock carvings into digital archives—proof that even stone-age tweets deserve a second life.

👨‍👧 Dad Joke of the Day:
Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired.

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

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This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

🇺🇸 Top U.S. News:
More than 50 cities sue the Trump administration over funding cuts, the Senate stalls on Trump’s tax bill, and Zohran Mamdani’s win sparks a wave of online hate speech. Plus, Eleanor Holmes Norton may run again, and U.S. intel weighs the true damage of Iran strikes.

🎬 Entertainment:
The Kardashians land in Venice for Bezos' wedding, George Clooney hits Broadway, Jake Tapper stirs media reflection, and nostalgia rules late night with Brandy & Monica.

⚾ Sports Recap:
UConn women’s basketball gets ESPY nods, the Pac-12 signs a big CBS deal, NBA Finals tip off tonight, and the USWNT dominates a friendly vs. Ireland.

🧠 Word of the Day:
Civic — for everything from lawsuits to taco-based leadership.

📜 This Day in History:
The Berlin blockade ends in 1950, and Gordon Brown takes office in 2007.

🧪 National Day:
It’s National HIV Testing Day—get tested, know your status, take action.

🌮 Funny Story:
A Kansas mayor declares Taco Day to support local restaurants. The result? A town-wide taco shortage. Delicious democracy in action.

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🎧 Music Credit:
“Energetic Upbeat Pop Uplifting Inspiring” by Psystein via Storyblocks

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📝 Show Notes:
This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

🇺🇸 Top U.S. News:
The new “Trump Doctrine” signals a shift toward military aggression, senators demand answers on Iran, the dollar dips amid Fed concerns, and North Carolina faces rising child hunger during summer break.

🎬 Entertainment:
Taylor Swift makes a surprise stage cameo with Travis Kelce, Hulu drops a new Alex Cooper doc, and Atsuko Okatsuka’s comedy special hits today with jokes about dads and deductibles.

⚾ Sports Recap:
The Mets snap a skid thanks to Juan Soto’s fireworks, the Rays silence the Royals, and A’ja Wilson leads the Aces past a slumping Caitlin Clark.

🧠 Word of the Day:
Mettle — that inner steel when life throws curveballs and Congress throws shade.

📜 This Day in History:
Truman signs the Marshall Plan and SCOTUS affirms privacy rights for same-sex couples.

🎖️ National Day:
It’s National PTSD Awareness Day—support, listen, and be there.

😂 Funny Story:
A Marine’s simple “goodnight” call to a friend goes viral—and proves small kindness still makes the biggest splash.

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🎧 Music Credit:
"Podcast Intro Beat" by MoodMode via Storyblocks

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This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

• 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News:
  U.S. intelligence says strikes on Iran may have done less damage than claimed, while Trump invokes Hiroshima and Iran threatens major retaliation.

• 🎬 Entertainment:
  Soap actor Joe Marinelli passes away, Cardi B causes buzz in Paris, and Hollywood crew unions push back on AI and streaming contracts.

• ⚾ Sports Recap:
  The Marlins topple the Giants, Caitlin Clark hits a cold streak, and the Royals can’t seem to stop losing at home.

• 🧠 Word of the Day: Equanimity — stay cool when the coffee spills.

• 📜 This Day in History:
  Sally Ride rockets into history and the Korean War begins.

• 🐟 National Day:
  Celebrate National Catfish Day—fried, grilled, or however you like it.

• 😂 Funny Story:
  A Texas man clears hospital surgery waitlists with his own money after a viral TV moment. Legend behavior.

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🎧 Music Credit:
"Podcast Intro Beat" by MoodMode via Storyblocks

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