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Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Pacifica 5-Minute Morning Headlines with Jesse Lent

Friday, July 24th

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City yesterday kill 2 people, 4 Palestinians killed and several others wounded after Israeli settlers storm the village of Tell, Israeli forces kill two young men in Beit Furik, 13th consecutive night of US air strikes against Iran, New UK premier Andy Burnham announced 20% tax cut for pubs and live music venues, Trump administration imposes tariffs of roughly 10% on goods from more than 80 countries.

From the newsroom of WBAI 99.5FM in New York City, Pacifica Headlines provides a 5-minute rundown of the most important stories from around the world. Priority is given to subjects that may be underreported in mainstream news coverage.

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All Mixed Up

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 - 6:00PM

Truth or Consequences

Animal Matters

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 - 9:00AM

Alligators: Facts, Fallacies and Conservation

Law and Disorder

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 - 11:00PM

Law and Disorder July 27, 2026

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Wed, Jul 29, 2026 - 2:00PM

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NYC-DSA’s Growth, Election Victories and Fall Agenda

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Wild Inside - A New Film About Flaco the Owl

City Watch

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Grace Rauh on NYC's Child Care Agenda

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Helping Birds at Home—and Helping Dogs Age Well

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Exploring the Science—and Ethics—of Wild Animal Welfar

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National July 25th, 2026 Trump War of Choice Claims First New Yorker GI by Bob Hennelly Local July 23rd, 2026 Mamdani Calls for Accountability for Gaza Genocide by Bob Hennelly Local July 20th, 2026 How Long Will NYC Ignore EMS Crisis? North Country Maternal Care On The Ropes by Bob Hennelly and Jenna Flanagan Local July 18th, 2026 Trump Retreads 2020 Lies As Foul Air Blankets Us by Bob Hennelly National July 13th, 2026 ICE Kills Again-Endangered Species Act on Trump Hit List by Jenna Flanagan & Jesse Lent Global July 13th, 2026 More War & Trump's OMB Anti-Science Ploy by Bob Hennelly

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2026Talks - July 24, 2026

Senate Democrats brace for White House disruptions to the midterms, the House and Senate remain divided over Trump's war authority and a federal judge pauses another state voter ID law.

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