Phil Harriman, guest hosting for Matt Gagnon, commemorates the 81st anniversary of D-Day, highlighting Operation Overlord as a turning point in World War II. He recalls the bravery of British, Canadian, and American forces who stormed the beaches and climbed cliffs, resulting in over 175,000 Allied troops and 20,000 airborne troops involved. Mike discusses the casualties, including 4,000 deaths and 3,000 wounded on D-Day. He shares a personal story about his uncle, a 76th Ranger, and the emotional impact of visiting the Normandy cemetery. Both emphasize the importance of teaching history to prevent the resurgence of anti-Semitism and fascism.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
