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00:00welcome aboard daily world podcast broadcast for may 9th 2025 i'm angela guiding you through
00:16changes in economic society and beyond u.s vice president jd vance has stated that the united
00:23states will not intervene in the escalating conflict between india and pakistan emphasizing
00:28that it is none of america's business he encouraged both nations to pursue diplomatic de-escalation
00:34while acknowledging the limitations of u.s influence in the situation in a related development
00:41u.s officials have confirmed that a chinese-made pakistani fighter jet the j-10 shot down at least
00:46two indian military aircraft including a french-made rafael this incident marks a significant
00:52advancement in air combat capabilities and raises concerns among global powers regarding tensions
00:58in the indo-pacific region following this shares of dassault aviation fell by 3.3 percent as reports
01:06surfaced of the rafael jets being shot down while shares of china's chengdu aircraft corporation rose
01:11in europe stockholm has rejected a u.s letter urging the city to reverse its diversity initiatives
01:18vice mayor jan veilskog stated that diversity equality and inclusion are core values for the
01:25which has garnered significant public support against the u.s stance this situation highlights
01:30the ongoing tensions in the transatlantic relationship amid broader political dynamics
01:36denmark has summoned the top american diplomat to address concerns over a wall street journal report
01:42indicating that the u.s is enhancing its intelligence operations in greenland danish officials expressed
01:49serious worries about the implications of such actions emphasizing that spying among allies is
01:54unacceptable prime minister matt frederickson criticized the u.s for allegedly spying on
01:59greenland particularly regarding the independence movement and attitudes towards u.s resource extraction
02:04in ukraine the government has arrested two individuals accused of spying for hungary's military
02:11intelligence the suspects both former ukrainian service members allegedly gathered sensitive military
02:17information and assessed local sentiments regarding potential hungarian troop presence in the
02:22transcarbathian region this incident comes amid rising tensions between ukraine and hungary
02:27particularly concerning hungary's stance on ukraine's eu accession ukraine's intelligence service has also
02:35uncovered a hungarian military intelligence espionage network operating in the zakharpatia region
02:41marking a historic first for the country evidence of high treason has been documented against the detained
02:47agents president selensky has congratulated pope leo 14 on his election expressing hopes for continued support from the vatican in ukraine's efforts to end the war and restore justice
02:59he acknowledged the holy see's consistent stance on international law and condemned russia's aggression
03:05in a significant proposal discussions have emerged suggesting that the u.s could broker a deal for russia
03:13to sell k leningrad to germany for 50 billion dollars this move is seen as a way to alleviate russia's financial strain
03:21while enhancing germany's historical ties and economic prospects in the region
03:25meanwhile russian president vladimir putin has invited chinese leader roman 11 jinping to establish production facilities in russia
03:35despite being russia's largest trading partner china has not made significant investments in the russian economy
03:42with foreign direct investment declining sharply since the onset of the ukraine conflict
03:47hungary is reportedly accelerating its militarization despite prime minister victor orban's public advocacy for peace
03:56statements from defense minister christoph sallay babrovniksky indicate preparations for potential conflict
04:03raising concerns about regional stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in europe
04:08lastly sweden and finland are collaborating to form a pan-nordic army
04:14combining sweden's tank capabilities with finland's troop strength
04:17this military alliance aims to enhance regional security and defense in response to evolving geopolitical threats
04:25bill gates has accused elan musk of jeopardizing the health of the world's poorest children
04:31by cutting u.s development assistance which he claims has led to life-saving resources going to waste
04:37gates criticized must's decision to shut down the u.s agency for international development
04:42warning that this could result in a resurgence of diseases and has already impacted health initiatives
04:47in mozambique a new study indicates that individuals living within a mile of golf courses
04:53face more than double the risk of developing parkinson's disease primarily due to exposure to pesticides
04:59used in course maintenance this heightened risk extends to those living up to three miles away
05:05raising significant environmental health concerns
05:07in vatican city a conclave of 133 cardinals has elected cardinal robert provost as the first american
05:15pope taking the name pope leo 14 the announcement was marked by celebrations innocent peter square
05:22and received congratulations from notable figures including president donald trump
05:26in health care news daron wells a 59 year old man battling stage four lung cancer
05:33had his life-saving double lung transplant denied by cigna just before his scheduled operation
05:38despite prior approval cigna reversed its decision prompting wells and his family to appeal while
05:44friends rally support for his fight for the transplant
05:46in worcester two individuals were arrested after residents attempted to prevent ice agents from detaining
05:54a mother and her family the situation escalated as neighbors formed a human barrier leading to
06:00confrontations with law enforcement a recent study published in jama network open reveals that women
06:07with gynecological disorders often experience gaslighting from health care providers resulting in
06:12feelings of invalidation this highlights the need for improved understanding and empathy from doctors
06:17regarding women's pain and symptoms united healthcare is facing a class action lawsuit from shareholders who
06:25claimed the company misled them about its financial outlook following the killing of ceo brian thompson
06:30the lawsuit alleges that the company failed to adjust its earnings forecast leading to a significant
06:35drop in stock value in virginia an 18 year old boy michael bosworth jr was shot and killed by a
06:43homeowner while recording a tiktok prank video the homeowner tyler chase butler has been arrested on
06:49multiple charges including second-degree murder the trump administration's cuts at noah have led to the
06:56shutdown of the billion dollar weather and climate disasters database which tracked the costs of
07:01significant weather events since 1980 this decision could hinder communities ability to prepare for the
07:07financial impacts of increasing climate related disasters a new gop bill aims to regulate the online
07:14porn industry significantly reflecting ongoing debates about internet safety and content regulation
07:20a study projects that children born in 2020 will face unprecedented exposure to extreme weather events
07:28throughout their lives particularly if current climate policies lead to a 2.7 degrees
07:33see increase in global temperatures by 2100 the findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced
07:39greenhouse gas emissions reductions research published in applied cognitive psychology indicates
07:46that individuals with lower cognitive abilities are more susceptible to pseudo-profound statements
07:51which sound meaningful but lack substance this receptivity is linked to a stronger belief in the
07:58paranormal and conspiracy theories a study by the university of pittsburgh and the university of michigan
08:05reveals that women with high math and verbal skills are less likely to pursue science careers
08:10due to having more diverse career options the research suggests that informing these women about
08:16opportunities in stem fields could encourage greater participation bill gates has announced his intention to
08:23donate 99 of his wealth by 2045 emphasizing the urgency of addressing future challenges through philanthropy
08:31he has already contributed 100 billion dollars to health and development projects
08:37cosmos 482 a soviet-era spacecraft built for a mission to venus is set to re-enter earth's atmosphere
08:45after failing to escape earth's gravitational pull over 50 years ago designed with a titanium heat shield
08:51it has a good chance of surviving re-entry a study published in plos one reveals that individuals with
08:58problematic social media use are more likely to believe and share fake news contributing to the spread of
09:04misinformation online research from the weed care project indicates that legal access to cannabis
09:12reduces problematic consumption particularly among individuals who also use other drugs suggesting that
09:18legalization may alleviate burdens on consumers a study by epfl fsvo found traces of tire manufacturing
09:27additives in common fruits and vegetables in switzerland raising concerns about the long-term
09:31health implications of exposure to these substances the national oceanic and atmospheric administration
09:38will cease tracking the financial impacts of climate change related weather disasters archiving
09:44previously collected data this decision aligns with the trump administration's efforts to limit federal
09:49resources on climate change researchers at rmit university and chinese institutes have developed a
09:56composite material that efficiently captures potable water from the air using solar energy which could
10:02provide a portable water harvesting system for disaster relief a new satellite radar study reveals that all 28 of
10:10the most populous cities in the u.s are experiencing land subsidence due to urbanization drought and rising sea
10:17levels raising concerns about infrastructure stability a modified surgical face mask with a
10:24specialized breath sensor can accurately detect chronic kidney disease identifying it 84 percent of the time
10:31this technology could enhance the management of kidney disease for the 35 million americans affected
10:36the
10:49uetsele has launched a modular carbon capture solution that can capture up to 70 percent of co2 emissions from cargo ships
10:53addressing significant environmental concerns in the shipping industry a study indicates that conversion therapy may harm the
10:56long-term heart health of young adults particularly those assigned male at birth who are at a higher risk of high blood pressure
10:59risk of high blood pressure if exposed to this discredited practice research reveals that women are
11:06approximately 50 percent more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than men despite lower
11:12rates of smoking challenging assumptions about gender disparities and copd prevalence the recent 1.8 billion
11:20dollars in cuts to nih grants have significantly impacted minority health research raising concerns about the
11:26future of medical research and the careers of early career scientists
11:32elizabeth holmes the former ceo of the ranos has lost her request for a rehearing of her fraught conviction
11:38appeal the ninth circuit u.s court of appeals denied her bid leaving the supreme court as her final
11:44opportunity to challenge her conviction holmes was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for deceiving
11:50investors about her company's blood testing technology in the live ticketing industry the department of
11:57justice and the federal trade commission are inviting the public to submit complaints regarding ticketmaster
12:03this initiative is part of their investigation into unfair practices and follows an executive order
12:08from president donald trump aimed at addressing issues such as ticket scalping the goal is to enhance
12:14competition and affordability for consumers in financial news the national bank of poland has increased its
12:21gold reserves to 509.3 tons surpassing the holdings of the european central bank nbp governor adam blipinski
12:30stated that this growth reflects the stability of the polish economy and underscores the strategic
12:35importance of gold as a reserve asset viewed as a safeguard against global instability
12:40we hope this gave you a clear picture of today's events i'm angela and this was daily world podcast see you soon
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