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04:52between the u.s and the eu a mass shooting at florida state university has resulted in at least
05:00six injuries with one individual in critical condition the campus was placed on lockdown as law
05:06enforcement responded and a suspect is now in custody in a significant development the u.s food and drug
05:14administration has suspended its food safety quality control program due to substantial staff cuts at
05:20the department of health and human services this suspension which will remain in effect at least until
05:25september 30 hampers the agency's ability to conduct vital testing for foodborne pathogens and contaminants
05:33turning to animal welfare washington state has passed a bipartisan bill that prohibits the use of
05:39elephants bears wild cats and non-human primates in circuses and traveling shows the legislation aimed at
05:46protecting wild animals from suffering will soon be sent to governor bob ferguson for his signature
05:52potentially making washington the 12th state to enact such restrictions
05:57in relationship research a study published in the journal of family psychology indicates that most
06:03male female couples in satisfying relationships engage in sexual activity approximately once per
06:08week with 85 percent reporting high satisfaction this study highlights that while some couples are
06:14content without regular sexual activity they are rare suggesting a link between frequent sex and
06:20relationship happiness research also shows that changing implicit stereotypes can help men identify
06:28more with communal traits such as caring and empathy this study addresses a persistent gender gap in
06:33self-concept regarding these values and suggests that altering perceptions may promote gender equity and
06:39shared caregiving in legislative news the main house of representatives has passed a bipartisan bill
06:46raising the minimum marriage age from 17 to 18 advocates argue that this measure can prevent forced marriages and abuse
06:54while opponents express concerns about personal freedom the bill now awaits consideration in the senate
07:01a recent study reveals that musicians are at a higher risk for suicide with various factors such as mental
07:07health issues and the pressures of the music industry contributing to this elevated risk
07:11the findings underscore the necessity for tailored prevention strategies and mental health support
07:16specifically designed for musicians an article discusses how modern capitalism and cultural shifts
07:23have contributed to the delay of adulthood resulting in a generation of young people facing economic
07:28dependency and emotional fragility this analysis critique societal structures that have made traditional markers of
07:35adulthood seem unattainable in relationship dynamics a study finds that individuals who believe in soulmates are
07:43more likely to engage in post breakup contact and tracking behaviors while those who view relationships as requiring effort
07:50show less inclination toward these behaviors this suggests that beliefs about romantic destiny can influence coping mechanisms during breakups
07:58a comprehensive review of soil samples indicates that approximately 14 percent to 17 percent of global cropland contains hazardous levels of metals such as arsenic cadmium and lead
08:12this contamination poses significant risks to both the environment and human health affecting up to 1.4 billion people worldwide
08:20the internet the internet archive is facing a 700 dollars and million lawsuit from major record labels over its efforts to preserve historical 70 adipum records which threatens its existence and the preservation of digital history
08:34this legal action has prompted calls for public support to defend the archive's mission
08:39in space exploration vanguard one the world's oldest satellite launched in 1958 is the subject of a proposal by engineers to retrieve it for closer inspection
08:50the team aims to study its condition after decades in orbit potentially paving the way for future space missions
08:58a new study reveals that carbon-rich asteroids are rarely found on earth due to their fragility as they often disintegrate when passing close to the sun or during atmospheric entry
09:09this research highlights the need for further exploration of these materials to understand the origins of life
09:16the house committee on energy and commerce is investigating 23 and me's chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
09:23raising concerns about the potential compromise of sensitive genetic data lawmakers have requested information
09:29on the company's data privacy practices amid reports of previous data breaches affecting millions of customers
09:35others
09:37ekram amamoglu the imprisoned mayor of istanbul has accused the government of initiating construction
09:42on 24 000 homes for the canal istanbul project while he was absent he has called for public opposition to this project
09:50claiming it threatens vital water sources and exacerbates the climate crisis
09:56research indicates that cash transfers to low-income families in indonesia
10:00have significantly reduced child marriage rates among girls in rural areas
10:04the program kalarga harapan which provides financial assistance conditional on education and health care
10:11decreased the incidence of child marriages by approximately 3.5 percentage points
10:17a study reveals that presenting climate data in binary formats such as lake froze versus didn't freeze
10:23enhances the perceived urgency of climate change compared to traditional temperature trends
10:28this approach helps counteract gradual changes that may lead to apathy
10:34a comprehensive study published in frontiers in oncology indicates strong support for the use of
10:39medical cannabis in treating cancer symptoms and potentially combating the disease itself
10:45the analysis reviewed over 10 000 studies and found significant consensus on cannabis's ability to
10:50alleviate cancer related issues and possibly kill cancer cells although further clinical trials are necessary
10:59finally a study found that 98.3 percent of ultrasound exams conducted by trained healthcare professionals
11:05using ai guidance met diagnostic quality standards comparable to those performed by experts without ai
11:12assistance this indicates the effectiveness of ai in enhancing ultrasound examination quality
11:20tesla is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the company speeds up odometers on its
11:25electric vehicles to minimize warranty obligations resulting in higher repair costs for consumers
11:32the plaintiff claims that inaccurate odometer readings led to his warranty expiring prematurely leaving
11:38him with substantial repair bills tesla has denied these allegations and the case could potentially
11:44impact over 1 million vehicles in related news tesla is reportedly reducing its workforce at the cybertruck factory
11:52and lowering production targets for the model due to a significant decline in sales this decision
11:58reflects the challenges the company is encountering in the market for the cybertruck in a significant
12:04legal development a federal judge has ruled that google illegally monopolized the advertising technology
12:10market which may lead to a breakup of its ad business this ruling follows a lawsuit from the u.s
12:15department of justice and several states accusing google of anti-competitive practices particularly
12:21through its acquisitions of double click and ad mel the court will now determine remedies that could
12:26involve structural changes or behavioral restrictions to foster fair competition shifting to the gaming
12:33industry retro tink a company specializing in retro gaming hardware is temporarily halting shipments to
12:40the united states despite its willingness to prepay tariffs the company cites uncertainty regarding tariff
12:46collection as the reason for this suspension affecting both expedited and non-expedited orders
12:54lastly a team led by gambler bernard marantelli has stirred controversy after successfully purchasing
12:59nearly every combination of a texas lottery winning a jackpot of 95 million dollars this operation which
13:06involve printing tickets at makeshift hubs has prompted investigations into the legality and ethics of such bulk ticket purchases
13:15that concludes our briefing i'm angela and this has been daily world podcast stay informed and join us next time