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00:00This is Daily World Podcast, coming to you on May 24th, 2025.

00:15I'm Angela, breaking down the biggest updates in global markets and international relations.

00:22Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S. citizen, was handcuffed and detained during an immigration

00:27raid in Alabama, despite presenting a valid real ID. Authorities dismissed his identification as

00:34fake, raising concerns about racial profiling and the treatment of Hispanic individuals,

00:39even those who are citizens, in immigration enforcement.

00:43In Belgium, Princess Elizabeth, who has just completed her first year at Harvard University,

00:49faces uncertainty due to a ban on foreign students imposed by the Trump administration.

00:53The Belgian Royal Palace is assessing the impact of this decision on her studies,

00:58which could force her and many others to transfer or lose their legal status in the U.S.

01:04The Trump administration's termination of the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act has led to

01:11significant cancellations of broadband investments across multiple states, including South Dakota and

01:16Vermont. This act was designed to enhance internet access and digital literacy for underserved

01:21communities, but its elimination reflects a broader trend of policies that hinder progress in bridging

01:27the digital divide. President Trump has warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that iPhones sold in the U.S.

01:34must be manufactured domestically, threatening a 25% tariff on those made in India. This warning

01:40comes as Apple seeks to shift some production to India to reduce reliance on China, a move that has

01:45frustrated the president and could disrupt Apple's plans. The Finnish Defense Ministry reported that

01:52two Russian military aircraft are suspected of violating Finland's airspace, prompting an

01:58investigation. This incident is part of a pattern of Russian provocations along NATO's eastern flank,

02:04with increased military activity expected near Finland's border amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

02:10In related developments, the Kremlin reported that it has thwarted 485 drone attacks from Ukraine over

02:18three days, marking one of the largest coordinated drone assaults on Russian territory since the war

02:24began. Some drones reportedly hit their targets, causing injuries and damage, while Moscow's air defense

02:31systems struggled against these long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. This surge in drone activity

02:36coincided with significant political discussions between Russian and U.S. leaders regarding a ceasefire.

02:44The social media platform X, under Elon Musk's ownership, has undergone troubling changes,

02:49with incidents of hate speech and the normalization of extremist views becoming prevalent.

02:54Users continue to engage with a platform that has shifted towards far-right activism and cultural conflict.

03:00Germany is proposing that Harvard establish an exile campus in response to President Trump's

03:07criticisms of the university. Aiming to attract students who may feel unwelcome in the U.S. This

03:12initiative is part of a broader effort by universities in Asia and Europe to reverse the trend of talent

03:18migration to American institutions. Danish firms have discovered suspicious components in East Asian

03:25circuit boards intended for the country's green energy infrastructure, raising concerns about

03:30potential remote disruption and digital espionage. This follows recent U.S. claims of kill switches,

03:36found in Chinese solar panels, prompting calls for investigation into the security risks posed by

03:41foreign components in renewable energy systems. In Romania's recent presidential election,

03:47ethnic Hungarians and Moldovan citizens played a crucial role in the victory of liberal candidate

03:53Niki Serdan over hard-right candidate George Simeon. Their significant voter turnout, estimated at over

03:59500,000, was pivotal in preserving Romania's democratic path and countering anti-minority sentiments,

04:05highlighting the influence of minority groups in shaping political outcomes.

04:11In response to President Trump's threat of imposing a 50% tariff on EU goods, EU officials have

04:16expressed their determination not to be intimidated and to continue negotiations.

04:22EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefkhovic emphasized the need for mutual respect in trade discussions,

04:27while EU Parliament members prepared for potential counter-tariffs.

04:32Hundreds of British students at Harvard University are facing expulsion due to President Trump's ban on

04:37enrolling international students, sparking outrage among UK politicians who argue that it unfairly targets

04:43students and represents a troubling escalation in Trump's conflict with the institution.

04:489 EU states have called for a new and open-minded conversation regarding the interpretation of the

04:55European Convention on Human Rights, particularly concerning migration issues. This request follows

05:01a meeting between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Maloney and Danish Prime Minister Met Frederiksen,

05:06reflecting ongoing EU discussions about sovereignty and the role of international courts.

05:10President Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union and a 25%

05:18tariff on smartphones unless they are manufactured in the US. These threats come amidst stalled trade

05:23negotiations and reflect Trump's aggressive trade policy, leading to concerns over potential economic

05:29repercussions. The European Union is preparing retaliatory measures in response to President Trump's

05:36proposed tariffs, which could escalate into a trade war. Despite this, EU officials remain hopeful for a

05:43negotiated agreement, emphasizing the significant impact such tariffs would have on key manufacturing

05:48sectors and the overall economy. The United States has approved a $296 and million sale of Javelin missiles

05:56and launch units to Estonia to enhance its territorial defense and NATO interoperability. The deal includes 800

06:04missiles, training aids and technical support, aimed at bolstering Estonia's capability against current and future threats.

06:13Kiev experienced a significant Russian drone and missile attack, resulting in at least 15 injuries and widespread

06:19explosions. This attack occurred shortly before a large prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting

06:26ongoing tensions, despite rare moments of cooperation between the two nations.

06:30Berlin is planning to bid for the Olympics again, potentially coinciding with the 100th anniversary

06:37of the 1936 Games. Meyer Kai Wegner will present the bid plans at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, with support from

06:45four other German states, while the German Olympic Sports Confederation considers a bid for the 2040 Games.

06:512 orcas and a dozen dolphins remain, trapped in an abandoned marine park in France under dire conditions.

07:00Activists are urgently calling for their relocation, while French authorities have yet to identify a

07:05suitable sanctuary for the orcas, despite rejecting multiple proposals, leaving the animals in a situation

07:12that poses significant health risks.

07:14In health news, the new COVID-19 variant NB1.81, linked to a surge in China, has now been detected in

07:22the United States through airport screenings, with cases reported in several states. Experts are closely

07:28monitoring its transmissibility and considering updates to vaccines for the upcoming seasons, as health

07:33authorities respond to rising cases and hospitalizations across various regions.

07:38A recent study led by Mass General Brigham suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help protect

07:45against biological aging by reducing telomere shortening, which is associated with age-related

07:50diseases. The trial found that vitamin D3 supplements significantly reduced telomere shortening over four

07:56years, indicating a potential strategy to counter-biological aging. In Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

08:04has declared a decade of the family, in response to the country's declining birth rate, which has

08:09dropped to 1.48 children per woman. He attributed this demographic crisis to the LGBT community,

08:16labeling it as a deviant movement, and advocating for families to have at least three children.

08:22In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a law protecting state parks from development such as

08:27golf courses and hotels, responding to bipartisan protests against previous plants. This law aims to

08:34balance conservation with public access, and reflects a significant push from environmental

08:39activists and the public to preserve natural resources in the state. A new study published in

08:45the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, indicates that people generally trust individuals

08:50from low-income backgrounds more than those from wealthy families. Participants perceived those who grew

08:56up in lower-class homes as more moral and trustworthy, although the study did not determine if this

09:01perception reflects actual trustworthiness. Another study suggests that depression and anxiety can

09:07spread between married couples through shared mouth bacteria, particularly via kissing. Researchers

09:13found that healthy spouses could experience increased mental health issues after living with a partner

09:19suffering from these conditions as their oral microbiota changed to resemble that of their depressed

09:24partners. Research led by Professor Kajiro Ishii, indicates that muscle quality is significantly linked to

09:31cognitive function and memory performance, particularly in women. This finding suggests that muscle quality could serve as

09:39an early indicator for cognitive defying in clinical assessments. In a breakthrough for nuclear fusion reactors,

09:46scientists have successfully created liquid carbon for the first time, using a high-performance laser. This achievement

09:53allows for a better understanding of carbon's properties in its liquid state, which is essential for cooling and

09:59moderating reactions in fusion plants. A study from Boston University reveals that excess deaths in the United States

10:08have continued to rise, with over 1.5 million preventable deaths recorded in 2022 and 2023, primarily among

10:16working-age adults. The increase is largely attributed to drug overdoses, gun violence, auto accidents, and

10:23preventable health issues, highlighting a long-standing health crisis in the U.S. compared to other high-income countries.

10:32CERN researchers have developed a method to transport small quantities of antimatter using a novel 2-meter

10:38containment device. This groundbreaking achievement involved trucking the device over 4 kilometers, without losing the

10:45integrity of the integrity of the antimatter, paving the way for future experiments at off-site laboratories.

10:51In Hamburg, a stabbing attack at the main railway station injured 18 people, with four suffering

10:57life-threatening injuries. Police arrested a 39-year-old woman, believed to have acted alone, and investigations

11:04are ongoing to determine her mental state, while the attack is not considered politically motivated.

11:09NASA has successfully detected Earth's ambipolar electric field, a weak planet-wide electric field that

11:17plays a crucial role in the polar wind and atmospheric escape. This discovery, made using data from the

11:23Endurance mission, confirms a theory that has been in place for over 60 years, and provides insights into

11:29the evolution of Earth's atmosphere and potentially other planets. President Donald Trump recently hosted

11:37a gala for investors in his meme coin, which raised $148 million. However, the event drew attention not

11:45only for its financial implications, but also for attendee complaints about the food and security measures.

11:51Following the gala, the value of the token dropped by 16 percent, prompting scrutiny from lawmakers

11:57regarding the president's involvement in the cryptocurrency sector amidst ongoing regulatory discussions.

12:02In a related business development, President Trump asserted that Apple could relocate its iPhone

12:09production to the United States, citing advancements in computerized manufacturing. He threatened a 25

12:15percent tariff if the company does not comply with this expectation. Critics on social media have

12:20questioned the feasibility of such a rapid transition, and warned of potential price increases for consumers.

12:26On the energy front, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that President Trump will sign

12:33executive orders on Friday aimed at bolstering the nuclear power sector. These orders are designed

12:38to streamline the regulatory process for new reactors and enhance fuel supply chains, reflecting a significant

12:44push towards energy infrastructure. In the photography industry, Nikon has announced a price increase for

12:52its products in the United States, effective June 23, 2025, due to tariffs impacting the sector.

12:59This decision aligns with similar moves by other companies, including Sigma and Canon, as tariffs continue

13:05to exert pressure on profit margins across the industry.

13:11You've been with Daily World Podcast, and I'm Angela. Until our next report, stay engaged with the world around you.

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