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00:00Hello, and thank you for joining Daily World Podcast. I'm Angela. Today's highlights include

00:15global shifts, business insights, and cultural developments. Let's explore.

00:22In Curdialene, Idaho, a tragic incident unfolded as firefighters responding to a brush fire

00:28were ambushed by a gunman believed to have ignited the blaze as a trap. Two firefighters lost their

00:35lives, and another was seriously injured before law enforcement found the shooter dead following

00:40a standoff. This event delayed firefighting efforts and necessitated a large emergency response

00:46involving hundreds of officers and specialized teams. In New York, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

00:52faced significant backlash after making Islamophobic remarks against Zoran Mamdani,

00:57the Democratic mayoral nominee. She accused him of endorsing violent rhetoric without

01:02substantiation. Despite fact-checks and protests, Gillibrand and other officials continued to

01:08promote these narratives, prompting criticism from fellow lawmakers and advocates who condemned

01:13the rise of anti-Muslim hate. Mamdani responded by emphasizing his commitment to universal human

01:18rights. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced that President Donald Trump supports a proposed

01:25sanctions bill that would impose a 500% tariff on countries purchasing Russian energy.

01:31This legislation aims to pressure nations like China and India to cease funding Russia's war

01:37efforts in Ukraine, and is expected to be voted on by Congress after the July recess.

01:43In a related development, President Trump revealed in a Fox News interview that he has identified a group

01:49of wealthy buyers interested in acquiring the TikTok app, pending approval from China.

01:53This move is part of efforts to comply with U.S. regulations requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets

02:00by January 2024.

02:03In Serbia, videos have emerged showing police vehicles charging at protesters blocking streets,

02:09resulting in injuries as citizens attempted to evade the oncoming vehicles.

02:13This incident occurred amidst widespread protests across the country, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals.

02:19In Turkey, Ekrem Imamoglu criticized the current presidential system, attributing political and

02:26economic instability to it. He advocates for a parliamentary republic that ensures justice

02:32and a hopeful future for the youth, calling for national unity and investor confidence.

02:38Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warned that proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration

02:43could severely impact NASA's future, jeopardizing key projects like the Artemis lunar program.

02:49The budget could decrease funding from $24.9 billion to $18.8 billion,

02:55prompting the European Space Agency to seek more autonomous projects.

03:00Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrei Sabiha condemned Slovak Foreign Minister Jaraj Blaner's suggestion

03:06that Western countries might need to forgive Russia to achieve peace in Ukraine.

03:12Sabiha argued that such forgiveness would only encourage further aggression from Russia.

03:17A report from the U.S. Justice Department revealed that the Sinaloa drug cartel used phone data

03:23and surveillance cameras to track and kill FBI informants in 2018, highlighting the challenges

03:29posed by surveillance technology.

03:31Israeli authorities have imposed new directives requiring international media

03:36to obtain military approval before reporting from combat zones, significantly increasing censorship

03:42during wartime, which has drawn criticism from press freedom organizations.

03:48Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban labeled the recent Pride March in Budapest as repulsive

03:53and accused the EU of orchestrating the event, which turned into a large anti-government protest.

03:58This march, which defied a ban under a new law, highlighted ongoing tensions ahead of Hungary's

04:04national elections.

04:06Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated a willingness to reduce military spending,

04:12suggesting a possible shift in defense budget priorities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

04:17Former President Trump announced that the global tariff pause will end on July 9,

04:22with countries facing tariffs between 10 and 50 percent if no trade deals are reached.

04:27He also discussed potential U.S. investment in Tiktok and expressed support for a rare-earth

04:33deal with China.

04:35Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed hope that Western nations would not interfere

04:40in Serbia's protests, emphasizing the need for constitutional resolution and criticizing

04:45NATO's increased defense spending.

04:46The Kremlin has attributed the slow pace of peace talks to Ukraine and the U.S., rejecting a broad

04:53ceasefire while remaining open to a third round of negotiations.

04:58Meanwhile, residents of Mariupol have rejected Russian claims about the city returning to normal,

05:03describing ongoing devastation and shortages.

05:06In Ukraine, a Ukrainian F-16 pilot was killed during a large-scale Russian strike, prompting President

05:14Zelensky to renew calls for advanced U.S. air defense systems to protect civilians.

05:20Canada has rescinded its digital services tax to facilitate broader trade negotiations with the United States,

05:26aiming for a comprehensive economic partnership.

05:29This decision supports ongoing talks targeting an agreement by July 21, 2025.

05:37President Trump announced that trade discussions with Canada will be halted until certain taxes are removed,

05:42as stated during an interview on Fox News.

05:44New research published in Nature Communications reveals that resistance training stimulates the

05:52release of the myokine CLCF1, which helps maintain muscle strength, bone density, and promotes

05:58longevity, especially in older adults.

06:01Cardio alone does not significantly increase CLCF1 levels in aging individuals, highlighting the

06:08importance of strength, training for healthy aging and combating muscle and bone decline.

06:12The study suggests potential therapeutic uses of CLCF1 for age-related conditions like sarcopenia and

06:19osteoporosis.

06:21A study published in Personality and Individual Differences indicates that individuals reporting

06:27out-of-body experiences exhibit higher rates of mental health issues, childhood trauma, and

06:32dissociative symptoms compared to those without such experiences.

06:36While these experiences are often stigmatized, the research suggests they may serve as coping

06:41mechanisms during trauma, emphasizing the need for understanding and support for those who

06:46experience them.

06:48Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that the fundus aspergillus

06:52flavus, historically linked to the pharaoh's curse, contains compounds with potent cancer-fighting

06:58properties, specifically effective against leukemia cells.

07:01These bioengineered compounds, called aspergillus, disrupt cancer cell division and show promise

07:07as a new targeted treatment, opening new avenues for developing novel medicines derived from

07:12phongy.

07:13A severe heat wave is affecting large parts of Europe, with Spain recording a new June temperature

07:19record of 46 degrees Celsius in El Granado.

07:22The extreme heat has led to health warnings, increased heat stroke cases and fatalities,

07:27with many countries experiencing record-breaking temperatures.

07:32Experts link the increasing frequency and intensity of heat weights to human-caused climate change.

07:38A recent study by Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that about half of U.S. private sector workers,

07:44totaling 56 million people, lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, creating significant

07:50barriers to building retirement savings.

07:53This disparity contributes to a widening divide in retirement security, with many relying heavily

07:58on social security, which faces financial challenges and potential benefit cuts by 2034.

08:05Experts warn that without policy changes, millions of workers, especially low-income and gig workers,

08:11will face financial hardship in retirement.

08:15Archaeologists led by Penn State have discovered a temple from the ancient Tawanaku civilization

08:20near Lake Titacaca in Bolivia, shedding light on this powerful Andean society that vanished

08:25around 1000 CE.

08:27The Tawanaku civilization, a precursor to the Inca Empire, was known for its organized societal

08:32structure and impressive architectural monuments such as pyramids and terraced temples.

08:39Konoa-based drinks provide high-quality, easily digestible protein, containing all essential

08:45amino acids, making them a superior protein source, compared to common grains such as wheat or corn.

08:52These drinks offer a healthy alternative for those seeking complete protein nutrition.

08:58Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, have discovered that glycogen stores

09:03in neurons, play a crucial role in protecting the brain from toxic Taw buildup and cognitive decline

09:08associated with Alzheimer's disease.

09:11The study found that boosting the enzyme glycogen, phosphorylase, helps clear excess sugar,

09:16and reduce Taw accumulation, suggesting new therapeutic strategies targeting brain sugar metabolism,

09:22to combat neuro-generative diseases.

09:26Research from Macquarie University, reveals that chlorophalanil, a widely used fundicide on

09:31Australian crops, significantly reduces insect reproduction, and survival even at the lowest

09:37levels found on food, contributing to global insect population declines.

09:42The study highlights the urgent need for more sustainable pesticide practices,

09:47to protect beneficial insect populations critical for pollination and ecosystem health.

09:53Recent studies indicate that low-dose, daily cannabis use in older adults,

09:58may enhance working memory, and reduce brain inflammation.

10:01Evidence from aged rats in human research, shows cognitive benefits without impairment,

10:07linked to stimulation of cannabinoid receptors, and decreased neuroinflammation in aging brains.

10:14R.P. Eddy, former director at the White House National Security Council,

10:18warns about the dangers of artificial superintelligence, urging for the implementation of guardrails

10:22to ensure humanity's survival.

10:25The message emphasizes the need for awareness and caution as AI development accelerates.

10:31Microsoft has developed an AI system called MAI Diagnostic Orchestrator, that diagnoses diseases

10:38with 80% accuracy, outperforming human doctors who achieve 20% accuracy, in a test using 304 case studies.

10:46The AI tool also reduces diagnostic costs by 20%, by selecting less expensive tests and procedures.

10:53While promising, experts caution, that further clinical trials are needed to validate its effectiveness

10:59and cost savings in real-world medical settings.

11:05Tesla's European sales have seen a significant decline, dropping by 37.1% this year,

11:11with a notable 27.9% decrease in May alone.

11:14This marks five consecutive months of sales declines, occurring in a time when the electric vehicle

11:20market is thriving.

11:21The downturn is attributed to internal corporate mismanagement and poor labor conditions,

11:26contrasting sharply with competitors like BMW and SIC,

11:30who are experiencing growth by implementing worker-friendly policies.

11:34This situation raises questions about Tesla's long-term viability,

11:39as it struggles to retain market share and maintain workforce morale.

11:42In the United States, independent analyses reveal that undocumented immigrants contributed

11:49between $19.5 billion and $22 billion in federal income taxes in 2022 and 2023.

11:57This amount surpasses the combined federal income taxes paid by major corporations,

12:02such as Amazon, GM, IBM and Netflix during the same period, which total about $20 billion.

12:08While the immigrant tax contributions are significant,

12:10the comparison comes with caveats regarding the types of taxes and data estimates,

12:15leading to a mostly true rating for the claim.

12:19Elon Musk has voiced strong opposition to a Senate domestic policy package,

12:24labeling it as utterly insane, and asserting that it could destroy millions of American jobs

12:29by raising taxes on renewable energy projects while favoring subsidies for coal.

12:35Musk, whose Tesla business is directly impacted by the bill,

12:38argues that it prioritizes outdated industries over future technologies.

12:42His criticism has reportedly strained his relationship with President Donald Trump

12:47and has had repercussions on Tesla's stock performance.

12:50In a contrasting trend, Generation Z is making strides in the housing market,

12:56now accounting for one in four first-time homebuyer loans.

13:00This demographic is navigating challenging market conditions and rising home prices through early

13:05savings, financial assistance, and a willingness to relocate to more affordable areas.

13:10While many are achieving homeownership, others continue to face significant affordability challenges,

13:16reflecting a mix of determination and strategic planning in a shifting housing landscape.

13:22You've been listening to Daily World Podcast.

13:26I'm Angela signing off. See you again soon.

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