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00:00you're listening to daily world podcast for july 16 2025 i'm angela with a fresh overview of what's

00:17happening across markets politics and global affairs a federal grand jury has indicted vance

00:24bolter for the killing of former minnesota house speaker melissa hortman and her husband bolter

00:30faces multiple charges including stalking murder and firearms offenses with the possibility of the

00:36death penalty the attacks were reportedly premeditated and bolter was disguised as a

00:41police officer during the shootings in geopolitical developments russia has rejected president donald

00:48trump's demand for a ceasefire in ukraine within 50 days labeling it unacceptable the russian

00:55government emphasized that negotiations will continue while president trump threatened to

00:59impose 100 secondary tariffs on nations conducting business with russia if a deal is not reached

01:06additionally the president announced an increase in u.s weapons sales to nato allies to bolster

01:12support for ukraine the u.s defense secretary has ordered the removal of 2 000 national guard

01:18troops from los angeles after a successful mission to protect federal property during protests

01:23related to immigration rates despite the withdrawal 2 000 troops and 700 marines will remain in the city

01:29amid ongoing political tensions in a related story metadata analysis has revealed that nearly three

01:36minutes of footage were cut from the fbi's surveillance video of jeffrey epstein's prison cell on the

01:42night before his death this editing raises questions about the transparency of the footage

01:47coinciding with political controversy surrounding the investigation congress has moved to reject

01:54significant cuts proposed by the trump administration for nasa passing a budget bill of 24.8 billion

02:00dollars to maintain funding levels the senate has also passed a similar bill preserving nasa's science

02:06funding despite the administration's proposed 25 cut europe's top diplomat kajakalas has reported an

02:15increase in the use of chemical weapons by russia in ukraine with intelligence indicating at least 9 000

02:21instances since the invasion began this escalation is viewed as an attempt to force ukraine into submission

02:30a cnn team was reportedly ambushed by settlers in the west bank amid rising extremist violence in the

02:35region highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the uk a yougov poll indicates that a majority of

02:43europeans support an independent scotland joining the eu with support levels ranging from 63 percent

02:50to 75 percent in countries like france and germany however only 46 percent of britain's support this move

02:57amid government resistance to a second scottish independence vote the irs is developing a system to

03:04share millions of taxpayers data with immigration and customs enforcement including home addresses to assist in

03:11deportation efforts this initiative driven by the trump administration has sparked internal disputes

03:17over privacy concerns house republicans are advancing a funding bill that cuts nearly half of the

03:23department of energy's energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and reduces funding for

03:28nuclear non-proliferation critics argue this will increase energy costs and weaken national security

03:34the senate has voted to advance a package that would rescind 1.1 billion dollars in funding for pbs

03:42and pr and public media over the next two years this effort supported by president trump faces opposition

03:49due to concerns over the impact on essential services despite restrictions on tourist visas for russians

03:57countries like france and italy have increased visa issuances to attract wealthier russian tourists

04:03emphasizing cultural exchange while facing criticism from other eu nations

04:09in finland a survey shows that 49 percent of fins now identify as right-wing indicating a shift in

04:15political polarization this trend occurs alongside a decline in centrist identity

04:22the trump administration has ordered the destruction of nearly 500 tons of emergency food aid

04:27enough to feed approximately 1.5 million children for a week due to bureaucratic obstacles

04:33this decision highlights challenges in u.s foreign aid operations

04:38china continues to lead in renewable energy installations outpacing the u.s significantly

04:44president trump's recent spending bill cuts tax credits for clean energy which experts warn

04:49could hinder u.s economic growth the u.s government has threatened to withdraw from

04:54the international energy agency over disagreements regarding optimistic forecasts for the global

04:59green energy transition reflecting a clash over energy policy protests have erupted across u.s

05:06cities against palantir for its role in government surveillance and deportations with activists

05:11calling for the termination of contracts with the company an indian applicant was denied a u.s visa

05:18after refusing to provide access to their reddit account illustrating increased scrutiny in the visa

05:23application process the coast of limassol cyprus is facing severe oil pollution due to russian tankers

05:31circumventing sanctions threatening the local economy and environment u.s inflation rose to 2.7 percent in

05:39june as tariffs imposed by president trump began impacting consumer prices the average tariff rate has

05:45reached its highest level since 1933. slovakia has blocked the eu's latest sanctions package against

05:53russia reflecting ongoing divisions within the eu regarding measures to support ukraine

06:00finally the swiss federal office of transport plans to launch a night train service from basel to

06:04malmer in 2026 aiming to promote environmentally friendly transport

06:11a study from the university of sydney has identified a link between mood disorders and what researchers term

06:17internal jet lag among young people this condition involves misalignment of circadian rhythms including

06:24body temperature and melophonin levels affecting nearly a quarter of those study the findings suggest

06:30that aligning circadian rhythms could be a new avenue for treating depression although further

06:35longitudinal studies are necessary in another health-related study researchers have found that

06:41diabetes and weight loss medications such as ospik and monjaro may lower the risk of dementia and stroke

06:48an analysis of 60 000 adults over seven years indicated a 37 reduction in dementia risk and a 19

06:55reduction in stroke risk particularly among older adults and those with obesity experts caution

07:02that more clinical trials are needed to confirm these results

07:05research from med uni vienna has revealed that polystyrene microplastics can induce malignant changes in

07:13healthy lawn cells including dna damage this study emphasizes the health risks posed by airborne

07:19microplastics and calls for urgent research to address plastic waste as the long-term effects on

07:24lawn health remain unclear italy has emerged as the european union's largest consumer of air conditioning

07:32accounting for over one-third of total electricity consumption in this sector this trend is largely

07:38driven by severe heat waves and an aging population following italy are greece france and spain while

07:45overall household energy consumption in europe has decreased since 2021 a study from hebei medical

07:53university has established a significant link between dietary copper intake and improved cognitive function

07:59in american adults aged 60 and older the optimal intake level identified is about 1.22 milligrams per day

08:07found in foods like walnuts and lentils researchers stress the need for further studies to confirm these findings

08:15rural america is facing a demographic crisis with 81 of rural counties reporting more deaths than births from 2019

08:23to 2023 this trend driven by aging populations and migration of younger residents to urban areas for

08:31employment is prompting state leaders to seek solutions as it becomes a key issue in the upcoming presidential

08:37election poland has recorded the largest population decline in the european union for the second

08:44consecutive year with a decrease of over 123 000 people this decline is attributed to falling birth rates and

08:51high excess deaths during the pandemic despite significant immigration inflows the rise of generative ai

08:59tools is reshaping college admissions leading many institutions to reconsider the role of admissions essays

09:06with approximately one in three applicants utilizing ai for essay writing concerns about academic

09:12integrity and personal expression are prompting educators to rethink admissions criteria

09:17in legislative news the dutch senate has approved a national ban on consumer fireworks set to take effect from

09:252026 to 2027 this decision aims to enhance safety and reduce injuries among emergency workers with professional

09:34fireworks shows still permitted under new regulations

09:38nestle is under scrutiny for its water extraction practices in the united states where it has been accused of

09:44taking millions of gallons from public lands while facing minimal fees conservationists argue that water

09:50should remain a public resource while nestle defends its operations as sustainable recent research indicates

09:58that nearly 60 percent of gen z graduates are struggling to secure full-time employment a stark contrast to 25

10:05percent of previous generations this challenging job market exacerbated by ai automation has led many young

10:12young job seekers to adopt unconventional methods to find work a study from the university of surrey highlights the hidden

10:19health risks associated with wood stoves which emit high levels of toxic particulates during use

10:25the findings suggest that exposure to these pollutants can exceed world health organization guidelines

10:30raising concerns about indoor air quality

10:34a university of toronto study has shown that investing in stable housing for marginalized populations

10:40particularly those with opioid use disorder can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare

10:46costs the research supports policies that prioritize housing first programs as a cost-effective strategy

10:52to enhance quality of life finally a small pilot study has found that a cannabinoid product

10:59containing thc and cbd may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia while it did not impair next day

11:06alertness the findings challenged the common belief that cannabis aids sleep indicating the need for

11:12more comprehensive research on its long-term effects in a significant development jeff bezos has appointed tom

11:19taylor former head of amazon's alexa division as the new president and ceo of the ten dollars and

11:25billion bezos earth fund the fun aimed at combating climate change and preserving biodiversity has already

11:32allocated 2.3 billion dollars to various environmental initiatives since its launch in 2020.

11:40tesla's cyber truck is experiencing significant challenges with sales dropping by 50.8 percent in

11:46the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year this decline highlights a commercial failure for

11:53the vehicle which was initially expected to revolutionize the market contributing factors include

11:59its high price delayed deliveries software issues and a niche feel that has not resonated with a

12:04broader audience in contrast competitors like chevrolet's silverado ev are gaining traction with more

12:11conventional designs this downturn occurs within a broader slowdown in the u.s electric vehicle market

12:18in china volkswagen the largest western car maker is opting not to engage in the intense electric

12:23vehicle price war dominated by tesla byd and xiaomi instead of competing on price volkswagen plans to

12:31focus on launching new affordably priced electric vehicles on a platform tailored specifically for

12:36the chinese market starting in 2025. this decision reflects a strategic shift to protect brand equity amid

12:44an oversaturated market with 130 brands vying for consumer attention making profitability increasingly difficult

12:51the economic landscape is further complicated by historical tariff policies a recent analysis draws

12:59parallels between the current tariff policies under president donald trump and the smooth holly tariff

13:04act of 1930 which raised tariffs on numerous imported goods and exacerbated the great depression

13:10the article warns that similar protectionist measures could lead to negative consequences for the economy

13:15echoing the lessons learned from past economic downturns linked to high tariffs and retaliatory trade

13:20measures we hope this gave you a clear picture of today's events i'm angela and this was daily world podcast

13:30see you soon

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