00:00you're tuned in to daily world podcast where we unhack today's top stories from around the world
00:15i'm angela and the date is may 16th 2025 let's begin
00:20spanish prime minister pedro sanchez has labeled israel a genocidal state
00:27during a parliamentary session asserting that spain does not engage in business with such a
00:32country this statement marks the first time sanchez has used this term publicly reflecting
00:37increasing tensions over spain's trade relations with israel amid the ongoing gaza conflict
00:42in new york new york university is withholding the diploma of logan rozos after he delivered a
00:48commencement speech condemning israel's actions in gaza which he described as genocide the university
00:54criticized his remarks as a misuse of his role as a student speaker and stated it would pursue
00:59disciplinary actions against him in russia president vladimir putin has dismissed general oleg
01:07solyukov from his role as commander-in-chief of the russian ground forces appointing him instead as a
01:12deputy to the security council secretary solyukov who had held the position since 2014 was rarely seen
01:19in public and his family has been linked to financial gains from military events
01:23former fbi director james comey has removed an instagram post featuring seashells after
01:30republicans accused him of making a violent threat against president donald trump
01:34comey clarified that he did not intend any political message and opposed violence while
01:40officials from homeland security and the secret service are investigating the matter
01:44the incident has sparked significant political backlash and commentary from various figures
01:50romanian presidential candidate george simeon made controversial remarks on live television
01:56labeling french president emmanuel macron a dictator and drawing a comparison between france and iran
02:02his statements have sparked significant debate regarding political discourse and international relations
02:08a recent poll indicates that independent candidate mickey sir dan has a slight lead over pro-russian
02:16candidate george simeon ahead of romania's presidential elections dan is credited with 48.7 percent of the
02:23vote compared to simeon's 47.8 percent reflecting a very close race with a margin of error of plus minus one
02:30percentage point the chief prosecutor of the international criminal court in the hike has lost access to his
02:37email and has had his bank accounts frozen due to u.s sanctions these sanctions imposed on court staff
02:44investigating certain individuals have also led to concerns for u.s staff and ngos working with the
02:49icc as they face potential arrest and operational risks in the netherlands a report by the tech
02:56transparency project alleges that elon musk's social media platform x is facilitating payments from
03:02sanctioned terrorist organizations enabling them to spread propaganda and raise funds the report highlights
03:08that several accounts linked to groups like hezbollah and hamas are using x's premium features
03:14potentially violating the platform's own policies against such activities in a developing story a
03:21swedish diplomat who was arrested on suspicion of spying has been found dead following his release
03:26from custody the swedish security service confirmed the diplomat's death but did not disclose further
03:32details while his lawyer stated that the diplomat denied the allegations and reported police for
03:37excessive force during the arrest in slovenia a life-size bronze statue of milania trump has been
03:44stolen the statue was erected in 2020 to replace a previous wooden statue that was burned local police are
03:52investigating the theft which involved the statue being removed from its concrete and metal base
03:56the artist expressed sadness over the loss suggesting it may relate to donald trump's upcoming election
04:03the european union and the united kingdom have implemented new sanctions targeting russia's shadow
04:10fleet to undermine its oil revenue and support for the war uk prime minister care starmer emphasized the
04:17importance of these measures during a summit in oslo highlighting the inclusion of 101 ships in the
04:22uk sanctions and the eu's broader package against 189 vessels both leaders aim to increase pressure on
04:30russia to cease its aggressive actions recent satellite images show significant upgrades at russia's ninoxa
04:37naval missile testing site including new facilities for missile launches and enhanced security measures
04:43this development follows a 2019 accident involving a nuclear-powered missile and the site is expected
04:50to support various missile testing programs including the controversial bureau of ethnic cruise missile
04:55the european union is preparing to implement new sanctions in response to russian president vladimir
05:02putin's refusal to engage in talks with ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky
05:07this move underscores the ongoing tensions between russia and ukraine amid the conflict
05:12a georgia mother april newkirk is facing a heartbreaking situation as she is compelled
05:19to keep her brain dead daughter on life support due to the state's abortion ban which prohibits
05:24terminating pregnancies after six weeks this law raises significant concerns about the implications
05:30for medical care and family choice in health-related news new research indicates that prolonged sitting
05:38can lead to brain shrinkage even among older adults who exercise regularly the study highlights the
05:44negative impact of long periods of inactivity on memory and brain volume particularly in individuals
05:50with the apo e epsilon 4 gene which is associated with an increased risk of alzheimer's disease experts
05:57recommend incorporating regular movement throughout the day to protect brain health in a remarkable survival
06:04story tiffany slattin a 27 year old woman from georgia was found alive in a snow-covered cabin in
06:11california's sierra nevada after being missing for weeks discovered by the owner of a nearby resort
06:17slattin was dehydrated but in good health and has since been taken to the hospital for further treatment
06:24in new zealand three mps from t patimari have been temporarily suspended for performing a haka in
06:29parliament marking the harshest penalty ever issued to parliamentarians their actions occurred during
06:35a vote on a controversial bill regarding the treaty of waitangi which has sparked widespread protests
06:41and public attention a recent study reveals that ai models often yield misleading results when applied
06:48to stock market predictions despite advancements in technology these models struggle with the chaotic
06:54nature of real world markets leading to minimal predictive accuracy critics are voicing concerns
07:02regarding the kids online safety act which is back in the senate they argue that the bill could lead
07:07to censorship of lawful speech online particularly affecting young people as it requires platforms to
07:12restrict content deemed harmful potentially resulting in over censorship the impact of ai on the education
07:20system is under scrutiny as students increasingly rely on chat bots for academic tasks leading to a
07:26decline in genuine learning this trend raises concerns about a generation becoming overly dependent on
07:32technology for basic cognitive functions in a significant scientific breakthrough physicists have created a
07:39model of a black hole bomb in the laboratory validating a theory proposed over 50 years ago this
07:45experiment provides insights into black hole behavior and fundamental principles of astrophysics hope leo 14
07:54has expressed concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence emphasizing the need for
07:59responsible development and use of this technology his focus on ai reflects the church's role in
08:05addressing ethical implications and protecting human dignity amid rapid technological advancements
08:11a study from rutgers health indicates that while many americans including conservatives support various firearm
08:19policies there is a notable gap between private support and public demand among conservatives this
08:25discrepancy suggests that these policies may not be a priority for conservative individuals compared to
08:30their liberal counterparts in medical advancements a baby boy named kj muldoon has become the first known
08:38recipient of a personalized crispr therapy designed to correct a specific genetic mutation
08:44after receiving free doses of this gene editing treatment he is reportedly doing well although experts caution
08:50that it is still early to determine its long-term effectiveness a kansas parent has filed a lawsuit against
08:57four adult websites for allowing her son to access their content despite existing age verification laws this case
09:04reflects a growing trend in kansas as legal challenges against adult sites increase while the u.s supreme
09:10court considers the constitutionality of these laws florida governor ron de santis has signed a bill
09:18banning the addition of fluoride to the state's water supply making florida the second state to implement
09:23such a ban after utah this decision has raised concerns among public health advocates and dentists regarding the
09:30implications for dental health researchers at cern have potentially discovered a new particle called
09:36toponium formed from a top quark and antiquar while searching for new higgs bosons if confirmed this
09:43particle would represent the smallest composite particle known challenging existing understandings of
09:48matter antimatter interactions a study from northeastern university reveals that fortune 500 companies with lgbtq
09:57board members excel in both financial and non-financial metrics the research highlights the benefits of
10:04diverse perspectives in enhancing sustainability performance while noting the underrepresentation of
10:09lgbtq individuals in board positions in a groundbreaking medical milestone doctors in the u.s have
10:17successfully treated an infant with a severe genetic disorder using customized gene editing therapy this
10:23therapy which rewrites faulty dna shows early promise in treating genetic diseases and could transform
10:29medical approaches to such conditions for the first time china's clean power generation has led to a decrease
10:36in co2 emissions with a 1.6 year-on-year drop in the first quarter of 2025. this decline is attributed to
10:45increased electricity supply from renewable sources despite ongoing challenges related to trade policies and economic shifts
10:51the eu is considering a comprehensive ban on pfs known as forever chemicals linked to serious health risks
11:01however industry lobbying is influencing the proposed ban scope potentially limiting it to consumer uses
11:07rather than a universal restriction raising concerns among experts about the need for a broader ban
11:14researchers have discovered a novel antibiotic sarvian and a from a strain of bacteria in a rare earth mine in
11:20china showing strong activity against drug resistant bacteria this antibiotic's unique structure and
11:27mechanism of action make it a promising candidate for future development research indicates that
11:34cannabidiol can enhance the effects of ediposide a chemotherapy drug in treating non-small cell lung cancer
11:40by promoting autophagic cell death this combination therapy may offer a new approach for patients
11:46resistant to conventional treatment in a significant advancement researchers at the california institute
11:53of technology have developed a system that allows for 3d printing of tissues inside the body using ultrasound
12:00this innovative technique eliminates the need for surgery and enables the creation of customized tissues
12:06directly at the target site poland has improved its ranking for lgbt rights no longer being the lowest in
12:14the u with its score rising from 17.5 to 20.5 despite this progress challenges remain including a lack of
12:23specific protections against hate crimes and no recognition of same-sex partnerships finally researchers
12:31at uc davis health have created a brain computer interface that enables a man with als to communicate
12:37again by translating his brain signals into speech with up to 97 accuracy
12:43this technology has the potential to restore communication for individuals with severe speech impairments
12:50the tesla cybertruck has lost its title as the best selling electric pickup truck in the united states
12:56overtaken by the ford f-150 lightning in the first quarter of 2025.
13:01despite improvements in registration numbers compared to last year
13:05the cybertruck has experienced declining sales for two consecutive quarters
13:09this shift raises questions about the viability of electric trucks in an increasingly competitive market
13:16as the automotive industry evolves manufacturers are focusing on innovation and consumer preferences
13:22which may influence future sales trends in the electric vehicle segment
13:27that's a wrap for daily world podcast
13:30i'm angela keep informed about global developments and join us again tomorrow
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