00:00you're tuned in to daily world podcast where we unpack today's top stories from around the world
00:14i'm angela and the date is may 19th 2025 let's begin
00:20ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky met with pope leo 14 at the vatican
00:27marking the pontiff's first audience with a foreign leader the discussions focused on the
00:32war in ukraine potential mediation by the holy see and humanitarian issues including the
00:38repatriation of deported children and prisoner releases zelensky expressed gratitude for the
00:44vatican support emphasizing the importance of international efforts for peace in romania
00:50pro-western candidate nikki serdan has won the presidential election with 54 of the votes
00:56defeating nationalist george simeon this unexpected victory marks a significant shift in romanian
01:03politics and reinforces the country's pro-western stance european leaders have praised the election
01:09results as a boost for the european union viewing it as a positive development for stability in the
01:14region in trade news china is imposing a 75 percent anti-dumping tax on imports of polyformaldehyde
01:23copolymers from the united states escalating trade tensions despite recent efforts toward a truce
01:28the tax also applies to imports from the eu japan and taiwan with duties ranging from 32.6 percent to
01:3535.5 percent as china claims these imports are harming its domestic industry
01:40pakistan's military spokesperson has issued a warning to india against weaponizing water from
01:47indus river stating that such actions could lead to severe consequences this warning follows india's
01:54threats to cut off water flow amid rising tensions between the two nations which have been exacerbated
01:59by military confrontations and accusations of ceasefire violations denmark has announced its 26th military
02:07aid package for ukraine valued at approximately 598 million dollars this package includes artillery shells
02:15and fighter jet equipment aiming to enhance training capacity for ukrainian forces and support ukraine's
02:21defense efforts through the ukraine fund and the european peace facility in the realm of energy
02:27germany has reversed its long-standing opposition to nuclear power signaling a new cooperation with
02:34france under chancellor friedrich merce this shift aligns nuclear energy with renewable sources in eu
02:40legislation addressing previous disputes that hindered energy policy decisions particularly in light of
02:46the energy crisis following russia's invasion of ukraine in hungary around 10 000 people protested in budapest
02:54against a controversial bill that critics argue would restrict free expression and resemble russia's
02:59foreign agent law the legislation introduced by a member of prime minister victor orban's party
03:04would empower the government to investigate and penalize media and ngos receiving foreign funding
03:10raising concerns about civil liberties ahead of upcoming national elections
03:14in defense german company reinmittal and u.s contractor lockheed martin are establishing a joint venture to
03:23create a missile factory in europe which will produce a tcms and patriot missiles the facility aims to meet the
03:30growing demand for precision munitions in europe with expected annual revenues of about 5 billion euros
03:36and production capabilities set to begin within the next few years in the united states president trump
03:43has issued an executive order targeting the use of barcodes and qr codes on ballots citing concerns over
03:49election integrity amidst ongoing misinformation the order faces legal challenges regarding its authority
03:56and implementation with some election officials supporting the move while others argue that the
04:01systems are secure the ai whistleblower protection act has been introduced in the senate to protect
04:07employees in the ai sector from retaliation when reporting dangers or security risks this legislation
04:13aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the rapidly evolving ai industry by merging existing
04:20whistleblower protections with specific provisions for ai employees
04:24in cultural news russian media regulator ruska madzer has denied plans to ban popular series like harry potter
04:32and game of thrones under new laws targeting child-free propaganda
04:36the legislation aims to restrict media that promotes living without children or to fix parenthood negatively
04:42as part of a broader campaign to reinforce traditional family values
04:46finally china's foreign minister wang yi stated that china fully respects denmark's sovereignty over greenland
04:53urging denmark to reciprocate regarding china's own sovereignty concerns this statement comes amid
04:59tensions related to denmark's informal relations with taiwan and highlights china's desire to deepen
05:04economic and trade cooperation with denmark particularly in green solutions and scientific innovation
05:10former president joe biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to
05:18his bones as confirmed by his personal office while the cancer is serious it is hormone sensitive
05:24allowing for potential effective management biden is currently reviewing treatment options with his
05:30family and physicians in missouri and kentucky budget cuts to the national weather service have led to
05:37reduced staffing resulting in delayed tornado warnings that contributed to at least 27 deaths experts had
05:44previously warned that these cuts would jeopardize public safety particularly in tornado prone areas as
05:50critical weather alerts were not issued in time a recent study has found clear evidence that human-caused
05:56climate change has intensified fire weather across western north america over the past 50 years contributing
06:03to an increase in wildfire frequency and intensity the research utilized advanced climate models to attribute
06:10observed fire weather trends to anthropogenic factors revealing their crucial role in changing climate
06:16conditions research published in the archives of sexual behavior suggests that men's sexual attraction to
06:23female breasts may be more biologically driven than culturally influenced conducted among the dani people in
06:30papua indonesia the study found no significant differences in sexual interest between men raised in topless or clothed
06:36environments indicating that attraction to breasts may stem from evolutionary cues
06:42the san diego police department has successfully tested all untested sexual assault evidence kits
06:48achieving compliance with california senate bill 22. this milestone is crucial for identifying offenders and
06:55supporting prosecutions with improvements allowing for faster processing of future kits
07:00benefits a pilot study explored the effects of using a weighted vest during a weight loss intervention on
07:07long-term weight maintenance in older adults with obesity results indicated that participants using the
07:13vest regained less weight over 24 months compared to those who did not potentially due to preserve
07:18resting metabolic rate during the weight loss phase a recent study reveals that half of britons feel
07:25disconnected from society with 43 percent sometimes feeling like strangers in their own country the research
07:32highlights concerns about social cohesion generational divides and a growing mistrust in political systems
07:39emphasizing the need for community engagement to address these issues
07:44a report from the university of surrey highlights a surge in low quality
07:48ai generated research papers that threaten scientific integrity
07:52the study reveals that many recent publications rely on simplistic single variable analyzes of complex health
07:58issues raising concerns about the reliability of scientific literature and suggesting measures to improve research quality
08:06a clinical trial led by the cleveland clinic found that a combination of an existing cholesterol medication
08:12and a new drug reduced ldl cholesterol levels by 48.6 percent in high-risk patients
08:18this therapy could provide an effective option for individuals who do not achieve their cholesterol
08:23targets with standard treatments highlighting the potential for improved management of cholesterol
08:28levels in patients at high risk of heart disease a lufthansa flight lost its co-pilot for 10 minutes
08:35after he fainted while the captain was out of the cockpit the aircraft continued to fly on autopilot
08:41and a captain eventually regained control after using an emergency code to access the cockpit the incident
08:48was attributed to a pre-existing neurological condition of the co-pilot that was undetected during
08:53medical examinations a new study reveals that a mother's childhood adversity can significantly
09:00impact her children's emotional behavioral and cognitive development the research highlights the
09:05complex interplay of socioeconomic status maternal mental health and caregiving behaviors in shaping
09:11children's outcomes suggesting that addressing childhood trauma could have lasting benefits for future
09:16generations a new genome editing tool evility has been developed to efficiently insert entire genes into
09:25human dna without cutting it overcoming limitations of previous crispr systems this advancement could lead to
09:32one-time gene correction therapies effective against various mutations and enhance engineered cell
09:37therapies for cancer reed hoffman co-founder of linkedin suggests that college assessments must evolve in
09:44the ai era to prevent academic dishonesty advocating for oral exams and ai examiners to ensure deeper learning
09:52he emphasizes the need for educators to integrate ai into their curricula rather than resist it as this will
09:58better prepare students for future workplaces where ai will play a significant role a study found that
10:06heavy drinking among young adults is linked to both regretted and positive romantic or sexual experiences on
10:11the same day the research highlighted gender differences noting that simultaneous use of alcohol
10:17and cannabis decreased the likelihood of regretted experiences for women while the overall association
10:23between drinking and romantic experiences held true for both genders bc search and rescue groups are
10:30cautioning against over-reliance on technology like ai and hiking apps for backcountry navigation
10:36following a series of incidents where hikers face dangerous conditions due to poor planning
10:41experts emphasize that while technology can aid in trip planning it should not replace essential skills
10:47experience and local knowledge necessary for safe outdoor adventures a new study reveals that youth
10:54with generalized anxiety disorder exhibits stronger connectivity in a brain network responsible for
11:00detecting unexpected events this heightened connectivity may diminish in individuals who recover from the
11:06disorder suggesting a potential brain-based marker for anxiety symptoms the findings highlight the need for
11:12further research into the relationship between brain connectivity and anxiety in developing youth
11:19researchers at the reichen center for advanced photonics have discovered that carbon nanotubes
11:24can emit light with more energy than they absorb a phenomenon called up conversion photoluminescence
11:30this breakthrough could significantly enhance solar energy efficiency and improve biological imaging
11:36as it allows the conversion of low energy infrared light into usable high energy light
11:40research indicates that individuals who are sedentary for over 14 hours daily face
11:47a significantly higher risk of subsequent cardiac events replacing just 30 minutes of sedentary time
11:53with physical activity or sleep can substantially lower this risk highlighting the importance of reducing
11:59sedentary behavior for heart health
12:03capital one financial corporation has officially completed its acquisition of discover financial services
12:09in a deal valued at 35.3 billion dollars this merger first announced in february 2024 brings
12:17together two significant players in the credit card industry capital one ceo has expressed optimism
12:23about the potential for innovation and the enhancement of banking services for customers as a result of this merger
12:29we appreciate you joining daily world podcast this is angela wrapping up until our next update stay well
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