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Newshour - South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
The UN agency dealing with AIDS and HIV warns of millions of new cases, directly as a result of global funding cuts. We hear from the head of the agency -- and from one of the most exposed countries, South Africa.
Also, Ukraine comes under another huge Russian drone and missile attack.
And a century old geological puzzle solved in Scotland.
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Is the Arc of History Bending Toward Bibi
Jonathan Schanzer joins us today to discuss Bibi's week in Washington, the prospects for region-wide change in the Middle East, and the painful choices facing Israel as it decides how to conclude the war in Gaza. Give a listen.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Trump Names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as Interim NASA Chief
Plus: The EU releases AI code of practice to guide companies on compliance. And, Tesla’s board sets Nov. 6 date for its annual meeting. Julie Chang hosts.
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Audio Mises Wire - The 12 Day War was a Political Disaster for America and Israel
Despite the chaos and nonsense coming from the different factions involved, neocons and enemies of peace and freedom in America have been revealed.
Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/12-day-war-was-political-disaster-america-and-israel
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Listener Mail: Bird Deaths, Gas Station Bars, The Battle of Blair Mountain and More
Sloth inspires a round-up of recent news stories from the world of birds. Fae shares a story of real-life bars inside gas stations. Kevin prompts an exploration of hidden history -- the earth shaking Battle of Blair Mountain, and the resulting cover-up from the Powers That Be. Plus puns. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment.
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In this episode, Alex Nowrasteh and Ryan Bourne delve into the intriguing journey of Doge 1.0 under Donald Trump's administration. From Elon Musk's ambitious overhaul to the eventual departure of key figures, they explore the chaotic, amusing, and concerning facets of this government efficiency experiment. With insights into the economic impacts, legislative hurdles, and potential future in Doge 2.0, this discussion sheds light on the complexities of attempting a bureaucratic revolution. Join Alex and Ryan as they dissect the promises, failures, and hopes of a libertarian downsizing dream.
Show Notes:
Alex Nowrasteh and Ryan Bourne, "Cato Institute Report to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" White Paper, December 11, 2024
Ryan Bourne and Alex Nowrasteh, "Small-Government Conservatives Should Give DOGE a Chance" The Dispatch, December 30, 2024
Ryan Bourne and Alex Nowrasteh, "DOGE Can’t Just Trim Waste. It Has to Cut Government — A Lot" U.S. News & World Report, January 7, 2025
Ryan Bourne, "DOGE: Efficiency Requires Elimination" The War on Prices, March 14, 2025
Alex Nowrasteh and Ryan Bourne, "Six Ways to Understand DOGE and Predict Its Future Behavior" cato.org, March 17, 2025
Ryan Bourne, "Does DOGE Show That There’s Little Government Waste?" The War On Prices May 9, 2025
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Marketplace All-in-One - Trump singles out Brazil for 50% import duty
President Donald Trump says he wants 50% import taxes on goods from Brazil, even though Brazil buys more from the U.S. than it sells here. Trump has criticized Brazil's treatment of its former right-wing president, who's on trial for an alleged coup attempt. We'll hear more. Plus, most Federal Reserve officials think Trump's tariffs will have enduring effects on inflation. And, a new report finds deportations could cost California $275 billion annually.
CBS News Roundup - 07/10/2025 | World News Roundup
Workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles. Emergency alert failures in Texas. Secret Service discipline. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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Marketplace All-in-One - A mountain kingdom sounds the alarm on jobs
From the BBC World Service: Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster that will last for two years. The government says soaring youth unemployment and job losses have pushed the small, mountainous country into crisis, and it's bracing for things to get worse with U.S. tariffs and aid cuts announced by President Donald Trump. Plus, a growing number of countries are stepping in with new laws to make sure cash payments don't disappear.