At least half of the U.S. population will be hit by a powerful winter storm this weekend - we'll tell you how Oklahoma, and other states, are preparing. Plus, a look at how President Trump is using the military overseas as well inside the U.S. during his second term. Plus, a look at consumer spending in the U.S. and how sustainable it is at present levels.
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Global News Podcast - The Happy Pod: Saving lives with the man who saved mine
Mesfin Dollar, who grew up in rural Ethiopia, had to travel to the US for two heart surgeries as a teenager. Twenty-five years later, by chance, he was reunited with the surgeon who saved his life -- when they both volunteered for a charity mission to his home country. Mesfin and Dr Jim Kauten went on to work together, performing hundreds of life-saving operations.
Also: a Paralympic athlete and musician who's blind talks of his joy at being sent a specially designed amplifier. It's thought to be the first to include braille on the controls, giving Anthony Ferraro the freedom to adjust the sound of his guitar himself.
How farmers in rural Malawi are getting help and advice from Articial Intelligence through a new chatbot.
Why a cow in Austria has found fame for using a broom to scratch her back -- suggesting cattle are far more intelligent than we think.
Plus a woman who's entered the male-dominated world of lorry driving in her fifties - and a girl who joined her father's photography business at the age of nine.
Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.
WSJ What’s News - What’s News in Markets: Intel Slides, Gold Surges and the TACO Trade Is Back
How did the market react to President Trump’s proposed Greenland takeover? And why wasn’t the AI hype enough to save Intel’s stock price? Plus, why investors just can’t get enough gold these days. Host Hannah Erin Lang discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Global News Podcast - Afghanistan war veterans demand apology from US
Anger is mounting over President Trump's comments about NATO troops' role in the Afghanistan war. Non-American veterans have demanded an apology, saying they fought alongside US soldiers on the front line. Also: the United States, Russia and Ukraine hold their first trilateral peace talks; the UN Human Rights Council approves an inquiry into Iran's protest crackdown; Alex Honnold postpones his controversial free solo skyscraper climb; and are you a grumbletonian -- consult the old dictionary of London slang.
PBS News Hour - Health - Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped
Measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Stephanie Sy spoke with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University, about the ramifications and reasons behind the outbreak. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Newshour - Donald Trump sparks outrage over Nato troops claim
World leaders and army veterans have rejected President Trump's claim that Nato service personnel did not fight on the front lines or play a key part during the US-led war in Afghanistan. We speak to a former secretary general of Nato, whose alliance sent thousands of international troops to fight during the invasion.
Also in the programme: grim reports continue to emerge from Iran; why Nelson Mandela's family is fighting to keep his belongings from an auction; and does celebrated political scientist Francis Fukuyama believe this is the end of the "rules-based" international order?
(Photo: US President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, US, October 22, 2025. Credit: Reuters)
Consider This from NPR - What’s really happening in Minnesota?
So much has happened since ICE ramped up efforts in Minneapolis. It can be hard to get a sense of the big picture. Two NPR reporters on the ground do just that.
It’s been nearly two months since ICE descended on the streets of Minneapolis. In that time, Renee Macklin Good has been shot and killed, children have been detained, and the federal government’s campaign to arrest undocumented immigrants has only grown bigger, more aggressive, and more intense.
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Each step of the way, Minnesotans have protested what’s been happening in their state.
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CBS News Roundup - 01/23/2026 | Evening Update
The impending winter storm is causing significant flight disruptions.
For the first time, negotiators from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia all sat down together in Abu Dhabi today to discuss a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
President Trump and Vice President Vance addressed the annual "March for Life" in Washington, D.C. today.
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The Journal. - For Many Kids on ADHD Pills, It’s the Start of a Drug Cascade
Danielle Gansky was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at age 7. Soon, she was prescribed a daily cocktail of powerful psychiatric drugs that she would be on for years. A new Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that children who start on ADHD medication at a young age are more than five times as likely to be prescribed additional psychiatric drugs. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran breaks down that investigation. WSJ’s Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Is America on Too Many Psychiatric Drugs?
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WSJ What’s News - Why Elon Musk Is Getting Back Into U.S. Politics
P.M. Edition for Jan. 23. After falling out with President Trump last year, Elon Musk is once again donating millions to Republicans. WSJ reporter Emily Glazer discusses what the world’s richest man hopes to accomplish in this year’s midterms. Plus, Intel’s stock slides after it reports a disappointing quarter and forecasts more losses for this quarter. And the recently updated U.S. dietary guidelines advise Americans to limit artificial sweeteners. We hear from Journal reporter Laura Cooper about what this might mean for the food and beverage industry. Alex Ossola hosts.
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