It Could Happen Here - CZM Book Club: Hermetica, by Alan Lea, Part Seven

Margaret brings you the conclusion of the tale of Hermetica.

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Global News Podcast - Hostages’ families call Netanyahu ‘obstacle to peace’

The hostages' families have said Israel's strike on Qatar has blocked the captives' return and an end to the war in Gaza. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said every time a deal approached, the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu sabotaged it. Mr Netanyahu has defended the attack. Also: two women become Finland's first same sex ice dancing pair, and the Super Mario video game turns 40.

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PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: Trump pressures NATO allies to stop purchasing Russian oil

In our news wrap Saturday, Trump ramped up pressure on NATO to stop purchasing Russian energy in a letter to allies, Israel launched more deadly airstrikes on Gaza as it intensifies military operations, curfew was lifted in Nepal’s capital after a new interim prime minister was appointed, and Jane Austen fans gathered in England to celebrate the author’s 250th birthday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News Hour - Health - States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding

The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Health News senior health policy correspondent Stephanie Armour joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss what this means for states, which will have to shoulder more of the costs of health programs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News Hour - Art Beat - ‘Downton Abbey’ creator Julian Fellowes reflects on beloved historical drama

“Downton Abbey,” the beloved historical drama of charm and wit, is coming to an end. At its peak, it drew more than 13 million viewers — the most-watched drama in PBS history. It’s going out with some flair, with the movie “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” out in theaters now. Stephanie Sy speaks with show creator Julian Fellowes for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Newshour - Nepal’s major political parties demand parliament be reinstated

Nepal's major political parties have demanded parliament be reinstated a day after it was dissolved following deadly anti-corruption protests. Anti-government protests this week sparked by a now reversed social media ban saw at least fifty one people killed and more than a thousand injured.

Also on the programme: 100,000 people have joined a far- right march in London featuring violent clashes, calls to send migrants home, and a message of support from Elon Musk; and we'll hear about the three Austrian nuns who have run away from the retirement home to return to their former convent.

(People take part in a candlelight vigil in memory of people who died during the protest against anti-corruption triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 13, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar)

Consider This from NPR - Understanding the war in Gaza through the words of a child

Sometimes the stories that help us understand the full impact of war are told through a child’s voice.

And sometimes the most powerful stories of war are not just of destruction and rising death tolls, but also of humanity, optimism and hope.

Reporter Ari Daniel visited a clinic and captured a moving scene between a doctor and his patient, a young girl from Gaza. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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Motley Fool Money - 401(k) Millionaires and Maximizing Your HSA

No account has more tax benefits than the health savings account. You can make the most of those benefits by managing your HSA wisely. Roger Young, CFP®, discusses some suggestions from a T. Rowe Price report.


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-401(k) millionaires are at an all-time high -- how did they do it?

-The bond market is having its best year since 2020

-Gold is crushing the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, and Silver is doing even better

-What determines your home’s cost basis, and how to keep track of all the necessary documents


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