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Global News Podcast - Houthis in Yemen say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike

Yemen’s Houthi movement has confirmed that an Israeli airstrike on the capital, Sanaa, on Thursday killed its prime minister as well as other senior officials. The Houthis' have vowed to avenge the PM's death, although Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was not considered part of the inner leadership. The Houthis have frequently fired on Israel, and on ships in the Red Sea, in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Also: Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy is shot dead in Lviv, and an AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds.

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PBS News Hour - World - Afghan women’s freedoms severely restricted four years after U.S. withdrawal, UN says

Four years ago today, the U.S. military completed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Since then, the Taliban has imposed Islamic law and severely restricted the rights of girls and women. John Yang speaks with Richard Bennett, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: At least 1 killed, dozens injured in Russian aerial assault on Ukraine

In our news wrap Saturday, Russia launched another massive drone and missile attack on cities across Ukraine, the AP reports Israel will soon halt or slow aid into Gaza City after declaring it a combat zone, and three Scottish brothers completed their record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean that lasted 139 days without stopping. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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PBS News Hour - Health - Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need?

It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food product has added protein, from pancakes to popcorn. But how much protein do we really need? Ali Rogin speaks with New York Times health reporter Alice Callahan for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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PBS News Hour - Science - How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities

In cities across America, it’s become increasingly common to see coyotes in parks, golf courses and other green spaces. John Yang speaks with New York Times reporter and photographer Loren Elliott and urban ecologist Christopher Schell to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Newshour - RSF tightens grip around el-Fasher

Satellite images show that the rebel Sudanese RSF group has built 31km of fortifications around the last government stronghold in Darfur, as it carries out atrocities in the city's suburbs. The researcher who made the findings says the group is creating a 'kill box' around el-Fasher, while a doctor trapped inside says there is so little food in the besieged city that his hospital cannot feed the children they treat.

Also in the programme: Yemen's Houthi movement confirms that Israel has killed their Prime Minister and other senior figures in an air strike; and we speak to the researchers behind a ground-breaking AI powered stethoscope.

(Pictured:A satellite image of Alsen village, west of el-Fasher, taken on 6 July. Right: An image from 24 July showing a segment of the berm constructed through the settlement; Credit: Maxar Technologies)

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Consider This from NPR - Covering Katrina: navigating New Orleans in the days after the storm

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans twenty years ago this week, leaving a trail of destruction across the city and the Gulf Coast. NPR journalists were on the ground covering the developing story of what became the costliest storm in U.S. history. 

NPR’s Greg Allen reflects on covering the catastrophe and digs into the archives to remember the feel of the city after the storm.

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This episode was produced by Kai McNamee, Daniel Ofman and Tyler Bartlam. It was edited by Adam Raney and Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.



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Motley Fool Money - The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Withdraw Much More

William Bengen established 4% as the initial safe withdrawal rate in retirement more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded that 4% is likely much too low. That research is thoroughly explained in his new book, “A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More.”Bengen joined Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp to discuss:
- how factors such as market valuation and inflation affect the safe withdrawal rate
- whether retirees should decrease or increase their allocation to stocks as they get older
- Bengen’s suggested withdrawal rate for current retireesHost: Robert Brokamp
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