Listen To The World

The World Health Organisation warned that Ukraine faces a “devastating energy crisis” this winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(22 Nov 2022) Here's the latest for Tuesday, November 22nd; The Supreme Court allows House Democrats to obtain Trump's tax returns; Dr. Anthony Fauci gives his final briefing; Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United; Berlin turns on Christmas lights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America said it was likely that Russians “all the way up the chain of command” were responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(21 Nov 2022) Here's the latest for Monday, November 21st: Gay bar shooting suspect facing several charges in Colo.; 1 dead, 16 hurt when SUV crashes into Apple store; At least 162 people killed in Indonesia earthquake; President Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand's erect-crested penguin lays two eggs but rejects the first one—the opposite of how most birds prioritize their offspring. [Full Transcript] Christopher Intagliata: For 60-Second Science, I'm Christopher Intagliata. Hundreds of miles southeast of New Zealand, lie the windswept Bounty and Antipodes Islands. It's there you'll find the breeding grounds of what may be the world's most punk...

(20 Nov 2022) Highlights of this day in history: Nazi war crimes trial begins at Nuremberg; Robert F. Kennedy born; Britain's future Queen Elizabeth II marries; Spain's dictator Francisco Franco dies; Mexican Revolution begins; 'Cabaret' hits Broadway. (Nov. 20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk abruptly closed Twitter’s headquarters until Monday, as his unique management style appears to have caused a Twexodus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian missile strikes continue in Ukraine, putting the country’s damaged power grid under extra strain. Closing arguments begin today in a seditious conspiracy trial of five Oath Keepers. The Justice Department is signaling it’ll go to the Supreme Court to reinstate Biden’s federal student debt relief program. FIFA says alcohol will not be sold at any World Cup stadiums in Qatar. Plus, NASA thin...

NATO’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, said that it is “likely” that a missile that hit a farm in Poland was fired by Ukraine’s air-defense force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(17 Nov 2022) Here’s the latest for Thursday, November 17: Nancy Pelosi to step down from House Democratic leadership; Starbucks workers strike more than 100 stores; 3 convicted in 2014 downing of jet over Ukraine; Space telescope finds distant, previously unseen galaxies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NATO’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, said that it is “likely” that a missile that hit a farm in Poland was fired by Ukraine’s air-defence force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(17 Nov 2022) Here are the top stories for Wednesday, Nov. 16th: Austin says missile strike in Poland 'likely' from Ukraine; McConnell reelected as Senate GOP leader; Ferry with hundreds aboard catches fire near Bali; Orion space capsule heads to the moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaders of the G7 held a crisis meeting after two Russian-made missiles hit Poland; the Kremlin denied responsibility for what would be the first Russian strike on a NATO country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(15 Nov 2022) Here's the latest for Tuesday, November 15: NASA prepares for early morning launch; Ukraine's Zelenskyy addresses nation; Three Israelis are killed by Palestinian gunman; Walmart settles opioid lawsuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(14 Nov 2022) Here’s the latest for Monday, November 14: Student arrested in University of Virginia shooting; Ukraine’s president visits newly liberated Kherson; President Biden met with China’s President Xi; Investigators look at wreckage of fatal vintage plane crash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden rejected the idea of a “new cold war” with China and said he believed Taiwan faced no “imminent” threat of invasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent experiment finds that when people are about to lie via digital text they take longer to construct their words. Christie Nicholson reports Reference: https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/when-to-catch-a-lie-via-text-13-09-09/ https://www.linkresearcher.com/careers/db18fc23-89f8-4c7c-b356-167973488c35 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Democrats retained control of the Senate after Catherine Cortez Masto was elected for a Nevada seat.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(12 Nov 2022) Highlights of this day in history: Josef Stalin consolidates power in USSR; World War II's naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins; Women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Actress-turned-royalty Grace Kelly and singer Neil Young born. (Nov. 12) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukrainian troops entered the city of Kherson as Russian forces retreated from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More vote totals are coming in from key states while control of Congress remains up in the air. Former President Donald Trump has sued the January 6th committee to fight a subpoena for documents and testimony. The Covid-19 public health emergency could be extended past mid-January in the US. Underwater explorers discovered pieces of the Space Shuttle Challenger that broke apart after its launch in...

American stockmarkets leapt after lower-than-expected inflation figures raised hopes that the Federal Reserve will ease its tightening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(10 Nov 2022) Here’s the latest for Thursday, November 10: Tropical storm sends Florida homes into ocean; Warnock and Walker to meet in Georgia Senate runoff; Biden to meet China’s Xi in Bali; $400 million more in US weapons to Ukraine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The race for a Senate seat in Georgia will go to a run-off next month, meaning that control of Congress’s upper chamber may not be known for weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.