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Two workers were miraculously pulled alive from a mud-filled hydropower tunnel in Nepal on Friday, sparking newfound hope that more of the thousands missing from the region's catastrophic flooding might still be saved. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news eve...

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial for aggravated murder and could face the death penalty, following a high-stakes ruling by a Utah judge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support...

The "bonkers" twist shocking the legal world is that the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial ended in a dramatic mistrial after a lone juror caused a deadlocked jury. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve up...

White House border czar Tom Homan announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has achieved a historic high in illegal immigrant arrests, breaking agency records for the third consecutive month. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s...

A record-high 89% of Americans now believe that government corruption is widespread, according to a new Gallup Poll. This metric marks the highest level of distrust recorded by the polling organization in two decades Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news every...

Dan Bongino issued a fierce rebuke against the widespread public support and "fan mail" being sent to Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother whose high-profile murder trial recently ended in a mistrial Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s ke...

Germany has formally blamed Russia for an attempted hybrid attack involving explosive-laden drones at the Leipzig/Halle Airport. The incident, which occurred in early August 2026, targeted a major international freight hub that serves as a key base for Ukrainian cargo planes carrying military aid. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support...

Eastern Germany is actively reshaping the country's political landscape through historic electoral gains by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and populist parties, which are fracturing traditional centrist consensus and pressuring the federal government in Berlin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has officially resigned from his post following months of growing internal friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll submitted his resignation directly to President Donald Trump, concluding his 18-month tenure as the top civilian leader of the U.S. Army. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support ....

Public perception of United States government corruption has reached a historic 20-year high, prompting political commentators to warn that the "levels of corruption" stemming from the Trump administration are completely "off the charts". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates...

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sharply condemned President Donald Trump’s efforts to curtail mail-in voting, labeling the administration's actions "lawless and dangerous." Speaking on MS Now, Weiser—a Democrat currently running for Governor of Colorado—argued that the administration is overstepping its constitutional bounds and attempting to weaponize the federal government to alter electio...

A sharp global bond market sell-off and surging crude oil prices have sparked widespread economic anxiety, forcing a rapid repricing of inflation and interest rate expectations. Driven by escalating warfare in the Middle East, the twin shocks have pushed government borrowing costs to multi-year highs and disrupted global equity markets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian immigrant and honors college freshman in Springfield, Ohio, died by apparent suicide on Monday, August 31, 2026, after losing his Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and being forced by federal immigration authorities to wear an electronic ankle monitor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’...

House Oversight Committee lawyers have officially met with individuals familiar with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) whistleblower’s disclosure, sparking an escalation in congressional scrutiny over a new, highly controversial mail-in ballot screening system. Following the meeting, ranking Democrat Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) confirmed that House Democrats are now actively investigating...

In a television appearance addressing the sudden spike in hostilities, Retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling warned that President Donald Trump "doesn't have control of this" conflict, pushing back heavily against the administration's claims of dominance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes!...

For the first time in six years, commercial grain shipments have officially resumed out of the Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba. The milestone was celebrated with a formal loading ceremony, signaling the return of Canada’s only deepwater Arctic seaport to active international trade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t...

The escalating Canada–U.S. trade war has triggered a significant boost in Prime Minister Mark Carney's approval ratings, as a large majority of Canadians rally behind his firm stance against the Trump administration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news every...

China stands to gain massive economic and geopolitical leverage from the deepening Canada–U.S. trade war. As the historic alliance between Ottawa and Washington fractures over aggressive tariff disputes, Beijing is actively stepping into the vacuum. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to s...

The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet border flash floods has officially reached 1,066, as emergency rescue teams finally breached mud-filled underground tunnels to locate trapped workers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Le...

The total confirmed death toll from the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet border flash floods has officially surpassed 1,000, with total fatalities currently standing at 1,066. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve...

Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić has died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in a United Nations prison hospital in The Hague. The international tribunal confirmed he passed away following a series of debilitating strokes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to...

The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet border flash floods has exceeded 1,000, with more than 3,000 people now officially reported missing. The initial figures of 1,400 missing have escalated rapidly. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) warned that the crisis is compounding due to new flood alerts triggered by rising artificial lakes upstream. Become a s...

A commercial passenger ferry named the Filo Jet capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus, leaving at least eight people dead and up to 23 missing. The high-speed catamaran was carrying 267 passengers and crew when it encountered severe weather and sank approximately four miles offshore. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t m...

The United States military has launched targeted airstrikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions in Iran. The military response follows separate missile and rocket attacks that struck two commercial oil supertankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest e...

The U.S.–Canada Trade Feud: The Trump administration imposed aggressive 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like wine, dairy, and furniture. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced sharp reciprocal tariffs, and President Trump retaliated by symbolically signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...