Tensions Rising: Politics and Conflict in the Middle East

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On today's podcast:

(1) Israel attacked Hezbollah targets on Sunday and threatened further retaliation for a rocket strike that killed 12 youngsters while signaling openness to a proposed Gaza truce that could also calm the second and more combustible front with Lebanon. 

(2) Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in her first week as a 2024 presidential contender, highlighting the surge of enthusiasm among Democrats for their new presumptive nominee that's also showing up in polls.

(3) Apple's upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated, missing the initial launch of its upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls but giving the company more time to fix bugs.

(4) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise in a speech on Monday to "fix the foundations" of the British economy as she seeks to expose the spending squeeze she inherited.

(5) Former UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch is joining the race to lead the Conservative Party following the worst election defeat in its history, with bookmakers currently making her favorite to win the contest. 

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