Comedian Ria Lina and an old Irish man with surprises, UK election chaos, peace hopes in Ukraine, and the bizarre world of competitive hot dog eating. Andy Zaltzman and guests bring humor and wit to current events and historical anecdotes.
NASA plans to launch an artificial star for calibrating ground-based telescopes, enhancing astronomical studies.
Deep dives
Joey Chestnut's Sponsorship Controversy in Competitive Eating
Joey Chestnut, known for his astonishing speed in hot dog eating contests, faced controversy for signing a promotional deal with a vegan hot dog maker. He holds the record for eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. His partnership caused him to be ousted from a competition, raising questions about the ethics of competitive eating sponsorships.
NASA's Artificial Star for Ground-Based Telescopes
NASA plans to launch an artificial star into orbit to assist astronomers in calibrating ground-based telescopes. This star, the size of a breadbox, will shine lasers enabling precision instrument adjustments. The novel approach aims to enhance studies of the universe's mysteries by mimicking various celestial objects like stars and supernovas.
Woman's Scam with Father-in-Law's Pension
A woman continued claiming her deceased father-in-law's pension for 28 years, amounting to around 271,000 euros. Her elaborate deception unravelled when authorities realised her husband posed as the father-in-law in bed. The bizarre scheme highlighted the extent of the fraud and the risks taken to sustain it.
Ukraine Peace Summit and International Diplomacy
A recent peace summit involving global powers concluded with a collectively signed document emphasizing dialogue for achieving peace. Despite efforts, the ongoing Ukraine conflict remains unresolved, with international support countered by challenges like Russian resistance. The summit's impact on lasting peace efforts remains uncertain amidst diplomatic complexities.
The UK election rumbles on, an old Irish man was not as he seemed, some (but only some) countries want peace in Ukraine, and sports news: hot dog eating.
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