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Tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah, London protests lead to arrests, Ukraine needs help from the West, a magenta-colored pond in Hawaii raises questions, and the Beatles achieve No.1 in UK charts.

Israeli military asserts control over Hamas military posts, Pro-Palestine protest shuts down Grand Central station, US credit rating at risk, Iceland declares state of emergency, and Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic early into the season.

Topics discussed include Gaza hospital strike, campaign fundraising investigation, credit rating downgrade, actors' strike deal, and college football suspension.

Topics discussed include Israel's offensive against Hamas in Gaza, concerns for the safety of patients and medical staff, Kamala Harris filing paperwork for the Democratic primary ballot, a ransomware attack on China's biggest bank impacting the US, IRS tax changes, and new Census projections on the declining US population.

In this podcast episode, they talk about the upcoming meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping, Israel's military operation in Gaza, Trump's trial date for classified documents, mortgage rates, and the 2024 Grammy nominations.

This podcast covers the escalating situation in Gaza, the highly anticipated meeting between President Biden and China's Xi Jinping, the possibility of a government shutdown, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, and a man surviving a crocodile attack.

Topics covered in this episode include: Israel's strike in Syria, Joe Manchin not running for re-election, record high child vaccine exemptions, increasing 401K withdrawals, and plummeting ticket prices for a Formula One race.

Topics covered in this podcast include civilians fleeing Gaza, investigation into suspicious letters, controversial drilling project in Alaska, workers at Mar-a-Lago resort testifying in classified documents trial, and Federal Reserve Chair's comments on interest rate hikes.

Israel's military implements daily pauses in Gaza. President Biden rallies support for economic agenda in Illinois. Senator Joe Manchin announces he's not seeking reelection. Trial for attacker of Nancy Pelosi's husband starts. Successful whole-eye transplant achieved.

Topics covered: Diplomatic efforts for hostage release, humanitarian situation in Gaza, spending showdown, execution by nitrogen hypoxia, hottest year, and Trump's legal victory.