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In the 917th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Ben Ludlow to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including a discussion on the future of poker following the failure of a provision that would've mitigated the concerning gambling tax implications of the Big Beautiful Bill. Is there still time to turn things around? The trio then discusses some of Monarch's recent seven-figure heads-up matches, Phil Hellmuth issuing a $1,000,000 challenge, and recent tournament winners from the 888poker LIVE London, including Gang Wang, Aaron Barone, and Vivian Saliba. Chad then sits down with the winner of PokerNews' World Tournament of Slots (WTOS) giveaway. Find out who will be headed to the Bahamas in October, where they'll have a shot at a million bucks and the opportunity to meet reigning World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi. Finally, Chad reveals the latest code word for this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews. A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:48 | The future of poker amid Big Beautiful Bill provision failure 12:25 | Monarch takes on Limitless & Foxen 15:43 | Video: Foxen puts Monarch to the test 20:08 | Hellmuth offers $1 million poker cash game challenge 22:40 | Hellmuth's cash game statistics 26:10 | World Tournament of Slots giveaway winner 35:00 | Win a Silver Pass to 2025 NAPT Las Vegas 36:20 | Gang Wang wins 888poker LIVE London Main Event 37:52 | Aaron Barone wins 888poker LIVE London Ambassador Event  38:10 | Vivian Saliba takes down £550 Big Shot  39:20 | What nationalities are crushing poker nowadays? 42:00 | Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT) 43:40 | 888poker XL Autumn Series runs Sept. 21-29

At this moment, Jim and Amos are in Vienna, Austria. They talk about how off the reactions to the Charlie Kirk assassination are, how Trump is riling up Australia, and how to get tickets to Jim's Rome show. Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Netflix! SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: ⁠https://www.jimjefferies.com⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JimJefferies⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/jimjefferies⁠ Amos Gill IG: @abitofamosgill FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AmosGillComedy/⁠ Theme Song: "Rein It In Cowboy" by the Doohickeys

Before Parasite made Bong Joon-ho a household name, he delivered one of the most haunting detective stories of the 21st century. Memories of Murder follows a trio of detectives in 1980s South Korea as they chase a serial killer—and slowly unravel in the process.In this episode, Nathan digs into how the film blends procedural drama with social critique, why it feels so influential on works like Zodiac and True Detective and why that final scene still lands like a gut punch.Bleak, brilliant, and unforgettable—this is Bong Joon-ho at his best.Up next: Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man—a documentary as mesmerizing as it is unsettling.Read Nathan's thoughts on 'Memories of Murder'.Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviesarelife

In this Week 37 edition of the GMS Weekly Podcast, we cover the latest ship recycling market trends, freight activity, steel prices, and key port updates from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Turkey. This week's theme: Governing Goof-Ups! Global Market Overview Freight activity strengthened as the Baltic Dry Index rose 7.4 percent, with Capesize up 1.0 percent, Panamax 0.4 percent, and Supramax 0.5 percent. Oil prices moved higher, with WTI crude closing at USD 62.74 per barrel. Currency markets weakened: Indian rupee fell to INR 88.28, Pakistani rupee to PKR 284, Bangladeshi taka to BDT 122.02, and Turkish lira to TRY 41.33. Steel plate prices were steady across major recycling hubs: India USD 448 per ton, Pakistan USD 625 per ton, Bangladesh USD 519 per ton. Bangladesh Conditions remain bleak. Political uncertainty and slow Hong Kong Convention approvals continue. Only one 30 K LDT LNG carrier arrived. Recyclers face unsold inventories, and although inflation eased to 8.28 percent, ship recycling activity remains minimal. India Alang saw an influx of more than 155K LDT, including two large 33K LDT LNG carriers and several tankers. Despite this, a record-low rupee and tariff concerns kept buyers cautious. Steel plate prices held at USD 448 per ton and overall sentiment stayed restrained. Pakistan Gadani recorded no arrivals for the second week. Plate prices remained high at USD 625 per ton. Provisional DASRs and slow Hong Kong Convention yard upgrades kept buyers ready but inactive. The Pakistani rupee weakened to PKR 284. Turkey Activity stayed quiet. Red tape remains an issue, the lira slipped to TRY 41.33, and no market sales were reported. Beach Breakdown Freight markets strengthened and steel prices were unchanged. India had notable LNG arrivals, while Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Turkey experienced another subdued week.   For full details, vessel rankings, and port positions, download the GMS Weekly on our website or mobile app. Follow GMS on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates.

For decades, Stephen King fans have been clamouring for a movie adaptation of his dystopian horror novel “The Long Walk.” Now, 46 years after it was first published, the iconic story will finally hit the big screen. Director Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games, I Am Legend) joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss the film, the surprising difficulty of making a movie where all the characters will walk and die, and how his old career as an acclaimed music video director shapes his work today.

Could Tyreek Hill be a real option for the Steelers? Is he washed after a rough 2024? He might have more legal trouble on the horizon. Is he worth it? Would KC be the best fit for him anyway? Our PFF guest thanked us for having him already. Poni runs down the BFF QB rankings. Dolphins reporter Armando Salguero joins to discuss the Tyreek Hill rumors and the financial implications. He points out several potential issues with Hill. Could the Dolphins trade him if they lose this weekend? Who is on the Mt Rushmore for Westmoreland County athletes?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comIn this week's SZD Overtime episode for subscribers, we examine two programs that were dominant in the 2000s and are still, all these years later, trying to recapture some of their old magic. Florida lost to USF, endangering Billy Napier's tenure once again. Virginia Tech dropped to 0-2 with losses to South Carolina and Vanderbilt and is staring down a failed hire in Brent Pry. Richard and Alex discuss what's gone wrong at Florida, why we're still having these conversations four years into Napier's tenure, and who would actually be in charge of firing Napier. Plus, we cover why Virginia Tech can't get anything right post-Frank Beamer and why they're now in an existential moment. Is Tech even a good job in 2025? Let's talk about it. Producer: Anthony Vito

Donna Adelson's Bleak Prison Future | Charlie's Secrets & Harvey's Suspicions With Donna Adelson convicted and facing life at Florida's notorious Lowell Correctional Institution, questions remain about the rest of the family. In this cut, we dive into Harvey Adelson's suspicious communications with hitman Sigfredo Garcia and his attempt to flee with Donna on a one-way ticket overseas. We examine Charlie Adelson's potential leverage as the family insider who knows the most about the plot — and how that could play into back-room deals or prison survival. And we ask the hard question: what does Donna's future look like in one of the country's harshest women's prisons, where age, money, and arrogance make you a target? #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #trialcoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Donna Adelson's Bleak Prison Future | Charlie's Secrets & Harvey's Suspicions With Donna Adelson convicted and facing life at Florida's notorious Lowell Correctional Institution, questions remain about the rest of the family. In this cut, we dive into Harvey Adelson's suspicious communications with hitman Sigfredo Garcia and his attempt to flee with Donna on a one-way ticket overseas. We examine Charlie Adelson's potential leverage as the family insider who knows the most about the plot — and how that could play into back-room deals or prison survival. And we ask the hard question: what does Donna's future look like in one of the country's harshest women's prisons, where age, money, and arrogance make you a target? #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #trialcoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Donna Adelson's Bleak Prison Future | Charlie's Secrets & Harvey's Suspicions With Donna Adelson convicted and facing life at Florida's notorious Lowell Correctional Institution, questions remain about the rest of the family. In this cut, we dive into Harvey Adelson's suspicious communications with hitman Sigfredo Garcia and his attempt to flee with Donna on a one-way ticket overseas. We examine Charlie Adelson's potential leverage as the family insider who knows the most about the plot — and how that could play into back-room deals or prison survival. And we ask the hard question: what does Donna's future look like in one of the country's harshest women's prisons, where age, money, and arrogance make you a target? #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #trialcoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

England are back and so are the tame levels of excitement surrounding the Three Lions. Thomas Tuchel has picked another interesting squad, with more than a few surprise inclusions, as well as some big names missing.World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia await - Nick and Jordan are back to give you their take... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Harvey was Nick Cave's right-hand man throughout The Birthday Party and in The Bad Seeds until 1998. He has also produced albums by Robert Forster, PJ Harvey, Rowland S Howard, and more. Together with Adalita, Mick Turner, and Marty Brown he has formed Bleak Squad whose debut album Strange Love is out now. Get it from bleaksquad.bandcamp.com, or get tickets to their upcoming shows at feelpresents.com.

Bleak finances, surging far-right support and a key vote that could topple Prime Minister François Bayrou: long-simmering instability in the No. 2 euro zone economy may boil over. In this week's Viewsroom, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means for the bloc's future. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Devil Within - Season One In the bleak midwinter of 1988, the quiet town of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, was shaken to its core. A mother was found brutally murdered. Her teenage son vanished into the night. What unfolded in the hours and days that followed would horrify even the most seasoned investigators — and feed directly into the fever dream of the Satanic Panicsweeping across America. This was the case that introduced listeners to The Devil Within. It wasn't just a true crime story — it was the beginning of a descent into fear, paranoia, and the darker corners of human belief. Now, we're re-releasing The Jersey Devil with a twist. Host and writer Branden Morgan returns to the story with new commentary, reflecting on what it meant to tell this tale the first time, what he's uncovered since, and why the Sullivan case still lingers in the American imagination. This re-release also marks a milestone: the launch of the new MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil In, based on season one of The Devil Within. The four-part series — premiering August 31st — expands on the original story with exclusive interviews, never-before-seen evidence, and firsthand accounts from detectives, first responders, and those who lived through the nightmare. In This Episode     •    The brutal 1988 murder that shocked Jefferson Township.     •    How the case became entwined with the national hysteria of the Satanic Panic.     •    New behind-the-scenes reflections from Branden Morgan.     •    How this story connects to the upcoming MGM+ series Let the Devil In. Why Revisit This Story Now? Because some stories never truly leave us. They echo, they evolve, and sometimes, they return in ways we never expect. The Jersey Devil is not only a cornerstone of this podcast — it's the origin of a much larger journey that's about to play out on screen. Follow & Connect     •    Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative?utm_source=chatgpt.com)     •    Email: info@eviocreative.com     •    Watch Let the Devil In on MGM+ – Premiering August 31st

Host Michael Rand starts with a bleak night during a bleak stretch for the Twins. They had a pitifully small crowd at Target Field. The woeful White Sox drubbed them 12-3. David Festa was shut down for the year. And 90 losses grows more likely every day. 10:00: Are the Vikings headed for a regression? 15:00: Randy Johnson on Gophers football. 29:00: A big-time recruit for Gophers women's basketball.

(Genesis 28:10-22) Journeying With Jacob: It was a bleak, dreary place–the kind of place you barely wanted to stop, and certainly did not want to stay! Yet in the end it became a place of light and victory and beauty. It is amazing how the presence of God can transform any place...and any person. (09212250902)  Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 

Today's poem is And Then It Was Less Bleak Because We Said So by Wendy Xu. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When the world is on fire, it can feel frivolous to go dancing, to go to concerts, to host parties, to take vacations. Today's poem so beautifully addresses the importance of holding onto joy—and onto one another—when the world feels dismal.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Adalita, singer and guitarist of Magic Dirt, has a new band. It's called Bleak Squad, and is comprised of Adalita, Mick Harvey from The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party, Mick Turner from The Dirty Three, and Marty Brown from Art of Fighting. Get their debut album Strange Love from bleaksquad.bandcamp.com.

Welcome to the greatest Brighton & Hove Albion podcast in the world, Seagulls Social. In todays episode, the hosts Maz, Ben & Jack discuss Brighton's 2-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League. They dissect what went wrong, team selection, individual performances and much more.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Seagulls Social. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.Subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoy our content on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and never miss a moment of the Albion story.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Seagulls Social. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The term supergroup is bandied around too often these days when a group of talented musicians from established bands try something together. It creates almost unrealistic expectations among fans of the respective members' bands, who are more often than not left disappointed due to the logical fact that this 'supergroup' is only one quarter or less of the band they are widely known for.Which is why HEAVY won't be labelling Bleak Squad a supergroup - although many will.Featuring the unlikely quartet of Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess Esque), Mick Harvey (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, The Birthday Party), Adalita (Magic Dirt) and Marty Brown (Art of Fighting), Bleak Squad unite for the first time on their brooding, noir-rock debut LP, Strange Love, out now on Poison City Records.The album is a combined output of four seasoned musicians who have come together to express themselves musically in ways other than, as well as a continuation of, the music they are known and loved for. Prepare to put expectations aside and appreciate the music for what it is, rather than what you think it should be, as Adalita sits down with HEAVY to talk about the album and how Bleak Squad became a musical family.We start by asking how she feels about Strange Love."Great," she enthused. "It's great to finally have it out there (because) it's been in the making for quite a few years. We've been working on it since, I think, 2019, maybe? We got together and just jammed some stuff and recorded back then, and we've been working on it for a few years on and off because everyone's so busy with other things. So it's great to finally have it out in the world."We follow that by asking Adalita to dive deeper into the musical side of the album."Well, we really didn't know what we were doing," she laughed. "We just got together. Marty called us up and said, 'do you want to get together and maybe collaborate and see what comes out of it?' We all said yes and got together and brought in our own songs, or we brought in riffs and things that were half done and just to see if we could collaborate on it. And it was really great because straight away we clicked and there was real chemistry. The songs just flowed, and we decided to record it, and it was really low pressure. We didn't know what was going to come out of it, but we ended up having a record and then suddenly we're a band, and we're going to tour it."In the full chat, Adalita highlighted the collaborative nature of Bleak Squad, where each member contributed their own songs, resulting in a diverse sound. She praised her bandmates for their musical talents and emphasized the enjoyable, low-pressure environment that allowed for creative exploration.She also shared insights into her collaboration with Mick Harvey and Mick Turner, the instinctual approach to determining vocal parts, and the different challenges of writing and recording outside of her long-time band Magic Dirt. We talked about the formation of Bleak Squad and how it came about, what each member brought from their other musical projects to the project, their first live gig and how the nerves were, establishing a bond with her new musical partners, upcoming shows and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

The prospects for a Palestinian two-state solution appear increasingly bleak as Israel presses ahead with its military campaign to seize control of Gaza City while advancing a major settlement project that would sever the West Bank from East Jerusalem. On BFM 89.9, James weighs in on how international powers are responding and what could halt this devastating war. Separately, James talks to AzNews about the equally bleak prospects

I like to try and kick things off on Saturday mornings with a bit of cheer, but I tell you what, it's hard to look beyond yet another bleak milestone in the appalling war in Gaza. Overnight, the UN-backed food security body has confirmed famine in Gaza City. It has officially reached that threshold, the first time famine has ever been declared in the Middle East. As the UN Secretary General declared, this is a man-made catastrophe. There are many, many third party countries that want to get more aid into Gaza. A shortage of food is not a problem, access is. Two years ago, immediately after the October 7th attacks, I said a few things on this show. I want to share with you again a few words from that day. “Israel has the right to exist in peace. Palestine should have the freedom of statehood. Both of those things can be true. The deliberate targeting of Israeli civilians is an appalling, utterly inexcusable act of violence. The systematic flattening of Gaza, no water, no power, no food, is an unacceptably brutal collective punishment for a huge civilian population where almost half of people are children. Both of those things can be true, too.” As the war has progressed, the scale and nature of Israel's reprisals has made it obvious to many millions of fair-minded people that a country born from the gravest atrocities last century is now also responsible for them. Figures from a leaked Israeli database this week suggest 83% of those killed in Gaza have been civilians. Of course, Israel denies genocide and war crimes. But independent verification is nigh impossible, as no journalists are allowed in and many of those on the ground have been killed in Israeli attacks. One of the many great tragedies for all of this is that it has become increasingly clear that Israel has played into Hamas' hands. Evil as the strategy might have been, Hamas wanted to spur an extreme and disproportionate response. Motivated by their own agendas and self-preservation, Israel's leaders fell for it. And now we have kids, mere minutes from the Mediterranean, with ribs sticking out of their skin, dying of malnutrition. The thing I still don't understand is how any Israeli leader thinks this will ultimately make their people safer. Maybe in the short-term Israelis can sleep easy at night, but every innocent person killed in Gaza breeds hate in five other survivors. The war in Gaza has condemned generations of Palestinians and Israelis to insecurity. I'll finish with a line I wrote and shared with you immediately after the October 7th attack, which sadly feels just as relevant today. “It's a cycle. Hate and violence is a cycle. There is no way for any party to kill and fight their way to a lasting peaceful resolution. Hamas' attack has spurred the Israeli reprisal. The reprisal will spur Palestinians into violence in the future, which in turn will spur an Israeli reprisal. Rinse the blood and repeat. Hate breeds hate breeds hate.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle media seems very upset that the city is allowing a worship concert to be held at Gas Works Park. The family of the victim of a shooting at Golden Gardens Park over the weekend is in disbelief after the alleged shooter was released just hours later. SeaTac airport has a new security protocol that it hopes will help people get to their flights faster. The Seattle Times has a story about ‘tree equity.’ // Some very bad voter registration news for Democrats by way of the New York Times. // Kristi Noem says the southern border wall will be painted black in order to attract heat and make it harder to climb. It’s national radio day.

Nehemiah received a report from Jerusalem regarding the situation the Jews faced after they rebuilt the Temple. It was bleak. 

Experiencing your first, real heartbreak is one of the worst feelings in the world but Charleen and Ellie have some tough love advice for a listener who is trying to heal from hers. And Charleen is already mourning the passing Summer, and Ellie is buzzing to see her brother in Peak or Bleak of the week. Got a dilemma of your own? Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpodThanks to Penneys / Primark for sponsoring this episode!

Don't Give Up: Hope in Bleak TimesBismillah.The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for the Ummah — especially for our brothers and sisters in Gaza.And it's not just these few weeks. It's been 23 months. Almost two years of relentless destruction. Every time we think we've seen the worst, we're proven wrong. Every time we think we've hit rock bottom, Israel and the powers that support her prove that evil has no limit.We are now witnessing full-blown famine. Starvation. Infants with nothing between their skin and bones. And on top of that — we hear of America burning 500 tonnes of food rather than allowing it to reach Palestine.At times like this, it's tempting to throw in the towel. To say:“We've done everything we can.”“We've shouted, we've protested, we've boycotted, we've flooded social media.”And yet, the powers that be… remain.But when that sense of despair starts creeping in, we must pause. We must take a step back and remember:We are looking through the lens of our short lives.We live 60, 70 years — maybe 50 as adults — and from that narrow perspective, it feels like there's no hope. But history tells a different story. When we zoom out, we see a sunnah of Allah unfold:Evil never wins in the end.No matter how powerful. Fir'aun claimed he was God Most High — Allah destroyed him. Yet many lived and died under his tyranny and may have thought:“Where is Allah's help?”“Where is our du‘a?”Allah addresses this feeling directly in the Qur'an — in the verse I opened with. He speaks of previous nations, believers who were so shaken by hardship that even their Prophets asked, “When will the help of Allah come?”And Allah replies:“Indeed, the help of Allah is near.”But near from whose perspective? Not always ours.That's why in Surah Ibrahim, Allah reminds us:“Do not think that Allah is unaware of the actions of the oppressors. He is merely delaying them for a Day when eyes will stare in horror.”We are people of hope. We do not despair when times get tough. And in this brief khutbah, I want to share three points in history to remind us: we carry the torch of hope.1. The Trench in the Cold of MedinaYear 5 after Hijrah.The Battle of the Trench.After the losses at Uhud, Quraysh saw an opportunity to wipe out Islam. They gathered the largest army Arabia had ever seen: 10,000 strong. They were backed by Banu Ghatafan from the north, and allied with Jews from Khaybar, including Banu Qurayzah from within Medina.Rasulullah ﷺ had only 3,000 companions to defend the city. It was winter. The Sahaba were hungry, cold, and exhausted. Salman al-Farisi suggested digging a trench — a Persian military tactic. And they did. Day and night. Starving, shivering, digging non-stop.Then they hit a boulder they couldn't break. They called the Prophet ﷺ. He struck it once — a spark flew.“Allahu Akbar!” he cried.A second strike — another spark.“Allahu Akbar!”Third strike — the boulder shattered.“Allahu Akbar!”The companions asked: What was the takbir about?Rasulullah ﷺ said:* With the first spark, I saw Persia falling to the Muslims.* With the second, Rome.* With the third, Yemen.In the darkest moment, he gave them light. He gave them vision.He didn't just say “Have hope.”He gave them reasons to hope.And history proved him right. Islam triumphed. Not through numbers, but through divine help — a storm that forced the enemy to retreat. A month-long siege broken without a single full-scale battle.2. The Fall of Baghdad (1258 CE)Hulagu Khan — grandson of Genghis Khan — invaded Baghdad.Within days, 800,000 were slaughtered.Libraries burned. Books tossed into the Tigris until the river ran black with ink.Muslim writers thought it was the end of time.Non-Muslim historians wrote:“This is the day Islam died.”But Islam didn't die.Baghdad fell, but Cairo rose. So did Damascus. The Delhi Sultanate grew. And from these ashes, the Ottomans would eventually rise.Even Hulagu's cousin, Berke Khan, accepted Islam.Within a generation, the very dynasty that destroyed Baghdad became a Muslim dynasty.And amidst all of this — scholars kept working.* Imam al-Nawawi, who focused on preserving and teaching knowledge.* Ibn Taymiyyah, the scholar-warrior.* Ibn Ata'illah, who focused on tazkiyah and purifying hearts.* Al-‘Izz ibn ‘Abd al-Salam, who spoke truth to power and engaged with the rulers .Despite the devastation, they didn't stop. They carried on.3. The Fall of Apartheid (1994)From 1948 — the same year Israel was created — South Africa began enforcing apartheid. For decades, the people resisted: boycotts, protests, global pressure.In 1994, apartheid fell.The same Nelson Mandela who was once branded a terrorist by the West was now hailed as a hero — by the very same powers that had supported the apartheid regime.Let that sink in.The same powers that supported apartheid in South Africa are the ones supporting apartheid in Palestine today.And just like before — they can be defeated.Social Media: Double-Edged SwordToday, we have a powerful tool: social media. It's helped shift global opinion. It's brought awareness.But it's also draining us.We doomscroll.We see starvation, death, suffering — again and again.Two things happen:* We either fall into despair…* Or we become numb.We start thinking this is normal.So yes — use social media, but set a limit. 15 minutes. Half an hour. Post, share, amplify — and then get back to work. Real work.Know Your Role, Play Your PartNot all resistance looks the same.Imam al-Nawawi didn't fight with swords. He wrote books that still strengthen the Ummah today.Ibn Taymiyyah led at the frontlines.Ibn Ata'illah focused on hearts.Al-‘Izz ibn ‘Abd al-Salam engaged with the rulers.Some of us are better behind the scenes. Some are activists, some are scholars, some are thinkers, some are organisers. Some are better on the mic, others behind a pen.Don't judge someone's contribution just because it's not the same as yours. We need all hands on deck.“Allah will not ask you about what you couldn't do — but He will ask what you did with what you could.”May Allah give victory to the oppressed.May He feed the hungry, clothe the exposed, and strengthen the weak.May He unite our ranks and guide our efforts.May He grant us clarity, discipline, and sincere hearts in service of this Ummah. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg News Economics Editor, Molly Smith. Amid one of the most dismal jobs reports since the pandemic, President Trump says he plans to fire Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

AWS Morning Brief for the week of July 28th, 2025, with Corey Quinn. Links:Launching Amazon CloudWatch generative AI observability (Preview) Amazon CloudWatch adds IPv6 supportBoost cold-start recommendations with vLLM on AWS Trainium AWS Private CA now supports issuing up to 100 million certificates per CA Amazon Connect announces per-day pricing for external voice connectors Amazon RDS for Db2 adds support for group-based authorization with self-managed Active Directory Manage multi-tenant Amazon Bedrock costs using application inference profilesSimplify serverless development with console to IDE and remote debugging for AWS Lambda | AWS News Blog AWS Generative AI for Developers Professional Certificate Simplify AWS Organization Tag Policies using new wildcard statement  Security Update for Amazon Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code (Version #1.84) Cost Optimization Hub now supports account names in optimization opportunities Year One of Valkey: Open-Source Innovations and ElastiCache version 8.1 for Valkey - go listen to the audio version of this newsletter specifically for this item. AWS Security Incident Response: The customer's journey to accelerating the incident response lifecycle AWS Service Reference Information now supports actions for last accessed services - Five facts about how the CLOUD Act actually works | AWS Security Blog Bob's Used Books: Build a .NET Serverless Application on AWS, Part 1: Deployment and Setup Amazon EC2 now supports skipping the operating system shutdown when stopping or terminating instances New whitepaper available: AICPA SOC 2 Compliance Guide on AWS Why 2025 is the Inflection Point for AWS Cloud Migration Beyond IAM access keys: Modern authentication approaches for AWS Introducing SRA Verify – an AWS Security Reference Architecture assessment tool Supercharging Ad Creative with Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Nova: How AI is Revolutionizing Content Generation for Advertising & Marketing Use-CasesBuilding resilient multi-tenant systems with Amazon SQS fair queues How Truth For Life transformed its viewer analytics while optimizing costs

WEEI.com's Tom Carroll is joined by Ian Steele of ABC6 after Day 3 of Patriots Training Camp as Ja'Lynn Polk's future with the team looks more and more bleak. Plus, the guys give their biggest takeaways from the first three days and what to expect as the Pats get ready to put the pads on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg for Wednesday's 3 Martini Lunch as they welcome President Trump's big trade deal with Japan, cringe at the GOP's electoral prospects in Virginia this year, and ask where the $100 million in wildfire relief donations went?First, they're glad to see President Trump complete a massive trade deal with Japan, with reciprocal tariffs at 15 percent and Japan pledging to invest more than half a trillion dollars in the U.S. Jim says more deals like this and fewer tariff announcements on social media will be good for economic stability and growth.Next, they groan as the prospects are looking pretty grim thus far for Virginia GOP gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears. While GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears remains a solid conservative, she trails badly in the polls and fundraising against Democrat Abigail Spanberger. And the Republican running for lieutenant governor is bogged down in controversy that is dividing the party.Finally, they highlight an effort to track the $100 million that was donated to California wildfire victims in a star--studded benefit concert earlier this year. It turns out the money was given to non-profits but there's not a lot of evidence yet that displaced homeowners are seeing much, if any, money or assistance.Please visit our great sponsors:Upgrade your skincare routine with Caldera Lab and see the difference.  Visit https://CalderaLab.com/3ML and use code 3ML at checkout for 20% off your first order.

Join Jim and Greg for Wednesday's 3 Martini Lunch as they welcome President Trump's big trade deal with Japan, cringe at the GOP's electoral prospects in Virginia this year, and ask where the $100 million in wildfire relief donations went? First, they're glad to see President Trump complete a massive trade deal with Japan, with […]

Heidi kicks off the final hour of the show with Terry Jones, breaking down a bleak future for the Democratic party, then dives into the rhetoric around the current conflict in the Levant & why she wants to see America use their military power. And she doesn't understand how Colbert's show requires SIXTY people AND gets a year of notice, plus the Audio Clip of the Day.

Heide Harris is in for Mark today, opening the show with the latest topic--Coldplay concerts & infidelity. Dr. Patrick Rishe joins to talk about the WNBA's labor issues that went public, Ira Mehlman talks about the issues with immigration clamp downs across the country, and why it's so important to prioritize crime. Sue & Fred join in studio with Heidi for a wide-ranging edition of Sue's News that coves good, movies, insect news (after a slight delay), what's a reasonable amount of states for people to have traveled to in their lives & do you know what "Cool Ranch" Doritos are called in Europe? Heidi kicks off the final hour of the show with Terry Jones, breaking down a bleak future for the Democratic party, then dives into the rhetoric around the current conflict in the Levant & why she wants to see America use their military power. And she doesn't understand how Colbert's show requires SIXTY people AND gets a year of notice, plus the Audio Clip of the Day.

Steiny & Guru begin to appreciate The Gu while also digging into the biggest concern in the Bay Area.

Is the Chicago Bulls' future as bleak as Bill Simmons suggests? This episode tackles the controversial claim head-on, exploring the potential of rising stars Matas Buzelis and Noah Essengue. Dive into a critical analysis of the Bulls' roster, including Coby White's impending free agency and the team's financial constraints. The host, Haize, offers a balanced perspective on Chicago's outlook, emphasizing the importance of on-court performance and player development. Discover how Buzelis and Essengue could reshape the Bulls' trajectory and why consistency is key for the franchise's success. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Bulls' future and the pivotal roles young talent may play in turning the tide.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is the Chicago Bulls' future as bleak as Bill Simmons suggests? This episode tackles the controversial claim head-on, exploring the potential of rising stars Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue. Dive into a critical analysis of the Bulls' roster, including Coby White's impending free agency and the team's financial constraints. Haize, offers a balanced perspective on Chicago's outlook, emphasizing the importance of on-court performance and player development. Discover how Buzelis and Essengue could reshape the Bulls' trajectory and why consistency is key for the franchise's success. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Bulls' future and the pivotal roles young talent may play in turning the tide.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben is joined for the final time during this Wimbledon by Ricky Dimon, to discuss the fourth round matches that were played and how the quarterfinals and beyond are shaping up. We start with the bleakest moment in recent tennis memory, when Grigor Dimitrov was up two sets to none on an injured Jannik Sinner, only to suffer his own sudden acute pectoral injury and be forced to retire mid-match for the fifth major tournament in a row. We then discuss Sinner's not-great health outlook as well, and then shift to the rest of the happenings in the middle round of Wimbledon, including the wildness of the utter failure of automated electronic line calling on Centre Court during Pavlyuchenkova-Kartal.  Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D. And please check out Ben's new writing home, Bounces! And Ricky's writing at TennGrand! 

In this special edition of The Notion Podcast, host Dizzy Dspill is joined by none other than his older brother—King Bleak of The Bleak Empire—a masterful cinematographer, mentor, and the only man who's ever shot his music videos. Together, they dive deep into an unfiltered conversation spanning generational gaps, fatherhood, and cultural transformation. From Gen X vs Millennials vs Gen Z, to how the internet created fake toughness, this episode is raw and real. Topics covered: • The pressure to succeed starting from the bottom • How “narcissism” and “gaslighting” get weaponized in modern dating • The disrespect older generations face from today's youth • The rise of content creators over traditional celebrities • The death of the old music industry • What it means to be a real man and father in today's world If you're tired of surface-level convos and want something that hits the soul, this episode is for YOU.

Two wins out of twelve will put you in a bad #Mets mood, and Jeff is there (but he's sorry). Also, we open the NLT Mailbag. Join us! #LGM

Xander Bogaerts finally came through for the Padres, but Will Smith hit a walk-off home run, and the Padres now face a sweep vs. the Dodgers. Brandon Lockridge makes another costly error. Another Michael King update, and it's even more bleak than the last. The Lakers / Buss family sells their full share to Mark Walter for $10 billion. The Pacers face elimination in the NBA Finals vs. the Thunder.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xander Bogaerts finally came through for the Padres, but Will Smith hit a walk-off home run, and the Padres now face a sweep vs. the Dodgers. Brandon Lockridge makes another costly error. Another Michael King update, and it's even more bleak than the last. The Lakers / Buss family sells their full share to Mark Walter for $10 billion. The Pacers face elimination in the NBA Finals vs. the Thunder.Support the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Downtown business owners celebrate the end of LA's curfew. Police are promising to investigate their own, over the recent immigration protests. The bleak outlook for California's economy, and who experts say is to blame. Plus more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Trump's birthday parade bored the few people who bothered watching – and offended those who actually care about the military, unlike the president himself. As protests rage across the US – can Trump keep ignoring them? Plus, the situation in the Middle East becomes increasingly terrifying – how might tensions between Iran and Israel escalate? Gavin Esler joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss this and more as we look to the week ahead.    We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.  Support us on Patreon for ad free and early episodes: www.patreon.com/bunkercast       Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis with Gavin Esler. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank and David discuss the panic about the apparent decline in university students' reading levels. Last Drops Frank: RIP Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of John Tyler David: Edinburgh Southern History Workshop

With the short-term rental market evolving rapidly, simply following the old playbook won't cut it anymore. In this episode of Cash Flow Positive, Kenny Bedwell breaks down what the future of STR investing really looks like—and it's not for the faint of heart. From industry-wide professionalization to a rising demand for uniqueness, he outlines what successful hosts need to know (and do) to stay competitive.Kenny shares his insights into how STRs are becoming more commercial and why that calls for more strategic, long-term investment thinking. This episode is a deep dive into shifting your mindset to hospitality professional—and building properties that people will rave about.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Cash Flow Positive podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today! Listen now and enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:Why STR investing today requires a different approach than even a few years agoHow the industry is becoming more commercial and what that means for hostsWhy five-star reviews are no longer the gold standard—repeat guests areHow to build properties that can't be easily replicatedWhat “stacking amenities” really means—and how to do it wellThe importance of targeting your ideal guest with intentional designWhy your cash-on-hand matters more than your lender's pre-approvalHow to create a STR investment that will stand the test of timeAnd much more...Resources:Connect with Kenny on LinkedInFollow Kenny on InstagramDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Cash Flow Positive podcast or its affiliates. The content provided is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this podcast and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. Listeners should consult with a professional for specific advice tailored to their situation. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that any reliance on the content is at your own risk.

Feature: Bleak Week returns for Year 4, we talk to programmers behind the festival This year marks the 4th year of the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, a weeklong festival dedicated to screening films with dark and bleak themes. In this year’s lineup, you’ll find screenings of Michael Haneke’s English adaptation of Funny Games, the Soviet anti-war film Come and See, and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata’s Grave of the Fireflies. You’ll also find that the Year 4 lineup includes introductions/Q&As with the likes of Bill Hader, Elliot Gould, and Brady Corbet. Outside of the usual festival screenings here in Los Angeles, the American Cinematheque has partnered with other arthouse theaters across the country, and even The Prince Charles Cinema in London. Joining us to discuss this year’s iteration of the festival is Chris LeMaire, lead programmer on the American Cinematheque’s Bleak Week, and Grant Moninger, American Cinematheque’s Artistic Director. We also have our critics, Charles Solomon, Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer, commenting on what about the festival has allowed it to garner interest. Bleak Week runs from June 1-7. You can find this year’s Bleak Week lineup by clicking here or on bleakweek.com

Legislation with massive implications for clean energy in the US has been making progress in Congress. The Republican party's “big beautiful bill”, introducing sweeping changes to taxes and government spending, would phase out most of the tax credits for low-carbon energy that were created, expanded or extended in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.To unpack the proposals and examine what they might mean for the US and the world, host Ed Crooks is joined by some of the Energy Gang's top policy wonks:Amy Myers-Jaffe, Director of NYU's Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability LabRobbie Orvis, Senior Director for Modelling and Analysis at the thinktank Energy InnovationRay Long, President and Chief Executive of the American Council on Renewable Energy They discuss whether the phaseout of tax credits for wind, solar and storage will deter the development of renewable energy. The credits have created a whole industry to support investment in new renewables projects. What happens if those credits go away?The group also dig into the crucial details of the proposals, including changes to the transferability of tax credits, and more stringent provisions on “foreign entities of concern” or FEOCs. Those rules could affect the majority of clean energy projects in the US. As of Tuesday 20th May, the game is not over. Some Republicans in the House and the Senate senators think the proposals don't fit with the administration's bigger goals, and have been fighting to save at least some of the credits.The gang set out the various options for how the negotiations over the bill could play out, and assess the potential damage.And they ask the question: could clean energy in the US actually be better off without support from tax credits?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons sympathizes with Mavericks fans after the report that Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL (0:00), before he is joined Peter Schrager to discuss the NFL combine, Matt Stafford remaining with the Rams, Aaron Rodgers's next team, several QB-desperate teams, possible scenarios at the top of the NFL draft (8:55), as well as worst-situation NFL franchises, newly optimistic teams, the Bengals' quest to pay all four of their star players, and more (36:20). Finally Bill talks with Wesley Morris about the Oscars (01:07:35), before remembering the great Gene Hackman (01:45:06). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Peter Schrager and Wesley Morris Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat Get almost, almost anything. Order today in the Uber Eats app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices