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With the World Cup less than a year away, USMNT Insider Doug McIntyre joins David Mosse to dive into his projected USMNT squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Malik Tillman slots into the 10, Pepi leads up top, and Gio Reyna gets left off. The guys break down the full roster, who just missed, and how the squad could shape up by kickoff.Transfer drama takes center stage as Tim Weah's move to Marseille stalls over a price gap. Weston McKennie's renewal talks have also hit a wall, and Italian media are once again questioning his fitness. Meanwhile, Matt Turner's summer transfer is in a bit of limbo, as his deal with Lyon collapses. Globally, the summer transfers are buzzing as well with links for Alexander Isak, Luis Díaz, and Marcus Rashford. Back stateside, the Leagues Cup kicks off with a new format and three CONCACAF Champions Cup spots on the line.We close the show with fan questions, including whether clubs are trying to capitalize on USMNT transfers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, and what exactly is the deal with MLS discovery rights. Intro (0:00)Doug's Projected 2026 USMNT Starting XI (3:17)Tim Weah's Move to Marseille on Hold (10:55)Weston McKennie's Fitness in Question…Again (13:10)Turner's Transfer in Limbo (14:53)Latest on Gio to Parma (16:50)Josh Sargent Turns Down Wolfsburg (18:31)Global Transfer Roundup: Isak, Diaz, Rashford (20:00)League Cup Kicks Off (22:06)#AskAlexi: USMNT Transfers & MLS Discovery Rights (28:13)Copa América Femenina Final is Set (36:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the demise of London's leading financial services been "greatly exaggerated", and does the underlying evidence tell a very different story? In this interview, held at Mansion House in the historic City of London financial district, the Right Honourable Alastair King (696th Lord Mayor of the City of London) explains his view that the UK enjoys an unrivalled position, untouched by other European capitals.   He explains London and the wider UK “moat”, and why it exhibits persistency and resilience. Perhaps the most unexpected statistic is the significant growth in employment numbers in the City since Brexit. He discusses the importance of the Mansion House Reforms and the £75bn of investment by 2030, headed into private assets. He discusses why we must recognise that we need to take more risk, judiciously but emphatically (and this is directed at both public and private markets).  Lord Alastair then touches on the lessons we can learn from Canada and Australia and his current priorities. Finally, he explains why we need to get on planes/trains in order to trumpet the UK and drive new business opportunities.  The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.   Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube  

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What does it take to build a brand that resonates across cultures… not just across markets?   In this special dual-guest episode, Lacey Peace sits down with Nataly Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi, and Katherine Melchior Ray, UC Berkeley lecturer and former executive at brands like Nike, Hyatt, and Louis Vuitton. Together, they co-authored the new book Brand Global, Adapt Local: How to Build Brand Value Across Cultures and they're here to share the lessons learned from decades of global brand-building. Nataly and Katherine dive deep into why cultural intelligence is the most under-leveraged skill in modern CX, why brands that ignore cultural context are building in globalization debt, and how something as simple as a melon can repair — or ruin — customer trust. They explain the importance of shared values, the risks of applying the same CX metrics globally (spoiler: NPS doesn't mean the same thing in every country), and how AI is both accelerating and complicating cross-cultural brand connection. From real stories about Kit Kat's flavor strategy in Japan to awkward CX blunders in global grocery stores, this episode is packed with tangible takeaways and perspective shifts for any business looking to scale with humanity and intention. Get your copy of Brand Global, Adapt Local: How to Build Brand Value Across Cultures now!   https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Global-Adapt-Local-Cultures/dp/139861971X Key Moments:   00:00 Do Customer Service Expectations Differ Across Cultures?06:03 Why Cultural Intelligence Is Crucial for Global Business07:04 Co-Authors' Nataly Kelly & Katherine Melchior Ray's Meet cute  15:18 Real-Life Cultural Missteps and Surprising Service Norms24:13 Can AI Replace Cultural Insight? Why Human Context Still Matters34:38 What's at Stake When You Ignore Cultural Differences38:23 Globalization Strategy: Why Flexibility Beats Uniformity39:09 How Cultural Agility Builds Better Customer Experiences40:34 Style Switching & Cultural Intelligence in Leadership42:18 Kit Kat's Local Flavors & HubSpot's Global CX51:01 How Tech Adoption Varies by Country (And Why It Matters)55:12 Daily Habits That Boost Strategic Thinking & Creativity01:00:24 How AI Is Changing Global Marketing and Customer Experience01:15:46 Final Leadership Lessons on Trust, Culture & Global Growth –Are your teams facing growing demands? Join CX leaders transforming their AI strategy with Agentforce. Start achieving your ambitious goals. Visit salesforce.com/agentforce Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Operation Sindoor: Modi's No-Holds-Barred Warning to Pakistan In a fiery 97-minute address in Parliament, PM Narendra Modi revealed India's retaliatory strikes after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. “In 22 minutes, we responded to April 22,” he said, confirming that India bombed nine terror camps in PoK and Pakistan, followed by air raids on 13 military bases. Modi claimed Pakistan's nuclear threats were ignored and over 1,000 missiles and drones fired on May 9 were neutralized by Indian air defence. “No one in the world asked us to stop,” he stressed, countering opposition allegations of U.S. pressure. “Operation Sindoor is still on,” he warned, promising continued force against terrorism and accusing the Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative. Trump's Trade Threat: 25% Tariffs on India? President Trump has warned that India could face tariffs up to 25% on its exports to the U.S. “India's been a good friend, but they charge more tariffs than almost any other country,” he said aboard Air Force One. The threat comes as a temporary tariff truce is set to expire on August 1, with no deal yet in place between the two nations. While countries like the UK, EU, and Japan have sealed trade pacts with the U.S., India has held back on fresh concessions. Instead, it will resume comprehensive trade talks mid-August. U.S. officials say India must open its markets further or risk losing access. Mayday at 5,000 Feet: United Airlines 787 Scare On July 25, United Airlines flight UA108 to Munich suffered a left engine failure shortly after take-off from Washington Dulles Airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a Mayday alert at 5,000 feet and circled for 2 hours and 38 minutes to safely dump fuel before returning to Dulles. All passengers were safe. The incident came just a month after the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people. Days earlier, an American Airlines 737 MAX 8 also faced an emergency in Denver due to cabin smoke and a tyre-related landing gear issue. Multiple incidents now put Boeing's aircraft safety back in the spotlight. Air India Audit Uncovers 100 Safety Violations Just weeks after the fatal Flight 171 crash, the DGCA flagged 100 safety-related lapses at Air India following a detailed July audit. Among them: pilot fatigue breaches, simulator shortcomings, and inadequate route checks for high-risk airports. One major violation involved a Milan–Delhi 787 flight exceeding duty hours by over 2 hours. Auditors also found flights operating with insufficient crew and no chief pilots for the A320 and A350 fleets—signaling poor oversight. Air India has until July 30 to explain its corrective actions. With multiple show-cause notices issued, the airline's post-Tata revival now faces a credibility test amid mounting passenger concerns. Rupee Nears 87 as Dollar Demand, Trade Uncertainty Weigh The Indian rupee slid to 86.9150 per dollar, its lowest since March, before closing at 86.8150. It's now one of Asia's worst-performing currencies this year—down over 1%, alongside the Indonesian rupiah. Traders blame rising dollar demand from importers, weak foreign portfolio flows, and uncertainty around U.S.-India trade talks. Exporters who stepped in at 86.50 may only return near 87.10 levels. RBI is expected to hold rates steady at its upcoming policy meet, monitoring transmission of past measures. Globally, the dollar index neared 99 after a pro-U.S. EU trade deal. Investors now await the Fed's decision and Powell's tone for rate-cut cues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“Should be the norm” doesn't really mean anything in the real world, though, does it? People say it as if declaring it makes it true, as if a strong enough moral proclamation could bend the arc of reality. But the world doesn't bend to what should be. It bends to what's believed by enough people to fight for it, enforce it, and pass it down. Norms are not natural laws—they are contested, fragile, and always under siege.Here's what most forget: maybe 70% to 80% of any society has entirely different definitions of what “should be the norm” and what counts as “basic right and wrong.” Your truth feels obvious because you live inside a network of people who share it. Step outside that bubble, and it's just another opinion in the marketplace of survival.You may believe anti-racism is basic morality. Someone else sees antiracist movements as Marxist, authoritarian, corrosive to their way of life. They look at antifa and see the Red Guard or modern Brownshirts. They believe your norms are subversive and anti-democratic, even anti-American. In their story, they are defending the last barricade against tyranny. In your story, they are blocking progress. Two heroes, opposite sides, sharpening their swords.Nobody thinks they're the bad guy. The villain never looks into the bathroom mirror and sees a monster. They see a savior. They brush their teeth, flex at their reflection, and think, I'm the one holding the line while everyone else sleeps. Every side has its own narrative of righteousness. That's why shouting “they are wrong” rarely changes minds—because they're shouting it back at you with equal conviction.This is the blindspot of moral absolutism: the belief that your version of right and wrong is self-evident to everyone. The second you forget how rare your worldview is, you stop listening. You stop understanding why the fight exists at all. In the USA, maybe 20% share your exact moral frame. Globally, it's rarer still. Rare beliefs don't dominate because they are correct; they survive because they adapt, they strategize, and they understand the terrain.Moral proclamations sound strong, but without shared belief they become impotent truths—loud, righteous, and powerless against the tide. They comfort the speaker, but they do not convert the world. The world moves on power, not poetry. It moves on numbers, not notions.The world isn't Sunday school. It's a Clash of the Titans. These forces—Christian nationalism, identity politics, populism, Marxist theory—did not appear overnight. They have been building underground for generations, like roots thickening under a house. When they finally break the surface, they do not care about your shoulds. They care about survival. They care about whose story will be remembered.Norms are not born from consensus; they are forged in conflict. The values you think are permanent were once fringe. The rights you take for granted were once ridiculed. Every moral victory sits on a battlefield littered with the wreckage of competing truths. That is the messy origin of every “basic” norm we now pretend was always there.Hold your beliefs tight. Fight for them. But never lie to yourself about their universality. They are not universal. They never have been. Your truths may be rare, and that rarity makes them precious, but it also makes them fragile. The moment you forget that, you risk becoming the villain in someone else's story—heroically shaving in your bathroom mirror while they sharpen their blades. And while you admire your reflection, they are marching, plotting, believing just as fiercely as you do. The battle isn't won by who feels the most righteous; it's won by who understands the fight they are in.

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Special interests are one of the diagnostic criteria for autism. They bring us happiness! Many autistics become near-experts at their area of interest. Can something about our neurology affect how we experience special interests? You might be surprised.Iceland Volcano Reykjanes Peninsula Live Camera Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Use this form: https://tinyurl.com/guestformMMAB if you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism in autistic adults who would like to be a guest on the show. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com

Globally, virtual currencies are back in the limelight. In India, UPI transactions hit record highs almost every month. Yet, the value of cash in circulation has gone up by Rs 2 lakh crore. Sure, the transaction value of the e-rupee, or the digital form of the fiat currency, has increased, but it's driven more by banks doling out allowances to employees than any real market demand.But the reality is that the landscape of money's partial substitutes in India, a digital-payments pioneer, shows little change to the status quo.Tune in.

Lex chats with Harish Natarajan - Practice Manager, Financial Inclusion and Infrastructure, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation at the World Bank, and Carlos Brandt - The Senior Advisor for Pix at the Central Bank of Brazil. Together they discuss the remarkable success of Pix, Brazil's real-time payment system, which now sees over 6 billion transactions per month and is used by more than 90% of the adult population and 80% of companies. Lex explores how Pix was created by the Central Bank of Brazil with strong public-private collaboration, backed by regulatory authority and supported by a co-creation model with stakeholders. Key to its adoption were a low-cost centralized infrastructure, clear branding, mandatory participation by large banks, and a robust national communication strategy. Globally, Pix is seen as a leading example of fast payment system deployment, driven by the central bank acting as a neutral coordinator and scheme owner. Lex also examines the technical architecture, built in-house by a surprisingly small team of 55–65 people, and how scalable infrastructure and extensibility have enabled rapid growth and innovation. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: 1. Pix achieved mass adoption through public-private co-creation and legal mandate:Pix now processes over 6 billion transactions per month, with 90% of Brazil's adult population and 80% of businesses actively using it. Its success stems from a strategic legal mandate in 2013 granting the Central Bank regulatory and operational authority over retail payments. The Central Bank then led a co-creation process involving both public and private stakeholders through the Pix Forum, fostering alignment, inclusivity, and strong network effects.2. A lean but powerful team built a nation-scale real-time payments system:The Pix infrastructure was built entirely in-house by a relatively small team, 30-40 people for the technical infrastructure layer and around 25 for the payment scheme layer. It operates 24/7 with real-time settlement and uses centralized infrastructure separate from Brazil's traditional large-value payment rails. This centralized, purpose-built architecture dramatically lowered costs and enabled rapid rollout.3. Strategic communication and mandated participation drove adoption at scale:The Central Bank led a national communication campaign to build trust, establish a strong brand identity, and educate the public. Simultaneously, it mandated major banks (with over 500,000 active accounts) to join Pix, triggering widespread voluntary adoption from smaller PSPs. The rollout included a restricted pilot phase and emphasized user-friendly features like QR codes and aliases to boost convenience and usage from day one. TOPICS Pix, Central Bank of Brazil, World Bank, Visa, Citibank, M-Pesa, Alipay, SPI, fintech, payments, PSP, API, Fast Payments, Payments Infrastructure, PayTech ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Surfshark's study reports that Ireland's data breaches increased by 70% in Q2 compared to Q1 2025 (87k vs. 51.1k), meaning over 100 thousand accounts were compromised in Ireland during the first half of the year. Globally, the latest data shows a 34% increase from 70 million to 94 million leaked accounts. The United States, France, India, Germany, and Israel were the countries most affected by breaches in Q2 2025. "Today's digital age requires all of us to share more and more personal information to carry out daily tasks. Whether sharing your name and address for food deliveries, or phone numbers when making a booking at a barber shop, there is no guarantee that businesses are keeping crucial information safe and secure. In the wrong hands, this data can be used to commit identity theft, via social media, for targeted scams or sold on the dark web - where they're traded for further illegal use." says Sarunas Sereika, Product Manager at Surfshark. An upward trend in breached Irish accounts is observed in Q2 2025, where data breaches increased by 70% compared to the previous quarter. Ireland ranks 38th globally with 87 thousand breached accounts (previously 51k in Q1 2025). Data breach statistics over the years Surfshark's analysis of data breaches since 2004 shows Ireland is the 4th in Northern Europe, with 27.3M compromised user accounts. A total of 6.5M unique emails were breached from Ireland. Statistically, the average Irish has been affected by data breaches around 5 times. 18.4M passwords were leaked together with Irish accounts, putting 67% of breached users in danger of account take over that might lead to identity theft, extortion or other cybercrimes. Ireland's full profile in the Global Data Breach Monitoring project can be found here: https://surfshark.com/research/data-breach-monitoring?country=ie Which countries have been the most affected in Q2 2025? In descending order, the ten most breached countries in Q2 2025 were the US (42.5M), France (11.4M), India (1.7M), Germany (1.3M), Israel (1.2M), Canada (968.6k), the UK (944k), Thailand (889.1k), Brazil (639.6k), and China (578.3k). The countries with the highest breach density over Q2 2025 (number of leaked accounts per 1,000 residents): France (172), Israel (130), the US (123), Singapore (26), Canada (24), South Sudan (23), Belgium (21), Ireland (16), Switzerland (16) and Germany (15). METHODOLOGY A data breach happens when confidential and sensitive data gets exposed to unauthorised third parties. In this study, we treat every breached or leaked email address used to register for online services as a separate user account, which may have been leaked with additional information, such as password, phone number, IP address, eircode, and more. The data was collected by our independent partners from 29,000 publicly available databases and aggregated by email address. This data was then anonymised and passed on to Surfshark's researchers to analyse their findings statistically. Countries with a population of less than 1M people were not included in the analysis. The Data Breach World Map is updated quarterly with the most recent data from our independent partners. For the full methodology, please refer to: https://surfshark.com/research/data-breach-monitoring/methodology See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

As the country slowly begins to turn its attention towards the next incumbent of Áras an Uachtaráin, how does our presidential system compare to others around the world? Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating this and why exactly was our current model chosen?

In this episode, Sam and Kate delve into the sensitive and often tricky topic of business partnership failures. Globally, around 70% of business partnerships end up dissolving. In a candid and honest conversation, Kate and Sam explore the challenges that arise in business collaborations, acknowledging that while “failure” is possibly an unfair term (because often our biggest learnings come through these experiences), many partnerships naturally come to an end or evolve over time. Sam and Kate offer insights based on their personal experiences and those of their clients, sharing that while business failure can feel discouraging, it often leads to valuable personal growth and important lessons. The pair discuss the key reasons behind these failures, and what you can do to prepare yourself when entering a business partnership. You'll walk away with actionable insights to navigate the complexities of business partnerships.Key Takeaways:The Reality of Business Partnership Failures: Sam and Kate discuss their personal experiences with business partnerships, both successful and unsuccessful, and explore the common reasons why partnerships fail.Learning Through Partnership Failures: The hosts reflect on the personal growth that comes from business partnerships, emphasising how working alongside a partner can accelerate learning and self-awareness.Key Reasons Why Partnerships Fail: And what you can do to prepare yourself if considering entering a partnership.This episode offers valuable perspective for entrepreneurs navigating or considering business partnerships, emphasising that failure isn't the end but often the beginning of valuable learning. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with the Hosts:Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired BusinessWebsite: https://katedejong.com/Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusinessEmail: kate@katedejong.comSam Morris | Digital SystersWebsite: https://www.digitalsysters.com/Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach

The 40th anniversary of Live Aid happened recently.This great moment of global solidarity precipitated a decades-long increase in aid spending from across the developed world, but in recent years, that pattern has reversed.Why has this happened, and how can we redress the balance?Dominic MacSorley is Humanitarian Ambassador for Concern Worldwide and joins Seán to discuss.

A unique feature of Metro Academic and Classical High School is its status as one of the few schools in Missouri to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Metro educators are committed to customizing their lessons to incorporate the values outlined in the IB Learner Profile, which includes fostering students to be inquirers, open-minded, knowledgeable, […] The post Video: Preparing Globally Aware Leaders Through the International Baccalaureate Program first appeared on National Blue Ribbon Schools. The post Video: Preparing Globally Aware Leaders Through the International Baccalaureate Program appeared first on National Blue Ribbon Schools.

On this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Robert Slepin, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President at SE Health, about "Implementing EHRs Globally, Strategic Recommendations for EHR Companies, Keys to Mitigate Risk with Large-Scale Digital Transformation, and more..."

The 40th anniversary of Live Aid happened recently.This great moment of global solidarity precipitated a decades-long increase in aid spending from across the developed world, but in recent years, that pattern has reversed.Why has this happened, and how can we redress the balance?Dominic MacSorley is Humanitarian Ambassador for Concern Worldwide and joins Seán to discuss.

The Aussie market climbed around 0.75% on Wednesday, edging closer to another all-time high. Gains were broad-based, with banks rebounding and miners extending their rally to a fifth straight day. Materials are on track for their best week since September last year, while energy stocks rose on strong results from Woodside. Ampol and Iluka also impressed, while Paladin sank 11% on ambitious guidance. Globally, optimism around US trade deals boosted sentiment, and attention now turns to earnings from Alphabet and Tesla, along with local updates from Fortescue, Karoon, and Lynas. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times international best-selling author JD Barker talks writing, autism and how he leverages his autistic traits to do the things he loves. A late-diagnosed father with an autistic child he reveals how he and his wife make it work.JD talks about how learning he's autistic at age 22 changed him, how growing up without a tv sparked his interest in reading and how his life experience lead to the career he has today. This is a glimpse inside the brilliant and vibrant mind of a writer who understands how autistic traits can contribute to success.Website: https://jdbarker.comX: @jdbarkerFacebook: therealjdbarkerInstagram: @jdbrker_authorTikTok: @jdbarker_authorSupport the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Use this form: https://tinyurl.com/guestformMMAB if you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism in autistic adults who would like to be a guest on the show. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com

Globally minded psychedelia, a throwback to Dorothy Ashby's groovy spirit quest, ambient folk, and CFMF-inspired selections all share space in this morning's mix. Grounding sounds to start your week right, courtesy of The AM and CJSW. Hope you enjoy it.Playlist: Melos Kalpa - North SandsSchatterau - La fosse aux oursMorgan Szymanski, Tommy Perman - The Garden of ContemplationDarren Hayman - Parliament HillEthan Levy - Red Fox MarchThe Hylozoists - The French Settle InStelar Door - Sunshower DanceJulia Gjertsen, Gustav Davidsson - Into the RainHåvard Volden - Small LivesThe Dirty Sample - The NewHello Moth - misty whimsyGood Enough for Grandpa - Fresno Battle of the Bands 2004 Song WinnerCharbonneau / Amato - BOCGold Celeste - RendezvousGwenno - Y GathMeggie Lennon - Connexion AstraleRobin Kester - An Hour Per DayNaima Bock - RollingPneumatic Tubes - Yellow Green and GoldDorothy Ashby - Myself When YoungDorothy Ashby - Wax and WaneKing Khan - For the Love of BhavaKuunatic - Yellow SerpentThe Natural Yogurt Band - Barbed WireYasmin Williams - SunshowersSpiro - Yellow NoiseBéla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez - Whispers of ResilienceThe Worm - The Tower of the EclipsesMuncho - MichelleKarl Frog - What I've PlagiarisedApril March - I Do What I DoSherpa the Tiger - Guitar PartMen I Trust - Eris (Wait)Klô Pelgag - Le sang des fruits rougesJon McKiel - Still LifeBADBADNOTGOOD - Six Degrees

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber for early access to the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Yozo Otsuki from Kurasu. In this series, we're exploring the journey that Yozo went on, starting, building, growing, and expanding Kurasu within Japan and around the world with a franchise model.The five episodes in this series are:1. Becoming a Japanese Coffee Entrepreneur - https://youtu.be/6N6dEoLdFsQ2. The Japanese Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/o2AV2fE1dp43. Building a Coffee Concept - https://youtu.be/kP1Sf88qzyI4. Growing Kurasu Beyond Homewares - https://youtu.be/1LPOy8U8QyA5. Expanding Kurasu Globally - https://youtu.be/x2mDZkAfUYkIn this final episode of a five-part series, Lee and Yozo deep dive into the significance of maintaining integrity and values while expanding a global brand. Yozo shares insights on the holistic approach that drives Kurasu, emphasizing customer experience, partner relationships, and the importance of staying true to one's core values. They discuss the challenges and considerations of global growth, the impact of franchise models, and the complexities of integrating investors. The episode concludes with reflections on past journeys and advice to future selves, encapsulating the essence of intentional business growth in the specialty coffee industry.You can find out more about Map It Forward Japan at https://mapitforward.coffee/japan and https://instagram.com/mapitforwardjapanConnect with Yozo Otsuki and Kurasu here:https://kurasu.kyoto/https://www.instagram.com/kurasu.kyoto/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yozo-otsuki-84a13047/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

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Send us a textIn this episode, Shelly-Ann interviews Professor Karen Walker and Edith Gicheha about the importance of specialized training in neonatal nursing, the challenges faced in low and middle-income contexts, and the role of COIN (Council of International Neonatal Nurses) in advocating for improved neonatal care globally. They discuss the significance of continuous education, the establishment of the Community of Nursing Practice, and the impact of NEST 360 in providing essential solutions and training for neonatal care. The conversation highlights inspiring stories of nurses making a difference in their communities and the importance of collaboration in improving neonatal health outcomes. Link to episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/qaY7g3tR-h8Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

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Today's Headlines: President Trump spent the weekend firing off social media rants, watching FIFA with a celebrity entourage (including Melania and Pam Bondi), and threatening Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship. Behind the scenes, tensions rose within the DOJ as FBI deputy Dan Bongino considered resigning over internal clashes about the Epstein investigation, and new reports revealed Kash Patel's FBI is forcing agents to take polygraphs over disloyalty suspicions. Elsewhere, a deadly shooting in Kentucky left four dead, and two major wildfires destroyed historic structures at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. More flash flood warnings hit already-devastated parts of Texas, where FEMA is under fire for letting a flood-prone summer camp avoid safety requirements. Globally, a Palestinian-American was killed by Israeli settlers, as Israel-Hamas talks remain stalled and airstrikes intensify. Trump threatened more tariffs—including 200% on pharmaceuticals—while hinting at a major Russia-related announcement today. NATO's new chief will visit DC this week, just as the State Department undergoes 15% staff cuts. Meanwhile, House Republicans kick off “Crypto Week” ahead of a key vote on the GENIUS Act. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Trump threatens Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship: "She is a Threat to Humanity"  AP News: Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final  NBC News: Dan Bongino weighs resigning from FBI after heated confrontation with Pam Bondi over Epstein files NYT: The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials' Loyalty NBC News: Three dead, including gunman, in Kentucky shootings at church and airport NBC News: Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, forces North Rim closure for the season TPR: Flood watch extended through 9 a.m. Monday: Recovery operations expected to restart in Kerr County later Monday NPR: Camp Mystic asked to remove buildings from government flood maps despite risk WSJ: U.S. Citizen Among Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Settler Attack NPR: At least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as war deaths top 58,000, officials say WSJ: Where Things Stand With Trump's Tariffs Yahoo: Trump to make major Russia address Monday  NYT: King Charles to Host President on State Visit in September NPR: Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul Axios: House "crypto week" could change how Americans use, save money Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-help fails autistics but why? This episode reveals the not-so-obvious reason it can do more harm than good and provides some tips for what you can do instead.Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Use this form: https://tinyurl.com/guestformMMAB if you are an autistic person who has written a book about autism in autistic adults who would like to be a guest on the show. Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com

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Simon & Schuster provided me with an advanced copy of the superb book After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People, scheduled for release on July 8, 2025. The University of Texas authors, Dean Spears and Michael Geruso, have written a mind-blowing book! It's my second favorite book of 2025! My favorite 2025 book is They're Not Gaslighting You. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JfpjJRkok Podcast   The Population Whimper When I was born, Paul R. Ehrlich's book, The Population Bomb, was a mega-bestseller. Although I never read the book, my generation believed the book's message that humanity is dangerously overpopulated. The book gave me one major reason not to have children. The book made intuitive sense, built on Thomas Malthus's observations, that if our population continues to expand, we will eventually hit a brick wall. However, Ehrlich, a Stanford biologist, made these stunningly wrong predictions in The Population Bomb: Mass Starvation in the 1970s and 1980s: The book opened with the statement, "The battle to feed all of humanity is over. In the 1970s, hundreds of millions of people will starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked upon now."    England's Demise by 2000: He suggested that England would not exist by the year 2000 due to environmental collapse related to overpopulation.   Devastation of Fish Populations by 1990: He predicted that all significant animal life in the sea would be extinct by 1990, and large areas of coastline would need to be evacuated due to the stench of dead fish.   India's Famine: He predicted catastrophic food shortages in India in the 1990s that did not materialize.   United States Food Rationing by 1984: He envisioned the U.S. rationing food by 1984. Instead of all this doom and gloom, here's what happened: we went from 3.5 billion (when Ehrich wrote his doomsday book) to 8 billion people today, most of whom are fat. Today, our biggest problem isn't famine but obesity. Dean Spears and Michael Geruso's new book should have been called The Population Whimper because it says the opposite of what The Population Bomb said. Forget a catastrophic demographic explosion. We're going to suffer a catastrophic demographic implosion. The graph on the cover of After the Spike sums up the problem: during a 200-year time period, the human population will have spiked to 10 billion and then experienced an equally dramatic fall. Three criticisms of After the Spike For a book packed with counterintuitive arguments, it's remarkable that I can only spot three flaws. Admittedly, these are minor critiques, as they will disappear if we stabilize below 10 billion. 1. Wildlife lost The authors correctly argue that the environment has been improving even as the human population has been growing rapidly. For example: Air and water are now cleaner than they were 50 years ago, when the population was half its current size. Our per capita CO2 consumption is falling. Clean energy production is at an all-time high. There's one metric that authors overlooked: wildlife. As the human population doubled, we've needed more space for growing food. This has led to a decrease in habitat, which is why biologists refer to the Anthropocene Extinction. While fish farms are efficient, overfishing continues. The Amazon gets denuded to make space for soy and cattle plantations. The loss of African wildlife habitats is acute, as the African population is projected to quadruple in this century. I imagine that the authors of After the Spike would counter: National parks didn't exist 200 years ago. Green revolutions and GMO foods have made the most productive farmers ever. De-extinction may restore extinct species. And they're correct. There are bright spots.  However, as we approach 10 billion, wildlife will continue to suffer and be marginalized. The book should have mentioned that. Dean Spears and Michael Geruso would likely agree that if humans continue to grow nonstop, wildlife will continue to suffer. However, they aren't arguing for nonstop human expansion. They want stabilization. When you combine stabilization with technology (e.g., vertical farming and lab-grown animal products), we would reverse the downward trend in wildlife habitat. 2. Increased energy consumption Dean Spears and Michael Geruso celebrate humanity's progress in energy efficiency and productivity. However, they overlook these facts: 1. The Rebound Effect (Jevons Paradox): As energy efficiency improves, the cost of using energy services effectively decreases. This can lead to: Increased usage of existing services: For example, more efficient air conditioners might lead people to cool their homes to lower temperatures or for longer periods. More fuel-efficient cars might encourage more driving. Adoption of new energy-intensive activities: The increased affordability of energy services can enable entirely new consumption patterns that were previously too expensive to adopt. Think about the proliferation of data centers for AI and digital services, or the growth of electric vehicles. While individual electric vehicles (EVs) are more efficient than gasoline cars, the rapid increase in their adoption contributes to overall electricity demand. 2. Economic Growth and Rising Living Standards: Increased demand for energy services: As economies grow and incomes rise, people generally desire greater comfort, convenience, and a wider range of goods and services. This translates to greater demand for heating and cooling, larger homes, more personal transportation, more manufactured goods, and more leisure activities, all of which require energy. Industrialization and urbanization: Developing economies, in particular, are undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization. This involves massive construction, increased manufacturing, and the expansion of infrastructure, all of which are highly energy-intensive. Even with efficiency gains, the sheer scale of this growth drives up overall energy consumption. Emerging technologies: The growth of data centers, AI, and other digital technologies is leading to a significant increase in electricity demand. 3. Population Growth: While efficiency might improve per unit of output, the overall global population continues to grow. More people, even if individually more efficient, will inherently consume more energy in total. 4. Shifting Economic Structures: Some economies are shifting from less energy-intensive sectors (like agriculture) to more energy-intensive ones (like manufacturing or specific services). Even within industries, while individual processes might become more efficient, the overall scale of production can increase dramatically. 5. Energy Price and Policy Factors: Low energy prices: If energy remains relatively inexpensive (due to subsidies or abundant supply), the incentive for significant behavioral changes to reduce consumption might be diminished, even with efficient technologies available. Policy limitations: Although many countries have energy efficiency policies, their impact may be offset by other factors that drive demand. Conclusion: While technological advancements and efficiency measures reduce the energy intensity of specific activities, these gains are often outpaced by the aggregate increase in demand for energy services driven by economic growth, rising living standards, population increases, and the adoption of new, energy-intensive technologies and behaviors. The challenge lies in achieving a proper decoupling of economic growth from energy consumption, and ultimately, from carbon emissions. Humanity's per capita energy consumption has been steadily increasing with each passing century, a trend that is unlikely to change soon. Therefore, humans of the 26th century will consume far more energy than those of the 21st century.  The authors of After the Spike would probably argue that in 2525, we'll be using a clean energy source (e.g., nuclear fusion), so it'll be irrelevant that our per capita energy consumption increases ten times.  Again, short term, we're going in the wrong direction. However, in a stabilized world, we won't have a problem. 3. Designer babies The authors of After the Spike never addressed the potential impact that designer babies may have. I coined the term "Homo-enhanced" to address our desire to overcome our biological limitations.  Couples are already using IVF to select the gender and eye color of their babies. Soon, we'll be able to edit and select for more complex traits such as height or even intelligence. It's easy to imagine a world like Gattaca, where parents collaborate with CRISPR-powered gene tools to create custom-made babies. One reason some people don't want to reproduce is that it's a crap shoot. Any parent who has more than one child will tell you that each of their children is quite different from the others. Given that they grow up in the same environment, it suggests that genetics is a decisive factor. Until now, we couldn't mold our children's DNA. Soon, we will.  If we were to remove the lottery aspect of having a child and allow parents to design their children, perhaps there would be a baby boom. Dean Spears and Michael Geruso would probably argue that this is unlikely or centuries away from happening. We'll be descending the steep population slope long before we are homo-enhanced. One trillion humans in this millennium? In the Bulgaria chapter of The Hidden Europe, I observed that Bulgaria is depopulating faster than any other European country. Having peaked at 9 million in the late 1980s, a century later, it will be half that size. Despite that, in that chapter, I predicted that in 500 years, we'll have one trillion humans in the solar system, with at least 100 billion on Earth. This video explains how and why that may happen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lJJ_QqIVnc Conclusion In 2075, will After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People look as stupid as The Population Bomb looks 50 years after publication? Does After the Spike make the same errors as The Population Bomb? Paul Ehrlich's underestimated technology and the continued collapse in fertility rates. As Dean Spears and Michael Geruso point out, fertility rates have been declining since they were first measured. Had Ehrlich extrapolated the trendline, he would have realized that our demographic collapse was imminent, not an explosion. Furthermore, technology solved many of the problems Ehrlich imagined. Is After the Spike making the same error? Fertility rates won't fall forever. They must stop. Otherwise, we'll become extinct. However, will fertility rates soar due to technology or some other reason? What could make our fertility rates return to three or more? Here are a few ideas: We master fusion energy, providing us with ultra-cheap energy and dramatically decreasing the cost of having children. Robots perform most jobs, leaving humans with ample time to raise large families.  As the negative effects of depopulation start rippling across the world, a global cultural panic erupts, prompting people to prioritize reproduction. Homo-enhanced humans, merged with artificial general intelligence, decide to proliferate to dominate the planet. Vertical farms and lab-grown cultured meat improve the environment so dramatically that humans feel less guilty about having three or more children, and generous subsidies offset the costs. Admittedly, these scenarios are unlikely to occur during the next 50 years, so After the Spike won't become the joke that The Population Bomb became in 50 years. Still, I predict that Ehrlich's great-great-granddaughter will write The Population Bomb II: Thomas Malthus Will Be Right Someday. Verdict 10 out of 10 stars! Excerpts The excerpts below are from an advanced copy, which may have undergone edits. Hence, some of these excerpts may have been reworded or deleted in the final print. The reason I am quoting them is that even if the excerpts are removed in the final edition, they illustrate the book's overall message.  It would be easy to think that fewer people would be better—better for the planet, better for the people who remain. This book asks you to think again. Depopulation is not the solution we urgently need for environmental challenges, nor will it raise living standards by dividing what the world can offer across fewer of us. Despite what you may have been told, depopulation is not the solution we urgently need for environmental challenges like climate change. Nor will it raise living standards by dividing what the world can offer across fewer of us. To the contrary, so much of the progress that we now take for granted sprang up in a large and interconnected society. Part I's big claim: No future is more likely than that people worldwide choose to have too few children to replace their own generation. Over the long run, this would cause exponential population decline. Whether depopulation would be good or bad depends on the facts and depends on our values. We ask about those facts and values, building up to an overall assessment: Part II and Part III's big claim: A stabilized world population would be better, overall, than a depopulating future. Part IV's big claim: Nobody yet knows how to stabilize a depopulating world. But humanity has made revolutionary improvements to society before— we can do it again if we choose. We won't ask you to abandon your concerns about climate change; about reproductive freedom and abortion access; or about ensuring safe, healthy, flourishing lives for everyone everywhere. We won't ask you to consider even an inch of backsliding on humanity's progress toward gender equity. We insist throughout that everyone should have the tools to choose to parent or not to parent. This book is not about whether or how you should parent. It's about whether we all should make parenting easier. In 2012, 146 million children were born. That was more than in any year of history to that point. It was also more than in any year since. Millions fewer will be born this year. The year 2012 may well turn out to be the year in which the most humans were ever born— ever as in ever for as long as humanity exists. Within three hundred years, a peak population of 10 billion could fall below 2 billion. The tip of the Spike may be six decades from today. For every 205 babies born, human biology, it turns out, would produce about 100 females. Average fertility in Europe today is about 1.5. That means the next generation will be 25 percent smaller than the last. Birth rates were falling all along. For as long as any reliable records exist, and for at least several hundred years while the Spike was ascending, the average number of births per woman has been falling, generation by generation. In the United States in the early 1800s, married white women (a population for whom some data were recorded) gave birth an average of seven times. If life expectancy doubles to 150 years, or quadruples to 300 years, couldn't that prevent the depopulating edge of the Spike? The surprising answer is no. The story of the Spike would stay the same, even if life expectancy quadrupled to three hundred years. In contrast, if adults' reproductive spans also changed, so people had, say, one or two babies on average over their twenties, thirties, and forties and then another one on average over their fifties, sixties, and seventies, then that would stop depopulation— but it would be because births changed, not because later-adulthood deaths changed. Where exactly should humanity stabilize? Six billion? Eight? Ten? Some other number? This book makes the case to stabilize somewhere. Exactly where will have to be a question for public and scientific debate. So the extra greenhouse gas emissions contributed by the larger population would be small, even under the assumption here that the future is bleak and we go on emitting for another century. The environmental costs of a new child are not zero. Not by a long shot. Not yet. But they are falling. Each new person who joins the ranks of humanity will add less CO2 than, well, you over your lifetime. Humanity could choose a future that's good, free, and fair for women and that also has an average birth rate of two. There is no inescapable dilemma. In that kind of future, people who want to parent would get the support that they need (from nonparents, from taxpayers, from everyone) to choose parenting. The most plausible way humanity might stabilize— and the only way this book endorses— is if societies everywhere work to make parenting better. Globally, we now produce about 50 percent more food per person than in 1961. “endogenous economic growth.” Endogenous means “created from the inside.” Ideas do not come from outside the economy. They come from us. Because scale matters, a depopulating planet will be able to fill fewer niches. A threat with a fixed cost: A threat has arisen that will kill all humans (however many) unless a large cost is paid to escape it (such as by deflecting an asteroid) within a certain time period. Could a kajillion lives ever be the best plan? That question goes beyond the practical question that this book is here to answer. Between our two families, we have had three live births, four miscarriages, and three failed IVF rounds. Parenting will need to become better than it is today. That's what we, your authors, hope and believe. The opportunity cost hypothesis: Spending time on parenting means giving up something. Because the world has improved around us, that “something” is better than it used to be. In no case is there evidence that more support for parents predicts more births. Nobody— no expert, no theory— fully understands why birth rates, everywhere, in different cultures and contexts, are lower than ever before. I hope these excerpts compel you to buy the book. If you're still undecided, consider that the book features numerous graphs and illustrations that will rewire your brain. Buy After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People. Connect Send me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTapon You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at https://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr   Sponsors 1. 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Today on Sense of Soul podcast with have Mirabai Devi, she is originally from South Africa and has been living in the United States, mainly Hawaii for 28 years. Mirabai Devi is a Globally acclaimed Spiritual Teacher, a Conduit for the Divine Feminine, a Heart-centered Inspirational Speaker & Presenter, a channel for the Divine Light, Global Healer, Author, founder of the Mirabai Devi Foundation, her 501(c)(3) non-profit and the for Profit Mirabai Devi LLC. The Foundation's mission is to raise world consciousness through the awakening and healing of humanity, one individual at a time. Mirabai has been in service to this mission for over 34 years. Mirabai does her healing work through Lightwork, energy work, personal process work, intuitive readings, mediumship work, guidance, negative energy removal and blockage clearing, and personal mentorship during sessions. Her healing success stories are nothing short of miraculous. As an inter-dimensional guide and a new paradigm Spiritual Teacher, Mirabai can put you into higher states of consciousness and lead you to greater Self-realization. She is also the founder of the Lightworkers school the worldwide training program for Lightworkers whose work is to activate the Inner Light, awaken spiritually to their path, remove blockages, and be of greater service to humanity. The program is currently delivered both online and in person in multiple locations and is offered on Sense of Soul's Network of Lightworkers at www.senseofsoulpodcast.com. www.mirabaidevi.org/lightworkerschool www.mirabaidevi.org https://www.youtube.com/@MirabaiDeviSamadhi

What's the perspective on practice growth, and the profession as a whole, from the President of a Chiropractic School? Dr. Kelly Holt gives us his insights from observations as President of the New Zealand College Of Chiropractic, as well and the current research initiatives taking place and some of the limitations. Dr. Holt also shares some of the foundational ways students are embracing connecting with the public to build their micro practices to fulfil graduation requirements, how he helps students stay inspired, and what it means to be a successful Chiropractor in an ever-changing world.  Connect with Dr. Melissa Longo to find free resources and how you can work with her: www.rockstardoctorlife.com  About Our Guest: Dr. Kelly Holt was a member of the inaugural graduating class of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 1998. In addition to his Chiropractic degree, he holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in physiology and a PhD in Health Science from the University of Auckland. His doctoral research explored the effects of chiropractic care on sensorimotor function and falls risk in older adults.   With more than 50 research articles published in peer-reviewed journals, his research focus has been on the effects of chiropractic care on nervous system function, as well as the reliability and validity of vertebral subluxation indicators. This work has received several international awards and has helped attract over $3 million in external research funding to the College. Following 10 years of clinical practice he moved into a full-time role at the College. He was appointed President of the College in 2021 and has been honoured to receive recognition from the profession over the years, including Chiropractor of the Year from both the New Zealand College of Chiropractic Alumni Association in 2012 and the New Zealand Chiropractors' Association in 2014, along with the College's Staff Member of the Year award in 2019.   The College is focused on delivering a world-class, evidence-informed chiropractic education that is grounded in the principles of chiropractic. They are committed to better understanding the impact of vertebral subluxation on brain-body communication and incorporating that knowledge into our curriculum in a way that reflects both scientific rigor and philosophical clarity. The programme integrates the latest research and emerging technologies to prepare practice-ready graduates who are equipped to serve their communities and contribute to the future of health care, while staying true to the values that define our profession.

Send us a textGet your Cosmic Tower at:   https://thewellnessenterprise.com/product/cosmic-tower/?twe=AquarianWaveUse code COSMIC10 at checkout for 10% off your own Cosmic Tower.What if the harmful EMFs saturating our environment could be transformed into healing energy instead? Nico Martins, former high-achieving corporate leader and Cosmic Tower spokesperson, reveals how this revolutionary technology is restoring balance to our lives and our planet.After his mother's passing triggered an unexpected spiritual awakening, Nico discovered that conventional science acknowledges only about 2% of our reality. The remaining 98% exists beyond the speed of light in the subtle realms where everything connects through resonance. This understanding became the foundation for his work with the Cosmic Tower – a device that mimics nature's sacred power spots by creating a toroidal energy field using special rainbow water and crystals.Unlike conventional EMF protection that attempts to block harmful frequencies, the Cosmic Tower works through harmonization, changing the quality of energy fields to benefit living organisms. Users report profound improvements in sleep, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. The technology creates what Nico calls "a personal sacred power spot" in your home, similar to the energetic qualities found at ancient temple sites built on the Earth's natural power centers.The most remarkable aspect is the tower's range of influence. While personal-sized models harmonize approximately 300 feet around your home, the larger 7-8 foot towers can positively affect areas with a radius of 250-310 miles. With over 800 large towers throughout Europe and a growing network in the United States, this technology is building what many call a "grid of light" to support humanity's evolution during these transformative times.As Nico explains, "Don't worry so much about the future. We have the solutions to every problem we have." The Cosmic Tower represents one such solution – a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern challenges that reminds us of our inherent connection to nature and our ability to create harmony in a chaotic world.Ready to experience this remarkable technology for yourself? Visit  https://thewellnessenterprise.com/nico/ and join the growing community of over 25,000 Cosmic Tower owners worldwide who are choosing to transform their environments and themselves. Use code COSMIC10 at checkout for 10% off your own Cosmic Tower.Support the show

Economist and forecaster Martin Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Economics, returns to the program for a powerful conversation on the escalating global volatility. As nations around the world descend into chaos—socially, politically, and economically—Armstrong breaks down how all of this ties into the broader push for an economic reset.We also dive into predictions from his advanced AI system, Socrates, which indicates that 2026 could mark a dramatic turning point: a transition from localized and controlled conflicts to widespread global war. Armstrong explains the data behind these forecasts, what signs to watch for, and how individuals can prepare in an increasingly unstable world.Learn more about Martin Armstrong at Armstrong Economics

- U.S. Smuggles in Chinese Minerals - BYD #3 Globally by Market Cap - China Loves Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” - Ford Still Qualifies for U.S. Battery Subsidies - Teens Can Rent Waymo AVs - Baidu Rents AVs By the Week - AV Race Car Smashes Track Record - Rivian Launches Gen-2 Quad Motor - Rivian Spin-Off Valued At $1B - U.S. Used Car Prices Climbing  - VW AG Ekes Out Global Q2 Sales Gain - Bentley Reveals Jag-Like EV Concept

Are you feeling the pressure? You're not alone, July 2025 is one of the most powerful and Volatile months we've seen in decades- astrology, psychically and Globally. at least that is what is being said through astrology and psychic predictions not only Psychic Debbie Griggs but well known like Jeanie Dixon. Are these predictions written in the stars,? the global political shakeups, cyber warfare, natural disasters and even a market crash?. We will talk about the potential earthquakes, volcanoes, plane and train disruptions, financial manipulations and rising truth movements. I will also share dates to watch, these are not facts , just predictions. Psychic Debbie is not a financial advisor or a doctor If you enjoyed this video and would like to make a donation, please use the following link. Thank You. https://psychicdebbie.com/donations/ ENTERTAINMENT ONLY Debbie's Links= https://linktr.ee/psychicdebbiegriggs email= photopsychicdebbie@gmail.com email= ghosthuntinggrandmas@gmail.com Debbie's P.O. Box: P.O. Box 5882, Oxnard, CA 93031, or for street addressing: 1961 N. C Street, #5882, Oxnard, CA 93031

- U.S. Smuggles in Chinese Minerals - BYD #3 Globally by Market Cap - China Loves Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” - Ford Still Qualifies for U.S. Battery Subsidies - Teens Can Rent Waymo AVs - Baidu Rents AVs By the Week - AV Race Car Smashes Track Record - Rivian Launches Gen-2 Quad Motor - Rivian Spin-Off Valued At $1B - U.S. Used Car Prices Climbing  - VW AG Ekes Out Global Q2 Sales Gain - Bentley Reveals Jag-Like EV Concept

The terrifying role that A.I. has recently played globally in the world of politics.Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officialsThe State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence, according to two senior officials and a cable sent last week to all embassies and consulates.The warning came after the department discovered that an impostor posing as Rubio had attempted to reach out to at least three foreign ministers, a U.S. senator and a governor, according to the July 3 cable, which was first reported by The Washington Post.The recipients of the scam messages, which were sent by text, Signal and voice mail, were not identified in the cable, a copy of which was shared with The Associated Press.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The terrifying role that A.I. has recently played globally in the world of politics. Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officialsThe State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence, according to two senior officials and a cable sent last week to all embassies and consulates.The warning came after the department discovered that an impostor posing as Rubio had attempted to reach out to at least three foreign ministers, a U.S. senator and a governor, according to the July 3 cable, which was first reported by The Washington Post.The recipients of the scam messages, which were sent by text, Signal and voice mail, were not identified in the cable, a copy of which was shared with The Associated Press.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We spoke with Alex Vazquez, United Nations representative for the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), about the vital role families play in shaping strong societies—and how policy, advocacy, and grassroots engagement can support that mission. Alex shared how IFFD works on both global and local levels to promote family well-being, touching on the challenges posed by technology, urbanization, and demographic changes. The conversation highlighted the importance of family-friendly policies, collaboration across sectors, and the growing need for public dialogue around the real needs of families today. Through examples of effective initiatives from around the world, Alex encourages listeners to become active participants in their local communities, engaging with decision-makers to advocate for policies that truly strengthen family life. Read the Venice Declaration HERE and learn more about IFFD and their work by visiting their website.

On today's show we talk about the latest in the Superman screenings, what is to be said about the marketing? Does John have a real beef with James Gunn? Jurassic World Rebirth crushes at the box office. Kristian interviews Andrew Fried, the producer behind Cheer, Welcome To Wrexham, Val and more. Enjoy! #shows #jurassicpark #superman #dc #feud #andrewfried #val SPONSORS: FACTOR: Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/kristian5... and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. That's code kristian50off at https://www.factormeals.com/kristian5... for 50 percent off PLUS free shipping. https://www.factormeals.com/kristian5... HYDROW: Skip the gym, not the workout—stay on track with Hydrow! For a limited time go to https://www.hydrow.com and use code KRISTIAN to save up to $475 off your Hydrow! That's https://www.hydrow.com - code KRISTIAN to save up to $475. https://www.hydrow.com - code KRISTIAN

In this episode I'm talking with Clain Udy author of Rebranding Autism, A Guide to Seeing Strength on the Spectrum. In this touching story Clain talks about his autistic son and his family's desire for him to lead a “normal” life. When something unexpected happened his view changed. From that day forward Clain knew that in order for his son to thrive there had to be something else, something better than what many call “normal.” His unstoppable determination to find answers led him to understand that how we see autism can determine our success. Clain's websites:Autism Elevated: https://autismelevated.com/First Ascent: https://autismcareerdevelopment.com/Clain's book: https://autismelevated.com/book/Support the showNOW RATED IN THE TOP 0.5% GLOBALLY! Sunsama free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/xi4blkokndgk Are you an autistic person who has written a book about autism in autistic adults who would like to be a guest on the show? Fill out this form:https://tinyurl.com/autinterform Instagram: anautisticwoman https://www.instagram.com/anautisticwoman/Ko-fi, PayPal, Patreon at this link: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanLinktree: https://linktr.ee/theautisticwomanEmail: info@theautisticwoman.comWebsite: theautisticwoman.com

Kerry Lutz interviewed Ryan Floyd, an experienced investment fund manager, who shared his investment philosophy focused on smaller, lesser-known companies often overlooked by mainstream investors. With nearly two decades in the industry and extensive travel experience, Ryan emphasized the importance of seeking unique opportunities in international markets, particularly highlighting India's economic landscape. He discussed the challenges posed by bureaucratic hurdles and judicial inefficiencies in India, while also noting the hardworking population and positive demographic trends that could drive consumer demand. Ryan cautioned that excessive debt could impede economic progress, drawing parallels to past crises. He stressed the significance of understanding local political systems for global investing and advocated for a cautious approach, contrasting the innovation in U.S. markets with the older companies dominating many international funds.  Find Ryan here: https://www.barkacapital.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5    

This is episode 230, From Knysna's Burning Forests to Tolstoy's War and Peace: The World in 1869. Globally, the end of the sixth decade of the 19th Century was full of fire and brimbstone, and some technology, social change, significant moments. The construction of the the Port Nolloth-O'okiep railway line is one notable tech development, but on the down side, the Southern Cape experienced a devastating fire that began in early February in the Meiringspoort area of the Swartberg Mountains, destroying numerous homesteads and ancient yellowoods. More about this in a few minutes. IN the United States, Elizabeth Cady Stanton testified before the U.S. Congress, thus becoming the first woman to do so, and later in 1869, Stanton and Susan B. Anthony formed the National Woman Suffrage Association. Sainsbury's opened in Drury Lane in London in May, Boston University was founded in the same month. A month later, John Hyatt patented celluloid in Albany New York, a product created by mixing nitrocellulose and camphor — thus creating the basis for the coming film revolution. Like all good ideas, Hyatt had actually bought the original patent from Englishman Alexander Parkes who couldn't figure out how to make money from his invention. It's amazing how many inventions were co-opted by entrepreneurs after the inventor struggled to make a buck out of a good idea. Take the common computer mouse, invented by Stanford Research Unit student Douglas Engelbart in the early 1960s. In the late 1970s, almost two decades after the mouse's invention, Apple's Steve Jobs saw a mouse being demonstrated along with what was called graphical user interface, GUI, at Xerox labs in Palo Alto California. November the 17 however, was probably one of the most significant dates in the calendar when it came to the Cape, because that was the date that the Suez Canal was completed. For the first time in history, ships could now sail through the canal, linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, shortening the voyages between Europe and the far east by months. In Cape Town, there was fear and loathing about the Canal. And so, to South Africa, let's retrace our steps to February 1869. It began, as such stories often do, with a wisp of smoke on the horizon. According to the local newspapers, the fire that would become known ominously as the Great Fire of 1869 was first spotted on the 8th February. The conditions were perfect for a catastrophe. Southern Cape berg winds, searing, north-westerly to north-easterly gusts, swept down from the heights. Born of a low-pressure system sliding from west to east, they could reach gale-force strength, tearing through valleys like invisible predators. By the time the flames were first seen near Knysna, the air shimmered with heat, the humidity was almost non-existent, and the vegetation which was parched after years of relentless drought, stood waiting, tinder-dry.But in February 1869, the fire dominated every horizon. From its first sparks, it began a horrifying march: sweeping west towards Swellendam, east to Uitenhage, and threading through the Langkloof valley north of the Outeniqua Mountains. Then, inexorably, it spilled down towards the coast, devouring all in its path, Great Brak River, Victoria Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay.

Why is anxiety skyrocketing, not only here in the US, but all over the globe...from chronic stress and hormonal imbalances to digital overload, financial pressure, and unresolved trauma. Let's dive into this with help from a friend.Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @theanxietydrwww.theanxietydr.comwww.tesanawellness.com

Google has launched its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in over 159 countries, Netflix is exploring the creation of new live programming content in partnership with Spotify, and OpenAI disavowed Robinhood’s crypto initiative offering tokenized shares of OpenAI. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanksContinue reading "Google Has Launched Its Veo 3 Video Generation Model To Gemini Users Globally – DTH"

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Danielle Jeter. A public relations and event planning expert, and founder of Women in Media Global and AOI Events and PR (Affairs of Influence). Here are some key highlights from the conversation:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Danielle Jeter. A public relations and event planning expert, and founder of Women in Media Global and AOI Events and PR (Affairs of Influence). Here are some key highlights from the conversation:

Today's Headlines: Iran officially retaliated for the U.S. bombing of its nuclear sites by launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar—none hit, thanks to Qatari defenses. President Trump thanked Iran for the “early notice” and mocked the attack as “very weak,” while urging oil producers to keep prices down and demanding the Energy Department “DRILL BABY DRILL.” Trump later declared a 12-hour ceasefire between Israel and Iran, claiming the war is over. Reporting revealed he was warned by Iran of potential sleeper cell attacks in the U.S. and used vague public statements to mask his true plans. His decision to strike was reportedly influenced by Fox News coverage and online sentiment, leading one military official to call him the “biggest threat to operational security.” Globally, Iran's foreign minister met with Putin, who condemned the strikes but didn't pledge support. Meanwhile, Russia, China, and Pakistan introduced a UN resolution condemning the U.S., which America is expected to veto. Japan and South Korea pulled out of the NATO summit, citing the Middle East conflict. Domestically, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to allow Trump's administration to deport migrants to third countries, and the administration also overrode a federal judge's order to release smuggling suspect Kilmar Abrego Garcia. ICE had already planned to detain him regardless. In finance, FICO announced it will start factoring buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) loans into credit scores, affecting 90+ million Americans—raising concerns over debt risk in an already fragile consumer economy. And nearly 190 million Americans are under heat advisories as a record-breaking “heat dome” grips the US, setting over 360 daily high temp records last week alone. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: No casualties reported after Iran missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar NY Times: How Trump Decided to Strike Iran WSJ: Putin Tells Iranian Envoy U.S. Strikes Weren't Justified AP News: Iran-Israel live updates: Trump says countries agree to ceasefire The New Republic: Countries Ditch NATO Summit After Trump Decision to Bomb Iran AP News: Supreme Court allows Trump to restart swift deportation of migrants away from their home countries NYT: Judge Orders Abrego Garcia Released on Smuggling Charges Before Trial Axios: FICO credit scores to include buy-now-pay-later loans  Axios: Millions at risk amid widespread heat wave Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices