Podcasts about Haiti

Physicians - did you know that Haiti, a country often overlooked in healthcare conversations, reported one of the lowest COVID-19 death rates in the world?In a time when U.S. hospitals were overwhelmed and physicians were under pressure, one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere quietly reported just 75 COVID deaths per million, compared to over 3,500 per million in the U.S. This episode unpacks that surprising data and challenges you to reconsider what we think we know about healthcare outcomes and systems.Learn why Haiti's low COVID death rate raises questions about data, infrastructure, and assumptions in global healthcare.Hit play to learn something positive about Haiti.Source: https://ourworldindata.org/covid-deathsTEXT HERE on your Phone's Podcast App Discover how medical graduates, junior doctors, and young physicians can navigate residency training programs, surgical residency, and locum tenens to increase income, enjoy independent practice, decrease stress, achieve financial freedom, and retire early, while maintaining patient satisfaction and exploring physician side gigs to tackle medical school loans.

If you'd like to see full video of this and other episodes, join the Reel Notes Patreon at the Homie ($5/month) tier or higher. Each episode is also available to buy individually for $5 (BUY IT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PATREON ANDROID APP, NOT VIA THE PATREON iOS APP. YOU'LL GET CHARGED EXTRA MONEY AND IT WILL TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS.) You also get early access to episodes, an invite to our Discord server, access to the Reel Talk movie night archives, and more!My guests this week are New York-via-DC rapper billy woods and Queens rapper-producer E L U C I D, otherwise known as Armand Hammer. In their Take Two episode, we spoke about One Battle After Another, the relationship between Hollywood and the state, the Zambian dark comedy On Becoming A Guinea Fowl, the Anthony Hopkins-starring Magic, their recent LA release show, and the creative process behind their latest album Mercy. Come fuck with us. Mercy will be available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen on Friday, November 7. Pre-order the album via Bandcamp or the Backwoodz Studioz website now. Follow Armand Hammer on Instagram and Twitter: @ArmandHammerNYC. Follow E L U C I D on Instagram (@cobratoof) and Twitter (@elucidwho). Follow woods on Instagram (@backwoodzstudioz) and Twitter (@BackwoodzHipHop).Read my profile of Backwoodz, How billy woods's Backwoodz Studioz Became New York's Best Underground Rap Label, via Pitchfork.My first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund,  The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti. Protest, fight back, and fuck the system.Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Support the show

Two women. Two cities. Two tragedies that never made national headlines. Rosetta Jean-Baptiste was found dead in Ramsey in 1993; Michelle Lynn Howard's body was discovered in Atlantic City almost a decade later. Today, I shed light on their stories, the mysterious circumstances of their deaths, and why their unsolved murders still matter.If anyone has any information about Rosetta Jean-Baptiste's murder, you are urged to call the Bergen County Cold Case Unit at 201-646-2300 or at 201-642-5962. You can also email them at coldcaseunit@bcpo.net.Anyone with information about the murder of Michelle Howard is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800, or you can submit a tip at their website www.acpo.org/tips. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 or go to their website www.crimestoppersatlantic.comConnect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a promo for Autumn's Oddities:If it's creepy and weird, you'll find it here! This is a podcast for the strange and unusual, made by the strange and unusual.Accept no substitutes!Listen hereDavis, E. (2020, November 30). Atlantic County prosecutor asks for help with 19-year old murder case. WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM. https://wpgtalkradio.com/atlantic-county-prosecutor-asks-for-help-with-19-year-old-murder-case/DeMarco, J. (2021, August 7). COLD CASE: Killer Of Rockland Teen In Notorious Bergen Motel Got Away, Is He Around Today? Daily Voice. https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/mahwah/news/cold-case-killer-of-rockland-teen-in-notorious-bergen-motel-got-away-is-he-around-today/814120/McAleer, P. (2001a, November 29). “I just want them. . . caught,” victim's brother says. Press of Atlantic City, C1–C6.McAleer, P. (2001b, December 28). A.C. woman's slaying remains a mystery. Press of Atlantic City, C1.Miranda, C. O. (n.d.). Haiti and the United States during the 1980s and 1990s: refugees, immigration, and foreign policy. Digital USD. https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol32/iss3/2/Murdered: Michelle Howard | Atlantic City, NJ | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/michelle-howard#timelineNew Jersey officials issue new plea for information in 2001 murder of Michelle Howard. (2020, November 30). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/daughter-fights-justice-19-years-after-mother-was-murdered-body-n1249187Press Staff Reports. (2001, November 28). Police ID woman found dead in Mizpah. Press of Atlantic City, C4.ROSETTA JEAN-BAPTISTE HOMICIDE. (n.d.). In Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. https://www.bcpo.net/rosetta-jean-baptiste/Rosette Jean-Baptiste (1975-1993) - Find a grave. . . (1975, June 22). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158700874/rosette-jean-baptisteSamuels, M. (2021, August 6). Surveillance Video Released In 'Cold Blooded' Teaneck Killing. Teaneck, NJ Patch. https://patch.com/new-jersey/teaneck/surveillance-video-released-cold-blooded-2010-teaneck-murderTowner, C., & Towner, C. (2025, February 25). Rosette Jean-Baptiste killed in Ramsey New Jersey - City Towner. City Towner - Travel, History & True Crime Blog. https://citytowner.com/rosette-jean-baptiste-ramsey-nj/If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

In our news wrap Tuesday, the government shutdown tied the record for the longest in U.S. history at 35 days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after paramilitary forces took control of a vital city in Darfur and the State Department is providing $24 million in emergency aid to Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas and Cuba following Hurricane Melissa. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Dr. Greg is joined by Certified CatholicPsych Mentor Jack Beers for a deep and honest conversation about the Church's invitation to mourn well—especially during the month of November. What begins as a discussion on liturgical rhythms becomes a surprising and moving reflection on death, grief, legacy, and the radical hope of sainthood. Together, they explore how embracing the reality of death—rather than avoiding it—can actually lead to greater peace, healing, and flourishing.   Key Topics: How meditating on your own death can bring clarity, peace, and purpose How popular culture distorts death—and what we lose when we avoid it Why the Church dedicates the month of November to the dead, and why it matters for your spiritual life The difference between ruminating on death and reflecting on it with intention Why Catholics are called to live in the tension of grief and resurrection How mourning connects us to legacy, eternity, and the call to become saints A practical invitation to pause, reflect, and realign at the end of the liturgical year What Jesus' response to Lazarus reveals about mourning with hope Learn More: Related episodes on Spiritual Warfare: Ep. 241: Big God LIttle Devil: Rethinking Spiritual Soundbites with Dr. Sean Tobin Ep. 137: Demonic Real Talk Related episodes on Halloween: Ep. 150: Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween? Ep. 45: Halloween, Haiti, and Spiritual Warfare Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn

L'esclusione delle donne compromette il percorso verso la pace e la sicurezza ad Haiti: è quello che emerge dal lavoro di esperte ed esperti delle Nazioni Unite.https://www.radiobullets.com/notiziari/4-novembre-2025-notizie-donne-mondo-podcast/

Our spine specialist from Iceland, Dr. Hrefna Sylvia shares a story of a gentleman experiencing back and leg pain after surgery. About Dr. Hrefna Syliva Dr Hrefna Sylvia is born and raised in a small town in the Westfjords in Iceland. In 2009 while training for an Ironman she experienced severe low back pain, that is when she first got introduced to chiropractic. Her interest for chiropractic increased with time and in 2014 she moved to Georgia to study chiropractic. Dr Hrefna Sylvia graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractor from Life University in Atlanta, GA in June 2018 and was awarded the Clinic Excellence award at graduation. During her studies she went as a volunteer to Haiti where she treated both children and adults of all ages. She also went as a volunteer to Eugene, Oregon to help out in the medical tent during the track and field tryouts for the Olympics in Rio 2016. Dr Hrefna Sylvia specializes in the Cox technique as well as the Gonstead technique. She is the only fully certified chiropractor in the Cox technique in Iceland. Resources: hrefnasylvia@gmail.com Facebook: Hrefna Sylvía kírópraktor Instagram: Hrefna Sylvía kírópraktor (hrefnakiro)   Practice name : Endurheimt – Heilsumiðstöð Website: www.endurheimt.is Phone: 832-0404   Find a Back Doctor The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

In Ep 395  Ken and Dave take on everything From Vegas hangovers and busted government budgets to Georgia's voter apathy and one Athens idiot who thought dressing like a Nazi was clever, they're calling out the week's dumbest decisions. Toss in hurricanes, bad football predictions, and politicians pretending to care about the SNAP crisis, and you've got another round of sharp takes, dark humor, and a healthy dose of disbelief. Vegas Road Trip & Travel: Reflecting on the high cost and crowds of Las Vegas and messy TSA lines at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. Cruise Ship Gambling: Friends earning free future cruises by gambling heavily on board. Halloween Policy Debate: Discussing the controversial policy requiring registered sex offenders to check in with law enforcement or report to the police station on Halloween night, questioning the consistency of safety policies. Georgia Elections & Turnout: Analyzing the poor voter turnout in rural Georgia for the Public Service Commission (PSC) election and local city council/SPLOST races. World Series Baseball: Commentary on the Blue Jays, the crazy 18-inning game, and Shohei Ohtani's nine times reaching base. Government Shutdown & Filibuster: Debating Donald Trump's call for the nuclear option (50+1 Senate votes) to reopen the government and the value of returning to the true filibuster format. Georgia vs. Florida Football: Previewing the game, noting the spread, and discussing how teams often play harder after a coach firing. Hurricane Melissa Fallout: Examining the Cat 5 storm that laid waste to Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, noting the high death toll in Haiti due to poor infrastructure. Georgia SNAP Benefits Crisis: Analyzing the loss of food assistance for 1.5 million Georgians during the government shutdown and debating whether the state should use emergency reserves to cover the benefits. Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) Appearances: Discussing her scheduled interviews on The View and Real Time with Bill Maher, and her recent criticism of Republicans lacking a healthcare plan. Georgia Senate Race Polls: Early polling shows Mike Collins with an advantage, but 40% of Republican voters remain undecided, suggesting the race will be decided by campaign spending. Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles: Discussing King Charles's decision to strip Prince Andrew of all royal titles and his eviction from Royal Lodge, which may set him up for further prosecution. Athens Nazi Costume Incident: Analyzing the highly publicized altercation in Athens involving a man in a full SS uniform who allegedly smashed a beer pitcher into a woman's face, leading to felony aggravated assault charges. Most Stressed States in the Nation: Examining data showing Alaska as the most stressed state (high suicide rate, lack of sun) and Massachusetts as the least stressed, with Georgia ranking 32nd. Lowering the Voting Age: Rejecting Kamala Harris's suggestion to lower the voting age to 16 due to climate change concerns, instead advocating for raising the age of majority to 21. New York City Mayoral Race: Analyzing the strange political dynamics in the NYC election, involving Zohran Mamdami and Andrew Cumo and fears that New York City is heading toward communism.

Come to beautiful Haiti where, for $10,000, a man can flee the law, escape his own sorry past — and even wind up with a beautiful woman in tow! David Goodson has paid the price and he's well on his way to his promised new life. But in voodoo-rich Haiti, when a man buys happiness with other people's money, he sometimes awakens powerful enemies - and not just among the living!Content Warning: Some sexual situations.To download, right-click here and then click Save.Join the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards.Cast:Oliver Platt as David GoodsonKenya Brome as VamielVenida Evans as Mambo DelaruseJohn Kassir as The Crypt Keeper.Tom Detrik, Jasha Godschilde, Ezra Knight, Margorie St. Juste, Jacqueline Cuscuna, and Rika Daniel.Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe looking to capture the feel of older sci-fi / fantasy radio plays. The productions originally ran from 1997-2001 on the now defunct SciFi.com website.Find other Seeing Ear Theater appearances on Journey Into here.Theme music: Liberator by Man In SpaceTo comment on this or any episode:Send comments and/or recordings to journeyintopodcat@gmail.comPost a comment on Facebook here, or on X here

Brandon Baptiste grew up in a Haitian home where every guest “crossed the threshold into Haiti,” greeted parents first, and learned that community and respect come before everything. In this episode, Brandon, now an Assistant Director of Training and Program Development, traces his path from the only Haitian family on the block in New Hampshire, with parents commuting daily to Boston, to leading 100+ peer-mediation trainings across NYC schools. He shares how Haitian values of faith, service, and “How can I help?” shaped his trauma-informed approach to conflict resolution, and why immigrant grit prepared him to start his role on the very day the city shut down and still build programs that last.A self-described “learned leader,” Brandon opens up about choosing discomfort to grow, the difference between being good at something and being good at the process to get there, and how unmet needs and miscommunication sit at the heart of most conflicts. He honors the siblings and mentors who sharpened his competitive drive, explains why he left security work to help kids before harm happens, and offers practical tools any student, educator, or child of immigrants can use to turn tension into understanding.

Alessio Vailati"La mappa del dolore"Riflessioni in versi su trenta fotografie vincitrici del Premio Pulitzer.il ramo e la foglia edizioniwww.ilramoelafogliaedizioni.itLa mappa del dolore è un libro di poesie a tema civile che ripercorre importanti vicende storiche dalla Seconda guerra mondiale ai giorni nostri, affrontando argomenti come la guerra, la povertà, la discriminazione razziale, l'emarginazione, i flussi migratori eccetera.Si tratta pertanto di un libro attuale imperniato sulle immagini icastiche di trenta tragici avvenimenti che hanno segnato la Storia, immortalati in altrettante fotografie vincitrici del Premio Pulitzer. Pur essendo scaturiti dalle fotografie i testi mantengono una certa autonomia e si occupano del lato umano delle vicende narrate. Non si tratta di testi con giudizi di natura politica ed economica quanto piuttosto di un lungo racconto che getta lo sguardo sulla disumanità di quanto ci accade attorno, pur non toccandoci direttamente.Il titolo del libro sta a indicare proprio questo percorso, quasi un viaggio nell'inferno dantesco, così tristemente reale e documentato. Le vicende (le immagini) trattate sono trenta e il loro andamento è scandito attraverso un testo guida che si apre in ulteriori sei testi.Riportiamo i titoli delle trenta poesie contenute nella raccolta di Alessio Vailati, La mappa del dolore - riflessioni in versi su trenta fotografie vincitrici del Premio Pulitzer (in libreria dal 19 settembre 2025); in corrispondenza di ogni titolo si trova il link a una pagina esterna che mostra la fotografia a cui l'autore si è ispirato. I titoli delle poesie non sono gli stessi delle fotografie a cui si ispirano. In corrispondenza dei titoli si trovano i nomi dei fotografi e l'anno in cui hanno vinto il Premio Pulitzer con le loro fotografie.1. Il ritorno di un eroe, Earle Bunker 19442. Il ponte sul Taedong, Max Desfor 19513. La morte e il vagoncino rosso, William Seaman 19594. Due uomini soli, Paul Vathis 19625. Rivoluzione e assoluzione, Hector Rondon 19636. Interludio di pace, Toshio Sakai 19687. Ritratto della dignità, Moneta Sleet 19698. La marea di migranti, Dallas Kinney 19709. Un magazzino per persone, Jack Dykinga 197110. Vendetta all'autodromo, Horst Faas e Michel Laurent 197211. Cicatrici di guerra, David Hume Kennerly 197212. La ragazza di Trangbang, Nick Út 197313. Fine dell'incendio, Gerald Gay 197514. Un volto nella folla, Robin Hood 197715. Disordini politici a Bangkok, Neal Ulevich 197716. Esecuzione sulla spiaggia, Larry Price 198117. Il campo della morte di El Salvador, James B. Dickman 198318. Carestia, Stan Grossfeld 198519. L'inverno dei senzatetto, Tom Gralish 198620. La bambina e l'avvoltoio, Kevin Carter 199421. Un rito di passaggio africano, Stephanie Welsh 199622. Il cammino delle lacrime, Martha Rial 199823. I rifugiati del Kosovo, C. Guzy, M. Williamson, L. Perkins 200024. Attacco al World Trade Center, Staff del New York Times 200225. Monrovia sotto assedio, Carolyn Cole 200426. Ultimo saluto, Todd Heisler 200527. Il viaggio di una madre, Renee C. Byer 200728. Il catastrofico terremoto di Haiti, C. Guzy, N. Kahn, R. Carioti 201129. La bambina in verde, Massoud Hossaini 201230. Il cinico disprezzo della vita umana, Daniel Berehulak 2017Alessio Vailati è nato a Monza nel 1975 e vive in provincia di Monza e Brianza. È laureato in giurisprudenza. Le sue raccolte di poesia sono: L'eco dell'ultima corda (Lietocolle, 2008), Sulla via del labirinto (L'arcolaio, 2010), Sulla lemniscata – L'ombra della luce (La Vita Felice, 2017), Piccolo Canzoniere privato (Controluna, 2018, Premio Poeti e Narratori per caso 2019 e finalista Premio Marineo 2018), Orfeo ed Euridice (Puntoacapo Editrice, 2018), Hirosaki (Lietocolle 2019, plaquette), Il moto perpetuo dell'acqua (Biblioteca dei Leoni, 2020), Lungo la muraglia (Bertoni editore, 2020), Luci da Oriente (Nulla Die edizioni, 2021). È autore del romanzo Ninfa alla selva (Robin, 2024).Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Emerante de Pradines's son, Richard Morse, tells us about his mother's life and her commitment to de-demonising vodou culture through her music. Haiti expert Kate Hodgson, from University College Cork in Ireland, expands on the history of the country in the 20th Century. The story of how an Argentinian doctor was inspired to create a new treatment for heart disease and when the death of a Catholic priest sent shockwaves through El Salvador in 1977. Plus, the memories of a survivor of the Srebrenica massacre in 1995, when thousands of Bosnian Muslims were killed by Bosnian Serb Soldiers thirty years ago. The first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup and Orson Welles's famous re-telling of the War of the Worlds, which sparked mass panic in America. Contributors: Richard Morse – son of Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines Lucy Hodgson – lecturer in French at University College Cork in Ireland Dr Julio Palmaz – the inventor of the balloon-expandable stent Gabina Dubon – colleague of Father Rutilio Grande Sister Ana Maria Pineda – theologian and author Hasan Nuhanovic – survivor of the Srebrenica massacre Michelle Payne – 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Archive recordings of Orson Welles, his producer John Houseman and writer Howard Koch (Photo: Orson Welles rehearsing a radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' classic, The War of the Worlds on October 10, 1938. Credit: Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Happy Halloween! We're back from a short hiatus for our epic Halloween special on our favourite brain-munching monsters from world mythology, the Zombie! How do these monsters relate to slavery? How can you avoid being on the wrong end and getting turned? Find out this week!Send us a textSupport the showYou can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

Civilians keep bearing the brunt in the ongoing war between the Sudan Military and the RSF. How does the involvement of the UAE in the conflict affect any hope for a ceasefire? NVIDIA are the first company to hit $5 Trillion market cap barely two years after Apple were the first company ever to get to $3.5 Trillion. Is this a bubble, and will it burst any time soon? Hurricane Melissa wrecked havoc in Jamaica and left no stone unturned as it traveled through Haiti and Cuba. Aid is needed for recovery, and it makes us question how this money and support trickles down to those who need it the most. Prince Andrew is in the news over and over again over allegations of a relationship with now late, disgraced Jeffrey Epstein. Will the Royal Family distance itself from one of their own? The Louvre heist has been in the news for a couple of weeks. What's happening with the alleged suspects, and where's all the bling that was stolen? Connect with us:@iGbenga @TemiDavis @dpencilpusher

Food and assistance on the way to Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti in response to Hurricane Melissa's destructive path. AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the area for the possibility of another tropical storm or hurricane developing in the next two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emerante de Pradines was a Haitian singer, dancer and folklorist who became the first person from her country to sign a record deal. She was dedicated to de-demonising vodou music and folklore and went on to teach dance at some of America's most prestigious universities. Her son Richard Morse speaks to Emma Forde about his mother's life and her legacy. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Emerante De Pradines Credit: Leah Gordon)

In our news wrap Friday, a federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from requiring that voters prove their citizenship, the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has climbed to at least 50 people across Haiti and Jamaica, Ohio and Virginia are moving closer to redistricting plans ahead of next year’s midterms and the FBI says it thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Michigan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean in modern times, left a wake of destruction in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti that will take years to recover from. A Jamaican climate physics professor describes the toll of this climate catastrophe, and a meteorologist joins us to explain how the storm grew so ferocious in the blink of a hurricane's eye.   Also, Gwich'in Alaska Natives, which consider the land of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge sacred and local Porcupine Caribou as relatives, are expressing alarm at how renewed prospects of drilling in this fragile environment could upend their world.  And the Pacific Northwest of the US harbored a serial killer hotspot of sorts in the 1970s, associated with the neurotoxin lead. Seattle-born author Caroline Fraser explores this link in her book Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers. She discusses how dangerously high lead exposure from smelters and gasoline may have led to the increase of violence and murders in the region. ---  Federal funding for public radio has ended. But support from listeners like you always helps us keep the lights on no matter what. Living on Earth needs listeners like you to keep our weekly environmental news coverage going strong. If you're already an LoE supporter, thank you! And if you've been considering supporting LoE, now is a great time to give during our fall fundraiser. Visit LoE dot org and click donate. And thank you for supporting Living on Earth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cette semaine, Au Coeur de l'Histoire se met à l'heure d'Halloween ! Pour cette semaine spéciale frissons, préparez-vous à avoir la chair de poule...Virginie Girod vous raconte les origines d'un monstre incontournable de la pop culture dans un récit inédit d'Au cœur de l'Histoire !Loin de l'image du revenant assoiffé de sang forgée et véhiculée par le cinéma hollywoodien, la figure du zombi puise ses origines dans la culture vaudou haïtienne. A partir du XVe siècle, alors que le commerce triangulaire se met en place, des millions d'Africains sont capturés et réduits en esclavage sur les territoires nouvellement conquis en Amérique et dans les Caraïbes. Le mélange des cultures locales et importées aboutit, sur l'île qui deviendra Haïti, à la construction d'un syncrétisme religieux : le vaudou, comprenant ses propres rites, croyances et divinités, à l'image d'Erzuli ou du Baron Samedi. Parmi les pratiquants, il existe des sorciers, les bokors, capables de ramener des êtres d'entre les morts en effectuant des rites de zombification... Mais qui sont ces zombis ? Ont-ils jamais perdu la vie ? (rediffusion)Au Cœur de l'Histoire est un podcast Europe 1.- Présentation et écriture : Virginie Girod- Production : Armelle Thiberge et Morgane Vianey- Réalisation : Nicolas Gaspard- Composition du générique : Julien Tharaud- Visuel : Sidonie Mangin Bibliographie :- Philippe Charlier, Zombis, enquête sur les morts-vivants, Tallandier, coll. "Texto", 2023- Philippe Charlier (dir.), Zombis. La mort n'est pas une fin ?, Gallimard/musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, 2024- Zora Neale Hurston, Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica, Amistad, 2008Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Why do women give — and what truly inspires them to give more? In this powerful episode of Nonprofit Nation, I'm joined by Jacqueline Ackerman, Director of the Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.and a leading voice in gender and philanthropy. With a background shaped by early experiences in Haiti and a career grounded in rigorous research, Jacqueline shares why understanding how women give is just as important as how much they give.If you're not segmenting, stewarding, and storytelling with women in mind, you're not just missing out on donations — you're missing the opportunity to build a more inclusive and sustainable culture of philanthropy.

Today on the show: an in depth look at Haiti as a result of decades of US counter-insurgency and illegal occupation: we'll be joined by Long time Haiti Activist Pierre LaBossier: Also day of the dead has special meaning in the mission district of San Francisco under daily threat of Trump sweeps The post Flashpoints – October 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today, we sit down with Steve Favory and Father Kramer to discuss their recent trip to our family and friends in Haiti and see just how much of an impact we can make here. You can watch and listen to the other episodes of Holy Hope here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgF74jpj_30HeM2CH0qZ_0rEip6QT8Zyb

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening, we talked about lithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why.New Rules Will Make Robocalls Impossible to Stop. Proposed FCC rule would eliminate the right to tell robocallers to stop calling.Guest: Patrick Crotty - Senior Attorney with the National Consumer Law CenterLost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, a Fascinating Exploration of More Than 300 Compelling Examples of Missing Historical Information That Humanity Can Learn From Today.Guest: Jack Bialik – Author - background in electrical engineering, his professional journey took him from working for the U.S. Air Force to a long, impactful career at Motorola, and eventually to contributions in White House technology initiatives and humanitarian efforts in Haiti.I Am The Other: Debating the Role of Islam in a Divided AmericaGuest: Bob Gary – Co-Author of the bookLithium-ion battery fires, how unpredictable and dangerous they can be and why…recent examples the Air China flight fire & dog chewing on a battery…Guest: Dr. Louis Gritzo - chief science officer and staff senior vice president for commercial property insurer FM Global, a leader in property loss prevention and business continuity

Hurikánová sezóna sa pomaly končí, no jej záver bol strašidelný. Na záver vyprodukovala búrku storočia – hurikán Melissa udrel silou najvyššieho piateho stupňa Saffir – Simpsonovej stupnice. Na Jamajke, Kube a Haiti zanechala Melissa desiatky obetí a miliardové škody.Išlo o najsilnejšiu búrku v dejinách alebo boli aj horšie? Ako hurikán Melissa vznikol a čo spôsobilo jeho obrovskú silu? Sú teraz zvyšky hurikánu na ceste do Európy a ako ovplyvní naše počasie? Rastie počet hurikánov aj ich ničivosť? Čo hovoria dáta a bude nám ešte stačiť aktuálna stupnica ich sily? Ako to súvisí s otepľovaním morskej vody a klimatickými zmenami na zemi? Čo nás ešte čaká?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s meteorologičkou Miriam Jarošovou.

With millions of Americans on the brink of hunger, President Trump has a plan to end the government shutdown by deploying the "nuclear option" ... The crisis in the Caribbean continues, with Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba desperately trying to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa ... We explore the perils of pregnancy, as America makes having a baby a lot harder than it has to be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits breaking housing rules by renting out home Developer puts up 100ft union flag after council dispute Daughter criticises Australia cruise operator after mother dies on island Haverfordwest paddleboard deaths Ill never forgive the woman responsible Government urged to review botched insulation schemes across Britain Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft Lily Allen to tour West End Girl album in UK theatres First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced Celebrity Traitors episode seven Backstabbing, dirty work and an iconic exit speech First deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica and Haiti

Tonight is Devil's Night, and Halloween decorations may be getting too scary for the young'uns. Michael doesn't like Halloween but he love, love, loves Thanksgiving! The most popular costume this year is Rumi from K Pop Demon Hunters! Today's edibles purchased from cannabis dispensaries look exactly like the candy you buy in stores, so pay attention when trick or treating! There are plenty of Halloween happenings going on for the spooky season in Southern California, Tiffany gives us the lengthy lowdown. For more on what's going on, head to ABC7. Update on Hurricane Melissa, which has left a path of destruction and 44 people dead so far in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti.

Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across the northern Caribbean, striking Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti before sweeping towards Bermuda. One of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, it has killed at least 30 people, displaced thousands and crippled vital infrastructure. Recovery efforts are now under way across the region.

Organização lança ações para mitigar impactos na Jamaica, em Cuba e no Haiti; medidas priorizam segurança alimentar e proteção dos meios de subsistência; agência da ONU coordena esforços com governos e agências.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Haverfordwest paddleboard deaths Ill never forgive the woman responsible Government urged to review botched insulation schemes across Britain Celebrity Traitors episode seven Backstabbing, dirty work and an iconic exit speech First deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica and Haiti Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits breaking housing rules by renting out home Developer puts up 100ft union flag after council dispute Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced Daughter criticises Australia cruise operator after mother dies on island Lily Allen to tour West End Girl album in UK theatres

Officials in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba describe dozens of fatalities in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. An Illinois deputy is convicted of murdering Sonya Massey. And educators take the stand in a civil lawsuit against an assistant principal after a 6-year-old shot a teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean just as feared, leaving dozens dead and catastrophic damage across Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti before weakening to a Category 1 on its way to the Bahamas. Nearly 80% of Jamaica is still without power, and hundreds remain missing across the islands. In Gaza, Israel resumed airstrikes that killed around 100 people after a soldier was shot in Rafah — but quickly announced the ceasefire was back on. Hamas says it's delaying the return of hostage remains in response to the strikes. Trump, meanwhile, is still globe-trotting — now in South Korea, where he announced the U.S. will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology, one of the country's most tightly guarded military secrets. This comes months after North Korea bragged about its own nuclear-powered sub. Back home, a new Pentagon memo ordered all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories to form “quick reaction forces” — over 23,000 National Guard troops trained for riot control — to respond to potential unrest. The administration also indicted its first Gen Z political figure: 26-year-old Illinois Democrat Kat Abughazaleh, charged with assaulting an ICE officer during a protest — charges that could carry up to 14 years in prison. On the money front, the Senate symbolically voted against Trump's 50% tariffs on Brazil (which won't actually change anything), the Fed cut interest rates another 0.25%, and the shutdown continues as millions risk losing food aid. The Dow hit a record 48,000 — mostly thanks to AI stocks — even as layoffs surge at UPS, Nestlé, and Amazon. And in some good news for once, philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donated $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and another $38 million to Alabama State University — the largest gift in the HBCU's 158-year history. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Hurricane Melissa impacts southeastern Bahamas, after dozens killed across Caribbean AP News: Israel's military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from Gaza strikes reaches 104 AP News: Live updates: Donald Trump is meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping The Guardian: Revealed: Pentagon orders states' national guards to form ‘quick reaction forces' for ‘crowd control' | US military MSNBC: Kat Abughazaleh indicted over protests outside Chicago-area ICE facility Politico: Senate votes against Trump's 50 percent tariff on Brazil - Live Updates Axios: Fed cuts rates again, but signals December cut uncertain Yahoo Finance: Layoffs hit Amazon, UPS, Target, and more — what's fueling the cuts NYT: MacKenzie Scott Backs Disaster Recovery in Marginalized Communities  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Island nations in the Caribbean worked on rescue and recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The storm tore through Jamaica, leveling some communities entirely. It also left a trail of destruction in Cuba and Haiti. At least 30 are reported dead so far. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

During an interview on Fox Business on Thursday morning, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China could sign a trade agreement as soon as next week. He also said the United States would enact a one-year suspension of Entity List restrictions. China has agreed to purchase millions of metric tons of U.S. soybeans in the coming years, said Bessent.Hurricane Melissa churned across the Atlantic Ocean toward Bermuda on Thursday after thrashing Cuba's second-biggest city, unleashing devastation on Jamaica and drenching Haiti. According to the National Hurricane Center, Melissa weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moved northeast through the Bahamas on Thursday morning.

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

Killing the Dead: Vampire Epidemics from Mesopotamia to the New World (Princeton UP, 2025) by Professor John Blair provides the first in-depth, global account of one of the world's most widespread yet misunderstood forms of mass hysteria—the vampire epidemic. In a spellbinding narrative, Dr. Blair takes readers from ancient Mesopotamia to present-day Haiti to explore a macabre frontier of life and death where corpses are believed to wander or do harm from the grave, and where the vampire is a physical expression of society's inexplicable terrors and anxieties.In 1732, the British public opened their morning papers to read of lurid happenings in eastern Europe. Serbian villagers had dug up several corpses and had found them to be undecayed and bloated with blood. Recognizing the marks of vampirism, they mutilated and burned them. Centuries earlier, the English themselves engaged in the same behavior. In fact, vampire epidemics have flared up throughout history—in ancient Assyria, China, and Rome, medieval and early modern Europe, and the Americas. Blair blends the latest findings in archaeology, anthropology, and psychology with vampire lore from literature and popular culture to show how these episodes occur at traumatic moments in societies that upend all sense of security, and how the European vampire is just one species in a larger family of predatory supernatural entities that includes the female flying demons of Southeast Asia and the lustful yoginīs of India.Richly illustrated, Killing the Dead provocatively argues that corpse-killing, far from being pathological or unhealthy, served as a therapeutic and largely harmless outlet for fear, hatred, and paranoia that would otherwise result in violence against marginalized groups and individuals. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

President Donald Trump has described his meeting with China's Xi Jinping as “amazing,” highlighting what he claims are significant wins on trade, technology and fentanyl. However, his warning to potentially resume nuclear testing is raising concern worldwide. Plus, Hurricane Melissa continues its destructive path through the Caribbean. After hitting Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, the powerful Category 3 storm is now approaching the Bahamas. And new arrests in the jewel heist that shocked Paris. Investigators say they're finally closing in on the crew responsible for the daring theft at the Louvre. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

US President Donald Trump says a rare earth minerals deal is reached with China after meeting with President Xi Jinping. Prime Minister Mark Carney tours Hanwha's brand new KSS-3 submarine, one of the models being considered to replace Canada's aging fleet. Hurricane Melissa churns towards Bermuda as Category 1 storm. Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti clean up. 5 more suspects arrested in connection with the Louvre Museum heist. Critics say new made-in-Moscow app censors Russian access to the rest of the world online. Mexico tries new strategy to find the tens of thousands of missing people in the country.

Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica; Young plaintiffs take federal climate fight to appeals court; Bill aims to protect VA federal employees from evictions, repossessions; MA families face double whammy of delayed heating and food aid; Colorado voters to decide fate of 'Healthy School Meals for All' program.

Killing the Dead: Vampire Epidemics from Mesopotamia to the New World (Princeton UP, 2025) by Professor John Blair provides the first in-depth, global account of one of the world's most widespread yet misunderstood forms of mass hysteria—the vampire epidemic. In a spellbinding narrative, Dr. Blair takes readers from ancient Mesopotamia to present-day Haiti to explore a macabre frontier of life and death where corpses are believed to wander or do harm from the grave, and where the vampire is a physical expression of society's inexplicable terrors and anxieties.In 1732, the British public opened their morning papers to read of lurid happenings in eastern Europe. Serbian villagers had dug up several corpses and had found them to be undecayed and bloated with blood. Recognizing the marks of vampirism, they mutilated and burned them. Centuries earlier, the English themselves engaged in the same behavior. In fact, vampire epidemics have flared up throughout history—in ancient Assyria, China, and Rome, medieval and early modern Europe, and the Americas. Blair blends the latest findings in archaeology, anthropology, and psychology with vampire lore from literature and popular culture to show how these episodes occur at traumatic moments in societies that upend all sense of security, and how the European vampire is just one species in a larger family of predatory supernatural entities that includes the female flying demons of Southeast Asia and the lustful yoginīs of India.Richly illustrated, Killing the Dead provocatively argues that corpse-killing, far from being pathological or unhealthy, served as a therapeutic and largely harmless outlet for fear, hatred, and paranoia that would otherwise result in violence against marginalized groups and individuals. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Top headlines for Thursday, October 30, 2025In today's episode, we cover the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa as it moves from Jamaica toward Haiti, leaving more than two dozen dead. We break down the latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and the escalating regional tensions. Plus, we look at a New Jersey teachers' union event spotlighting the history of drag in education, and a new lawsuit targeting Roblox and Discord over the tragic suicide of a 13-year-old girl. 00:11 Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti; Cuba, Bahamas brace for impact01:04Israel carries out strikes in Gaza following ceasefire breach01:52 Lindsey Whiteside's home detention divides Mississippi town02:41 New Jersey teachers union slated to host program promoting drag03:31 Top UK university slaps 'sexual violence' content note on Bible04:21 Roblox, Discord sued after 13-year-old girl dies by suicide05:09 Justin Bieber says Jesus is 'the king of my heart'Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsMelissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti; Cuba, Bahamas brace for impact | WorldIsrael carries out strikes in Gaza following ceasefire breach | WorldLindsey Whiteside's home detention divides Mississippi town | U.S.New Jersey teachers union slated to host program promoting drag | EducationTop UK university slaps 'sexual violence' content note on Bible | EducationRoblox, Discord sued after 13-year-old girl dies by suicide | BusinessJustin Bieber says Jesus is 'the king of my heart' | Entertainment

Island nations in the Caribbean worked on rescue and recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The storm tore through Jamaica, leveling some communities entirely. It also left a trail of destruction in Cuba and Haiti. At least 30 are reported dead so far. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the destruction caused in Hurricane Melissa's wake.

Hurricane Melissa: Concrete Kingston Spared, St. Catherine's Suffers Utter Devastation Guest: Reverend Bill Develin Reverend Bill Develin reports from Kingston, Jamaica, describing Hurricane Melissa as an "unbelievable storm" that surpasses others he has experienced. The Category 5 hurricane features incredible winds reaching 185 mph and torrential rainfall, creating a "toxic mix and meteorological disaster." Develin, located in Kingston on a hill in a concrete home, did not need to evacuate and notes that Kingston has "definitely been spared," though power has been out in his neighborhood for approximately 12 hours and half of New Kingston's business district remains in darkness. In stark contrast, St. Catherine's Parish, approximately 120 miles to the west, has experienced "utter and complete devastation." This underserved, rural, and impoverished area is largely constructed of wood structures with zinc metal roofs, making homes highly vulnerable to the storm, comparable to the poorest parts of New Orleans during previous hurricanes. St. Catherine's Parish was on a mandatory evacuation list of 25 areas; fortunately, though the state public hospital's roof was ripped off, all patients and staff had been evacuated the day before the storm. The government of Jamaica, including Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Office of Disaster Preparedness, performed exceptionally, establishing 880 safe shelters across the island and maintaining overall preparedness. The Ministry of Transportation hopes the airport will reopen within 48 hours to allow relief flights carrying humanitarian aid from organizations like Samaritan's Purse, the International Red Cross, and the European Union Humanitarian Relief Effort. Despite these efforts, devastation across western Jamaica from May Pen to Montego Bay—where 25,000 tourists shelter—will require massive cleanup efforts lasting at least a year, constituting a "double whammy" for communities still recovering from Hurricane Barrel, which struck over a year prior with similar force. Hurricane Melissa is expected to travel north through Montego Bay, then turn obliquely eastward toward Cuba, barrel into western Haiti, pass near the Bahamas and Bermuda, and eventually dissipate into the Mid-Atlantic Ocean.

Initial estimates show Hurricane Melissa may have killed dozens across Haiti and Jamaica. Melissa is one of the strongest storms the region has ever seen, leaving widespread destruction in multiple Caribbean nations. To discuss the ongoing rescue and relief efforts, Amna Nawaz spoke with Brian Bogart of the World Food Programme. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The World Health Organization has said it is "appalled" at reports that more than 460 civilians have been killed at a hospital in El-Fasher in western Sudan, after the city was seized by paramilitary fighters on Sunday. Also: more than twenty people, including at least ten children, have been killed in Haiti in flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa. And Westminster's youngest ever MP is to become TV's newest detective.

Reverend Bill Devlin Braves Category 5 Hurricane Melissa in Kingston, Jamaica Guest: Reverend Bill Devlin Host John Batchelor interviews Reverend Bill Devlin, who is in Kingston, Jamaica, facing Hurricane Melissa, described as a rare Category 5 storm. Melissa is the strongest storm on the planet this year, featuring winds of 150 mph with expected gusts up to 175 mph. The hurricane is anticipated to make landfall on Jamaica's southern coast, passing through May Pen toward Montego Bay. Devlin is sheltering on a balcony overlooking Kingston, which is experiencing torrential rains and gale winds. Despite local catastrophic flooding, Kingston appears well-prepared, as the overwhelming majority of homes are concrete structures with secured, tiled roofs. Devlin reports no catastrophic damage in the city thus far. All three Jamaican airports closed starting Sunday night, October 26, 2025, with all flights canceled until Friday, October 31st. Melissa has already caused fatalities in Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. The guest expresses particular concern for the middle and rural regions of the island, which are still recovering from Hurricane Barrel, which struck over a year ago. 1900 TYPHOON ON GUAM

Today's Headlines: Trump kicked off his Asia trip with stops at the ASEAN Summit and meetings with China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, bragging that a trade deal with China is “close” while hinting—again—that he might go for a third term. He also casually revealed he had an MRI and dementia test at Walter Reed that somehow didn't make it into his official health report (but don't worry, he says the scan was “perfect”). Meanwhile, Venezuela accused the U.S. of staging a “military provocation” after a U.S. warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago—an accusation that started sounding less wild after Lindsey Graham said Trump is considering “land strikes” against Venezuela and Colombia. A new study found that major chatbots—including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok—have been echoing Russian propaganda from sanctioned media outlets, while another report revealed that a leaked database exposed personal data from over 450 Americans with top secret clearances tied to Democratic House offices. The government shutdown drags on, threatening food benefits for nearly 50 million people and hiking health insurance premiums nationwide. In Indiana, Governor Mike Braun called a special session to fast-track a redistricting plan that could add two GOP House seats. Elsewhere, Hurricane Melissa is bearing down on Jamaica after killing several people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Amazon is reportedly laying off 30,000 workers in its biggest job cut ever, and—because it's apparently 1975 again—the Trump administration just ordered the FBI to dig through its files for anything related to Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Trump's China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making Axios: Trump underwent previously undisclosed MRI during Walter Reed visit Axios: Venezuela calls U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago military exercises a "provocation" Axios: Graham predicts Trump's war on "narco-terrorists" will expand to land strikes Wired: Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda Wired: Hundreds of People With ‘Top Secret' Clearance Exposed by House Democrats' Website The Guardian: Food benefits set to expire for 41 million people as US shutdown continues Axios Indianapolis: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls special redistricting session Axios: Jamaica braces for direct hit from potentially "catastrophic" Hurricane Melissa CNBC: Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says CNN: Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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President Trump attends ASEAN summit in Malaysia, and oversees an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia to normalise relations after their short border conflict earlier this year. Also: Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic; the anniversary of floods that killed more than 200 people in Valencia; groups of indigenous peoples may be wiped out in the next ten years; voting for the next mayor of New York; a former world chess champion denies bullying; the release date of a Japanese film about a bear attacking humans is delayed - because of real bear attacks; and the row over a new Chinese embassy in London.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk