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EUROPEAN EV SALES JUMP 52% IN JUNE  European EV sales rose 52% in June, with volume models up 59% and premium models up 31%, pushing year-to-date growth to 35% overall. Tesla led the market with the Model Y and Model 3, while models like the Renault 5, Skoda Enyaq, and Leapmotor T03 showed strong gains, and BMW topped the slower-growing premium segment.GM EV RESET COSTS $10.9 BILLION  GM's shift away from aggressive EV expansion has now cost $10.9 billion, including a new $2.3 billion charge tied to reducing battery capacity and retooling factories for more petrol vehicles. The reversal follows weaker EV demand and missed targets against Tesla, mirroring similar multi-billion-dollar pullbacks by Ford, Stellantis, and Volkswagen.RANGE ROVER SHOWS ELECTRIC GT PROTOTYPE  JLR has unveiled a low-slung electric GT-style crossover as a fifth Range Rover model, blending SUV and saloon design on its EMA platform. A production version is expected next year with likely dual-motor AWD, though performance and range figures remain undisclosed.HOLLYWOOD TESLA DINER TOPS GLOBAL SUPERCHARGER NETWORK  Tesla's Hollywood diner and Supercharger site became the busiest in its global network within a year, delivering 21.2 GWh and averaging about 1,600 daily charging sessions. The location significantly outperforms other sites in weekly energy delivered, highlighting demand for high-traffic charging hubs.SWEDEN EV SHARE HITS 67% IN Q2  Plug-in vehicles reached a 67% market share in Sweden in Q2 2026, driven mainly by BEVs rising to 42% while PHEVs declined slightly. Overall car sales grew 22%, supported by new rural-focused incentives, with the Volvo EX40 remaining the top-selling BEV.VOLKSWAGEN ID. POLO STARTS AT £23,945  Volkswagen's new all-electric ID. Polo will start at £23,945, marking a key model in its “True VW” strategy with improved design, usability, and physical controls. Offering up to 280 miles of range and modern tech across trims, it aims to balance affordability, practicality, and everyday performance.VOLKSWAGEN BACKS SAFETY-LED E-BIKE RANGE  Volkswagen has backed a premium e-bike line featuring 250W motors and a 25 km/h limit, focused on safety and urban usability rather than speed. Key features include a radar-assisted rear-view system, integrated lighting, and optional smart helmet and HUD glasses to bring car-style safety tech into micromobility.HYUNDAI UNITES V2X UNDER ALL DAY ENERGY  Hyundai has launched All Day Energy, a unified V2X platform that combines its regional systems into a single global service accessible via vehicle apps. The system enables EVs to supply power to homes, buildings, other vehicles, and the grid, with the UK set as the first rollout market.BURNHAM CUTS POWER VAT, WIDENS EV CHARGING GAP  The UK will remove VAT on domestic electricity from October, cutting bills and benefiting EV owners who charge at home while leaving public charging taxed at 20%. This widens the cost gap for the 32% of households without driveways, intensifying calls for equalised charging taxes.ABARTH 500E GETS UK GRANT  The Abarth 500e now qualifies for a £3,750 UK government grant, reducing its price to £24,245 and making the electric hot hatch more accessible. The incentive aims to broaden its appeal beyond early adopters since its 2023 launch.ILLINOIS EV REBATES RETURN ON AUGUST 1  Illinois will relaunch its EV rebate program on August 1 with $14 million in funding, offering up to $4,000 for low-income buyers and $2,000 standard rebates. The program runs until funds are exhausted, with strict eligibility rules including price caps, dealer requirements, and no leases.USED EVS KEEP MORE BATTERY THAN FEARED  A Swedish study of nearly 10,000 tests found many EVs retain 95–97% battery capacity after over 100,000 km, challenging common concerns about degradation. Models like the Kia e-Niro and Hyundai Kona performed best, while battery chemistry and supplier differences also significantly affected long-term health.

Welcome back to the Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, we talk League Classic, the upcoming TSM vs CLG Showmatch, and Summer Split Power Rankings with special guest Emily Rand! Kobe, Meteos and Emily kicked off with some nostalgia as they give their thoughts on League Classic and who they're excited to see in the upcoming showmatch. Tickets for that are sold out already, but will be streamed right here on the LCS Youtube and Twitch channels.Next, we jumped into the Summer Split Power Rankings and did a  deep dive into each team's status going into the split. With LYON's Inspired taking a break, will this upcoming match give FlyQuest the chance to make a move against them? Can Shopify Rebellion finally create a team of NA superstars? And who will make it to Worlds? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts and who you think will take the first victory of the split!Opening week tickets are still available for this Sunday, 07/26! Click the link below to claim your spot and we will see you there!http://lcs.tixr.comTimestamps:0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Emily!2:48 - NA Classic Showmatch6:32 - Summer Split Power Rankings9:06 - LYON & Inspired's Break16:50 - Team Liquid Alienware Deep Dive28:56 - Cloud9 Kia Deep Dive38:25 - FlyQuest Deep Dive45:24 - LCS tickets for Sunday are still available! http://lcs.tixr.com45:47 - Sentinels Deep Dive54:54 - Shopify Rebellion Deep Dive1:07:32 - Disguised Deep Dive1:12:21 - Dignitas Deep Dive 1:16:40 - Opening Week Predictions!

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 22 July 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyVW CONFIRMS ELECTRIC NEXT-GEN AMAROKVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand chief Stefan Mecha has confirmed that the third-generation Amarok will be offered as a fully electric model, part of a flexible drivetrain strategy spanning PHEVs and EVs that he says is essential to keeping the ute competitive, while the current Amarok's powertrain line-up stays unchanged. The timing points to 2029-2030, matching the expiry of VW's production deal with Ford, and talks with Ford about the next generation's underpinnings are still ongoing.MG GO! PREVIEWS SMALL EV FOR 2027MG has unveiled the GO! concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a roughly four-metre B-segment electric hatchback designed at SAIC's U.K. studio that borrows MGB GT grille lines and vertical taillamp elements, with production due in 2027 and possibly badged MG 2. MG admits the show car is a "dressed up" version that will lose its bulging fenders, oversized wheels, tow hooks and diffuser, and while technical details are unconfirmed, industry coverage points to MG's front-drive E3/Urban architecture with modest LFP batteries to rival the Renault 5 E-Tech and Mini Cooper Electric.TESLA OPENS FIRST PUBLIC SEMI MEGACHARGERTesla has opened its first public Megacharger station for Semi fleets in Bloomington, California, about an hour east of Los Angeles, with six stalls each capable of up to 1.2 MW and access for all Tesla Semi commercial fleet customers. The launch was confirmed by Tesla Charging on X and marked with a ribbon-cutting attended by trucking, fleet and charging figures, with the San Bernardino County site chosen for its position on the freight corridor linking the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Southern California's warehouse network.USED EVS OUTPACE PETROL CARS IN BRITAINSteep fuel prices have driven a surge in British used-EV demand, with Autotrader's July fastest-selling ranking filled entirely by electrified models for the first time — eight of them fully electric, double last year's tally — led by the MG ZS at 13 days against a 24-day average for used EVs and 30 days across all fuel types. Average used-EV prices rose 1.6% year-on-year to £24,662 ($33,225), the first increase since December 2022, and Autotrader's Marc Palmer says that unlike past Middle East-driven spikes tied to events such as the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz closure, this demand has been sustained while the ten slowest sellers were all petrol or diesel.LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LEAD GERMAN EV SUBSIDY APPROVALSHandelsblatt reports that 48% of approvals under Germany's new EV subsidy scheme have gone to households with taxable income up to €45,000 ($51,300), according to data from a parliamentary inquiry by Left Party lawmaker Jorrit Bosch, with lower-income buyers eligible for up to €6,000 ($6,840) on new BEVs, range-extenders and select plug-in hybrids depending on vehicle type, income and family size. The programme launched in January to replace the flat-rate scheme scrapped abruptly in late 2023, and environment ministry figures show foreign manufacturers took most of the support, with only two of the 14 most-subsidised brands being German as Germany's EV fleet passed 2.2 million by early April 2026.SUBARU CUTS 2027 SOLTERRA PRICE IN CANADASubaru Canada has cut the 2027 Solterra's starting MSRP to $47,995, $4,500 below the 2026 model and just under the country's $50,000 EVAP threshold, which restores its eligibility for the federal rebate worth up to $5,000. Subaru quotes an effective starting figure of $46,727 with delivery, dealer fees and the rebate included, against $55,285 for the current 2026 car, with the updated model due at Canadian dealerships later this year.CANADA CLEARS 6,531 CHINA-MADE EV IMPORTSCanada had imported 6,531 China-made EVs by July 14, leaving roughly 75% of the 24,500-vehicle first-half quota unused, with arrivals starting in May and building through June and July but falling well short of the allowance. Ottawa will keep the current quota open through August before adding a further 24,500 vehicles plus any unused first-half volume for September through February 2027; Global Affairs Canada does not break the figures down by brand, but Shanghai-built Tesla Model 3s are presumed to dominate, Lotus has accounted for nearly two dozen and Polestar is expected to resume Polestar 2 imports in August.DONGFENG MOVES INTO CANADIAN EV MARKETDongfeng plans to enter Canada's EV market under the low-tariff quota created by Mark Carney's deal with China earlier this year, showing the Vigo and Nammi Box 01 to buyers at an Old Port event in Montreal this week while it completes regulatory certification. North World Industry will handle distribution, and the company is starting with consumer awareness before sales, aiming to launch its first two models next year.KIA PITCHES SMALL EV VAN FOR CANADIAN FLEETSKia Canada has pitched the PV5 as a compact electric cargo van for small businesses and urban fleets, offering about 160 cubic feet of cargo volume and targeting tradespeople, last-mile delivery firms and telecom operators that do not need a full-size vehicle. The real test may be size rather than range or price, given GM pulled its Ontario-built BrightDrop vans — offering 400 or 600 cubic feet — from the market last fall after weak sales, while Kia calls the smaller PV5 an answer to an "unmet need".GEELY SETS E2 PRICE BELOW €20,000 IN ITALYGeely will launch the E2 small electric hatchback in Italy in October at a promotional €19,900, undercutting the Citroen e-C3 at €20,490 and sitting just above the BYD Dolphin Surf at €19,790; the same car is sold as the EX2 in the U.K. and the Xingyuan in China, where it was last year's best-selling model with 160,800 wholesale deliveries in the first five months of this year. In Europe's small-EV class the Renault 5 E-Tech leads with 36,575 sales, up 35%, ahead of the e-C3 on 17,859 (down 11%), the Dolphin Surf on 15,072 and the Peugeot e-208 on 10,546, up 23%.HOYMILES LAUNCHES UL 3700 BALCONY SOLAR INVERTERHoymiles has launched the HiFlow Pro, which it says is the first US microinverter certified under UL 3700, the new safety standard for plug-in balcony solar, a model already popular in Europe — especially Germany — that lets homeowners and renters run portable panels through a standard outlet instead of a rooftop install. Eight states had signed plug-in solar bills into law as of July 2026 — Utah, Maine, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire — with New York's awaiting the governor's signature as of July 16 and nearly 30 states having introduced legislation, while safeguards must prevent the reversed power flow from feeding the grid during outages; a single 360W unit produces up to 721.08 kWh a year and up to four can run in parallel across separate outlets.RUSSIAN FUEL SHORTAGES PUSH DRIVERS TO EVSUkrainian strikes on energy targets have tightened Russian fuel supplies, bringing hours-long queues and rising gasoline and diesel prices that are pushing some motorists towards electric cars, including engineer Oksana Yasinskaya, 36, who told Automotive News the queues settled her decision to buy an EV and that she values not wasting hours on what she called a humiliating wait, with some drivers queuing late at night. Autostat says EV and plug-in hybrid sales accelerated in June as shortages worsened and expects the tiny market to grow if the crisis drags on, though it still leans on used cars rather than fresh showroom demand.

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Shutterstock Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Kia ora. Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news the Yemeni Houthis have announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia but effectively closing the Red Sea. Elsewhere new mediation efforts are underway again. In the US, the Conference Board's leading indicator tracking turned negative in June. The shift down isn't a lot because it wasn't very positive in earlier months. But it is consistent with the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow tracking showing an exhaustion of the pace of the US expansion. Off balance sheet debt at the big US tech giants is exploding, making investment assessments harder to make. It is now an estimated US$1.65 tln as artificial intelligence investments ballooned, a Nikkei study shows, and now exceeds actual reported debt. The problem is particularly acute at Meta. These companies are about to report Q2-2026 results and these debt levels are sure to become an issue. The main way these debt obligations stay off balance sheets is via "innovative" lease transactions centered around timing issues. And US Big Tech valuations are also under threat from Chinese alternatives, especially the relatively new Moonshot K3 version. It is hard not to to get a sense that financial markets are facing a revaluation crisis in the tech sector. In Canada, their CPI inflation rate came in at 2.8% in June, with a core rate of 2.1%. Both these measures were lower than in May and slightly lower than expected. The Malaysian export boom is carrying on (+45% from June a year ago), especially for electronics (+57%) and petroleum (+56%), and especially to the US (+109%). But they needed all of that because imports surged sharply too, up 44% from a year ago. The People's Bank of China kept its key lending rates at record lows for a 14th straight month in July, as widely expected. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR), the benchmark for most corporate and household borrowing, was held at 3.0%, while the five-year LPR, a reference rate for mortgages, remained at 3.5%. However, rate cut expectations are rising there as their domestic economy slows. German producer prices were up a modest +1.8% in June from a year ago, similar to the prior two months. But this new level is in contrast to the PPI deflation they had reported for the earlier twelve consecutive months. A number of major countries are struggling to contain the devaluation of their currencies against the US dollar. Japan is seeing its currency at its weakest level since 1996. India is seeing levels back to near the record lows they had in mid-May. And Indonesia is battling record low levels as well. All these are major economies and all are trying to work what level of higher interest rate differential is needed to stabilise their situation. This is just part of a rising interest rate background, not helped by the prospect of higher US interest rates from their inability to tackle inflation effectively. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.60%, up +4 bps from this time yesterday.  The price of gold has slipped to US$4003/oz, down -US$14 from yesterday. Silver is now just under US$56.50/oz, up +50 USc from yesterday. Oil prices are +50 USc firmer from yesterday at just under US$83/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now just under US$89/bbl. Hormuz transits are still just a trickle There have been just 1 crude tanker and 5 cargo ships exiting over the past 24 hours (4 dark with transponders off) and 8 entering for new loads (8 dark) and all this traffic is Iran-linked. The Kiwi dollar is marginally firmer from yesterday at just under 58.5 USc. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 83.5 AUc. Against the euro we are up +10 bps at just on 51.2 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 62.3 which is unchanged from this time yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$65,541 and up +1.6% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just over +/-1.4%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow. Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Audio soundtrack opening is licensed from Shutterstock, Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI

Shutterstock Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Kia ora. Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news it is a good job we have sports to allow us a temporary distraction from the geopolitical mess that the US has initiated and which seems to just go on and on. A shut Hormuz and a jump in oil prices is bringing Groundhog Day. Back in the economic world, Tuesday's June CPI release will dominate this week's local data releases. Markets expect an elevated 4% rate, keeping the pressure on the OCR and the RBNZ to contain it. Events in the Middle East aren't helping. The next OCR review is not until September 2 however. In Australia, it will be all about their June labour market release. Markets expect only modest jobs growth and no jobless rate change. But developments between the US and Iran will remain in the global spotlight after strikes escalated, impacting energy prices and interest rate outlooks for central banks. There is not much market-moving economic data expected from the US this week. But earnings season results will be watched for indications and surprises. In Japan, they will release trade and inflation updates (1.6%?). Taiwan will be interesting for its industrial production data. Korea for its Q1-2026 GDP outcome. And Indonesia will review its policy rate again, after the unusual interim hike, and then taking it to possibly 6%. For them it is all about supporting their weakening currency. There is little significant data out of China this week. However, here's something we haven't covered so far. Their June trade data for China shows that its crude oil imports are now at a ten year low. In fact their June crude oil imports were -11.4% lower than a year ago in volume terms. It is a shift that will have global implications. We can also note that China closed nearly 30,000 kindergartens and primary schools in 2025. It is the consequence of the growing demographic slump we have been noting for some time. Recent data released by the Ministry of Education revealed a severe structural divergence: while early childhood and primary education are shrinking rapidly, high schools and universities are expanding to absorb a demographic bulge from earlier birth peaks. Three Chinese airlines have ordered 95 Airbus commercial jets. This has swelled Airbus's non-US order book over rival Boeing. Airbus (89) delivered more aircraft than Boeing (64) in June. Boeing is losing market share fast for clients outside the US, no doubt a direct consequence of reactions to nativist policies from Washington and risks of trade retaliation. Singapore's export growth fell back sharply and unexpectedly in June. Electronics exports remained elevated, but non-electronics exports were unusually weak in the month. Their big decliners were for petrochemicals, food, and non-monetary gold. Trade with the US was especially hard hit. Across the Pacific in Canada, the spread of their enormous wildfires are becoming an international irritant. Canada is struggling to contain them. In an unusual move, the US is refusing to assist, even though Canada sends crews and support to the US when they have wildfire emergencies. There are also major wildfires in many US states as well. In the US housing starts in June which came in +3.6% higher than year ago levels and brushing off their unusually weak May report. But for all the positives that some Fed district factory surveys have shown, these are not showing up in US industrial production data yet. You might have thought the increased local stockpiling surge would be visible by now. But to June, it isn't. US industrial production rose a paltry +0.1% in June to be +1.1% higher than a year ago. And that is its weakest increase in three months. Although consumers are still very negative in their sentiment, there was a notable improvement in the latest survey results from the widely-respected and long running University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey. With the second straight month of 10% jumps, consumer sentiment climbed to its least negative reading since February of this year on the basis of easing price pressures at the petrol pump in recent weeks. All five index components improved, led by significant 20% increases in buying conditions for durables as well as year-ahead business conditions. This month's rise in sentiment was consistent across the population, seen across groups by age, income, wealth, and political party. Will it last? If it truly is directly related to pump prices, then this weekend's outsized jump in crude oil prices (below) and the turn up in pump prices in the past few days, suggests not. Today's pump prices are almost back to month-ago levels when the sentiment survey hit its record lows. Looking backwards over the past month, US data has seen improvements. But these have not been enough to return the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow tracking to where it was in May, so a sharp downshift is still in place. And it is worth noting that 'consensus forecasts' by mainstream economists have not yet reflected that retreat. The RBNZ also produces a GDP nowcast. After a somewhat unexpected blip up two weeks ago, the latest data has returned our Q2-2026 growth to a minimal level. The same for Q3-2026. (There is no Aussie GDP nowcast from an official institution. The Melbourne Institute version won't be updated until the end of the month.) In Australia, the latest weekend's residential auction activity was low, possibly back to levels they had in 2018. They are finally having the housing market correction necessary to address their affordability problems. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.55%, unchanged from this time Saturday, down a net -2 bps for the week.  The price of gold has risen to US$4017/oz, up +US$12 from Saturday but down -US$83 from a week ago. Silver is now just under US$56/oz, down -US$3.50 for the week. Oil prices are +50 USc firmer from Saturday, up +US$3.50 from Friday at just on US$82.50/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now just over US$88/bbl. A week ago these prices were US$71.50 and US$76 respectively so a +16% rise since then. Hormuz transits have been reduced to a trickle overnight There have been just 2 crude tankers and 7 cargo ships exiting over the past 24 hours (4 dark with transponders off) and 9 entering for new loads (6 dark) and almost this traffic isl Iran-linked. The Kiwi dollar is unchanged from Saturday at just under 58.4 USc but up +80 bps for the week. Against the Aussie we are still at 83.7 AUc. Against the euro we are also holding, at just on 51.1 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 62.3 which is unchanged from this time Saturday, up +80 bps for the week. The bitcoin price starts today at US$64,542 and up +0.8% from this time Saturday, up +1.4% from a week ago. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just over +/-0.5%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow. 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Hosts Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum cover the week's automotive headlines: mandatory driver-facing cameras rolling out in Europe (and coming to the U.S.), major recalls from Kia and Honda, GM's voluntary third-row seat recall, and a full review of the 2026 Ford F-350 Super Duty. Plus listener Q&A about classic cars, horsepower ratings, and whether now is the time to buy older models. Automotive News' Larry Velequette joins to discuss surveillance, safety, and the trade-offs between convenience and privacy.  #Superduty #f350 #FordTrucks #flockCameras #Texasmotorpress #Automotivenews #KiaPalasaides #Honda 

Kia ora beboppers and welcome to the 95bFM Jazz Show with Blind Mango Chutney, starting Latin before heading into a cosmic, melodic and harmolodic afternoon of jazz. Brought to you by San Ray.

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: That’s Rank! Storme ranks the best masks. We try and do our best James Brown scream. Where is the best buffet in NZ? Storme has made it! He’s on a festival lineup with TIMBALAND!! Tamatha Paul is in Wales right now and found out the lore behind Tegan’s last name. Storme’s wife Lanai kept him up last night playing Love Island out loud… What are the noises your partner makes that pisses you off? We talk to Caleb Greaves who is reffing The Classics game. He’s given us the green light to help ref the game! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Japan has taken one of its most significant steps toward integrating cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system. The Japanese parliament has passed an amendment formally designating cryptocurrencies as “financial assets.”  ~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~ Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBN Use Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts! 00:00 intro 00:08 Sponsor: Tangem 00:45 Countdown 01:20 Banks announce they will test snoozing 01:30 WebX Japan 02:00 Sanae Takaichi 03:00 Japan passes mega bill 03:40 SBI Solana & AVAX 04:30 July 16 Japan Stablecoin 05:15 App launching soon 05:45 Sui subsecond payments demo 06:10 Circle x Japan 06:50 Japan retail shorting Dollar 07:20 JUP launches top Japanese IP 07:50 Holding RWA in bank wallets 08:00 You will own nothing 08:40 Never trust corpo chains 08:50 Android dead in september 09:10 Apple already dead: UK spying has reaches boiling point 10:00 Rise of GrapeneOS 11:45 So be it 12:00 Hyundai & Kia support protesting Volkswagen 12:15 ETH is the EU's only hope 12:45 It can happen here 13:30 Oh hell no 14:00 Linux partners with ETH #Crypto #ethereum #XRP ~Japan Just BLEW PAST the U.S. on Crypto!!

Shutterstock Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Kia ora. Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news the US-Iran conflict seems to be intensifying. Market responses don't reflect that yet however. In the US, initial jobless claims rose last week to 245,000 but this was less of a rise than seasonal factors can account for. There are now 1.85 mln people on these benefits, less than year-ago levels. US retail sales were up a healthy +8.4% in June from a year ago but virtually unchanged from May. If you take out cars and petrol, then the rise is +5.7% from a year ago, and a fall from May. Still good, but boosted by their claimed +3.5% inflation. Online sales of electronics goods were particularly strong, suggesting buyers were looking to get ahead of tariff and trade impacts. Meanwhile, new order levels reported in the Philly Fed's July factory survey were impressive. But this came with a fall-away in sentiment about the future, and with unusually high input cost inflation. More signs of stockpiling behaviour. And US petrol prices are rising again. US homebuilder sentiment fell in July in the NAHB survey. Not by a lot, but keeping it in the depressed state this sector has been in since the pandemic. They have an input cost problem too. The other side of this industry is in lackluster conditions too. Pending home sales fell in June from May, and came in slightly lower than year-ago levels. That was their biggest retreat in six months. The weakness was broad based across the whole country. In Canada, their June housing starts were -13% lower than year-ago levels. These were weak in Vancouver with a big fall-off in multiunit construction, but quite strong in Toronto. In Korea, their central bank raised its policy rate yesterday, raising it from 2.5% to 2.75%. This was as expected however. It was their first rise in more than three years as it grapples with inflationary pressure at least partially stemming from a faster economic expansion. Their previous change was a cut of -25 bps in May 2025. In Australia, the respected Melbourne Institute survey of inflation expectations has come in with a 4.7% July result after it's 5.5% in June after topping out at 5.9% in April. Australia's official inflation was 4.0% in May after topping out at 4.2% in April. Their June CPI is due to be released on Wednesday, July 29. Global container freight rates stayed very high last week even though they dipped -2% from the prior week. That leaves them +75% higher than year-ago levels. Meanwhile bulk freight rates were little-changed over the past week to be +55% higher than year-ago levels. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.57%, up +3 bps from this time yesterday.  Wall Street has started today with the S&P500 down -0.7% and the Nasdaq down -1.6%.  The price of gold has fallen to US$3984/oz, down -US$78 from yesterday. Silver is now just over US$55.50/oz, down -US$2 from yesterday. Oil prices are little-changed from yesterday at just on US$79/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is still just under US$84.50/bbl. Hormuz transits have stayed low overnight There have been just 3 crude tankers and 8 cargo ships exiting over the past 24 hours (3 dark with transponders off) and 18 entering for new loads (5 dark) and almost all Iran-linked. More ships are exiting the Red Sea now, but much fewer want to enter. This rush out may be because Iran has told the Houthis to close the waterway if the US strikes Iran's civilian electricity network. The Kiwi dollar is down -20 bps from yesterday at just under 58.4 USc. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 83.5 AUc. Against the euro we are also little-changed at just over 51 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 62.2 which is down -20 bps from this time yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$64,111 and down -1.3% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just under +/-1%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again on Monday. Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Audio soundtrack opening is licensed from Shutterstock, Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: That’s Rank! Storme ranks minor inconveniences. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck joins us to talk about his new job at Sky! Tegan’s Tips: How to look after your clothes. The outdoor Māori game has changed… It’s no longer Rugby… Nickson upgraded Sarah to the “Magic Circle” at Mecca… What would you be in the Magic Circle of? Tegan’s got some dirty tricks for you. What’s your favourite thing? We’re gonna pimp your ride! When did you change your emergency contact? Nate gave Nickson a comlpex… Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Kia ora! Chris Fowlie joins HALFQUEEN for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! Also! HALFQUEEN shares some very exciting news! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

En esta emisión de Autos y Más, todo el equipo te acompaña en un viaje de dos horas lleno de adrenalina, lanzamientos exclusivos y datos fascinantes sobre el mundo del motor. Arrancamos con las celebraciones globales felicitando a los auxiliares de enfermería, concientizando sobre el Día Internacional del Tiburón y festejando los 50 años de Taboo de Black Eyed Peas. En las novedades de la industria, analizamos el impresionante récord de 26 millones de transmisiones de Honda en Ohio y la llegada a México de las exclusivas ediciones limitadas Peugeot 3008 y 5008 Black Edition. Platicamos con Iván Arriaga sobre la información que recopilan los autos modernos y revisamos con Vanne Gusmiau las últimas actualizaciones tecnológicas. Para el cierre, te contamos sobre Plasma Care UVC, la innovadora tecnología de desinfección de Hyundai y Kia, el brutal prototipo eléctrico de 500 hp de CUPRA, y nos subimos al Volkswagen Jetta 2026 para comprobar por qué sigue siendo el rey de los sedanes en México. ¡Acomódate y dale play! Recuerda escuchar la transmisión en vivo porque tendremos muchos regalos de lunes a viernes de 7 a 9 pm y sábados de 10 am a 12 pm por tu estación favorita MVS Noticias en el 102.5 de tu FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shutterstock Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news there is a growing sense that the world is close to running on empty the longer the US-Iran flareup carries on. But markets are ignoring that risk. In the US producer prices fell -0.3% in June from May, marking the first decline since August 2025 and an unexpected dip. A sharp decline in energy prices is getting the credit and the fact that energy risks are still around is being ignored. From a year ago US PPI was up +5.5%. Without that, the core index rose +0.2%, to be +4.7% higher than a year ago. The New York Fed's Empire State Manufacturing Index jumped 10 points to +15.6 in July 2026, signaling a significant pickup in business activity across New York State. Price increases remained elevated and supply availability continued to worsen, they said. The region is in a stockpiling mode, still expecting more cost impacts from tariffs. (Although the New York Fed boss indicated they are looking through these likely impacts. However, not every Fed member is so sanguine.) The July Fed Beige Book reported "modest to moderate" activity, with prices rising, with greater price sensitivity among consumers. US crude stocks fell again although not be as much as was expected this week. Their strategic reserves show not letup in their draining track. Across the northern border, the Bank of Canada left the target for its overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% for a sixth consecutive decision in July 2026, and as expected. But they are seeing an improved economic outlook, however. Across the Pacific and after impressing in April, Japanese machinery orders took an outsized tumble in May. down -12.4% from April and far worse than market forecasts for a -4.2% decline. It seems a broad-based weakness in business investment is setting in. Orders from manufacturers dropped -14.9% (vs 5.1% in April), while non-manufacturing orders fell -9.3% (vs 6.7%). Chinese house prices are still falling but at a slower pace now as background support measures and market cleanup activity is putting a floor under this weakness. China's new home prices across 70 cities fell -3.3% in June from a year ago, the mildest contraction since February. Shanghai was a standout with a +3.1% rise on that same basis, the only one with a measurable gain. Meanwhile, pre-owned home sales prices fell almost -6% on the same basis, and resale prices in Shanghai were negative too. Retail sales in China were up +1.0% in June from a year ago, restrained in large part by shrinking retail sales of cars. Without that, sales would have been up +3.0%, just enough to be higher than their CPI inflation. Industrial production in China rose +5.3% in June, its fastest pace in three months. Meanwhile, electricity production, which some think is a more realistic indicator of industrial activity because it is less susceptible to regional manipulation, rose +2.0% in June from the same month a year ago. Through all of this, China said its economic activity was up +4.3% in June from Q2-2025. This was slower than the +5.0% in Q1-2026 and lower than the anticipated +4.5% that analysts had forecast. And it is its slowest since Q4-2022, and prior to that pandemic interruption, the slowest since 1990. The uneven results posted today won't reassure Beijing. Markets are thinking they will announce new stimulus soon. China's new bank lending came in at ¥1.61 tln in June, much more than the very weak ¥520 bln in May, but well below both year-ago levels and the expected ¥2 tln rise. Bank debt growth typically accelerates in June as banks step up lending activity to meet their quarterly targets, but loan demand remains subdued in 2026. This is adding to expectations of new stimulus measures from Beijing. Yesterday's news of the arrival of bird flu in New Zealand likely shows that Australia's monitoring is likely very inadequate. They say Australia has 14 confirmed detections of H5 bird flu in wild birds. There are eight confirmed in Western Australia, five in South Australia and one in New South Wales. These are probably just the tip of the iceberg. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.54%, down -3 bps from this time yesterday.  The price of gold has firmed slightly to US$4061/oz, little-changed from yesterday. Silver is now just under US$57.50/oz, down -US$1.50 from yesterday. Oil prices are up +50 USc from yesterday at just on US$79/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now just over US$84.50/bbl. Hormuz transits have risen overnight There have been just 3 crude tankers and 15 cargo ships exiting over the past 24 hours (1 dark with transponders off) and 23 entering for new loads (9 dark) and most Iran-linked. More ships are crossing the Red Sea as well. The Kiwi dollar is up +40 bps from yesterday at just under 58.6 USc. Against the Aussie we are up +20 bps at 83.5 AUc. Against the euro we are also up +20 bps at just on 51.1 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just under 62.4 which is up +40 bps from this time yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$64,950 and up +0.7% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just under +/-0.8%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow. Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Audio soundtrack opening is licensed from Shutterstock, Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI

In this episode of Test Those Breasts, Jamie sits down with Kia Lee, a Stage III breast cancer survivor, author, speaker, and survivorship mentor who helps women navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of life during and after cancer.Kia shares her diagnosis at age 38, her treatment journey, and how cancer ultimately led her to a new purpose—helping other women heal beyond the physical. Together, Jamie and Kia discuss advocacy, survivorship, setting boundaries, finding purpose, and why healing is about so much more than finishing treatment.Whether you're newly diagnosed, in survivorship, or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and encouragement.In This EpisodeKia's Stage III breast cancer journeyAdvocating for yourself during treatmentWhy survivorship is more than physical healingFinding purpose after cancerSupporting women through the emotional side of survivorshipConnect with Kia Lee

Episode 317 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features retro video games, car problems, questionable food opinions, viral TikToks, and one Sloppy Joe that may or may not be possessed.This week includes:Mike is Diamond on C.O.D.Mike met a chatty store owner while shopping for retro video gamesJacob had a car accidentHow hard is it to get rid of a Kia with character flaws???Sloppy Joes... are they possessed by the devil or just a delicious treat?KISS fans can't take a jokeCan turtles breathe thru their butt?JD's 24 Hour, Drive Thru, Pawn and Gun, Auto Parts, Pharmaceutical, Adult Gift, Bait and Tackle, Discount Cigarette Outlet commercialHomemade popcornWhy does cereal taste better at nightHotel that has the worst cereal on its continental breakfast displayTammy and Laura wanted to go to Skyline, Culver's and the MacDonald'sDo you want your milk in a bag?Darin's TikTok comment went viralBloopers and outtakesFrom retro gaming and classic rock to late-night cereal, fast food debates, and completely unnecessary conversations about turtle anatomy, Episode 317 – "The Demon Sloppy Joe" serves up another helping of the off-the-wall comedy and everyday absurdity that only Irritable Dad Syndrome can deliver.#IrritableDadSyndrome #TheDemonSloppyJoe #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #RetroGaming #CallOfDuty #KISS #TikTok #ViralVideo #GenXHumor #StorytellingPodcast #PopCulture #LateNightSnacks #SloppyJoe #Cereal #SkylineChili #EverydayLife #RelatableHumorSupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode!  If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

rWotD Episode 3357: Inalfa Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 13 July 2026, is Inalfa.Inalfa Roof Systems is a tier-One automotive supplier serving over 40 vehicle brands globally, including Daimler Benz, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Land Rover, and Nissan. The company delivers more than 2.5 million roof modules annually specializing in complex automotive sunroof and reconfigurable roof systems — designing, developing, manufacturing, prototyping, testing, assembling and supplying sunroof modules. The company is headquartered in Venray, Netherlands, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (BHAP), headquartered in Beijing, China.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:11 UTC on Monday, 13 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Inalfa on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Emma.

The Dive Driven by Kia comes to you straight from Korea as Azael and Kobe break down the MSI Finals! The gaps between regions continue to shrink, with international series becoming more competitive, longer, and filled with players who can go toe-to-toe in lane. The Finals delivered a thrilling back-and-forth battle, and the hosts were still buzzing from the action. With an unexpected ending, this series quickly earned a spot among Azael's all-time favorites.Turning the spotlight to LYON, the team has shown exceptional growth over the past few months. While they didn't get the opportunity to go up against TOP Esports or T1 at MSI, that chance could come sooner rather than later. The Dive hosts are looking forward to watching LYON's continued development as they fight to qualify for Worlds. The past few days have been an emotional, adrenaline-filled ride, and The Dive will return ahead of the LCS Summer Split! In the meantime, leave a comment below with predictions or questions for Azael, Kobe, and Meteos to discuss on the next episode! We can't wait to be back home with our LCS teams. See you there!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro, MSI Finals: BLG vs HLE7:06 - Drafting at MSI10:45 - Road to Worlds20:13 - LYON's Growth27:22 - LYON vs HLE36:47 - LCS is so back!40:06 - LYON vs G2

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today, FYI no Fame today so it might sound a lil different: Storme reveals his mistakes from MCing a Matariki event in Storme’s Diary. Nickson finally got the snip, find out why he passed out during… Tegan shared Tim Tams with her Dad over the weekend, what’s a moment you’re trying to hold onto? Storme ran outta butter and it turned him into the Polynesian Hulk. What would turn you into the hulk? Tegan’s friends are out here summoning kids like they’re cats. Storme’s wife is getting him to do too much when he’s sick… Lima Sopaga joins us to talk about this interview with Anton Segner’s parents. Arun come’s clean about his Marariki miracle… If you go to City Fitness in Auckland and use the hairdryer for your bolos, go to jail rn. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

While some say go big or go home, others will tell you great things come in small packages. This week on America on the Road,  we test both theories as Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two family-friendly SUVs. On the Go Big side of the ledger Chris puts the luxurious 2026 Ford Expedition Platinum through its paces. Thinking smaller, Jack pilots the efficient 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to a Fourth of July celebration — at Dodger Stadium, no less. The pair also discuss Lucid's leadership shakeup and missed targets, Rivian's building momentum, Volkswagen's potential massive job cuts, Subaru's new Trailseeker EV, Kia's refreshed Niro Hybrid, and Hennessey's wild new manual-transmission hypercar. Do you have a spare $2.65 million burning a hole in your designer jeans?

President Trump won't sign the bill but it will become law anyway and that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 10th day of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, Volkswagen reported weak sales and will cut models. In yet another vehicle story KIA again recalls over 400,000 Tellurides' think…fire. Meanwhile in Cuba entrepreneurs are using solar to power their unique vehicles and why. The harrowing story about a man who was nearly sucked out of a broken jet window…on its way to Germany. We'll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you'll meet Carmen Satre as we talk about her very famous husband and his artwork.  But, first the news. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Gas is “down” in Southern California and it's still in the high fives per gallon, so we start with the kind of reality check every driver understands. Then we zoom out and ask the bigger question: if the economy is supposedly struggling, why are people still buying so many cars, and why are they paying around $50,000 on average for a new one? We cut through the noise and follow the money, the demand, and the on-the-ground market signals. We also bring you inside the modern manufacturing machine with a firsthand look at Hyundai and Kia operations in Georgia, including what it means when production targets and EV plans get reshaped by real-world demand. From the Kia Sportage Hybrid story to the sheer logistics of moving thousands of vehicles by rail and truck, we talk about how the auto industry actually works when it's running at scale, and why that matters to pricing, availability, and what shows up on dealer lots. Then it gets personal and practical: used car shopping that turns into a sea of options, the hunt for value, and why the Chevy Trax keeps coming up as one of the few genuinely affordable new crossovers that still feels modern. We dig into regional buying patterns, why certain brands are rare in certain states, and the ongoing argument between turbocharged efficiency and the kind of naturally aspirated V8 horsepower that people still crave, especially with Stellantis signaling a return to more muscle. Finally, we shift into pure car culture with tips on Texas swap meets and a fascinating tour of abandoned Detroit car factories that still hold the fingerprints of the Motor City era. If you like smart market talk, real enthusiast opinions, and stories that connect today's cars to yesterday's industry, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a car friend, and leave us a quick review so more listeners can find the show.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today, FYI no Fame today so it might sound a lil different: Storme mixes up Storme’s Diary by doing a show and tell. If Tegan is stressed, look for these signs. Nickson reveals his worst fear. Hera wins a $5,000 travel voucher thanks to Disney’s Moana! Storme is playing silly games at his local pub… Storme reckons he can get any Māori to sing with these songs… The R&B queen that is Ashanti joins us on the show to talk about her tour! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Kia ora! HALFQUEEN is joined by Chris Fowlie for Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hemp Store! She is also chats to the Creative Director of Matariki on K'Rd, Nayesha Waiti-Mulholland, about the festival. And she chats to the Director and Writer of Big Girls Don't Cry, Paloma Schneideman, about her film, which is set to be showcased at the New Zealand International Film Festival! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today, FYI no Fame today so it might sound a lil different: Storme outs his mate Manaia for not paying his tab in Storme’s Diary. Tegan forgot to invite someone very important to her 30th… Where in Aotearoa has the most ghetto pigeons? What is the greatest Disney song of all time? (FYI this break will sound a little weird due to copyright issues). We talk to Stephen Donald AKA Beaver about the Classics vs Poverty Bay game. We have a new game for Nickson… PĀTAI! (bleh) We posh up some situations and make things sound fancy af… Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Is it illegal to talk to a dolphin? Why can't Mike get rid of his Kia? And what exactly happened during one very unfortunate toilet mishap? Mike and Darin answer life's most important questions while discussing Father's Day, fan messages, U2, Rush, curling, college students with umbrellas, and much more. Plus, bloopers to wrap it all up.Topics Discussed: Mike And Darin Are Shaving More Often  Message From A Fan About Episode 314  Another Message From A Fan About Mike's T Shirts  Correction About The David Sedaris Story  What We Got For Father's Day  Is It Illegal To Talk To A Dolphin?  Curling Is Stupid  Mike Can't Get Rid Of His Kia  A Very Unfortunate Toilet Mishap  What Steven Spielberg Got Horribly Wrong With Disclosure Day  Do College Students Need Permission To Use An Umbrella?  Rush Had To Postpone A Show  U2 Fans Are Morons  Bloopers #IrritableDadSyndrome #ComedyPodcast #FunnyPodcast #DadHumor #Dolphins #FathersDay #Kia #U2 #Rush #StevenSpielberg #Curling #PodcastLife #Comedy #BloopersSupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode!  If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

*Bracket Stage continues July 8th at 8PM PT with LYON vs TSW, followed by G2 vs T1.Reporting live from Korea! On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, Azael and Kobe break down everything happening at MSI and look ahead to the rest of the tournament.Our hosts note that, while Pyke may not be a frequent page in LYON's playbook this split, each game in LYON's series against BLG remained competitive. When matches come down to clutch moments, they make for some of the most exciting series to spectate. TLAW unfortunately bowed out of MSI, and while T1 definitely taught them some tough lessons, they were still able to put together a dominant series against KC. From there, our hosts shifted their focus to the performances of the other regions, with a particular attention given to Europe.International experience itself seems to be playing a major role this year, impacting teams from every region. Do those long, rigorous hours competing in front of global audiences against the world's best truly prepare players for high-pressure moments like these? And can untested rookies make up for that lack of experience and still find success on the international stage?Looking ahead, only three matches have been decided thus far. First up is TSW vs. LYON, a matchup that could play into LYON's preferred style (though Pun is looking especially dangerous in the top lane). Next comes G2 vs. T1, where the biggest questions are: Who will rise to the occasion? Which team will adapt its strategies to exploit the other's weaknesses… if any can be found. Finally, HLE vs. BLG promises to be a fast-paced showdown unlike any other. According to Azael and Kobe, the deciding factor is simple: which talented roster performs better on the day.To wrap up this episode, our hosts revealed their ideal MSI matchup but tell us in the comments below: what matchup would you like to see before the tournament comes to a close?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:30 - LYON at MSI (so far)8:40 - Pressure at The Top15:02 - Play-In Recap (TLAW)18:24 - Circling Back to LYON21:59 - TOP Esports26:29 - Europe's MSI Showing31:59 - TSW vs LYON Lookahead40:32 - G2 vs T1 Lookahead51:41 - HLE vs BLG Lookahead

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today, FYI no Fame today so it might sound a lil different: Storme is taking over Fame’s Diary, he tells us how he got a strange song request for his DJ set. Tegan’s got some reo for you to use in a heated argument. Nickson has to say mā te wā to his poro, give him a pep talk! Here at Mai we don’t have an awards wall, we have a “wall of almosts.” Turns out the pigeons on Roberts Road are not to be messed with. WHAT DAT CAR HAS BEEN GUESSED! Congratulations Alexandra! Dan Carter joins us to talk about his infamous banana kick. Give us your best nicknames for big backs! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Fame talks about how he had to man up in Fame’s Diary. Tegan wants to tell everyone to SHUT IT PLAESE! Last week we “puzzled the palagi” with Producer Arun, now he wants to “bamboozle the browns”! We need a 16th man for the NZ Classics, do you have what it takes? WHAT DAT CAR! Arun has a new clue… Tegan is getting roasted for using a green highlighter. Nickson and Arun had the most wholesome weekends, can you out wholesome us? Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today, FYI no Fame today so it might sound a lil different: What are the WORST things to do when you’re hungover? Nickson had the most awkward phone call about his vasectomy. What’s the difference between crescents, streets, drives etc? What the hell is a “neil gun”?! We roast our digi girl Arju. WHAT DAT CAR IS GETTING CLOSE! Producer Alonaa has some more clues! I think we’re gonna make this Mai athletics day happen! Does Tegs have a new angel number?? Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Episode #1385: Today we're talking about Hyundai, Kia, and Honda riding a hybrid-fueled June sales surge, Honda moving closer to a critical Nissan partnership, and dealerships turning service bays into transparent, tech-forward customer showpieces. Hyu...

- Military Procurement Squeezing Auto Components - Hyundai, Kia, Genesis Sales Up Strong - EREV Sales Crater In China - Toyota, Joby to Make VTOLs - CATL's Battery Swapping Boom - ACEA Wants UK, Turkey and Morocco in Local Content - BMW X5 Lauches Neue Klasse X5 - Polestar U.S. Dealers Likely to Sue Company

- Military Procurement Squeezing Auto Components - Hyundai, Kia, Genesis Sales Up Strong - EREV Sales Crater In China - Toyota, Joby to Make VTOLs - CATL's Battery Swapping Boom - ACEA Wants UK, Turkey and Morocco in Local Content - BMW X5 Lauches Neue Klasse X5 - Polestar U.S. Dealers Likely to Sue Company

1. Iránska vojna zvýšila úroky na hypotékach 2. Trnavský Stellantis a žilinská Kia sa v ére prechodu na elektromobilitu zatiaľ držia 3. Kamenickému chýba od firiem takmer pol miliardy 4. Európa nemusí prehrať preteky v umelej inteligencii

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Fame’s Diary is full of mocks from the 100m race video. Tegs woke up to THE BEST text this morning. With the Michelin Stars hitting Aotearoa, Fame comes up with “The Paru Plates”, food that’s not worth trying. Tegs loves paying it forward to charities & fundraisers. How do you like to pay it forward? Fame received an out the gate text. Do you know who sent it? Tegs has tips on how to be a good friend to friends with kids. Paddy from Engineering is trying something new to impress the ladies. What did you do that you think made you more attractive? Victorian words we need to bring back! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Cameron, Lawrence and Phil reflect on another chaotic week, one which saw Ben Stokes retire from international cricket and New Zealand win the series 2-1 at Trent Bridge. Also on the show, Nathan Johns joins us to chat about Ireland's historic 2-0 T20I series victory against India, the current T20 World Cup champions. 0:00 Intro / 0:34 KIA UK / 1:02 Initial reactions to Stokes' retirement / 7:34 Who takes over as captain? / 15:54 Key & McCullum / 28:24 The state of the England Test team / 32:44 How do England replace Stokes in their XI? / 40:53 KIA's Young Cricketer competition / 41:24 Gullivers Sports Travel / 42:54 New Zealand / 51:25 Ireland's famous series win against India / 1:04:29 West Indies vs Sri Lanka / 1:11:28 Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh / 1:14:21 Outro KIA UK

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Fame’s diary outs his cousin who needs his Facebook login taken off him. Tegan’s hangouts have changed, to the point where witchcraft is involved… Someone wore NZ Muscle shorts to the gym and got ROASTED! What made you never wanna wear something again? The streets will never forget: Crush Edition. Who’s that highschool crush you had? We finally reveal who is the fastest on the show… WHAT DAT CAR! Producer Arun gives out a clue! Nickson needs a doctor to sort out his knees. Tegs keeps burning her head with her hair straightener. What simple task can’t you do? Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Cameron and Butch react to a wild 24 hours following Ben Stokes' international retirement, and New Zealand's deserved series victory after a dominant performance at Trent Bridge. KIA UK

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Fame tells us who he’s been cheating on in his diary. Rene Ranger has been added to the lineup of The Classics! We get him on to kōrero about his career. Tegan’s weekend got ruined when she didn’t get her hot choccy… What can’t you get over from the weekend? Nickson witnessed something you only ever see online… Tegan’s Dad is trying to get free KFC from us hahaha. Nickson vs Fame in the 100m race, it’s going down after the show today! Our team bonding sesh at Clay Studios Takapuna went much better than expected! Nickson lost his cool a few times though… Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Welcome to the MSI Preview presented by The Dive Driven by Kia! If you've only been following the LCS so far this year, this episode provides all the background you need as our teams head to Korea and face off against the world's top talent.The first game of MSI features TLAW vs T1. T1 has been a consistently dominant force but peak TLAW has pushed them to competitive series in the past. The question is whether TLAW can reach that level once again. Jose, in particular, has been a standout performer this split, but TLAW will need every player firing on all cylinders if they intend to defeat T1 and advance to the bracket stage.On that note, MSI main-stage brackets have yet to be released. In the meantime, our hosts analyse each region's no.1 seed. These teams represent the very best their regions have to offer: the sharpest tools in the shed, the brightest bulb on the chandelier, the cream of the crop. The result? Consistently exciting, aggressive, fast-paced, and entertaining matchups between the elite teams. The road ahead will be difficult, but our hosts remain optimistic about LYON's chances for success.Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also gave their opinions on the latest and greatest T1 Worlds Skins (and, to quote, “they go hard”). The striking team colors and rich history behind the designs make for detailed and eye-catching skins. Beyond their visual appeal, the skins feature additional sound effects that may just inspire you to play, and win, like T1! As impressive as these fresh skins are, we're curious about your opinion: do you feel like skins are deviating too far from the original silhouettes of champions? Let us know in the comments below!Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! We'll be back on July 6th to break down all the action and excitement from the first week of MSI. Until then, enjoy the games, and we'll see you there!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & T1 Worlds Skins Reactions8:31 - MSI Play-Ins10:55 - T1 Analysis23:11 - TLAW vs T133:37 - KC vs DCG47:51 - BLG Analysis57:52 - TES Analysis1:07:35 - HLE Analysis1:15:07 - G2 Esports Analysis1:22:19 - LYON Analysis1:27:18 - TSW Analysis1:32:44 - FURIA Analysis

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Fame gets vulnerable in his diary and reveals he’s applied for another job. We catch up with Randy from the Mai Home Run who is raising money for Lifewise by doing The Big Sleepout! Producer Arun was very puzzled by Fame dipping toast in his porridge, so you guys call through to puzzle the Palagi! Nickson took Arun to his local dive bar, we wanna know where is the most ghetto place you’ve drunk? We talk to Siu from Loopy Tunes about the Aotearoa Children's Music Awards. We talk about our niche first cars. Tegan wants to know who in your life has NO HONOUR?! Martin Devlin from DSPN comes through to talk all things sport for this weekend. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Cameron, Ben and Phil react to Ben Stokes' press conference, look ahead to the Trent Bridge Test, discuss their 12-point WTC deduction for slow over rates and more. We apologise for the quality of Ben's audio this week. 0:00 Intro / 1:06 KIA UK / 1:34 Audio disclaimer / 2:00 Ben Stokes / 22:45 Roasting Party / 23:10 Team news / 30:28 WTC points deduction / 34:55 2027 Test news / 38:10 Gullivers Sports Travel / 39:21 England vs India white-ball tour / 46:36 Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly / 47:05 Wisden Cricket Monthly / 53:08 Win England vs Sri Lanka ODI tickets / 53:30 Other cricket / 57:36 County Championship / 1:04:20 Test drive the KIA EV2 / 1:04:49 Outro KIA UK

Episode #1377: How much should dealers trust an EV battery score? Why is Kia paying lessees up to $9,900 to keep their EVs? And are AI-generated customer testimonials the next evolution of marketing—or the end of authenticity? Today's show is brought t...

Cameron and Butch react to the fallout from the Stokes-Atkinson incident, with both men recalled to England's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. This week's longer podcast episode will be recorded and released on Wednesday. KIA UK

The Unnamed Automotive Podcast goes full EV this week, starting with Benjamin's review of the 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid. He says it's not dull, or bland, but NORMCORE, whatever that means. Well, let him explain! It seems to do everything it needs to and can maybe even out-do its crossover cousins across the Honda showroom in a few things, like, say fuel economy. It's an interesting review of a sedan when there's so few to choose from in the first place. Then Sami revisits the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid. Following Benjamin's positive impression of the Japanese crossover, Sami took it upon himself to compare it to the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV, to find out if the Mitsubishi is actually good, or just good in a vacuum. Lots of surprises here! Then the show ends on a kind note from a listener. Thanks for listening!

RiotPhroxzon joins us for a special episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! He shares behind-the-scenes insight into the development of Locke, League's newest champion, including the core goals that shaped the champion's design and abilities. Our four hosts also debated whether the new mid-lane assassin is likely to make an impact in professional play or if he'll be a solo queue menace.Looking ahead to MSI, the conversation turns to the upcoming patch and how its changes could influence the competitive meta. Fearless Draft remains a major topic of discussion, but the experimentation may be far from over (Freljord-only draft, anyone?).Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also break down the Arizona Spring Finals. C9 had a difficult series against TLAW, only for TLAW to suffer a similar fate against LYON the following day. While the hosts argue that pro-level games are often decided by team fights, what do you think are the key factors that separate the top teams from the rest?With the Spring Finals now complete, LYON advances directly to the MSI Bracket Stage, while TLAW heads to the Play-In Stage, where they'll face T1 on the first day of matches. Be sure to join us next week on The Dive Driven by Kia as we take a closer look at MSI's Play-In and Bracket Stages. Thanks for tuning in!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Locke w/ RiotPhroxzon20:28 - MSI Patch37:47 - Top Lane in Pro Play44:51 - LCS Spring Finals Recap47:16 - Cloud9 Kia Spring 20261:01:54 - Spring Grand Finals (TLAW vs LYON)1:23:22 - MSI Play-In Lookahead

Denny Hamlin is back on Actions Detrimental after winning at Pocono, and apparently winning three straight races is just “a good run” now. Denny breaks down how the No. 11 team got it done, why Pocono fits him so well, and why he says their advantage is earned, not unfair. He gets into the strategy, the restarts, the qualifying piece, the final stage, and why Toyota has everyone's attention right now. Then Denny gets into the qualifying metric debate and, shocking no one, he has thoughts. He explains why he does not love the idea of random qualifying draws, why he thinks some teams need to stop blaming the format, and why “randomness is not sports.” Plus, Denny reacts to Zane Smith's restart move, the Austin Hill/SVG/Josh Berry crash, Legacy Motor Club's recent speed, the playoff bubble, SVG's next two weeks on road courses, the Josh Berry/Wood Brothers news, and the Michael Jordan comments that gave him a little extra fuel this offseason. Also in this episode: confetti gun chaos, Travis worrying about putting a Denny Bros sticker on his Kia, San Diego expectations, road course survival goals, Knicks talk, and Justin Allgaier locking into the Xfinity playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is it… the final Dive Driven by Kia episode before Spring Finals, and BOY is there a lot to unpack! First up: the highly anticipated Kia MVP reveal! Our hosts discuss the winner, the runners-up, and take a look at how the voting unfolded. What set the MVP apart from the rest of the players, and just how close was the race?If you've been keeping up with the latest champion announcement, then you've already heard about Locke, our favorite Ashen Exorcist. Meteos gave us a closer look at some of Locke's abilities, but there's even more to come! Next week, we'll be joined by a member of Locke's development team, who will provide deeper insight into his design and how he could impact both solo queue and professional play.Next, our hosts broke down Week 3 of Playoffs. The Fearless format continues to prove that success at the highest level requires more than just mechanical skills on the Rift. TLAW came in with a smart draft strategy, targeting Gryffinn's top picks and forcing FlyQuest into some questionable compositions. Fans also got to see how the legacy C9 roster fared against a later season LYON squad. The LYON players might be apex predators, but is there something else shaking C9's when the stakes are highest? And how will they show up when they face TLAW in Arizona?With Spring Finals just days away, now is the time to secure your seat at ASU's Mullett Arena. Don't miss your chance to witness the battle for North American dominance. Single-day and weekend tickets are still available, and be sure to check out the Spring Finals Fan Guide before heading to the event. Click the links below, and we'll see you there! https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/fans-guide-to-the-lcs-spring-finalsTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:04 - On Locke8:09 - Kia MVP Reveal 21:40 - FLY vs TLAW Recap 44:50 - C9 vs LYON Recap 1:14:12 - Finals Lookahead1:32:10 - Grand Finals Predictions

On December 19, 2025, 31-year-old Corey Bryant disappeared from the Bemidji, Minnesota area. In the weeks leading up to his disappearance, Corey's life had become increasingly unstable. Loved ones noticed that he seemed withdrawn and fearful of the people around him. Corey reportedly hinted that things had become “weird” where he was staying and suggested he no longer felt safe there.Concern escalated in January 2026 when Corey failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing. As family members began comparing notes, they realized no one had spoken to him in weeks. Then they learned that several people connected to Corey had allegedly told others that he was dead.At the same time, reports surfaced that Corey may have been seen in late January, but those claims quickly became muddled. The witness later backed away from what they had initially reported, leaving Corey's family to wonder whether it was an innocent mistake or something more intentional.The last known communication investigators have been able to establish from Corey was on the night he disappeared, when he spoke with a friend by phone. During that call, Corey reportedly said that he was afraid of the people around him. He ended the call after saying he would call back. No one ever heard from Corey again.Nearly two months later, Corey's black Kia was discovered abandoned on a trail, with his phone found inside the locked vehicle. For Corey's loved ones, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have only become more unsettling with time. The stories are inconsistent, the timeline is difficult to untangle, and Corey's family is still searching for the truth.If you have any information about the disappearance of Corey Bryant, please contact the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office at 218-333-9111.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.