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For review:1. IDF Announces Daily 10-Hour Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza. The  pauses will take place from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. in areas where the IDF is currently not operating with ground troops.2. As a result of stalled negotiations- Hamas is taking additional precautionary measures to undermine potential efforts by Israeli special forces or others to rescue the hostages. For example, Hamas has reinstated a policy to kill hostages if captors believe that Israeli forces are approaching. 3. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that recognizing a Palestinian state before it is established could be counterproductive.4. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in an interview aired Sunday that while he supports a two-state solution, his country does not plan to “imminently” recognize a Palestinian state.5. Neutral Austria Considers Joining NATO.6. Thailand and Cambodia Clash Over Border Dispute. A long running border disputed started combat actions from both sides on Thursday with jets, tanks and ground troops battling in a rural border region. 7. India's Prime Minister Modi offered $565 million to the Maldives on Friday to bolster its defense forces and infrastructure.8. New construction at a N. Korean missile complex has experts unsure what role the new facility will play in the ecosystem of North Korea's weapons technology. The complex is nestled in a hard-to-access valley between three mountain peaks, secured by checkpoints on the entry roads, and defended by air defense systems. 

HOW DOES PM MODI'S MALDIVES VISIT SIGNAL A RESET IN TIES BETWEEN TWO NATIONS?

Operation South Asia Supremacy by Modi | Modi in Maldives for a Great Reset | Sanjay Dixit

VOV1 - Thủ tướng Ấn Độ Narendra Modi đang có chuyến công du kéo dài 4 ngày tới Vương quốc Anh và Maldives.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Whisky, Work Visas & Win-Win Trade After three years of negotiation, India and the UK have inked a landmark Free Trade Agreement, boosting bilateral trade by an estimated $34 billion annually. Signed during PM Modi's London visit, the deal grants duty-free access to 99% of Indian exports, benefiting key sectors like textiles, pharma, and jewellery. Indian consumers gain too—expect cheaper British cars, scotch, chocolates, soft drinks, and medical devices. Beyond goods, the deal opens 35 UK service sectors to Indian professionals for up to 24 months, eliminates social security payments for 3 years, and skips the UK's Economic Needs Test in 36 categories. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hailed it as a $23 billion opportunity for India's labour-intensive sectors, and a step toward inclusive growth. From ‘India Out' to ‘India's In' PM Modi landed in Malé for the second leg of his two-nation tour, becoming the chief guest at the Maldives' 60th Independence Day celebrations. This marks a diplomatic reset with President Mohamed Muizzu, whose early tenure saw a tilt towards China and ‘India Out' rhetoric. Key agenda items: maritime security, trade, and inaugurating India-funded infrastructure projects. Several MoUs will be signed, reinforcing the India-Maldives Joint Vision. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called it a “significant reset”—a move aimed at rebalancing regional influence. Rubio to Macron: You're Helping Hamas US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lashed out at France for its decision to recognize Palestine at the UN. Calling it “reckless” and “a slap in the face to the victims of October 7,” Rubio claimed the move boosts Hamas propaganda and damages peace efforts. France joins a growing bloc of EU nations supporting Palestinian statehood, while the US maintains that only direct Israel-Palestine talks can lead to a viable two-state solution. The diplomatic divide in the West over Gaza is getting sharper—and more public. Missiles, Fighter Jets & A UN Cry for Help A dangerous escalation between Thailand and Cambodia has left nine civilians dead after Cambodia reportedly launched rocket attacks into Thai territory. In response, Thailand deployed six F-16s, with at least one conducting airstrikes inside Cambodia. Both sides are now trading barbs and expelling diplomats. Cambodia is calling for an emergency UN Security Council meeting, while China has urged restraint. Thailand has sealed borders, begun civilian evacuations, and accused Cambodia of using human shields and targeting hospitals. The baht slipped 0.3% amid rising market anxiety. This conflict could spiral fast. MSME Stress Clouds ₹4,765 Cr Profit Bajaj Finance posted a solid 22% jump in Q1 profit to ₹4,765 crore, but beneath the numbers is a growing concern: stress in unsecured MSME loans. Vice Chairman Rajeev Jain flagged over-leverage as a “single univariate pain point.” Loan loss provisions rose 26%, and restructured loans surged to ₹219 crore—five times the usual. 13 out of 17 MSME sectors are slowing or contracting, with even doctors under strain. Gross NPAs rose to 1.03% (from 0.86% last year), and credit costs may hover near 2% for FY26. While AUM may grow 15%, disbursements will likely remain flat or decline. Recovery, Jain warned, may take “another quarter or more.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Modi's London Mission: Trade Meets Royalty It was a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora—and a pivotal handshake in British countryside diplomacy. PM Narendra Modi landed in London for a two-day visit focused on formalizing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, a deal three years in the making. Hosted by newly elected UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers, the two leaders are expected to finalize an FTA that could eliminate tariffs on 99% of Indian exports, while opening India to more British whisky, cars, and luxury goods. Commerce ministers Piyush Goyal and Jonathan Reynolds are likely to sign the deal in their presence. With $55 billion in bilateral trade and nearly 1,000 Indian companies in the UK, the partnership runs deep. India is also a major investor, with $20 billion in British ventures. Later, Modi is set to meet King Charles III, blending hard talks with soft diplomacy. Next stop: the Maldives, in a potential diplomatic reset after recent strain. Mayday in Ahmedabad: IndiGo's Engine Scare It was a nerve-wracking moment on the tarmac. IndiGo flight 6E 7966, heading from Ahmedabad to Diu, aborted takeoff after one engine caught fire during its takeoff roll on July 23. The ATR-76 aircraft carried 60 passengers. Pilots issued a “Mayday” and returned to the bay safely. All passengers were evacuated without injury. IndiGo cited a technical snag and promised thorough checks. This scare comes just a day after another IndiGo flight from Goa to Indore also reported a technical fault before landing. No casualties were reported, but the back-to-back incidents have raised concerns over aircraft maintenance during India's busy monsoon season. Visa Thaw: India Reopens Doors to Chinese Tourists After four tense years post-Galwan, India has officially resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals, in what's being seen as a significant diplomatic thaw. The announcement was made quietly via WeChat by the Indian Embassy in Beijing. Chinese travelers can now begin applying online starting July 24. This follows the recent restart of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and months of border de-escalation, including the Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan and a flurry of bilateral talks. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently met his counterpart Wang Yi, urging the end of restrictive trade measures like China's rare earth export curbs—key for India's EV and agri sectors. From 200,000 visas in 2019 to just 2,000 last year, this move aims to reboot people-to-people ties. Trump Sends More Weapons to Ukraine—$322M Worth Amid escalating Russian attacks, the U.S. has cleared a $322 million arms package for Ukraine. The deal includes $150 million for U.S. armored vehicle support and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems. The announcement comes just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused other aid to assess U.S. stockpiles—surprising the White House. President Donald Trump, under rising pressure from isolationists, has since pivoted, declaring: “They have to be able to defend themselves.” Trump's new workaround? Let European allies buy U.S. arms and transfer them to Kyiv. Since 2022, the U.S. has sent over $67 billion in military support. Still, NATO countries in Eastern Europe are reluctant to part with their own advanced defense systems, despite mounting urgency. Chanda Kochhar Found Guilty in ₹64 Cr Bribery Case A stunning fall for one of India's most celebrated bankers. Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar has been found guilty of accepting a ₹64 crore bribe in return for sanctioning a ₹300 crore loan to Videocon Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Operation Sindoor to be discussed in Parliament PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives this week Boeing 787 expert joins Ahmedabad crash probe Scheffler wins The Open in dominant style Himesh Reshammiya pays tribute to Operation Sindoor 

Les Comores accueilleront les Jeux des îles de l'océan Indien en 2027. À Mitsamiouli, ville balnéaire située dans le nord-est de l'île de Grande Comore, autrefois très fréquentée par les touristes, la perspective des Jeux des îles suscite espoirs et projets.  Le stade de Mitsamiouli est en chantier. La Fédération comorienne de football y construit un nouveau centre technique. « Nous allons faire les dortoirs du centre technique et deux grands bâtiments qui auront les gradins, explique El-Had Assaf, ingénieur pour l'entreprise comorienne de construction SCPMC, en charge des travaux. En dessous, il y aura les vestiaires et une salle de sport. C'est là où les académiciens vont faire leur préparation et le stade. C'est là où ils vont faire leurs entraînements et leurs matchs. Nous allons construire des gradins d'une capacité de 1 000 à 1 500 personnes. Normalement, le projet est censé finir début 2027 maximum, avant les Jeux. » Il y a les infrastructures sportives et il y a tout le reste Chamsoudine Soulé, le maire de Mitsamiouli, énumère ses projets et ses attentes : « On aura ce stade. On aura aussi un gymnase qui sera construit. En tout cas, il est programmé. Parmi les projets qui doivent être faites avant les Jeux de 2027, il y a d'autres formes de préparatifs, parce que nous avons l'hôtel Galawa, un ancien hôtel qui n'est plus fonctionnel. C'est comptabilisé dans le cadre des infrastructures pour 2027. » « Il y a aussi l'hôtel Maloudja, mais aussi, nous avons d'autres sites, notamment, le site de Panga Shuwa, le site de trou du Prophète. On est en train de construire un ensemble d'édifices. On aura beaucoup de visiteurs. C'est une opportunité en or pour rebooster notre tourisme », poursuit-il. Les Jeux, une opportunité économique  De la fin des années 1980 au début des années 2000, les plages paradisiaques de Mitsamiouli ont vu défiler des touristes de toutes nationalités. Mais depuis, les Comores ont moins la cote et, dans l'océan Indien, les Seychelles, les Maldives ou l'île Maurice sont plus prisées. À l'hôtel Océan Voyage de Mitsamiouli, en bord de mer, on se prépare aussi. « Cela va faire venir beaucoup de touristes vu que, nous aussi, on est tout près de la plage. On construit les nouvelles salles de conférence. On en a déjà une, mais on agrandit la salle de conférence pour les Jeux des îles. On est prêt pour ça », explique Vanessa Anjara, qui gère la partie restaurant de l'hôtel. Pour que les Jeux des îles apportent les retombées espérées, il faudra que tout soit fini à temps. Si le chantier du stade avance bien, celui du mythique hôtel Galawa, maintes fois annoncé et relancé, est actuellement à l'arrêt. À lire aussiComores: la menace de grève des opérateurs économiques suspendue, un accord en passe d'être signé

In this episode of WanderCast we unpack our soul-stirring FAM to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and share how Cuurate and Uga created the most immersive experience rooted in sustainability, wellness and authenticity. The adventure continues as we discuss our time at one of the most exclusive destinations in the world, Velaa Private Island - this is a pristine hideaway where barefoot luxury meets total relaxation. This is a deep dive into our FAM that was both inspiring and transformative.

In today’s fourth instalment of our Tammy Hembrow deep dive series, we’re taking you back to the start of Tammy’s brief but controversial love story with Matt Zukowski. After dating for three months, the couple got engaged in the Maldives, but it didn’t take long for a text cheating scandal to rock the relationship to its foundation. Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall. A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*.There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a neurodivergent parent staring down the impossible decision of where to send your child to school — this episode is for you. Forget the glossy brochures and test score spreadsheets. In this raw, strategic conversation, Jane and Millie Carr walk you through the real questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and how to trust your gut when it comes to choosing a school that won't retraumatise your kid — or you. We unpack the hidden barriers ADHD and autistic families face during school enrolment, what buzzwords to interrogate (hello “inclusive” and “resilient”), and how to decode a school’s culture beneath the surface. Because being told “we’ve got neurodivergent kids here too” isn’t the same as knowing how to support them. You’ll walk away with scripts, insight, and the confidence to stop people-pleasing your way into another educational crisis. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: Why “inclusive” doesn’t always mean safe The buzzwords that signal masking, not belonging Questions to ask on a school tour that don’t flag your child as “the hard one What to look for beyond classrooms: playgrounds, posters, and teacher training The role of trauma-informed, neuroaffirming values in everyday school lif When to walk away (even if it’s inconvenient) How to weigh up private vs public when the real issue is leadership Real-life stories of switching schools — and what finally worked

Two years ago, she moved to Hawaii for love and got dumped the moment she landed. No friends, no support system, completely alone. Today? She's calling in from a surf trip in Mexico, planning adventures to the Maldives, and dating from a place of complete confidence. This is a 2-year check-in with a GOYE alumni who proves that your breakup breakdown can become your biggest breakthrough. She shares the exact tools she still uses daily, how she learned to stop taking rejection personally, and why dating feels effortless now. Her biggest revelation? Realizing his emotional unavailability had nothing to do with her worth. Now when someone isn't a fit, whether dating or career, she doesn't spiral, she just moves on. If you're in the thick of heartbreak thinking this is the worst thing that could happen to you, listen to this. You're going to look back and be proud of yourself. The life you're building without him is better than anything you imagined with him. The Get Over Your Ex Program is OPEN: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex/

If your child holds it together at school but falls apart at home — this episode is for you. In this raw and deeply validating conversation, Jane is joined again by educator Millie Carr to unpack what happens when school is no longer emotionally or psychologically safe for neurodivergent kids. From missed warning signs to outright shutdown, we explore how subtle distress gets overlooked — and how easily parents are made to feel like they’re overreacting. You’ll learn what to watch for, what to say to schools without getting dismissed, and how to hold your ground when your gut says something’s not right. Whether your child is masking, refusing, or silently burning out, this episode gives you tools to recognise what’s happening — and advocate without losing yourself in the process.

In this immersive episode of Travel Stories with Moush, we journey into the soul of #oman  with Sariya Al Ismaili from  Visit Oman. From lush green #mountains and dazzling coastlines to centuries-old #traditions and unforgettable #local encounters, this episode is your insider guide to one of the most #underrated and culturally rich destinations in the Middle East.  If you've ever wanted to experience an authentic Middle Eastern destination that effortlessly blends ancient tradition with breathtaking nature, Oman is it. This is a heartfelt guide full of reasons to add Oman to your 2025 travel list.This episode also marks our exciting collaboration with Connections Luxury - the world's leading community for decision-makers in luxury travel.Episode Highlights:• Muscat: A perfect base with close proximity to mountains, desert and sea.• Muscat Corniche & Mutrah Souk: Traditional markets, panoramic views and iconic mosques.• Daymaniyat Islands: Just 40 mins by boat - renowned for diving, whale shark sightings and sea turtles.• Jabal Akhdar (The Green Mountain): Agriculture-led tourism with fig, rose and pomegranate picking. Jabal Al Akhdar is also home to cool temperatures, traditional rosewater distilleries and immersive village life.• Nizwa: The star of 2025. Home to Friday livestock markets, live cooking of traditional Omani bread, heritage homes and authentic cuisine.• Barr Al Hikman: Called the "Maldives of the Middle East", with untouched white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and raw nature for the adventurous traveler.• Via Ferrata Climb in Jabal Akhdar: For thrill seekers.• Forests of Salalah: Discover Oman's southern greenery, waterfalls and rich cultural heritage.• Experiential Dining: Eat with local families, learn to cook traditional recipes.• Sustainability & Heritage Tourism: Over 150 licensed heritage homes run by Omanis, offering authentic and eco-conscious stays.Connect with Visit Oman at:www.visitoman.omThank you all for tuning in today! I hope our conversations have sparked your wanderlust and inspired you to see the world in new and exciting ways.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button here, or on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribing is the best way to support the show and it helps us bring you more incredible travel stories and grow this amazing community of explorers.I'd love to hear from you! What destinations or guests should we feature next? Drop a comment, leave a rating, or write a review - it truly makes a difference.Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who's joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring. "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush

Liam shares the trauma of getting knock-and-runned while home alone (and full of pizza), Leisel outs herself as an AI addict, and Spida admits he’s gone from footy champ to ChatGPT-dependent road trip planner. Plus, surf guru Reg Prasad drops by for salty advice on ocean therapy, creepy surf vans, and getting your kids to send you to the Maldives (seriously). And yep – someone broke up using ChatGPT… and forgot to delete the prompt. Cringe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the words ‘let me know if you need anything’ make you panic instead of feel supported — this one’s for you. This Quick Reset is a nervous system-level sigh of relief for the mums who feel safest surviving in silence. If you’ve ever shut down instead of speaking up, snapped when someone finally offered to help, or felt like asking for support meant erasing your worth — this episode will hit home. Hard. We unpack the trauma behind “I’ve got it,” the invisible legacy of pathological self-reliance, and how masking your needs became part of your personality. But it’s not who you are — it’s what you learned. It’s time to stop waiting until burnout to be visible. This episode offers small scripts, mindset shifts, and reframes that make asking for help feel less like failure — and more like a form of love. ✨ IN THIS RESET: Why asking for help feels like failure (especially for high-functioning women) How ‘good girl conditioning’ trained you to suppress needs Why no one notices you're struggling — and why that’s not your fault The trauma loop of independence, silence, and resentment Scripts to ask for support without shame When your meltdown isn’t about dinner — it’s about years of invisible labour Rewiring your worth away from being useful Real-life strategies to pre-negotiate support (before the spiral) Giving yourself the grace to stop performing strength

If your afternoons feel like a slow-motion train wreck — tears, yelling, slammed doors, and you hiding in the pantry with a chocolate bar — this episode is for you. This Quick Reset speaks directly to the ADHD mums stuck in the brutal 3–6PM rebound window (or 3–9PM if your house is really on fire). When the stimulant meds wear off, the chaos ramps up — and suddenly the smallest request can launch a meltdown. Whether your child is screaming in the backseat or your teenager is giving you the silent treatment, this episode validates the unspoken truth: it’s not you, it’s the neurochemical whiplash. Jane breaks down the reality of post-school dysregulation, explains why your child falls apart as soon as they get home, and shares real-life survival tools (not Pinterest-perfect routines) that actually help. ✨ IN THIS RESET, WE COVER: What’s really happening when ADHD meds wear off (spoiler: it’s not “bad behaviour”) Why the smallest requests trigger epic meltdowns The connection between sensory build-up, emotional suppression, and after-school explosions Why your child’s brain crashes when yours does too The invisible rebound window: how to recognise it and adapt School masking and why ‘safe’ doesn’t always look calm The only two things that changed Jane’s afternoons (music + snacks, no eye contact) Low-demand parenting that actually protects connection Why the “put your lunchbox on the bench” battle isn’t worth it — and what to do instead

In this interview, André de Wet, co-founder and CEO of Flood Finance, explains how the platform helps offline retailers—like spaza shops and small grocers—become discoverable through apps people already use. Instead of needing their own e-commerce site, merchants can appear on a geolocation-based marketplace that drives foot traffic, enables in-store promotions, and supports digital payments and loyalty rewards. Flood Finance is designed to bring informal and legacy retailers into the digital economy without requiring delivery logistics. With successful launches in the Maldives and West Africa, and interest from Latin America to Southeast Asia, the platform offers scalable tools for onboarding, data tracking, and integration. It's a simple plug-and-play solution for partners looking to power hyperlocal commerce.

Malediven für alle – romantisch, entspannt, nachhaltig: In dieser Folge nehmen euch Jenny und Malte mit ins Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. Nur 15 Minuten vom Flughafen Malé entfernt wartet eine paradiesische Insel mit Overwater-Villen, feinem Sandstrand, bunten Korallenfischen und jeder Menge Wohlfühlmomenten. Ein Resort, das Flitterwöchner genauso begeistert wie Familien mit Kindern – und ganz nebenbei auch noch Gutes für die Umwelt tut.

This week on Monday Mailtime, Producer Dom is back in the hot seat with two spine-tingling listener stories that'll make you question the rules of reality—and maybe think twice before sneaking past a "Do Not Enter" sign.First up, Tamsin from Bristol recounts a chilling encounter at a forgotten Elizabethan manor, where a ghostly figure in full military regalia silently reminded her some doors should stay closed.Was it a warning?A haunting?Or just the ever-watchful eyes of the past?Then, we head to the remote waters of the Maldives for a story that defies everything we think we know about the night sky.Three lights.Razor-sharp movements.A low-frequency hum that shook more than just the air.Ghosts, UFOs, and unexplained energy shifts—just another Monday.Tune in… if you dare.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freaky Friday is home to all of your weird, unexplained, and occult stories. This Friday we are joined by Rachel, who's currently in Vietnam, but her story stems from a holiday in the Maldives.

Hey, Brenton here. If you ever find yourself uncomfortable in the open water and not feeling that calm when you've got other people around and not knowing where to sit or where to draft off people to be most effective at it. This episode's for you. I joined the Low Tide Boys, Chip and Chris on a podcast, and they asked me all about the science of drafting. So on this episode, I get stuck into that so you know exactly where to sit. In a pack or with other people around to maximize the draft, as well as how to prepare for this stuff if you don't have much access to the open water. So I hope you enjoy this episode. There's a lot of value for anyone who's training for open water swims or doing any sort of triathlon racing. This episode is filled with things that will help you maximize your next open water race. Just to give you a heads up, we've added some dates for our 2026 camps for the Maldives and also for Thailand. I haven't released this anywhere else yet, but I'm just giving you the heads up on the podcast. If you wanna join me next year on one of those camps to work on your swimming, then there's a few dates that we've added@effortlessswimming.com slash camps. 02:57 General Consideration Around Open water Swimming 05:58 Sighting In Open water 12:58 Optimal Way To Draft 18:06 The Closer The Better 21:01 Keep It Tidy 22:16 Mindset For People Who Is Leading The Swim 29:03 Overtaking In Open water 33:11 Surging In Open water 36:59 Gears When Swimming  

Tammy Hembrow has announced she’s divorcing Matt Zukowski after seven months of marriage. The whirlwind romance captivated audiences thanks to the many ups and downs. From getting engaged in the Maldives after dating long distance for three months, to the Grand Prix cheating saga, it’s been a wild ride for Tammy’s 17 million followers… AND Sarah’s Day’s unveils her yummy mummy luxury car. Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that provides subscribers with exclusive access to BONUS weekly episodes. Every week, we’ll be dropping content so juicy, we’ve had to put it behind a paywall. A monthly Outspoken Plus subscription costs $5.99 a month, or save with our annual package, for just $49.99 a year*. There are three ways you can become an Outspoken Plus subscriber. Apple users can subscribe via Apple Podcasts here: apple.co/outspoken, while Android users can subscribe via Spotify here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outspoken-plus/subscribe or Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/outspoken_plus. * An annual subscription is only available on Apple Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oggi con Matteo e Raffaele facciamo un po' il giro, non tanto dell'Italia, ma delle notizie. Una di queste potrebbe far arrabbiare molto gli studenti al rientro dalla pausa estiva. 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Note dell'episodio What Italians Really Think About Their Politics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT7IvwSEUHE&t=7s Oggi si inizia dai banchi di scuola. Ma attenzione! Vietati i cellulari! Cosa ne pensate? Matteo e Raffaele ne parlano, e cercano di capire come funzionera'. Ma abbiamo proprio bisogno di avere sempre con noi il cellulare, e soprattutto, serve agli studenti? Il turista anonimo continua a colpire. Questa volta si sono seduti su una sedia. Quindi? Poveri turisti non possono nemmeno riposarsi un attimo tra un monumento ed un altro? Beh certo, possono riposarsi, ma non su una sedia di... Finiamo tutti a mare! Quest'anno le coste italiane sono apparentemente molto pulite, e c'e' una regione che ha vinto per essere la regione con il mare piu' pulito! Curiosi? Vi possiamo dare un indizio: Confina con Campania e Calabria. Indovinato? Trascrizione Raffaele: [0:23] Buongiorno Matteo. Matteo: [0:25] Buongiorno, come va? Raffaele: [0:28] Settimana scorsa avevo il fiatone perché avevo fatto le scale a piedi, attività fisica. Questa settimana ho il fiatone stando fermo. Matteo: [0:39] No, è arrivato il caldo. Raffaele: [0:42] 31 gradi, sopra il 60 per cento di umidità: si suda da fermi, si soffre maledettamente. Matteo: [0:54] Mannaggia. Speriamo che questa cosa non continui. Raffaele: [0:57] Sei andato via giusto in tempo. Il problema che mi pongo io, Matteo, è che se a giugno, a metà giugno, fa così caldo e si soffre così tanto, cosa succede a luglio e agosto? Cioè dove andiamo a finire? Matteo: [1:16] E dove andiamo a finire? Raffaele: [1:18] E pensa che ci sta ancora chi è sui banchi di scuola a studiare con questo caldo. Matteo: [1:29] La vita in Italia in questo momento è calda. Raffaele: [1:32] È molto molto calda. Tu, Matteo, ricordi quando hai fatto l'esame di maturità? La data. Matteo: [1:41] Era giugno, le prime due settimane di giugno. Raffaele: [1:45] Grosso modo di questi tempi. (Sì sì.) Io invece ebbi la sfortuna... il mio cognome inizia con la T, quando si selezionò la lettera per decidere da dove iniziare per fare gli esami orali, giustamente uscì proprio la A. Estratta a sorte la A, e quindi io ero l'ultimo di tutta la classe a fare l'esame. L'ho fatto, se non ricordo male, il 4 luglio. E sono andato a fare l'esame di maturità, non so se te l'ho mai raccontato, col costumino. Cioè il costume e sopra il pantalone: finito l'esame, la prova orale dell'esame di maturità, siamo andati direttamente al mare a festeggiare. Ma si può studiare con questo caldo? Si può stare sui libri a scuola con questo caldo? Matteo: [2:35] No, sicuramente no. Fortunatamente tutte le scuole, a parte gli esami, sono chiuse e riapriranno a settembre. Raffaele: [2:47] Sì, generalmente chiudono intorno al 10 giugno, ma già molto prima ci sono tanti studenti che, finite le interrogazioni, finiti i test, i compiti in classe, come si chiamano, lasciano la scuola generalmente verso la fine di maggio. E ha senso proprio per questo discorso del caldo, considera che non siamo neanche ancora in estate ma già fa così caldo. Quando rientreranno a scuola gli studenti, probabilmente troveranno una novità. Bello o brutta? Non lo so, bisogna chiederlo a loro. Matteo: [3:26] Ah, e che novità troveranno? Poveri studenti, poveri studenti. Raffaele: [3:31] Poveri. A partire da settembre 2025 il cellulare in classe sarà vietato anche agli studenti delle scuole superiori. Matteo: [3:42] E questa è una cosa interessante, è un approccio molto... non dittatoriale, mi sembra un po'... dittatoriale mi sembra troppo, però non me lo aspettavo. Raffaele: [3:55] È un approccio forte, no? È stato fatto l'esperimento con le scuole inferiori, chiamiamole così, quindi le scuole elementari, le scuole medie, e poi adesso si è deciso di espandere questo divieto alle scuole superiori. Alle scuole elementari è stato facilissimo: forse nessun bambino alle scuole elementari ha il cellulare. Anzi mi correggo: io conosco tanti bambini che hanno il cellulare in quarta o quinta elementare ma non lo portano proprio a scuola. Alle medie già comincia ad essere complicato perché un po' tutti hanno il cellulare. Al liceo, alle scuole superiori sarà complicato far rispettare questo divieto. Matteo: [4:44] È una cosa interessante anche perché sto cercando di pensare, cercando di empatizzare il più possibile con i ragazzi e i genitori, per quanto posso ovviamente, e non trovo un motivo per andare contro questa decisione: è giusto che tu non puoi usare il cellulare in classe. Raffaele: [5:12] Eh, siamo sempre nel discorso del libero arbitrio, no? In teoria gli studenti dovrebbero capire che non è il caso di utilizzare il cellulare durante la lezione. Spieghiamo un attimo bene come funziona a partire da settembre: praticamente all'ingresso in classe ci sarà una cassettina oppure si utilizzerà semplicemente il cassetto della cattedra dell'insegnante. E ogni studente che entra in classe, oppure quando entra il professore, i ragazzi devono consegnare il cellulare, mettere il cellulare in questa cassettina o nel cassetto, in modalità non disturbare, di modo che vibrazioni e suonerie non diano fastidio. E recuperare il cellulare in teoria alla fine della giornata ma in pratica quando il professore uscirà di classe, i ragazzi andranno a controllarsi le notifiche, salvo poi rimettere il cellulare a posto quando entra il professore dell'ora successiva. Ha senso così? Cioè alla fine è solo un togliere il cellulare agli alunni durante la lezione? Matteo: [6:27] Allora la questione è che abbiamo a che fare con ragazzi giovani che per una questione anche fisica hanno dei seri problemi a comportarsi in maniera logica. Perché si stanno ancora sviluppando e quindi hanno bisogno di avere a che fare con delle regole e con dei divieti, secondo me. Cioè non puoi basarti sempre e solo sulla logicità, e il ragionamento che dovrebbero fare gli studenti, che sono giovani. Raffaele: [7:14] Eh lo so, ma dirgli proprio "lasciate il cellulare qua, spegnete il cellulare, consegnatelo"... Potresti anche dire "spegnetelo però tenetelo voi, ci fidiamo." Perché poi alla fine è quello un po' il discorso. Tu dici: " Non mi fido." Matteo: [7:28] No, il discorso è proprio quello, il discorso è: si può arrivare a quello dopo una... è un po' come nelle disintossicazioni forti, tu mi insegni... No anche tu, se tu vuoi prendere meno caffè, sei arrivato in una situazione in cui ne stai prendendo tanto, non è che inizi a prenderne di meno. Vai un po' drastico i primi periodi. Raffaele: [7:55] Eh non lo so, non lo so, ci sono diversi approcci, per questo non è così semplice la questione, perché tu dici: il cellulare in classe è un male, quindi la soluzione è togliamo il cellulare. Matteo: [8:11] Ma in realtà il cellulare in classe è un male. Raffaele: [8:14] Dipende da cosa ci fai. Matteo: [8:16] Ma in questo momento lasciando stare il "vorrei che fosse", però se eliminiamo il "come vorrei che fosse la classe ideale oggi", il cellulare e l'uso del cellulare in classe distrae solamente. Raffaele: [8:40] Allora voglio chiarire un po' la mia posizione: io fondamentalmente sono d'accordo con te, nel senso che sono d'accordo che dire ad un tredicenne "tieni il cellulare acceso sul banco durante la lezione" è un invito a nozze per lui. E invece di sentirsi il professore di storia e filosofia, aprirà TikTok e si guarderà i video silenziosamente facendo finta di seguire. Quindi diciamo che è un modo per togliere questa distrazione. Idealmente non sarebbe necessario. Idealmente la lezione dovrebbe essere coinvolgente, e ti dirò di più, dovrebbe trovare un modo per coinvolgere i ragazzi attivamente. E perché non coinvolgere anche con l'uso del cellulare? Cioè per me la scuola dovrebbe andare verso una digitalizzazione massiccia, forte, soprattutto in Italia dove invece su questo siamo un po' indietro. Non ci sono abbastanza computer per tutti gli allievi, non ci sono i tablet per tutti e consentire l'utilizzo del cellulare, in maniera coordinata con l'insegnante eh, attenzione... può essere invece un modo per sopperire a questa mancanza. Idealmente, eh... Matteo: [10:03] Sono d'accordo con te. Idealmente. Ma poi basta che... ricordo le mie lezioni di informatica, e non so se tu hai mai fatto lezioni in aula computer in cui c'erano questi grandi computer, dietro i quali... erano così grandi che ti potevi nascondere dietro il monitor. E lo studente, il suo primo obiettivo quando... non il suo primo obiettivo nel senso che si sveglia e pensa che vuole fare questo.... Ma il cervello ha costanti, dà costanti impulsi per distrarti, sempre. E al primo momento noi, anche senza cellulari, perché entrambi abbiamo fatto i nostri studi durante un periodo in cui non c'era proprio il cellulare... Raffaele: [10:58] Usciva, ti dico la verità, si mandavano gli sms. Matteo: [11:01] Sì, vabbè, però, insomma, era così, non... oltretutto era vietato, non potevi metterti col cellulare sul banco. Raffaele: [11:15] Però mi ricordo che già all'ultimo anno di liceo noi avevamo quasi tutti il cellulare e ci mandavamo i messaggini, quindi già si presentava il problema. Non potevi, chiaro che non potevi, però nessuno ti sequestrava nulla. Matteo: [11:28] Eh no, però la questione è che adesso non solo puoi mandare messaggini ma per esempio puoi compromettere un compito in classe, certo probabilmente ci saranno delle metodologie per i quali se c'è il compito in classe il cellulare viene tolto o comunque viene spento o non lo so. Però già la maggior parte degli studenti è ignorante... Ma buttiamoli proprio i cellulari... Cioè secondo me il cellulare genericamente dovrebbe essere iniziato ad usare a 20 anni, perché crea una serie di problemi. A meno che non si inizi a scuola a fare educazione digitale, che può essere anche fatta con carta e penna, però ti iniziano ad educare a come usare i social, come comportarsi, cosa fare, cosa non fare, cosa evitare. Raffaele: [12:31] E qui convergiamo, Matteo: hai detto una cosa bellissima, esattamente quello che proporrei di fare io, perché il problema secondo me non è la distrazione del cellulare sul banco. Certo le elimini, non hai più la distrazione. Ma non educhi a gestire il cellulare, e secondo me il problema di tanti ragazzi di oggi è proprio quello. Pensa che la proposta successiva di questo governo è: niente social media sotto i 15 anni. E di questo poi ne riparliamo magari in un'altra puntata. Però è per dire che secondo me anche questo divieto non è per non far distrarre gli studenti, è per evitare che magari anche gli episodi di bullismo in classe vengano ripresi con i cellulari, poi questi video girino nelle chat, sui social media e creino problemi poi giganteschi. Il problema è proprio quello. Il problema è cosa ci fanno i ragazzi col cellulare. E quindi dovrebbero essere educati all'utilizzo consapevole del cellulare. Secondo me a partire dalla scuola, quindi non sequestrando i cellulari, ma insegnando come usare i cellulari in maniera utile e non fare danni con i cellulari. E poi chiaramente c'è l'altra faccia della medaglia, ovvero una volta usciti da scuola non è che "cellulare libero per tutti, tutta la giornata". Perché attualmente è così, no? La scuola dice "vi vieto il cellulare a scuola, a casa decideranno i genitori, fate quello che volete." Il problema è poi che in questa altra metà della giornata, anche i genitori, anche la famiglia deve continuare con questa educazione all'utilizzo della tecnologia. Matteo: [14:19] Sì sì sì sì, purtroppo l'educazione è un grande problema. Raffaele: [14:33] Dove eravamo rimasti? Ma inteso settimana scorsa? A Roma con i turisti che si rubavano le statue e le basi delle colonne: è successo di nuovo? Non dirmi che è successo di nuovo... Matteo: [14:49] È successo, più o meno. Niente monopattini, niente basi di colonne, ma a quanto pare dei turisti hanno fatto un guaio. Raffaele: [14:59] Un guaio bello grosso e bello caro, molto caro. Parliamo ancora di comportamenti sbagliati nei musei. Questa volta siamo a Verona, un museo che si chiama Palazzo Maffei, che ospita delle opere d'arte. In particolare un'opera d'arte di un artista contemporaneo italiano che si chiama Nicola Bolla, che ha riprodotto una sedia ispirata a uno dei quadri più famosi di Van Gogh. E l'ha riprodotta totalmente fatta di cristallo e Swarovski, quindi uno degli oggetti più fragili per definizione. Raffaele: [15:48] Ebbene, durante una visita a questo museo, una coppia quasi anziana, adesso non sappiamo molti dati, vediamo soltanto le immagini dei video di sorveglianza. Questa coppia di signori anziani, aspetta l'uscita della guardia poi si avvicina furtivamente alla sedia, che si chiama proprio "la sedia di Van Gogh". Fin lì tutto bene, puoi avvicinarti, puoi fare le tue foto. Solo che a un certo punto lui si china e si siede, si appoggia sull'opera d'arte. Adesso, secondo te: è fatta di cristallo, come può andare a finire? (Malissimo. In frantumi.) Esatto. La sedia si è immediatamente spaccata. E, tu dirai: i due mortificati avranno informato la guardia che stava poco distante in qualche altra sala. "Guardate, è successo questo, non volevo, l'ho urtata e si è rotta." Invece i furbastri sono scappati via, hanno fatto finta di nulla, hanno lasciato il museo e si sono dileguati. Le guardie del museo si sono accorte del danno troppo tardi, perché sono uscite dal museo per provare a rintracciare i colpevoli ma non li hanno potuti trovare. E quindi il museo ha fatto una denuncia contro ignoti, si dice in questo caso: è una cosa che è possibile fare quando non sai chi ha fatto il danno, il furto, fai una denuncia contro ignoti. E i carabinieri in questo caso si sono attivati, hanno preso la situazione molto seriamente, dal video sono riconoscibili in volto i due, si vede per bene l'abbigliamento, gli oggetti che portano con sé. E quindi per adesso non l'hanno trovati, ma chissà che non li troveranno a breve. Matteo: [17:55] Beh, ci sono spera... speriamo, ma non tanto per una questione di, come dire: "Voglio punirli". Però non vorrei che iniziasse questo nuovo sport di "fa il danno e poi scappa". Raffaele: [18:15] Sì, no, non va bene. Il danno, tra l'altro, la sedia vale tra i 15.000 e i 50.000 euro, quindi non parliamo di milioni di euro, però comunque è un danno non da poco. E hanno contattato l'artista: fortunatamente l'artista, dopo aver constatato i danni ha detto "ok, sì, la possiamo sistemare." Tra l'altro l'artista è stato intervistato dai giornali e l'ha presa sul filosofico, diciamo così. Ha detto "No, non ci sono rimasto male anzi ci ho visto qualcosa di ironico e positivo, mi è sembrata quasi una performance di arte moderna". Matteo: [19:00] Vabbè certo, è stata registrata, l'ha vista forse. Raffaele: [19:04] Eh, si sarà fatto una risata e ha detto "Mi ha dato persino lo spunto per la prossima opera da realizzare". Matteo: [19:11] Ah, incredibile. Raffaele: [19:13] "Sedia spezzata con turista immortalato accovacciato", chissà. Secondo me questo è il calore. Troppo caldo sta dando alla testa. Hai un antidoto per tutto questo caldo? Matteo: [19:26] Eh certo: andate a mare! Raffaele: [19:35] Eh vabbè ma il mare in Italia... Cioè l'Italia è tutta mare, è una penisola, c'è talmente tanto di quel mare che non sai dove andare. Dove andare a mare? Matteo: [19:48] Possiamo chiederlo ai mitici della bandiera blu. Raffaele: [19:55] La bandiera blu è uno degli strumenti che si utilizza in Italia per identificare le condizioni del mare delle spiagge italiane. Dare una bandiera blu ad una spiaggia vuol dire che lì l'acqua è pulita e bella, è l'idea di massima. Quest'anno in Italia, nel 2025, abbiamo 246 bandiere blu, quindi abbiamo almeno 246 posti da scegliere per avere l'acqua eccellente e addirittura recentemente c'è stato uno studio dei laboratori delle agenzie ambientali che hanno fatto una statistica e hanno visto che la regione con l'acqua più pulita, inteso meno inquinata in tutta Italia, è la Puglia. Il 99,7% delle acque è eccellente, ha una qualità eccellente, quindi l'acqua meno inquinata, praticamente 99,7% vuol dire che è perfetta. (Non male.) Più nello specifico, Matteo, tra l'altro le bandiere blu confermano questo trend e anche il maggior numero di bandiere blu in tutta Italia ce l'hanno Liguria, Puglia e Calabria, quindi si conferma la Puglia tra le migliori destinazioni. Tu sei stato in Puglia, sei stato al mare, ricordi qualche spiaggia, ti va di consigliarmi quella che secondo te è la spiaggia più bella d'Italia o la spiaggia più bella in cui sei stato in Italia? Matteo: [21:40] Allora, io sono stato in Puglia sì. Sono stato nel Gargano. Quindi la parte vicino al tallone dello stivale. E poi sono stato al confine con la Puglia, nel Molise, più verso nord. Siamo andati ogni tanto, siamo sconfinati in Puglia, spiagge un po' più sabbiose. Non sono andato ma dicono che un posto meraviglioso sono le isole Tremiti. Raffaele: [22:18] Eh sì. Matteo: [22:20] Che sono di fronte la Puglia e il Molise. Raffaele: [22:23] Esatto, sono un po' bistrattate, vuol dire maltrattate, spesso dimenticate quando si parla di isole italiane perché pensano tutti quanti alle isole della Sicilia. Mentre invece le Tremiti in Puglia sono una destinazione turistica bella, bella, bella. Matteo: [22:45] Sì. Raffaele: [22:46] Io sono stato in Puglia, non sono stato a mare in Puglia, perché sono stato in inverno, anche nei luoghi insomma che poi d'estate sono belli affollati. Però non ho avuto la possibilità di godere della spiaggia quando sono stato in Puglia. Quindi la mia selezione varia un po' tra Lazio e Campania soprattutto. Ed in particolare ti voglio raccomandare in Campania Marina d'Ascea, anche qui Bandiera Blu, una bella spiaggia ampia, mare molto pulito. Ma non solo, ce ne sono tante. C'è Palinuro. C'è un posto adesso non mi ricordo neanche più come... insomma, in quale zona specificamente si trova. Quando eravamo più ragazzini con la famiglia andavamo in un posto che si chiama "lo scoglio della tartaruga". E si trova a Vico Equense, in provincia di Napoli, non troppo lontano da Sorrento. Ed era un posto fantastico perché tu arrivavi, poi dovevi prendere la barchetta e la barchetta ti portava in questa spiaggia. Si chiama scoglio della tartaruga perché ci sono dei sassi poco distante dalla spiaggia che hanno proprio la forma di una tartaruga. E c'era l'abitudine, adesso non penso sia più consentito, di arrampicarsi su questa tartaruga e tuffarsi dalla testa o dal guscio della tartaruga. Non ci sei mai stato? Non ne hai mai sentito parlare? Matteo: [24:27] No, ricordo vagamente. A Vico Equense ci sono stato spesso quando ero piccolo e tutta quella parte lì è fantastica, ci sono delle spiagge e dei panorami e dei profumi bellissimi. Pino, mi ricordo sempre questo profumo di pino, l'albero e il mare che assieme creano un... Guarda, mi sento a mare adesso solo a pensarci. Raffaele: [25:01] Eh, ma io... infatti questo è un esercizio psicologico. Se penso alla spiaggia e al mare, automaticamente mi rinfresco. Nel Lazio ti consiglio una spiaggia che si chiama Serapo. Tecnicamente la zona, la cittadina a cui appartiene si chiama Gaeta, quindi siamo tra Napoli e Roma, non troppo lontano da Terracina che menziono sempre. Ed è insomma una bella bella spiaggia. Occhio al traffico, non facilissima da raggiungere, bisogna parcheggiare, poi fare delle scalinate... però insomma merita. Secondo alcuni la spiaggia più bella in Italia invece è la spiaggia dei conigli a Lampedusa. Matteo: [25:46] Non ci sono mai stato, è molto famosa tant'è vero che ne ho sentito già parlare. Raffaele: [25:52] Eh sì, effettivamente guardare le foto... sembra di guardare i Caraibi o addirittura le Maldive o la Polinesia. Matteo: [26:02] Ce ne sono tantissime che ricordo in Sardegna. Raffaele: [26:06] Esatto, volevo dire questo. Cioè che ognuno può avere la sua preferita, io non sono mai stato in Sardegna, però secondo tanti le spiagge più belle in Italia sono proprio in Sardegna. Secondo posto forse per la Sicilia e poi Puglia ed altre. Però grosso modo l'idea collettiva è questa: le spiagge più belle in Italia sono in Sardegna. Sei mai stato a mare in Sardegna? Matteo: [26:36] Sì, sono stato a mare in Sardegna per un paio d'anni da giovane, liceale, sono andato con gli amici, ed è stato, penso, il mare più bello che abbia mai visto in vita mia: bellissimo. Limpidissimo. Raffaele: [26:59] Facciamo così: me ne parli un poco nel nostro after show, ci spostiamo di là e approfondiamo questo argomento, e anche qua parliamo di qualche altra cosa. Matteo: [27:12] È vero perché ho fatto qualcosa. Raffaele: [27:15] Cosa hai fatto? Matteo: [27:16] Mistero? Raffaele: [27:17] Mistero: se volete sapere cosa ha combinato Matteo dovete seguirci nel nostro after show. Ricordate che è uno dei nostri bonus per i sostenitori, i membri della nostra comunità. Quindi non perdete tempo, cliccate sul link nelle show notes, diventate sostenitori di Easy Italian, riceverete l'after show, la trascrizione integrale interattiva della puntata, la traduzione multilingue, ed il Vocab Helper che mostra a schermo fino a 10 tra le parole più importanti o più difficili minuto per minuto. E che vuoi di più dalla vita? Matteo: [27:55] Una spiaggia e del mare. Raffaele: [27:59] Io stavo per dire un Lucano... Matteo: [28:01] Ciao. Ciao.

Have you ever realized you're spending thousands on supplements that do little more than clutter your cabinet? One athlete was on the hook for $6,500 a year—until Taryn Richardson helped her strip it back to what truly makes a difference. In this episode, Taryn breaks down how to use simple blood tests to guide your choices, and spot the supplements worth keeping (and those you can dump). Stick around—you'll finish this show knowing exactly which pills, powders and potions deserve a place in your daily routine. 00:00 The Supplement Dilemma: What's Worth It? 03:06 Blood Tests: A Key to Personalized Nutrition 07:07 Iron and Vitamin D: Essential Nutrients for Athletes 11:25 Creatine and Protein Powders: The New Norm? 15:26 The Multivitamin Myth: Are They Really Necessary? 19:11 Electrolytes and BCAAs: When to Use Them? 21:11 The Strategic Approach to Supplements   Taryn Richardson https://www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Want to really transform your swimming? Join us on a swim camp in 2025 in the Maldives, Galapagos Islands, or Thailand: https://effortlessswimming.com/camps/ Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog

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What does climate change look like through a child's eyes? From Nepal's melting glaciers to the Maldives' rising seas, the impacts are vastly different.  With more at stake in the future than older generations, young people around the world are taking notice – be it protecting medicinal plants in remote mountain villages, or speaking on global stages about vanishing islands, they are showing resilience and leadership.UN News' Vibhu Mishra sat down with Alice Akunga and Edward Addai, UNICEF Representatives in Nepal and the Maldives, about how climate change is reshaping childhood – and how children are fighting back.His first question was to Ms. Akunga, who described how climate change is broadly impacting Nepal's children.

I had meant to roll out the welcome mat before we burst into Season 4 with the previous episode with the glorious Elaine Cole in the Maldives, but hey, time is bendy like that, isn't it?In this short and sweet solo update, I take a moment to say hi (properly), catch you up on what's been unfolding behind the scenes, and share what you can expect from this brand new season of the LITO Podcast. Think fresh energy, new textures, soulful stories, honest reflections, and yes, the same heart and depth you've always loved. I'm so happy to be back in your ears. Buckle up, my love, we're going somewhere meaningful this season. Let's go.-------Come say hi!

This a rebroadcast from the Get Fast Podcast with Jordan and Gerard Donnelly from TriVelo Coaching Trivelo Coaching: https://www.trivelocoaching.com.au/ Welcome to this week's episode of the Effortless Swimming Podcast. This is a rebroadcast of an episode where I was a guest on the Get Fast Podcast with TriVelo Coaching with Jordan and Gerard Donnelly. On this episode, I'll talk about how triathletes can swim minutes faster in any races that they're doing. So if you're a triathlete or you're interested in triathlon or open water swimming, there'll be a lot here that can help you improve your swim speed and ultimately make it easier. And a lot more enjoyable. Let's get into this episode on the TriVelo Coaching Get Fast podcast. 01:15 - Why Swimmers Get Stuck 03:30 - Are Athletes Doing It Wrong After Coaching? 06:50 - How Long Does It Take To Change Swim Habits? 10:05 - Is A Lack Of Fitness Holding Your Technique Back? 13:30 - Overcoming the 2nd Plateau 19:45 - The Ultimate Swim Technique Overhaul Plan 23:50 - Ideal Time Ratio For Swim Technique Vs. Fitness 28:00 - Why Elite Swimmers Avoid Long, Slow Training 32:50 - Why Adult-Onset Swimmers Struggle To Improve 36:40 - Overcoming The Mental Barrier Of Going Slower To Get Faster 39:00 - The Best Tests For Swim Fitness And Speed 43:30 - Pool Vs. Open Water: Understanding The Differences 46:40 - Swimming Myths Debunked 51:31 - When To Push Through Bad Form (And When To Stop) 55:30 - Swimming Is A Technique Thing Get your HydroClear goggles here and get 15% off from your first purchase. Code: PODCAST https://shop.effortlessswimming.com/ Want to really transform your swimming? Join us on a swim camp in 2025 in the Maldives, Galapagos Islands, or Thailand: https://effortlessswimming.com/camps/ Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership: https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog

The Maldives, a dream destination in the Indian Ocean that's popular with tourists from around the world, is threatened by rising sea levels – a direct consequence of climate change. Scientists warn the archipelago could even disappear by the end of the century. The country is building artificial islands to support its economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism. But these projects are accelerating coastal erosion, and NGOs are concerned about the devastating effects on reefs. As a result, some inhabitants have already been forced to leave their homes. FRANCE 24's Léa Delfolie and Aminath Liuvina report, with Anna Hartley.

Ever wonder what happens when you actually design your life around your dream?In this Best Of episode, host Kim Anderson rewinds the conversation with Lucas Chesterton, founder of Indy Escapes, a travel company creating epic group adventures for solo travelers in dreamy destinations like Kenya, Uganda, Turkey, Croatia, the Maldives, and Bali.Lucas has explored over 120 countries, but his journey isn't about ticking off a list. It's about living with purpose, building meaningful community, and chasing the kind of joy that can't be faked. In this episode, you'll hear how he turned a soul-searching question"If money were no object, how would you spend your days?" into a life filled with travel, connection, and real impact.If you've ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5, building something meaningful, or living with more freedom and heart, Lucas' story is your permission slip.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How one question can reshape your entire lifeWhy travel is the ultimate connector—and what makes a trip truly transformationalThe power of building a lifestyle, not just a businessThis one's for the dreamers, the explorers, and anyone craving more adventure and intention in their everyday life.Hit play and get inspired to design a life you don't need a vacation from.RESOURCES:Connect with Lucas & Indy Escapes⚡ ROUND Book: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia SchultzWANT MORE? Check out these episodes from passionate travelers living life on their terms:How a Travel Writer Built Peru's Best Travel App While Living AbroadThe Mindful Traveler: Redefining Adventures in the Age of SustainabilityWant travel tips and a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast? SIGN UP for our weekly newsletter here! It's just the good stuff, I promise. No spam here. Support the showMore Travel with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout Please Note: I may earn a small commission when purchasing through these links. It doesn't cost you anything extra but does help support the show.

What happens when a company we trust with our most personal data gets into financial trouble ? We hear from a woman who trusted a US company with her genetic information.Also on Tech Life this week, will there be enough electricity for the demands of artificial intelligence ? The International Energy Agency tells us about the challenges of powering the AI boom. And we find out how to grow an island in The Maldives. The tech involved could protect low-lying territories from erosion and rising sea levels.We enjoy reading your messages about the one item of tech you simply can't do without. If you want to tell us about your must-have piece of tech, please get in touch by emailing techlife@bbc.co.uk or send us a Whatsapp message or voice memo on +44 330 1230 320.Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn Editor: Monica SorianoImage: A scientist holds a DNA sample with the results on a computer screen in a laboratory. Credit: Westend61/Getty Images

Star of The Serpent and the upcoming Kate Moss biopic Ellie Bamber joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Ellie shares why Rome is her number one travel destination, how Latvia completely exceeded her expectations and why embracing the local cuisine is the best way to experience a new city. Plus, Ellie reveals her poignant travel memory of a cast trip to the Maldives and how she was taught to cook by a MasterChef winner in Thailand…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Portrait Roma Hotel, Rome, ItalyRhinoceros Roma Hotel, Rome, ItalyRoscioli, Rome, ItalyCiao Restorante, Rome, ItalyWaiheke Island, New ZealandBangkok, ThailandVilla Mabrouka, Tangier, MoroccoSoho House Istanbul, TurkeySomalisa Safari Camp, ZimbabweRoses, SpainLa Colombe d'Or Hotel, FranceMaldives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die president van die Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, het Saterdag die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie se spesiale erkenning vir Wêreld Geen Tabak-dag ontvang vir sy leierskap in tabakbeheer. Die direkteur-generaal van die WGO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, het Muizzu se toewyding aan openbare gesondheid geprys. Die Maldive-eilande het onder sy leierskap e-sigarette verbied, die ouderdom vir die gebruik van tabakprodukte tot 21 verhoog en rookvrye gebiede uitgebrei. Ghebreyesus het ook die Maldives se gratis ophou-rook-programme deur verhoogde tabakbelasting verwelkom om toegang tot tabak te beperk en lewens te red:

Send us a textThe NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.   Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.This episode includes the following rundown:The practical impact: how combining work and leisure can boost productivity and reward travellers without extra cost to companies.Why frequent travellers should approach trips like athletes—prioritising rest, hydration, nutrition, and recovery.Actionable tips: managing jet lag, building healthy routines, and using wellness toolkits on the road.The unseen pressures on frequent travellers, especially women and executives.How Inspired Travel Group's women-centric approach and empathetic support make a difference when things go wrong.Wellness as a core pillar: why companies are shifting from budget-only KPIs to traveller wellbeing metrics.The rise of biohacking, circadian lighting, and personalised recovery amenities.Danielle shares her own wellness travel routines, favourite wellness destinations (from Hawaii to the Maldives), and why even a local staycation can be transformative.The importance of putting people—not just logistics—at the heart of travel.A call for companies to embrace wellness and human-centric travel policies for a healthier, more productive workforce.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show

For over five decades since the Liberation of Bangladesh and the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the Indian state has had to pay a heavy price to protect the fabric of its democracy and its basic geographical structure in the face of a multiplicity of national security threats. These threats have ranged from constant pressure along its Northern and Western borders from nuclear-armed adversaries, several internal fissures and cracks in Punjab, J&K and the Northeast and a festering problem of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) across several states. Complementing these internal and border security challenges have been challenges in the neighborhood that have precipitated the deployments of India's military such as in Sri Lanka and Maldives in the late 1980s. Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam, former fighter pilot and accomplished military historian, explores war and conflict in contemporary India in his latest book, Shooting Straight: A Military Biography of Lt Gen Rostum K. Nanavatty. Moving beyond the traditional discourse of the 1965 and 1971 wars, the book examines modern military challenges through the lens of one of India's most distinguished post-1971 Army commanders. From leading para commandos in Sri Lanka to commanding formations in Siachen, Baramulla, and the Northeast during key crises, and later serving as Northern Army Commander in the aftermath of the 2001 Parliament attack, Nanavatty gained a frontline perspective on hybrid and ‘grey zone' warfare—topics highly relevant today. Joining AVM Subramaniam in a free-wheeling discussion on the changing character of conflict over the past few decades and its implications for India through the lens of Gen Nanavatty is military historian Probal Dasgupta. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. In this episode of BIC Talks, Arjun Subramaniamn will be in conversation with Probal Dasgupta. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in March 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.  

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Ahmed Munawar, Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority, on advancing Islamic finance in the Maldives through MISFI, education partnerships, public awareness via Tamveel and future regional ambitions

On this week's bonus episode Sam and Pete tackle the ultimate Shag, Marry, Kill (featuring Theodore, Inspector Gadget, and Darth Vader), and chat to Aussie honeymooners who are flying across the world to see them at the O2 instead of lounging in The Maldives. Plus, expect fiery jelly cat opinions and their thoughts on the new phenomenon: Virgin Island.Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever it is you're listening now.Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review. Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube - @stayingrelevantpodcastTo get in touch with the podcast, please email hello@srproductions.co.uk (great e-mail, we know)PO BOX:SR ProductionsPO Box 81681LondonSW6 9SW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LITO Podcast returns with a postcard-style episode with my best (and self-proclaimed “most beautiful”) friend Elaine. Tune into our love notes to life, marriage, friendship, loss, healing, and all that unfolded in paradise.-------Come say hi!

We've been gradually telling the "origin stories" of each team member in Frequent mIler. Today, we'll talk about how Tim came to join Frequent Miler.(00:52) - How did Tim get started in miles and points?(02:12) - Around 16 or 17, Tim and his brother planned out a series of roadtrips to try to see beyond their Midwestern home.(06:24) - To prepare for his honeymoon years later, Tim volunteered for medical research studies to raise money. His goal: take his new wife to the top 5 places she wanted to see. (New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, and Ireland.) (09:10) - After all that travel, Tim and his wife ended up with a bunch of United miles. He started to learn a bit about miles when he attempted to use those United miles to fly home for the holidays. (13:07) - Gradually, Tim started to learn more, starting with a Southwest credit card.(14:14) - When Tim started entering the wine making industry, he started traveling more for work and had the opportunity to join an expensed trip to South Africa if he could get himself there. As a tall guy, he was motivated to figure out a way to fly business class.(20:31) - Tim and his wife planned a trip to the Maldives, which got Tim even deeper into the hobby, especially when he sort of stumbled upon a type of mistake fare of sorts where his stay was earning points as though it were a paid stay. (23:12) - In 2021, Tim was starting to tire of working in the wine industry and was itching for something new. His wife was helping him brainstorm his dream job and he said "I'd love to write for Frequent Miler." About a week later, he saw the job posting for a new author at Frequent Miler. (27:34) - Nick and Greg shares their impression of Tim's application and interview.(33:18) - So what does Tim get most excited about now, in the points and miles hobby?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

If you've ever dreamed of a hospital stay just to get a break (guilty!), this episode is for you. Sarah and I crack open the truth about how we ignore our body's whispers until they start screaming - whether it's migraines, burnout, or a mysterious case of adult-level grumpiness. From feather nudges to metaphorical Mack trucks, we explore how our bodies are basically yelling, “Stop volunteering for crap you hate!” We talk about: Why self-care isn't selfish (and might just save your sanity). “Feather, rock, truck” – the escalation path of ignoring your intuition. How resentment and migraines might be soul-siblings. Ditching the “busy badge” and choosing joy instead. Reclaiming the right to do absolutely nothing (and love it). Why being awkward and honest beats perfection every time. This episode is full of real talk, belly laughs, and gentle-but-firm reminders to check in with your own damn needs before your body checks you into a hospital. Find out more about Sarah: https://www.thejuicygoodlife.com/ Check out Sarah's Book, Worth the squirm: https://www.thejuicygoodlife.com/books Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com For exclusive content, including a private solo podcast, join Suzanne's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/suzanneculberg Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter Join Networking without Schmooze with Laura & Suze, Register here - https://networkingwithoutschmooze.substack.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach podcast? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach  The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Contact Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact   Quotable Moments: “If you don't listen to your body's whispers, you'll end up hearing it scream.” “Highly judged? Yes. Happily rested? Also yes.” “Migraine or Maldives? Either way, your body is asking for a break.”

Plastic pollution in the Maldives has become a serious environmental crisis, despite the nation's image as a pristine paradise. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin shares the inspiring story of Zazou Saeed—a young Maldivian surfer and ocean advocate—who rose to become a local conservation hero by campaigning against single-use plastics. From leading beach cleanups to working with NGOs like Save the Beach and Parley for the Oceans, Zazou sparked a grassroots movement that helped influence national policy. Ocean conservation through local action is a powerful force. Zazou used art, storytelling, and education to mobilize Maldivian youth and drive home the consequences of plastic pollution on coral reefs, sea turtles, and marine life. Her efforts were instrumental in shifting public awareness and building momentum toward the Maldives' plastic bans. This episode highlights how one passionate person can make a massive difference for their community—and the ocean. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Welcome back to Chloe vs The World! In this GIRL TALK episode, Chloe is joined by the girls for a juicy chat all about our weirdest icks (some of them are WILD) and what's on our agenda for summer party season.From green flags turning red to the ultimate do's and don'ts of hosting (and surviving) summer events, nothing is off-limits in this episode. Get ready for laughs, opinions, and maybe a little too much honesty.What's your biggest ick? And what are your summer party essentials? Let us know in the comments!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!Listen to the FULL PODCAST and follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UjhcQP...Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chloevsthewor...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloevsthew...Chloe: https://www.instagram.com/chloeburrows/?hl=enDilemmas: chloevstheworldsubmissions@gmail.com

Welcome back to WATG, where the sarcasm is thick, the dreams are expensive, and the conversations sound like you're eavesdropping on three guys at a Long Island diner at 2 a.m. after a funeral and a fifth of bourbon.In this episode, Vince, Kurt, and JK dive headfirst into the fantasy of quitting it all if someone handed them a crisp $5 million check. Spoiler alert: they wouldn't exactly be sipping cocktails in the Maldives—they'd probably still be arguing about whether Staten Island tap water causes memory loss or just bad attitudes.From sleep-deprived rants about money anxiety to philosophical debates on whether they'd help people or just buy a really nice grill, this one's packed with painfully relatable insights and inappropriate jokes. Plus: stories about drunk coworkers, Disney trip trauma, shady water filtration schemes, and the kind of travel math that only makes sense when you're running on coffee and four hours of sleep.If you've ever wanted to know how $5 million could save your soul—or destroy your sanity—this episode's for you.[00:00] Intro – JK's back and the glue is still drying[05:23] $5 Million: Freedom or Fantasy?[12:47] Sleepless nights, money stress, and adulting on hard mode[24:15] Travel rage, Disney dads, and caffeine-fueled road trips[30:55] Outro – Existential dread, but make it funny

From the BBC World Service: U.S. President Donald Trump says he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he ramps up trade disputes with nations across the globe. Plus, Skype will officially stop operating today, although Skype for Business will continue. And the Maldives has signed a deal with a Dubai-based company to establish an $8.8 billion investment zone aimed at diversifying the tourism hotspot into a "financial freezone."

From the BBC World Service: U.S. President Donald Trump says he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs, as he ramps up trade disputes with nations across the globe. Plus, Skype will officially stop operating today, although Skype for Business will continue. And the Maldives has signed a deal with a Dubai-based company to establish an $8.8 billion investment zone aimed at diversifying the tourism hotspot into a "financial freezone."

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