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World news in 7 minutes. Friday 17th July 2026.Today : Ukraine politics. EU drone deal. Germany Uber takeover. Turkiye anniversary. Italy bridge sentence. Kenya Del Monte deaths. Algeria wildfires. Myanmar shipwrecks. New Zealand bird flu. Venezuela talks. US-Brazil tariffs. Expensive T-Rex.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
On this week's episode: Nigel Farage will argue that, if anything, he's TOO innocent ... Mitch McConnell is busy hanging out with a cat and some uranium in a secret box ... And Donald Trump will call FIFA to tell them they just need to find him three more goals.To support our show on Patreon, go here:patreon.com/skepticratTo hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here:facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMarsGet great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors:quince.com/skepticratmintmobile.com/skepticratauraframes.com (code: SKEPTICRAT)groundnews.com/skepticratHeadline Sources: NATO summit in Turkiye: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/8/five-key-takeaways-from-the-nato-summit-in-ankarahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/nato-leaders-world-cup-donald-trump-ankara-summithttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/us/politics/trump-air-force-one-security.htmlFarage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ly51kzdz3oMitch McConnell is not well: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/mitch-mcconnells-health-absence-mystery-with-us-senate-poised-return-2026-07-09/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/11/mitch-mcconnell-senator-healthStarmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxd00lg599oTrump calls FIFA prez to pressure a red card review: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world/europe/fifa-trump-infantino-world-cup-red-card.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/07/fifa-trump-red-card-belgium/687820/
NATO leaders left Turkiye on Wednesday after reaffirming their commitment to collective defense, but uncertainty now hangs over the alliance following US President Donald Trump's disruptive remarks.北约各国领导人周三离开土耳其,此前他们重申了集体防御承诺,但美国总统唐纳德·特朗普一番极具分裂性的言论,让整个联盟前景蒙上一层不确定性。Divisions over defense spending and the security commitments of the United States have raised questions about the cohesion of the alliance and even whether leaders would convene another summit next year.各国在防务开支、美国安全保障义务两方面产生分歧,外界开始质疑北约内部凝聚力,甚至不确定明年能否如期举办下一届峰会。Although the 32-member bloc sought to project unity through its "ironclad commitment" to the collective defense principle, the summit highlighted increasingly divergent priorities between Washington and its European allies.这个拥有32个成员国的同盟试图借对集体防御原则“牢不可破的承诺”对外塑造团结形象,但本次峰会清晰暴露,美国与欧洲盟友的核心诉求分歧正不断扩大。Trump's repeated criticism of NATO, renewed demands for Europe to shoulder more of the budgetary burden, and public rebukes of individual allies reinforced concern that the trans-Atlantic relationship is becoming more transactional than strategic.特朗普多次公开抨击北约,再度要求欧洲承担更多防务经费压力,还当众点名批评部分盟国,这加深了外界的担忧:跨大西洋关系正在从战略伙伴关系,彻底偏向纯粹的利益交易关系。Speaking in Ankara before joining alliance leaders, Trump made clear that his frustrations with NATO had not eased.在赶赴北约领导人集体会谈前,特朗普于安卡拉发表讲话,直言自己对北约的不满丝毫没有缓解。"Despite the fact that I'm very upset with NATO, that we pay far, far too much, billions and billions of dollars too much — because it's unfair — we protect them, but they're not there for us," he said.他表示:“我对北约非常不满,我们付出的代价实在过高,白白多掏了数十亿美元,这非常不公平。我们为他们提供安全庇护,可他们却不愿对等付出。”Trump also renewed his call for US control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO member Denmark, while criticizing Spain over defense spending and its position on the Iran war, even threatening to cut off all trade with Madrid.特朗普再度提出由美国接管格陵兰岛(北约成员国丹麦的自治领地),同时指责西班牙防务投入不足、在伊朗冲突上立场与美国相悖,甚至威胁断绝与马德里的全部贸易。The remarks contrasted sharply with efforts by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and European leaders to present a united front, underscoring growing disagreements over burden-sharing, strategic priorities and the future balance of responsibilities within the alliance.这番表态和北约秘书长马克·吕特、欧洲各国领导人力求展现统一战线的努力形成强烈反差,凸显各方在防务分摊、战略重心、联盟权责分配等问题上分歧持续加剧。Domestic pressures国内层面的压力Tom Harper, a lecturer in international relations at the University of East London, said the dispute over defense spending has become increasingly tied to domestic political and economic pressures.东伦敦大学国际关系讲师汤姆·哈珀表示,这场防务开支争端,如今和各国国内政治、经济压力深度绑定。European governments face mounting political risks if higher military spending comes at the cost of public services, Harper said.哈珀称,欧洲各国如果以削减公共服务为代价增加军费,将面临巨大的国内政治风险。"If increased defense spending coincides with cuts to social services and education, this will likely impose domestic costs on European governments, which they may be unwilling to pay, especially should they be facing election campaigns," he said.他说:“倘若增加国防开支就要削减社保、教育投入,各国政府都不愿承担这样的国内代价,尤其是恰逢大选周期时。”"You could say it's an example of the age-old debate over guns or butter."“这就是经典的‘大炮与黄油'取舍难题。”Harper also argued that the economic benefits of increased military spending could flow disproportionately to the US.哈珀还提出,军费扩容带来的经济红利,绝大部分会流向美国。"It is quite likely that American companies would be the primary beneficiaries of increased spending, which is one of the reasons why Washington has been keen for NATO members to increase their defense expenditure," he said.他表示:“美国企业大概率会成为军费上涨的主要受益者,这也是华盛顿极力推动北约各国提高防务开支的原因之一。”Matthew Arnold, a policy analyst and visiting fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, questioned whether NATO members could realistically sustain significantly higher defense spending.伦敦政治经济学院政策分析师、访问学者马修·阿诺德质疑,北约各国是否有能力长期维持大幅上涨的军费。"The fiscal concerns are serious," he said, warning that sustained increases in military expenditure could worsen debt burdens and social tensions, while much of the increased procurement would initially benefit large defense contractors, many of them based in the US.他称:“各国财政隐患十分严峻。持续增加军费会加重债务压力、激化社会矛盾,而且新增军备采购订单,初期大多流入美国大型军工企业。”Challenge to cohesion联盟凝聚力遭遇挑战Lawrence Loh, director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore Business School, said NATO now faces a broader challenge to its cohesion.新加坡国立大学商学院治理与可持续发展中心主任Lawrence Loh表示,北约整体凝聚力正遭遇更深层次的考验。"The NATO summit comes at a critical time when the alliance faces an emerging legitimacy crisis," Loh said. "With pressure from Trump, NATO risks bowing to this strongman's demands for increased defense spending," he said. "It is evolving into a transaction grouping of countries that weigh their respective interests with just one member — the US."他表示:“本届北约峰会恰逢联盟合法性危机显现的关键节点。在特朗普的施压下,北约被迫迎合这位强硬领导人提高军费的要求,联盟逐渐沦为纯粹的利益交换集团,各国凡事只权衡对美单方利弊。”The alliance is simultaneously grappling with economic slowdown, political fragmentation and social integration challenges across Europe, while also facing criticism over its limited effectiveness in responding to conflicts in the Middle East, he added.他补充道,北约同时要应对欧洲多国经济低迷、政治分裂、社会融合难题,还因应对中东冲突收效有限饱受诟病。"All in all, NATO is now caught between a rock — the US — and a hard place, which is all the region-based anguishes in Europe," he said.他说:“总而言之,北约如今进退两难:一边是步步紧逼的美国,另一边是欧洲层出不穷的各类地区矛盾。”Several analysts believe Trump's approach could ultimately accelerate Europe's pursuit of greater strategic autonomy.多名分析人士认为,特朗普的行事风格,最终会倒逼欧洲加速推进战略自主。Angel Saz-Carranza, director of the EsadeGeo Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics in Spain, said NATO will likely evolve over the next decade.西班牙ESADE全球经济与地缘政治中心主任Angel Saz-Carranza表示,未来十年北约格局将会迎来演变。"Reliance on the US will diminish as European Union capabilities increase, which will gradually rebalance the trans-Atlantic relationship," he said.他说:“随着欧盟自身防务实力提升,欧洲对美国的依赖会逐步降低,跨大西洋力量平衡将重新调整。”Pedro Brinca, an associate professor of macroeconomics at Nova School of Business and Economics in Portugal, also expects the alliance to become increasingly European in character.葡萄牙诺瓦商学院宏观经济学副教授佩德罗·布林卡也预判,北约的欧洲属性会持续增强。However, he cautioned that Europe's ability to shoulder greater responsibility will depend not only on spending more but also on spending more efficiently. Fragmented national procurement would deliver less security than coordinated European investment, he added.但他同时提醒,欧洲想要承担更多安全责任,不能只单纯增加军费,更要提升资金使用效率。各国分散独立采购军备,所能获得的安全收益,远不如欧洲协同统一投入。Although NATO leaders departed Ankara reiterating their commitment to collective defense, the summit illustrated that the alliance's greatest challenge may no longer be external threats alone, but maintaining political trust among its own members.尽管北约各国领导人离开安卡拉时再度重申集体防御义务,但本次峰会充分说明,联盟最大的难题早已不只是外部威胁,维系成员国之间的政治互信才是核心。The final declaration said the leaders "look forward to our next meeting", but without committing to a date.峰会最终宣言仅写明各国领导人“期待下一次会晤”,并未敲定具体举办时间。divergence分歧、立场背离sow埋下、滋生(矛盾、裂痕)discord不和、分歧、内部裂痕NATO北大西洋公约组织,简称北约summit(国际)峰会
The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara has drawn to a close. For two intense days, attention was locked on the Turkish capital. Beyond the debates over defense spending, burden sharing and hotspot issues, the event highlighted Turkiye's unique role within the alliance. Sitting at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Turkiye is no longer just a NATO member following a script. It is writing it. How is Ankara reshaping the transatlantic security architecture? Host Ding Heng is joined by Kamal Makili-Aliyev, Associate Professor at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg; Huseyin Bagci, Professor of International Relations at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara; Dr. Mher Sahakyan, Director of "China-Eurasia" Council for Political and Strategic Research.
As the NATO summit is underway, Drew Hinshaw, senior reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and Joe Parkinson, chief, world enterprise team at The Wall Street Journal, share their reporting on the changing relationship between Europe and the USA under President Trump, especially in light of complications from the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Photo: ANKARA, TURKIYE - JULY 8: U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, President of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit pose for a family photo at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Binnur Ege Gurun Kocak/Anadolu via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#sleepingbeauty #stepmom #magicIn this story, a mother asks her attendant who is beautiful. When he sees her daughter, he cannot tell a lie and says that she is the most beautiful. A three brothers and two hairpins later, the daughter looks to be dead. Can the Shahzada bring her back to life?Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz KúnosNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Galata Meyhanesi muhteşem fasılPodcast Shoutout: Susto is a podcast of ooky-spooky scary stories centered around the folklore of Latinx and Hispanic cultures. Hosted by Adrian.Listener Shoutout: Encarnación ParaguayPhoto Credit: "Hair pins old" by Flominator is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
President Erdogan hosted the 32 leaders of the NATO Alliance in Ankara on July 7th and 8th for a summit. President Trump attended. Key issues on the agenda were: Defense Investment, Defense Industries in NATO countries and Support for Ukraine. Alp was in attendance and shares his analysis and impressions.
Cleanup and relief operations are underway in south China's Guangxi following typhoon-triggered floods that have killed at least 39 people (01:02). The interim ceasefire between the US and Iran is facing uncertainty as both sides continue to trade strikes (10:34). The NATO summit has wrapped up in Turkiye, with internal disputes still unresolved among member states (21:43).
NATO leaders are meeting in Turkiye for a summit overshadowed by US President Donald Trump's demands to do less, while Europe does more. Following major Russian attacks on Ukraine and missile tests from China, European allies are under pressure to heed US demands and bolster their defences.
NATO's most important global summit has begun in Turkiye. It's an event where the world's leaders meet, mingle, and above all, try to keep President Donald Trump from doing something inconceivably stupid… like threatening to pull troops from Europe if the US does not gain control of Greenland. But NATO has even bigger problems: Russia's war in Ukraine and the threat Russia poses to the entire coalition. So to talk more about NATO, Trump, and how the summit is trying to keep the president of the United States from throwing an epic temper tantrum, we spoke with Felicia Schwartz, diplomatic correspondent for Politico.And in headlines: Democrats are calling for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the race in light of a sexual assault allegation against him, a new lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration has been illegally sharing confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, and French President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus restoring official diplomatic ties.Show Notes: Felicia Schwartz's work – https://www.politico.com/staff/felicia-schwartz Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com
July 7, 2026; 5pm, Donald Trump feels that NATO countries should have helped more when it came to the Iran War. Mind you, he did not consult our European allies before launching the offensive into Iran, only after the war was already underway. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Get the free Friday newsletter: send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 8th July 2026.Today : Turkiye NATO summit. Syria explosions. Hamas control. Saudi oil plans. Australia bridge bird. World Cup. Venezuela debris. France Le Pen decision. UK Farage election. DRC Ebola cases. Uganda catnip repellent.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
Get the free Friday newsletter: send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 7th July 2026.Today : FIFA Trump corruption. Peru acceptance. Sri Lanka prison violence. Iran funeral. Turkiye NATO. China floods. Ukraine Russian attacks. UK children stay home. Zimbabwe power cut. Morocco terrorism foiled. Cape Verde heroes welcome.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
Allen covers a storm that damaged ENGIE’s South Dakota wind farm, Sumitomo exiting two Belgian offshore farms, Envision’s loss in Denmark, and Continental building its own wind farm. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Happy Monday everyone. Sometimes … Mother Nature reminds the wind industry who is really in charge. Late last month … hurricane-force winds ripped through Hyde County, South Dakota … tearing into the Triple H Wind Farm operated by French energy giant Engie. One hundred and thirty-one miles per hour … as strong as a Category Four hurricane. More than twenty of the site’s ninety-two turbines … damaged. The two-hundred-fifty-megawatt complex is out of service … and turbine supplier GE Vernova is on-site now … assessing the wreckage. No injuries … but the governor declared a state of emergency. The machines that harvest the wind … taken down by the wind itself. Now … while one wind farm goes dark in the American plains … ownership is reshuffling across the North Sea. Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has exited two Belgian offshore wind farms … selling its stakes to joint venture partner Jera Nex BP. That is the partnership between oil major BP and Japan’s largest power generator Jera. Jera Nex BP now has full ownership of the two-hundred-nineteen-megawatt Northwester 2 … and has raised its stake in the one-hundred-sixty-five-megawatt Nobelwind to eighty percent. Both farms operate out of Ostend, Belgium … and have been generating power since 2017 and 2020. Sumitomo walks away … Jera Nex BP doubles down. Meanwhile … in Denmark … China’s Envision Group is seeing red for the first time in fifteen years. The company’s global innovation center in Silkeborg … a strategic research hub for wind turbine components and advanced manufacturing … posted a loss of just under one-point-three million Danish kroner. That is a swing of more than one hundred fifteen percent from last year’s profit. The culprit is not the technology … it is the currency. The U.S. dollar fell nearly twelve percent against the Danish krone in 2025 … and Envision’s books took the hit. Revenue also dropped eighteen percent … but management says the underlying operations remained stable. The machines still work … the math just changed. And speaking of money flowing into wind … a Turkish energy company just tapped an unusual source. Aksa Enerji … the largest publicly listed independent power producer in Turkiye … has secured one hundred twenty-four million dollars in financing backed by China’s export credit agency Sinosure. The money will fund a one-hundred-megawatt wind-plus-storage project in the southern province of Mersin. This is the first renewable energy project in Turkiye to receive a license as a storage-integrated facility. Aksa now operates power plants across seven countries … with more than three gigawatts of total capacity. Chinese capital … backing Turkish wind … with battery storage baked in from day one. Now … here is a story that might surprise you. Continental … the German tyre maker … yes … the tyre company … is building its own wind farm. Three Nordex turbines … each standing two hundred sixty-seven meters tall … right next to its tyre factory in Korbach, Germany. When they are online … those turbines and the factory’s existing solar panels will cover two-thirds of the plant’s electricity demand. Fifty-five gigawatt-hours a year … powering rubber mixing and extrusion lines … directly from the wind. Continental calls it a model for its production sites worldwide. Cheaper power … more predictable costs … and less exposure to volatile energy markets. The wind industry just gained a tyre company as a customer … and a competitor for electrons. And finally … south of the border. Mexico has eight gigawatts of wind power installed today … more than thirty-three hundred turbines across sixteen states. But the next chapter is already being written. The government plans to add nearly seven gigawatts of new wind capacity this term … part of a broader push for thirty-two gigawatts of new generation overall. More than two gigawatts of wind projects are pending allocation right now … and the industry estimates this next wave could mobilize four to five billion dollars in investment … building thirteen to fourteen new wind farms before the decade is out. The final decisions come in October. Here is what stands out this week. The wind industry is no longer just selling kilowatt-hours to utilities … it is selling energy independence directly to manufacturers … and that changes the customer base entirely. At the same time … capital for new wind projects is coming from places it never came from before … export credit agencies … cross-border joint ventures … and government allocation programs with billions on the line. The money is there … but so are the risks … currency swings … extreme weather … and the constant reshuffling of who owns what. For wind energy professionals … the takeaway is simple … the industry is growing … but the business model around it is getting more complex by the quarter. The turbines keep turning. And that’s the state of the wind industry for the 5th of July 2026. Join us for the Uptime Wind Energy podcast tomorrow.
We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The World Cup group stages are finished, and all three hosts are moving on. However, the United States hit a rough patch against Turkiye by resting their starters. Are we concerned? Geoff, Jose, and Jason look towards the Round of 32 match against Bosnia & Herzegovina, as well as the other upcoming knockout-round matches FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: / cincysoccertalk Facebook: / cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: / cincysoccertalk
Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts and reactions to the Miami Heat trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo! How do they now stack up in the East? Does Giannis make them legitimate contenders? They then get into the other blockbuster NBA trade of the week as the Hornets sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... In a loaded Western Conference, does this move give Minnesota a fighting chance at a championship? Vegas insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to share some insights and favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Later, the guys get into some World Cup talk, discussing the USMNT's last-second loss to Turkiye... Did it change our outlook on Team USA going forward? Plus, Arnie's picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Cleaning Up launches its Deep Dive Australia series. Featuring conversations with nine leaders of the climate and clean energy scene, the series explores where Australia is leading the world, where it is not, and how it got there. This is an important moment for Australia. The country was extraordinarily exposed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, being the largest per capita importer of diesel in the world. It's also uniquely dependent on China as the destination of its mineral exports and the source of a lot of its technology imports. And in November, Australia will be co-president with Turkiye of the COP Climate Summit in Antalya. In the first of Cleaning Up's Deep Dive Australia series, Michael Liebreich speaks with Darren Miller, the CEO of ARENA (the Australian Renewable Energy Agency), the federal body responsible for deploying over $14 billion AUD in grants to clean energy projects across Australia. Michael Liebreich speaks with Darren about where Australia is leading the world, and where it still has ground to make up. They explore how ARENA funds innovation into pioneering clean tech, why Australia has quietly become the world's third largest battery market, and what it will take to turn the Pilbara's iron ore into green steel. They also discuss the Hydrogen Headstart Fund, the slow uptake of EVs, vehicle-to-grid, community batteries, and the moment the Hormuz crisis exposed Australia as the world's largest per capita importer of diesel. Topics include: How ARENA's funding model works and what makes it different from a typical government agency Australia's green iron and steel opportunity The Pilbara ore challenge Where Australia could achieve solar at $20 per megawatt hour How Australia became the world's third largest consumer battery market Transport electrification: vehicle-to-grid, EV charging, and the plug-in hybrid problem Sustainable Aviation Fuel: ARENA's newest frontier and the cost challenge ahead Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, Ecopragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Newsletter: Sign up to the Cleaning Up newsletter at cleaninguppod.substack.com, for all the latest from the show, including new episodes of our Deep Dive Australia series. Links: Darren Miller's bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenhmiller/ ARENA https://arena.gov.au/ Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF Mariana Mazzucato on Cleaning Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX7mhh53GOw Acronyms: AMGC - Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre ACAP - Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics DNSP - Distribution Network Service Provider OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer UNSW - University of New South Wales SAF - Sustainable Aviation Fuel DRI - Direct Reduced Iron CEFC - Clean Energy Finance Corporation PERC - Passivated Emitter Rear Conductor Cell, HEFA - Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids
Jason Fitz and Arnie Spanier (in for Buck Reising) open the show with their thoughts and reactions to all the latest in the World Cup! After seeing the USMNT fall to Turkiye, has our outlook on them changed at all? They also get into LeBron James' future, debating whether they think he'll return to the Lakers or end up somewhere else like the Heat. Speaking of the Heat, the guys get into the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis to Miami... Is he really worth all of this hype? They also discuss the other big trade of the week that sent LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... Do we see them as legitimate contenders? Later, Jason and Arnie talk about the latest in the Brendan Sorsby debacle as the NFL denied his request to enter the Supplemental Draft. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "Would You Rather?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martin Weiss and Ephraim Salaam (in for Monse Bolaños) open the show discussing all the latest in the World Cup! Did the USMNT's last-second loss to Turkiye affect our outlook on them going forward in the tournament? Then they react to the blockbuster NBA trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, debating which side won the trade. They also get into the other big trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves... Where do we rank Minnesota now among contenders in the West? The guys debate where they think LeBron James will ultimately end up playing next season. Later, Martin and Ephraim move over to the NFL, discussing Brandon Aiyuk's recent social media tirades along with whether we expect him to suit up for the Commanders next season. They react to the latest in the Brendan Sorsby saga as the NFL has officially denied his request to enter the Supplemental Draft. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Sports Court"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carmen Vitali and Anita Marks open the show with their thoughts and reactions to the World Cup up to this point. Did the USMNT's loss to Turkiye affect our outlook on them going forward in the tournament? What other teams/players have caught our eye? Then they get into the NFL's Top 100 players list so far, discussing who they expect to end up in the top three. Stacey Dales from NFL Network joins the show to weigh in with some of her own thoughts. Later, Carmen and Anita recap the NBA Draft, going through some of the biggest winners and losers before reacting to the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, along with the other one that sent LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Do's and the Don'ts" and a Feel-Good Story of the Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brock & Salk sit with another series loss from the Mariners as they tumble back to .500. They debate the merits of talent versus production with the Mariners bats, a tough blow for the Kraken, and Turkiye's inspired win over USA in the World Cup in Everything You Need to Know. Salk defends his hockey parenting and shares the Herb Brooks quote he leans on for wisdom. Brock ranks the Seahawks position groups in Blue 88.
Chris Mack reacts to Team USA's last second loss to Turkiye and breaks down what he expects from America's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.
It's a last second World Cup defeat but one that didn't sting nearly as much as it could have. On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney share their thoughts on a disappointing night at SoFi Stadium for the USMNT as Turkiye leave it late and deliver the U.S. it's first World Cup defeat with the last touch of the ball. We'll determine whether or not this presents any cause for concern, we'll express our relief over seeing a healthy looking Christian Pulisic and we'll look ahead towards a round of 32 meeting with Bosnia & Herzegovina.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've got another World Cup Mailbag Special up that you won't want to miss!For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - The World Cup is upon us! Get a shirt and help rep Caught Offside wherever it is you're watching the action!!!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(0:00) Turkiye beats USA, Title Pie (29:29) MVP Lamar Jackson coming back? (40:18) How did Christian Pulisic do against Turkiye? (45:42) Brazil struggles, USA confidence still high despite loss? (01:06:28) Drake Maye disrespected, Is Patrick Mahomes still a Top-3 QB? (01:20:48) Messi rest or Golden Boot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final Hour Fun Fact. Quick Hits leading into World Cup Pre Game. Team USA vs Turkiye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 6/26/26 The US Men's National team won their group, after a loss to Turkiye. Then, Alvie has the ionic Week That Was. Today's guests include UFC undisputed lightweight champ Justin Gaethje, Lakers Beat Writer with The Athletic Dan Woike and best selling author and Golf reporter Alan Shipnuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Webber is in today for Rich and covers the Mets firing their Manager Carlos Mendoza. And Team USA wraps up their world cup group stage by falling to Turkiye 3-2. Plus the latest on the 49ers and Brandon Ayuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris has seen some fans online talking about how Ja and the Grizzlies front office need to get in a room and work things out....Chris reminds you he was saying this in January and February and now things have gone too far to come back from. We'll then talk about the press conference yesterday introducing the newest Grizzlies rookies (Cam Boozer, Karim Lopez and Richie Saunders) and we look into just how much Cam Boozer won during his preps career and how we could look up in 7-8 years and talk about how it was crazy he didn't go #1 in the NBA Draft. Isaiah Stewart's wife made a post on IG about him and it has Chris even more excited for him to play for the Grizzlies (3:00). Jaylen Brown trade rumors are heating up, Jalen Duren and the Pistons are going through negotiations and Team USA lost last night to Turkiye (38:22).Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
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The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 6/26/26 The USMNT had a bitter loss in the 98th minute against Turkiye but that shouldn't mean we should be down on their chances in the Knockout round. Then, Jim takes calls from the clones on the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The US lost yesterday to Turkiye 3-2 yesterday. Former USMNT player DaMarcus Beasley joins to discuss whether or not that match was a big deal, and what the expectations should be moving forward. Plus, what is the best sporting event to watch in person? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the best sporting events to go to in person? Callers & the crew debate which they like the most. Then, they discuss the best & worst case scenarios for Giannis and Austin Reaves this year. After, Former USMNT player DaMarcus Beasley joins to react to the USA's loss to Turkiye, and what we should expect moving forward. Plus, Shams Charania gave us an update on Jaylen Brown this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The US lost 3-2 to Turkiye yesterday. How should we feel about them moving forward? Then, the crew debates whether or not Michelle is good at bowling. Also, how close is Anthony Edwards to asking out of Minnesota at this point? Plus, are we headed towards a lockout in baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Reviewing the USA vs. Turkiye Match- Astros 1.5 Games Back from First
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 3-2 defeat to Türkiye in their final World Cup group-stage match. With knockout-round qualification already secured, the guys debate whether fans should be concerned by the loss or simply chalk it up to squad rotation and experimentation. They break down the biggest moments from the match and explain why Sebastian Berhalter earned their Player of the Match honors despite the disappointing result. Then, The Cooligans are joined by USMNT midfielder Gianluca Busio to get a player's perspective on the team's mindset heading into the knockout rounds. Nate Bukaty also joins the show to share his reaction to the performance, while Aly Trost Martin helps hand out USMNT stock up and stock down grades following the conclusion of the group stage. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis turn their attention to the Round of 32, where the United States will face Bosnia and Herzegovina. The guys discuss what Mauricio Pochettino's team needs to improve before the knockout stage begins, the key matchups to watch, and whether this loss could ultimately serve as the wake-up call the USMNT needs before the games truly matter. Timestamps: (0:00) — USMNT vs Turkiye Reaction (12:00) - Player of the Game: Sebastian Berhalter (14:00) - Gianluca Busion joins The Cooligans (25:00) - Nate Bukaty joins The Cooligans (33:30) - Aly Trost Martin joins The Cooligans (39:45) - Lookahead to Round of 32 vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
The US lost 3-2 to Turkiye yesterday. How should we feel about them moving forward? Then, the crew debates whether or not Michelle is good at bowling. Also, how close is Anthony Edwards to asking out of Minnesota at this point? Plus, are we headed towards a lockout in baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the best sporting events to go to in person? Callers & the crew debate which they like the most. Then, they discuss the best & worst case scenarios for Giannis and Austin Reaves this year. After, Former USMNT player DaMarcus Beasley joins to react to the USA's loss to Turkiye, and what we should expect moving forward. Plus, Shams Charania gave us an update on Jaylen Brown this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The US lost yesterday to Turkiye 3-2 yesterday. Former USMNT player DaMarcus Beasley joins to discuss whether or not that match was a big deal, and what the expectations should be moving forward. Plus, what is the best sporting event to watch in person? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Take resumes with one of the all-time shockers! LaMelo is heading to Minnesota. Naz Reid is headed to Charlotte. Windy tells us how this trade came to fruition, Stephen A. tells us it's BLASPHEMOUS. Then, Jaylen Brown had some choice words for our very own Stephen A. Hear his response now! Next, Roger Bennett joins to preview USA's massive matchup vs Turkiye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC Morning Crew break down Brazil's dominant 3-0 win over Scotland in Miami on Wednesday, winning Group C in the process. They talk about Vini's brace and Neymar's return to the World Stage. They also discuss Morocco's win over Haiti before previewing the United States' final group stage match against Turkiye. They also touch on Mexico's win over Czechia before giving their predictions for Thursday's slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) LaMelo Ball traded to T-Wolves (27:45) Does Pulisic need to play against Türkiye? (43:05) LaMelo Ball trade impact the West? (49:09) BUD List (01:08:40) LeBron fit well on the Pistons? (01:18:45) How important is USMNT staying undefeated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Doug says the USA and Turkiye is the lede. Pitching leaking a little bit. I think we've got a Matthew LIberatore problem. Doug wants him in the bullpen. Nolan Gorman off to a HOT start in Memphis. Recalled Tahoe and The Woodlands. Is Joshua Baez coming up in the Cards? Sit Noot or Church? Oli Marmol talking about LIbby's start and the effect on the bullpen. We're big in the 573. Caller Ellen checks in with us. Suppan coming to town and wants to come into studio. Don Cornelius.Lookin' at homes in Festus. Curiosity is an important part of the gig. Dueling press conferences yesterday. Shuffling of power in the front office. A Roku is a life saver. Darryl Kile's passing. The olds like watching old video clips. The White Rocker.You ever engage in a careless whisper? The high risk of dry humping. Stan The Caddie is on the phone lines. The rough is thick at Bellerive. What's an 18 handicap going to shoot there? A beast on the bag. Hearing cart path only crushes souls. Is Jackson eating? Your boys are leaking oil.Audio of Doug Armstrong at yesterday's presser talking Jordan Kyrou and the trade to the Capitals. LaMelo Ball is heading to Minnesota and Jackson doesn't like it. He's a big PAWG guy. Armstrong talking about the possibility of more moves. Habsburg Jaws in Oakville. Doug Armstrong on fan expectations. Protein Boy. Norman Fell. Brenden Schaefer asking the Navy Caps question at the press conference. Good mulch quickly. World Cup talk.Chaim Bloom giving his early thoughts on the approach at the trade deadline. Robbie Avila has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers.Update on Martin trying to land Prod Joe for next Wednesday. Maybe. Nibbling bins. Audio of Sandy Alcantra becoming the franchise record for strikeouts for the Marlins and the stadium not acknowledging it at all. Just fun with lists. McGreevy gonna be on a mission to go 7 innings. God forbid men have hobbies.Joined by Cardinal broadcaster, Brad Thompson. This one feels like it carries a little more weight than your average Thursday night game in June against the Diamondbacks. Guys trying to establish themselves. Stay the course with Liberatore. Tipping pitches. Blaze Jordan. How will the Cardinals handle Nolan Gorman? Joshua Baez.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDChairman getting the itch to get back in the lab. Earthquake in Venezuela during a professional baseball game. The 1989 World Series. The A's of the 80's early 90's. Banners talk. Angels in the Outfield = Bad. Bring back steroids.Gently used bidets. Chairman needs a new garbage disposal. What percent of our audience has had a threesome? We're getting into make good territory.APB for Pestus from Festus. Tim's a well-known pervert. Heath Shuler. Wet sand. Check your pride at the door man. Fun with run differential stats.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-31:38) Doug says the USA and Turkiye is the lede. Pitching leaking a little bit. I think we've got a Matthew LIberatore problem. Doug wants him in the bullpen. Nolan Gorman off to a HOT start in Memphis. Recalled Tahoe and The Woodlands. Is Joshua Baez coming up in the Cards? Sit Noot or Church? Oli Marmol talking about LIbby's start and the effect on the bullpen. We're big in the 573. Caller Ellen checks in with us. Suppan coming to town and wants to come into studio. Don Cornelius.(31:46-54:03) Lookin' at homes in Festus. Curiosity is an important part of the gig. Dueling press conferences yesterday. Shuffling of power in the front office. A Roku is a life saver. Darryl Kile's passing. The olds like watching old video clips. The White Rocker.(54:13-1:09:51). You ever engage in a careless whisper? The high risk of dry humping. Stan The Caddie is on the phone lines. The rough is thick at Bellerive. What's an 18 handicap going to shoot there? A beast on the bag. Hearing cart path only crushes souls. Is Jackson eating? Your boys are leaking oil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The USA faces off against Turkiye tonight, but Nuno explains why he doesn't think the match matters. Also, Brian Windhorst joined us earlier and had some incredible info on Jaylen Brown & Kawhi Leonard. Plus, Austin Reaves signed a 4-year, $100M deal with the Lakers. What impact will this have on LeBron's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Opie and comedian Tony P kick off summer with zero filter—ripping into beach etiquette (“no one wants you sitting right next to them”), Father's Day expectations, binoculars peeping on sunset hook ups, Meta glasses for homemade pornos, and the walking skeletons on weight-loss drugs. Plus nude beach weirdos, dead koi fish bowling, Rod Stewart drama, the reflection pool distraction, and why Turkey is now “Turkiye.” Non-stop laughs and real talk.Thanks for supporting the show! PayPal link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JANCGHFW7GJHAWe'll make more!
The Scuffed Soccer Podcast | USMNT, Yanks Abroad, MLS, futbol in America
Velasquez and Belz recap the 2-0 win in Seattle. A vibesy, workmanlike victory. Without Pulisic, and with an off night from Balo, we still got a comfortable win, a "Country Roads" serenade, and thanks to Turkiye's loss to Paraguay, we've won the group. Skip the ads! Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon and get all episodes ad-free, plus bonus episodes. Patrons at $5 a month or more also get access to Clip Notes, a video of key moments on the field we discuss on the show: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedCheck out our store, where you can get Scuffed hats and sweatshirts and other stuff: scuffedpodcast.com/storeAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.comAnd check out our MERCH, baby. We have better stuff than you might think: https://www.scuffedpodcast.com/store Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For the first time in its World Cup history, the United States has advanced to the knockout stage with a game left in the group stage. Not only have they advanced, but as a result of Turkiye losing to Paraguay, the USMNT has won its group and will host a Round of 32 game in San Francisco on July 1. Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are here to share their reaction to this monumental win for US Soccer and to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can the United States actually win the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FC Crew discuss United States' securing the top spot in Group D after their win over Australia and Turkiye's loss to Paraguay. Then, a breakdown of Brazil's improved performance as they defeat Haiti 3-0. Also, a preview of Germany vs Ivory Coast and Netherlands vs Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices