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July 13, 2025 17 mins
A recent diplomatic cable revealed that someone has been using artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a bid to gain access to accounts or information. It comes amid a rise in deepfake scams targeting victims around the world. We look at whether law enforcement is equipped to deal with the problem – and what a different approach might look like. Guest: David Maimon, SentiLink Head of Fraud Insights...
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A shelter dog in Virginia finds a forever home after revealing a lifesaving skill. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. shares why the home run is so special. We salute the search and rescue teams in central Texas after the devastating floods. How groups in West Virginia are cleaning up river streams contaminated from coal mines. Plus, a small town in Nebraska opens up a time capsule once dubbed the world’s largest 50 years later. Learn more abou...
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We start with President Donald Trump’s news conference about the deadly Texas floods. Trump’s new tariff announcements with two key partners have reignited the trade war. The deputy FBI director is considering his resignation amid the Epstein files fallout. The son of a notorious Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty in a US drug trafficking case. Plus, a Puerto Rican-born superstar’s two-month residency may bring huge revenues to...
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President Donald Trump has landed in Texas where he’s surveying the damage left by the floods last week. We explain how the White House has ramped up its attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. There was a heated stand-off between protestors and ICE officers in Southern California yesterday. Trump has hinted at decisive action on Russia. Plus, who made the Wimbledon men’s tennis final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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US State Department staff have been told firings at the agency will happen “soon.” President Donald Trump is in Texas, as details emerge about Kerr County’s inadequate flood warning system. The ICC believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region. There’s a “national movement” to improve menopause care in the US. And, a Ukrainian doctor delivered a child’s new heart under Russian bombardm...
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President Donald Trump is visiting the areas of central Texas impacted by last week's catastrophic flooding. Meanwhile, Trump is escalating his campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tensions between the US and Russia are heating up. A student activist detained for more than 100 days without charge is suing for $20 million. Plus, how dropping flies from a plane could save US livestock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
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President Donald Trump is threatening to introduce 35% tariffs on Canadian goods. Meanwhile, Trump is set to visit Texas today to survey the aftermath of last week’s devastating floods. Israel’s prime minister says he will negotiate a permanent end to the war in Gaza if a deal is reached for a 60-day truce. Trump says NATO will pay for US weapons being sent to Ukraine. Plus, an American has made it to a Wimbledon final. Learn mor...
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There’s growing scrutiny of FEMA’s slow response to the deadly floods in Texas. Ukraine is hopeful the US will continue sending aid in its war with Russia. Netanyahu will consider permanent ceasefire talks if a 60-day truce is agreed. Mahmoud Khalil is suing Trump administration over what he calls wrongful detention. Plus, Tesla finally announces when it will face its shareholders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
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We begin with the latest press conference on the catastrophic Texas floods. There’s growing bipartisan support for sanctions on Russia. Harvard has removed diversity websites amid ongoing lawsuits with the Trump administration. The former president of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol is back in custody. Plus, we reveal how much the original Hermès Birkin bag fetched at auction today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
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A judge has agreed to issue a new nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. The number of confirmed deaths from flooding in Texas has risen again. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with Russia’s top diplomat to talk peace in Ukraine. Rubio is also showing some hope for a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Plus, Democrats are fighting back, after one GOP lawmaker called their colleague a Muslim ter...
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Almost a week after devastating flash floods hit central Texas, officials are still avoiding questions about the warnings. Prices haven’t risen dramatically in response to tariffs so far, but that could be about to change. President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order is facing a big test. Taxpayers are footing the bill for some of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s #MeToo legal fights. Plus, people in Japan make an em...
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Russia has ramped up its air attacks on Ukraine for a second night in a row. FEMA officials say its response to the Texas floods was slowed down because of cost controls. President Donald Trump is facing criticism for praising an African leader for his English skills, even though he's from a country where it’s the official language. 31 workers have been rescued after a tunnel collapsed in LA. Plus, we’ll tell you why the shares of ...
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President Donald Trump has sent tariff letters to at least eight more countries. Three people have died in flash floods in New Mexico. Trump hosted five African leaders for a working lunch at the White House today. Former FBI and CIA directors James Comey and John Brennan are under investigation by the FBI. Plus, the mystery of why orcas are giving food to humans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
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We start with the latest on the flooding in Texas, where the death toll has reached 119. The Trump administration is suing California over the inclusion of transgender students in sports. We explain how Nvidia became the world’s richest public company. Israel has announced strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Plus, why X's CEO is stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mexico lends a hand in the search for missing people caught in the Texas floods, as another state declares a state of emergency. Sources say President Donald Trump is closing on his fourth trade deal. More tariff letters are being sent today, emphasizing the hard deadline. A fuel shortage in Gaza is putting the lives of hospital patients at risk. And, another error has been called on Wimbledon’s electronic line judging system. Lear...
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Russia has launched the biggest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. The number of people missing has risen dramatically after the Texas floods. We’ll telling you why LA is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration. F1 team Red Bull is changing its leadership in a shock move. Plus, how a dog helped save its owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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More than 170 people are missing after the floods in central Texas, and rescue workers are getting less hopeful. Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused weapon shipments to Ukraine without telling the White House. President Donald Trump has announced new copper tariffs. Climate change made a recent heatwave even more deadly. Plus, we’ll tell you why disability advocates are praising a new Barbie doll. Learn more about you...
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At least 173 people are missing in Texas amid the deadliest freshwater flood in nearly 50 years. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are "working diligently" on a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The Supreme Court has backed Trump’s effort to dramatically reshape federal agencies. Trump has threatened tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals. Plus, there are severe thunderstorm warnings for millions on the East...
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Officials in Texas sidestepped questions on their flood response timeline at a heated press conference today. President Donald Trump has vented his anger at Putin in a public cabinet meeting. We share how consumers felt about inflation last month. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials. Plus, an ancient 3000-year-old city has been discovered in Peru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
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A key role at a Texas weather office was vacant at the time of deadly flooding over the weekend. Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza as ceasefire negotiations appear to be making some progress. Getting through airport security could be easier on your feet going forward. Someone used AI to pretend to be US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Plus, we’ll tell you who the New York Knicks have chosen as their new coach. Learn more abou...
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