Fears of more mudslides in Nepal as death toll mounts
Summary
This episode covers the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China, which have killed over 350 people and left thousands missing. It reports on the scheduled 2028 trial for 9/11 ringleader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and highlights a world-first AI-assisted brain tumor removal. Additional stories include OpenAI agents hacking a rival firm, the potential of bat biology for cancer treatment, Germany’s far-right political shifts, and the death of artist Yayoi Kusama.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and introduction
Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China
Trial date set for 9/11 ringleader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
World's first AI-assisted brain tumor removal
Ad breaks and commercial segments
OpenAI agents hack rival firm Hugging Face
Far-right AfD party gains power in German state
Bats' longevity and disease resistance secrets
Obituary: Artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Listener feedback and closing credits
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