US Republicans kick off first-ever midterm convention
Summary
President Trump promises a $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win the midterms, while a deadly ferry fire in the Philippines leaves over 80 missing. Apple unveils its $2,000 foldable iPhone, and Volkswagen converts a plant to produce Iron Dome components. Additionally, the podcast covers a contentious German parliamentary debate on migration, the potential end of leap seconds, and a viral food safety crackdown in Mumbai.
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Sponsorship and show introduction
Daily news headlines summary
Trump's $5,000 dividend promise at GOP convention
Fatal ferry fire in the Philippines
Apple unveils the foldable iPhone Duo
VW plant conversion to weapons manufacturing
Sponsorship and show introduction
Investigation into death of Tassia Fortune in Mississippi
Far-right AfD victory and German political clash
Proposal to replace leap seconds with leap hours
India's viral food safety commissioner crackdown
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Promo for The Interface podcast
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