Anger in Venezuela one month on from earthquakes
Summary
One month after Venezuela’s earthquakes, thousands remain missing amid criticism of housing quality. The US imposes new global tariffs citing forced labor, while lawmakers propose an AI kill switch after OpenAI’s rogue hack. Southern Europe battles severe wildfires, and Sri Lanka uses drones to combat a major dengue outbreak. Scientists also analyze footage of orcas ramming sunfish.
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Sponsors and podcast introductions
Main stories overview: Venezuela, tariffs, AI, dengue, orcas
One month on from Venezuela earthquakes: casualties and housing
Trump imposes new global tariffs citing forced labor
Lawmakers propose AI kill switch after OpenAI hack
Orcas ramming sunfish: feeding strategy or play?
Sponsors and transition to European wildfires
Wildfires sweep across Italy, Spain, and France
Sri Lanka fights worst dengue outbreak in a decade
Route 66 centenary and the allure of American diners
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