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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

VP Vance defends Vivek Ramaswamy amid GOP infighting over a controversial ad. A new UN report highlights the US as an outlier in rising greenhouse gas emissions, while Tesla shares dip after flat revenue and Musk’s focus on robotics. Pope Leo’s lung cancer is confirmed localized, and major stock indexes climb on strong corporate earnings. Additionally, New Mexico sues Epstein’s former associates, North Korea resumes propaganda broadcasts, and Catherine Breed completes a historic swim along California’s coast.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Vice President Vance defends Ramaswamy ad UN report: US emissions rise, lagging peers Tesla Q3 earnings and Musk on future tech Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery confirmed US stock indexes climb on strong profits New Mexico sues Epstein's former legal team North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts First person to swim California's coastline Sponsor: HomeServe home protection plans
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