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Oct 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Zelensky warns the U.S. that cutting intelligence sharing won't stop Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil, while a judge sentences Tupac Shakur's killer to 40 years in prison. The episode also covers closing voter registration deadlines for midterms, Pope Leo XIV's successful lung cancer surgery, and the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Additionally, the WHO recommends reduced vaccine dosing to stretch limited supplies, and Formula One announces a return to Africa with a race in Rwanda in the early 2030s.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Amazon Business Zelensky on US intel sharing and drone strikes Tupac Shakur killer sentenced to life in prison Midterm voter registration deadlines approaching Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer US Ambassador to Greece resigns over credit card WHO recommends smaller vaccine doses to save costs Formula One to return to Africa in Rwanda Sponsor: IXL
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