Asia markets ended broadly higher. US futures are slightly higher, while Europe opened with solid gains. The dollar is flat, with little notable movement in Asian FX. Treasuries are mixed, and JGB yields are mostly higher. Oil is lower, with Brent below $100/bbl on Red Sea headlines. Precious metals are mixed, industrial metals are firmer, and cryptocurrencies are weaker. Iran's parliamentary speaker said Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven conditions from June MoU with US are satisfied

Choosing a secondary school is a big decision for both students and parents, and this week there’s an opportunity to find out more about two of Ennis’s schools.  The Open Nights for Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Alan Morrissey was joined by Principal James O’Shaughnessy and fifth-year student Roxane Ní Liodáin to hear what the schools have to offer and what prospective students can expect. Photo (c) Clare FM

For years, Loudoun County, Virginia, treated data centers as an economic success story. Fast-track approvals attracted major developers, and the tax windfall paid for public services across the county. Now residents say the growth has gone too far. USA TODAY National Reporter Christopher Cann examines the backlash and what other communities can learn from Loudoun’s experience.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at

1. Asian Games reignite debate over military service exemptions2. Student journalists keep Cornell gang rape allegations in public view3. Korean audio guides coming to four major overseas museums

The conservative nonprofit Advance Colorado brought a whopping eight initiatives to the ballot this year – that’s more than half of the 14 amendments and propositions voters will decide. But after a record turnout by Democrats in this summer’s primaries, why is this Republican-leaning organization banking so much on the midterms? Logan M. Davis, who wrote “The Muckraker Official Ballot Guide” for the Colorado Times Recorder, joins host Bree Davies to discuss what he believes is motivating Advance

In this episode, we connect the dots between the arms trade and personal enrichment. Paul Holden and Jack Cinamon, contributors to Making a Killing: How the West Profits from Slaughter in Gaza and Yemen, share who gets rich off war, how people move between positions in government and arms companies - and even work for foreign governments and militaries - and why this is a problem.Paul Holden is the Director of Investigations at Shadow World Investigations. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa,

Truagh-Clonlara are celebrating being crowned Clare Senior Camogie champions for the third time in four years after a convincing victory over Kilmaley on Saturday. But the celebrations were somewhat dampened afterwards when players from both teams discovered there was no hot water available in the dressing rooms. Alan Morrissey was joined by Paulette Egan, mother of Truagh-Clonlara vice-captain Louise Egan, to talk about the celebrations, the victory, and what happened after the

On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben and Brett discuss a rapidly spiraling global crisis as more tankers are struck in the Strait of Hormuz, fighting escalates across the Middle East, and Russia and Ukraine unleash increasingly devastating attacks on each other. Meanwhile, Americans are getting crushed by surging gas, diesel, housing and energy costs as Trump insists everything is going great. Ben and Brett break down the widening gap between Trump’s claims and what’s actually happening,

On the HAT Podcast C.J. Miller and Greg Allen report on HAT news including the head of the soy checkoff, a veteran ag leader with deep Indiana roots, and National 4-H Week is underway, celebrating the impact of 4-H across the country. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has the Indiana Farm forecast which includes more sunny and dry conditions, and it was mostly higher for the grain and oilseed markets Monday even with a flat close in corn. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst John Zanker has

Doug Band told the House Oversight Committee that his personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein was limited, infrequent and largely incidental to his work as Bill Clinton’s longtime aide. He said he barely knew Epstein, did not recall receiving gifts from him and had no knowledge of Epstein’s abuse or other criminal conduct while they were acquainted. Band nevertheless described Epstein and Clinton as appearing to be friends, pointing to the time they spent together, Epstein’s aircraft and his potential

Not yet a member of The Local? Join now with this special offer for podcast listeners. Gift Blessing is only 24 years old, but has already achieved an enormous amount. He is a rapper, an author, a newspaper columnist, and a poet.He came to Sweden as a quota refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo as a young child. He broke through to public consciousness in 2021 with a bravura rap performance in Sweden's Got Talent (Talang).Last month he was made Sweden's official reading ambassador

Ahead of today's budget, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Hilary Tonge, Clare Social Democrats Representative, to discuss what they want to see included. Photo (c) Jakub Zerdzicki from Pexels via Canva

Fresh polling ahead of the Victorian election shows voters open to a Coalition-One Nation deal, the latest on the investigation into the flydubai terror incident. Plus, the UK Green Party has dumped its long-held opposition to nuclear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Hauselman is fighting through some travel issues, so it's one more solo Jared Yates Sexton episode until the boys are back in town. In this episode, Jared moves through breaking news, including reports that Trump and cronies are getting their beaks wet while negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, the outbreak of pneumonic plague in Russia, the strange case of B1 bombers being pulled in a hurry from a British airbase, and the disturbing election results out of Brazil, where the Bolsanaro family is

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben breaks down the Inspector General’s findings and discuss what they believe the report reveals about immigration enforcement policies during the Biden administration. They examine the distinction between illegal border crossings and visa overstays, the role of ICE and DHS leadership, and the impact of enforcement guidance issued in 2021. The conversation also explores challenges cited in the report, including resource limitations,

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