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Floods, Tariffs & Spinning Earth: Global Madness, July 7th Edition

Floods, Tariffs & Spinning Earth: Global Madness, July 7th Edition

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In today’s jam-packed episode, the planet doesn’t just feel like it’s spinning faster—it actually is.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

  • Deadly Texas Floods: A heartbreaking toll rises to 78 dead, with dozens still missing, including campers.

  • Trump vs. BRICS: Tariff threats rattle markets just as the BRICS summit kicks off in Rio.

  • Matthew McConaughey Speaks Out: The Hollywood Texan calls for flood relief, while celebrities step in with support.

  • NATO Defense Spending Soars: New pledges include more nuclear jets and a 5% GDP military target.

  • Dalai Lama Turns 90: Celebrations overshadowed by big questions about his successor and China’s response.

  • Earth Accelerates: Scientists confirm days are getting shorter—yes, literally—raising leap second concerns.

  • Coral Reefs Dying: The worst bleaching event in history affects over 84% of reefs.

  • Paris Gets Wet: For the first time in a century, you can now swim in the Seine.

  • UK Heatwave Hits: Sweltering temps and welfare reform protests grip the country.

  • And... we wrap with satirical headlines you didn’t know you needed.

💡 This is your one-stop global wrap with insight, wit, and just enough dark humor to help you keep up without giving up.

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