This episode takes you through the biggest stories people are talking about right now. We start with reports of North Korea treating suicide attempts as a state offense. Then we move to the viral claim about overweight foreigners being denied entry to the United States and Trump's direct response. We break down Bitcoin's drop from above one hundred thousand to ninety eight thousand and the panic that followed. We revisit the Cryptoqueen and the billions tied to her scam and disappearance.

We cover the rumor about ICE hiring with huge bonuses and show what is real and what is exaggerated. We look at Skims reaching a five billion dollar valuation and why the company continues to scale. In the entertainment segment we break down Deborah Dugan's claims about Grammy voting, Akon's arrest in Georgia, and Kim Kardashian blaming AI and multiple psychics for her bar exam struggles.

We highlight the male artists leading global Spotify streams with real numbers. We review new research from China focused on lifespan extension through a grapeseed compound that destroyed aging cells in mice. We talk about the rise in teenage facial hair concerns and what doctors say about hormones, diet, and genetics. We clear up the viral six month underwear rule and explain what doctors want people to focus on. We close the news with Japan's one dollar hotel room that livestreams guests and pulls viewers from around the world.

The Artist Development Tip of the Day gives unsigned artists a clean way to submit music to labels that are currently accepting demos. We show you how to package your music, how to communicate with A and R teams, and how to move like a real artist when you send out your work.