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What recent military actions has the Trump administration taken against drug trafficking?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The U.S. carried out another lethal strike against a boat that the Trump administration says was transporting drugs. As NPR's Sage Miller reports, Trump defended the repeated attacks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte earlier today.
Trump believes the strikes are necessary because they're preventing drugs from entering the U.S. Every one of those boats that gets knocked out is saving 25,000 American lives, not to mention the torn up families all over the country.
What sanctions has the U.S. imposed on Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict?
Drug policy experts say those numbers are overstated, given overall drug death stats in the U.S. The administration has not shared any details regarding evidence used to target the boats or what was on board. Trump argued the U.S.
What were the major points raised during the New York City mayoral debate?
is allowed to carry out the attacks because they're happening on international waters. It's the eighth known strike targeting vessels the administration says are carrying narcotics since Trump took office in January. Sage Miller, NPR News.
The Trump administration has announced sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies. It comes after efforts to end the war in Ukraine have repeatedly failed.
How is Tesla's recent financial performance impacting its operations?
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been asking for more foreign help. And Trump canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war.
Hopefully he'll become reasonable and hopefully Zelensky will be reasonable too. You know, it takes two to tango, as they say.
The Treasury Department said the sanctions are a result of, quote, Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process. Mayoral candidates in New York City met for their final debate tonight.
What measures is Peru taking to address rising gun violence?
A major flashpoint was leading candidate Zoran Mandani's longstanding support for Palestinian rights, which has drawn criticism from many Jewish leaders tonight. NPR's Brian Mann reports.
More than 700 rabbis across the U.S. have signed a letter accusing Zoran Mamdani of denying Israel's legitimacy and accusing the Jewish state of genocide during the war in Gaza. On the debate stage, Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor, promised to fight anti-Semitism. I will be the mayor who doesn't just protect Jewish New Yorkers, but also celebrates and cherishes them. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who's trailing in the polls, responded this way.
You're the savior of the Jewish people.
How is AI being utilized to assess biological age in healthcare?
You won't denounce, globalize the Intifada, which means kill Jews. There's unprecedented fear in New York.
New York is home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel. Mamdani has won endorsements from some Jewish leaders in the city. Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.
Tesla reported a 37% drop in income this quarter compared to last year. Tesla delivered almost 500,000 cars, likely boosted by customers taking advantage of the Federal Electric Vehicle Tax Credit, which ended in September. This is the third quarter in a row that the automaker has reported a drop in profits. Tesla attributed the slide in part to higher tariffs, raising the costs of production. I'm Ryland Barton. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Peru's new president declared a state of emergency in the capital in the latest attempt to stem a surge in gun violence. President José Harí said the emergency in Lima will last 30 days. He's considering deploying soldiers and restricting freedom of assembly and movement.
Peru has seen an increase of killings, violent extortion, and attacks on public places in recent years. Doctors have new tools to evaluate a person's biological age compared to their chronological age, which is based on a person's date of birth. NPR's Alison Aubrey reports that President Trump's doctor now estimates that the 79-year-old has the cardiac age of a 65-year-old.
Using the results of an electrocardiogram, doctors can use AI to estimate a person's cardiac age.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent military actions has the Trump administration taken against drug trafficking?
0:00–0:47
2
What sanctions has the U.S. imposed on Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict?
0:47–1:02
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What were the major points raised during the New York City mayoral debate?
1:02–1:25
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How is Tesla's recent financial performance impacting its operations?
1:25–1:51
5
What measures is Peru taking to address rising gun violence?
1:51–2:27
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How is AI being utilized to assess biological age in healthcare?
2:27–4:53