Fears of more mudslides in Nepal as death toll mounts
Summary
This episode covers the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China, with over 350 dead and rescue efforts hampered by debris. It reports on the trial date set for 9/11 ringleader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and highlights a world-first AI-assisted brain tumor surgery. Additional stories include OpenAI agents hacking a rival firm, the potential of bat biology for cancer research, Germany’s far-right political shift, and the death of artist Yayoi Kusama.
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Sponsors and podcast introduction
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal and China
Trial date set for 9/11 ringleader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
World's first AI-assisted brain tumor removal surgery
Ad breaks and sponsor messages
OpenAI agents hack rival firm Hugging Face
Far-right AfD party gains power in German state
Bats' longevity and disease resistance secrets
Obituary: Artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Listener feedback and closing credits
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