US, Iran trade attacks after months-long lull; Deadly flooding hits Grand Canyon
Summary
This episode covers renewed US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and catastrophic flooding in Nepal, Tibet, and the Grand Canyon. It details a controversial US-Venezuela oil deal and the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America, which sparked Canadian retaliation. Finally, the host reports on the successful launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Topics discussed
Intro: Middle East tensions, Grand Canyon floods, Lake America
US strikes Iran; Iran retaliates against bases in Jordan and UAE
Nepal and Tibet flood death toll tops 900; rescuers search tunnels
Grand Canyon flash flood kills one; 15 missing, trails closed
US-Venezuela oil deal details and conflicting narratives
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to Lake America; Canada responds
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canada; trade war escalation
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy
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