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Broader and deeper than Doctor Who... Back in the early months of 2012 we started life as the Blue Box Podcast, a small team of three (then four, then five...) people podcasting our thoughts on Doctor Who, in the classic style of a bunch of friends the microphones were just accidentally eavesdropping on during a conversation in the pub. Over a decade later, the team has expanded and so has the remit; nowadays we publish episodes approximately three times a week, and the discussion has moved ...
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Characters who can't always be trusted. Because they often don't see the difference between sound and noise, between countryside and abandoned building, between fiction and reality. I explore sound, speak languages and talk to strangers. This is my work. AIR Member. www.cristinamarras.com
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Networking for Introverts is the quiet rebel’s guide to building meaningful connections—without the awkward small talk or draining meet-and-greets. Hosted by a fellow introvert who’s been through it all, this podcast is your weekly dose of real talk, mindset shifts, and practical strategies designed to help you network authentically. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or professional who'd rather be anywhere but a loud room full of strangers, this is your safe space to learn how to con ...
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Welcome to Elkevate, the podcast where real talk meets heartfelt advice. I'm Elke, often called "Mama Elke" by those around me. With years of experience lending a listening ear to friends, family, and even complete strangers, I’ve created a space where you can find comfort and wisdom. Each week, join me for Mindful Mondays, Or Fun Fact Fridays where I share hot takes on taboo topics and life lessons I've learned the hard way. Plus, I’m excited to offer you a chance to be part of the show! Us ...
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In Everything Is Real, Natalie Dee & Drew Toothpaste investigate the conspiracies and strange happenings that peel back the edge of reality. Join Drew (a research chemist) and Natalie (a Ph.D in Metaphysics) as they study the fringes of society. www.garbagebrainuniversity.com
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In my short time on Earth I've realized I'm the most happy when connecting with others and understanding how they derive meaning and purpose. Everyone should have a time and place to express themselves. I hope to create that space in this podcast. I look forward to learning more about your story and sharing it with the world.
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***TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder where you went? Are your days packed, but your heart still feels empty? Have you lost sight of who you are beyond the title of “mom”? Are you so busy taking care of everyone else that you feel like a stranger in your own body? You used to have goals, passions, and a clear sense of who you were… But somewhere between diapers, dishes, and drop-offs, you lost yourself. 💖 I’m Aubree Felderhoff, SPARK Coach for Moms ...
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Hashem Montasser, Founder of the The Lighthouse Restaurant & Concept Store in the UAE, is a raconteur who avidly follows the work of arts, culture, technology and, of course, food. In a series of conversations aimed at introducing its audience to the Middle East’s entrepreneurial landscape, Hashem asks his guests about their life journeys, inspirations, successes and failures and everything in-between.
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The space race continues. Join host Krys Marshall and hear from space experts and former astronauts about what really goes down beyond our atmosphere on the official podcast for the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind. Each episode features guests from the series, space experts, and never-before-heard audio that brings these gripping topics further to life. You’ll hear how astronauts achieve the unbelievable. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where available.
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An audio companion to the Vancouver jazz website Rhythm Changes. Guitarist Chris Fraser is your host, exploring the people and projects of our scene in this guest-driven interview show. Keep up with the community, discover new artists, and catch busy musicians as they reflect on interesting times. RCP: a home for creative, improvising, local music people.
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SYN's underage presenters have a finger on the pulse of the latest news, trends, events, music and popular culture influencing Narrm's under 18s. Amplify is a SYN Media Podcast.
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The Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, from PRX, is a smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt introduces the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy – so let Studio 360 steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life. Produced in association with Slate.
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Scarlet Passage is a podcast of sketch comedy and interviews done in the style of a 1940's radio suspense program. Performed by: Kelly Bolton, Caroline Neff, Brad Helm, Tony St. Clair written/produced/Edit: Brad Helm Art Work: Brad Oexeman Special Thanks: Columbia College Chicago, James Chafin, Brandon Campbell, Lacy Campbell, Dark Eyed Strangers, Brad Coxswain, Hansum Products
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Ever wondered if anyone else is going through what you are currently undergoing? Tosh Base is a non-judgmental space that fosters conversations with experts, friends, and strangers on many issues experienced each day- from individual issues to family issues and even relationships. Essentially, everything or every hurdle that makes us who we are today. Touch-base (listen, rate, review, and subscribe) today on Tosh Base!
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The human mind is the most powerful entity in existence, yet many do not understand the people, experiences, and other resources that are available in order to learn to operate their own mind to its’ fullest potential. Join John Overton on an adventure each Monday as he discusses the meaning of life and self-actualization with strangers, bikers, scientists, religious figures and everyone in between. If you have an interest in philosophy, consciousness and space exploration, religion, meditat ...
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Hi I’m Alessia, welcome! In this space we talk about anything without taking ourselves too seriously because.. we don’t f*ckn know either. We’ll enjoy interviews, free flowing conversations, and embrace uncomfortable silences and inspired rants. We’ll talk failure, success, business, music, love, money, laughter, death.. and anything in between. Come in, without expectations, so we can all just be - somehow, somewhere. See the behind the scenes @idfke_pod
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Another Doctor Who Podcast. Three long-time fans watch Doctor Who from the very beginning, getting together every Saturday to discuss their latest episodes! Follow us on Instagram - @ohrabbitspod - where we're posting brand new artwork for every Doctor Who story as we reach them.
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A conversation about Andor, with particular emphasis on the recent second season Presented by J.R. Southall, with Matt Barber, Ryan Blake and Simon BrettBy StrangersCast
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Dead Ringers: Ep1. Greta, Trump and Eau de Farage
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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Greta Thunberg floats her boat at Rachel Reeves, Trump and Elon couple up on Love Island, and Gary Lineker tries something new. Cast: Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Jess Robinson, Kieran Hodgson and Duncan Wisbey. The epi…
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‘We really are in a perfect storm’. Russia’s finance minister admits federal budget is facing ‘serious turbulence’
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. St. Petersburg, Russia. June 20, 2025. At an event on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov made a telling remark. In his words, the country’s federal budget, which has posted a deficit in t…
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“I’ve said it before, Russians and Ukrainians are one people. In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours. There’s an old rule that wherever a Russian soldier sets foot, that’s ours,” Vladimir Putin said on Friday. The president made these remarks at an economic forum in St. Petersburg in response to a question about how far the Russian army might advanc…
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Nepo babies and Kremlin Labubu dolls. The stranger sights at this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Nepo babies and Kremlin Labubu dolls The stranger sights at this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is taking place from June 18 to 20. Once considered one of Europe’s most prestigious economic gatherings — a place where world leaders rubbed shoulders and multibillion-dollar deals were…
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Russian single mother sentenced to 18 years for allegedly trying to flee to Ukraine and join the Freedom of Russia Legion
A Yekaterinburg military court has sentenced 48-year-old Vera Sidorkina, a resident of Yoshkar-Ola, to 18 years in prison on charges of treason and attempting to join the Freedom of Russia Legion, Mediazona reports. The trial revealed that Sidorkina was detained on April 24, 2024. However, the FSB did not announce her arrest until October 30, when …
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Russian air defenses shot down two Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Friday morning, the city’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said. He said emergency crews were dispatched to the site where debris from one of the drones fell, though he did not specify the location. Between 8:00 p.m. local time on June 19 and 7:00 a.m. on June 20, Russian forces inter…
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Russian forces launched drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Kharkiv in the early hours of Friday. In Odesa, at least one person was killed and 14 others were injured, according to the regional prosecutor’s office. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said three firefighters were among the injured. A four-story apartment building in the …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Hennadii Shapovalov as commander of the country’s Ground Forces, according to a decree published on June 19 on the president’s website. Until February 2025, Shapovalov led Ukraine’s Operational Command South. He then served as Ukraine’s representative to NATO’s Security Assistance and Training fo…
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History has many lessons for how to develop a successful civilisation. The trick is to understand the patterns that lead to optimism and innovation. So, where do we rate in the 21st century? Also, why all history is revisionist and why a healthy sense of revisionism drives a deeper understanding of the past, present and future. Guests Johan Norberg…
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Join us for today’s Our Daily Bread devotional by Adam R. Holz, taken from Matthew 6:25-34. Today’s devotional is read by Adeyinka. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you. We hope that you have enjoyed today’s reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreade…
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‘A false semblance of choice’. Putin’s latest passportization deadline dials up the pressure on civilians in Ukraine’s occupied territories
Russian passports ready to be issued to residents of Melitopol, an occupied city in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. June 11, 2022. Ukrainians living under occupation have long faced pressure to assume Russian citizenship. But in March, Vladimir Putin turned things up a notch. In a decree aimed at boosting the Kremlin’s campaign to force Russian pass…
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‘What even is propaganda?’. How Russia’s murky anti-LGBTQ laws fuel a repressive campaign that makes the state millions
The Russian Supreme Court’s designation of the non-existent “international LGBT movement” as an extremist organization in 2023 marked the latest legal escalation in the Kremlin’s increasingly repressive campaign against LGBTQ+ people. Over the past decade, the number of cases opened under Russia’s notorious “LGBT propaganda” laws has grown eighteen…
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Argentine intelligence has identified five Russian nationals suspected of espionage activities linked to “Russia’s geopolitical interests,” presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said. “The intelligence service identified a group of Russian residents in Argentina who were allegedly engaged in suspicious activity in service of Russia’s geopolitical…
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Drew & Natalie Have A Normal Conversation, Episode 14: The Psychic Dog
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We tell you about psychic dogs, squirrels who spy on human beings, and how technology companies are doing a denial-of-service attack on all of us. Free for all to listen. If you haven’t patronized us yet, do it now! Your patronage gives you access to all 462 episodes of our shows (most are patron-only) and our private Discord server. • natalie & dr…
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Russia and Ukraine have carried out another prisoner exchange, both sides confirmed. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that a “group of Russian servicemen” had returned from Ukrainian captivity but did not specify how many. The repatriated soldiers are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving psychological and medical care. Ukrainian President V…
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E.U. weighs riskier investments of frozen Russian assets to boost returns and raise more funds for Ukraine — Politico
The European Commission is considering transferring approximately 200 billion euros ($229.4 billion) in frozen Russian assets into a new, higher-risk investment fund that could yield greater returns, Politico reported, citing four people familiar with the discussions. Most of the frozen Russian funds are held at Euroclear, a securities depository b…
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‘Let the one without sin cast the first stone’. At St. Petersburg forum, Putin dismisses NATO rearmament, denies civilian toll in Kyiv strike, and quotes the Bible
On Wednesday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin spent more than two hours fielding questions from foreign journalists at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He dismissed fears of a Russian attack on NATO as a Western ploy to distract from domestic economic failures, repeated Kremlin talking points questioning Ukrainian President…
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50 | Minute of Intent: A Surprising Airport Identity Clue—Are You a Snack or Max Packer Mom?
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💖 Hey Mama, Ever wonder why certain routines feel easy for you—and others feel overwhelming? Or why you approach planning, organizing, or even motherhood a little differently than other moms? In today’s Minute of Intent, I’m sharing a surprising identity clue I stumbled on while standing in an airport security line (yes—really!). What started with …
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Economy minister warns Russia is ‘on the brink of recession,’ finance minister and central bank head disagree
Russia is “on the brink of a recession,” Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. “In terms of the numbers, we’re seeing a slowdown — but all our figures are essentially a rearview mirror,” Reshetnikov said, as quoted by RBC. “Based on how businesses are feeling right now and on leadi…
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Some Russian highways will ‘never’ have mobile coverage due to ‘closed zones,’ says road agency head
Some sections of Russian highways will never have mobile coverage, according to Vyacheslav Petushenko, the head of the state-owned road company Avtodor, Kommersant reported. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Petushenko said the lack of service in certain areas is due to the roads passing through “closed zones.” “There are…
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Patti LuPone vs. Patti LuPone (feat. Alex Bedder)
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We are joined in Part Two of this special episode with broadway industry expert Alex Bedder to talk everything Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Kecia Lewis, and BTS from the latest Tonys Awards ceremony. Find Alex Bedder on Instagram and on their website! JOIN US ON PATREON About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free …
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Your Network Is Weak—Here’s How to Fix It [Social Intelligence Brief]
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Most people attend networking events hoping something good happens. High-performers don’t hope — they engineer connection. In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ and John share a 3-part framework for dominating networking events without faking extroversion or relying on luck. You’ll learn how to build relationships before the event even starts,…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what's truly holding you back from pursuing your dreams? The answer might be simpler than you think. Fear can paralyze us in ways we don't even realize. Whether it's the student afraid to speak in class or the professional hesitant to pursue a passion project, these invisible barriers often stem from what I cal…
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Privileged we are to bring you this historic story—one which will warm the manly hearts of the legion of devoted admirers of that venerable fantasist, Arthur Wright Beemis. The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue. Five months ago Mr. Grue bought us $25 worth of coffee and today …
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Join us for today’s Our Daily Bread devotional by Tanya Marlow, taken from Ephesians 2:14-18. Today’s devotional is read by Angela. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you. We hope that you have enjoyed today’s reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreade…
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Projector Room Episode 188 Flight Risk Fountain (18/06/2025)
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The Projector Room Podcast Show Notes Show 188 - Flight Risk Fountain Ted Salmon, Gareth Myles and Allan Gildea Suggestions & Feedback Jon Trimmer on Until Dawn (2025) Irfan Ali on Mobland (2025) Chris Clayton on Mercy for None (2025) Flop of the Fortnight Fountain of Youth (2025) The Last of Us (2023-25) Private Screening Sharper (2023) - Trailer …
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Sky-high evidence. Satellite imagery confirms Russia’s capacity for expanded fortifications at Finnish border while waging full-scale war on Ukraine
Russia is making progress on an initiative to expand its military presence near the Finnish border, according to a new report by the Finnish media outlet Yle. The military has begun constructing a new artillery brigade installation in Kandalaksha, in the Murmansk region, while simultaneously expanding its hardware on the Karelian Isthmus. This expa…
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‘A Bashkir-style mosh pit’. Outdoor dance parties with no fees, no alcohol, and no politics are trending in Russia’s Bashkortostan
A new season of “samovar discos” has kicked off in Ufa, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan. The tradition began five years ago, when a handful of young people met on the Ufa embankment to share tea and music. Today, the gatherings draw as many as 2,000 people at a time. Journalists from the outlet Novaya Vkladka recently explored why…
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Kremlin says Putin and Trump didn’t speak yesterday, attributes U.S. president’s claim to ‘figurative speech’
Responding to Donald Trump’s report today, June 18, that he spoke “yesterday” to Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the U.S. president was “speaking figuratively.” “Life is so packed with events right now that looking back a few days feels like yesterday,” Peskov said, declining to comment on Trump’s claim that Pu…
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Mykhailo Hrytsai, the Russian-installed deputy mayor of Berdyansk, a city in the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, has been killed, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Wednesday. The agency’s statement did not say who was behind the killing. However, the newspaper Ukrainska Pravda, citing a source in the …
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Donald Trump told journalists that he spoke to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. “[Putin] actually offered to help mediate [between Israel and Iran]. I said, ‘Do me a favor. Mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first,’” Trump said. The U.S. president added that “far more people” have been killed in the war in Ukraine than have been previously reported. …
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A European Union diplomat was assaulted in the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok in late May, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday, citing informed sources. According to the outlet, the E.U. staffer was in Vladivostok on a work trip. Around 7:00 a.m. on May 26, she left her hotel for a walk. Shortly afterward, a car pulled up beside her and two me…
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‘Better than ending up under a bush in Ukraine’. How Russian army deserters are getting themselves sent to prison to avoid being sent back to war
With fleeing the country out of reach for many, some Russian deserters have turned to a new tactic to avoid being sent back to the war in Ukraine — getting locked up. Their lawyers have the unusual task of making sure their clients face charges that result in real prison sentences, since probation could mean being sent straight back to the front. T…
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Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is planning to travel to Belarus in the next few days for talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, sources told Reuters. According to two people familiar with the matter, Kellogg sees the trip as a potential opportunity to revive stalled peace negotiatio…
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SPIEF’s propaganda pivot. The theme of ‘social optimism’ permeates the Kremlin’s media coverage guidelines for this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
A flag with the logo of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), one day before the forum opens. June 17, 2025. The next St. Petersburg Economic Forum kicks off today, June 18, and runs for four days through Saturday. Before the invasion of Ukraine, SPIEF served as one of Russia’s main platforms for interactions between state offici…
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Following the G7 summit in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities, as well as more than 200 vessels from the so-called “shadow fleet” that have been transporting Russian oil above the international price cap. The Canadian sanctions list names more than 70 individuals, includi…
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The bodies of six more victims have been recovered in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, where a section of an apartment building collapsed on Tuesday following a Russian strike, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said. As of the morning of June 18, officials had confirmed 22 people killed and 134 injured in the capital after the overnight attack carried…
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Greatest Hits: "Are You 'In The Life'?" - with Phil Corin
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Greatest hits episode! This conversation was first shared in 2023, and this is what I had to say about it: One of the things that I've noticed is fairly common in people who come out later in life is just how much of a hurry they are in to experience ALL of the queer shit they've missed out on... And that is what happened to this week's guest, podc…
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Marooned on a world within a world, aided by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest battle—to bring life to dying Mars. The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Basil Wells makes his debut on the podcast today. Born in 1912 in Springboro, Pennsylvania, Wells wrote science fiction…
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Join us for today’s Our Daily Bread devotional by Adrian Smith, taken from Philippians 3:4-11. Today’s devotional is read by Andrew. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you. We hope that you have enjoyed today’s reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybread…
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The president’s rival. The feud between Zelensky and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko goes back years. Here why it’s flaring up again.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko have been at odds for more than five years. Klitschko, an ambitious former boxer, has so far managed to keep the president’s team from bringing the Ukrainian capital to heel. Their rivalry has ebbed and flowed, but it’s flared up again in recent weeks. “I once said our country s…
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Russian Foreign Ministry says Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal and risk destabilizing the Middle East
In a statement on Tuesday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry urged Israeli leaders to halt airstrikes on nuclear installations and other sites in Iran. “The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict creates risks of further destabilization throughout the entire region, primarily in states bordering Israel and Iran,” said Moscow. Russia’s Foreign M…
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‘You owe me one’: Russia shelves waste processing plants amid complaints from Rostec about high interest rates
Last year, Vladimir Putin came to the defense of Central Bank chairwoman Elvira Nabiullina when several prominent state corporation managers criticized the country’s high key interest rate. In December 2024, during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Putin publicly inquired about five waste processing plants that Rostec had failed …
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On June 17, the State Duma passed legislation in its final reading imposing limits on the use of non-Russian languages on public signage. The law stipulates that all signs, markers, and information boards in stores and public places must be written in Russian, while permitting other languages to appear in duplicate alongside the Russian script. Add…
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📖🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The Feast of Passover The first of the Lord’s appointed feasts begins with Passover—a powerful reminder of redemption, rescue, and the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. 🕊️🔥 In this episode, we explore the rich history of Passover from Exodus to the Cross, and what it means for us today as followers of Jesus. ✝️ 👂 Li…
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Cole Schmidt: Guitar, Jazz Festival Co-Artistic Director
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Cole Schmidt talks about the upcoming 40th Vancouver International Jazz Festival presented by the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, where he is the co-artistic director. Cole is a guitarist and composer who is an absolute mainstay of our scene and has been for many years now. To say that Cole has a full plate at any given time is a gross understateme…
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