Day: October 30, 2024

The Spanish authorities say that flash flooding has killed at least sixty-two people and left dozens unaccounted for in Valencia. Some parts of the region have been inundated by a year’s worth of rain in just 8 hours. Footage shows people clinging to trees as cars float along muddy rivers. At the same time, a major report is released by the Lancet Countdown Project which says that climate change is the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century. Also in the programme: the X influencers making thousands of dollars spreading misinformation ahead of the US election; and we hear from the lead author of a new scientific study about the animals which share our love of alcohol. (Photo credit: A man walks amongst the debris after heavy rains caused flooding, in Letur, Spain, October 30, 2024. REUTERS/Susana Vera)

11AM ET 10/30/2024 Newscast
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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Vice President Harris’ reaction to President Biden’s rhetoric last night about Trump supporters.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Virginia being able to resume its purge of voter rolls.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the head of the U.N. agency that cares for Palestinian refugees says banning the group from Israel will lead to more suffering for Palestinians.

Kamala Harris makes her final case to voters six days out from Election Day, making her “closing arguments” at the Ellipse, the same place where Donald Trump inspired his supporters to storm the Capitol on January 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10AM ET 10/30/2024 Newscast
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