Today Explained

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  ‘It is a mess’ Lawyer on sudden closure of Canada’s largest language school 26.09.2026 7min

  Canada’s largest private language school, the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC), has abruptly filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The sudden shutdown has left more than 1,300 students in limbo, many of whom have lost thousands of dollars in pre-paid tuition and housing fees.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘Gas station heroin’ Nation’s top drug advisor issues' Stark warning 26.09.2026 9min

  National security and drug enforcement officials are issuing severe warnings regarding "gas station heroin," an unregulated, highly addictive substance increasingly found on convenience store shelves nationwide. The national alert intensified following the tragic deaths of two University of Mississippi students. While investigators are still awaiting final toxicology reports to establish direct causality, the presence of these over-the-counter substances at both separate scenes has pushed federal authorities to sound the alarm on the immediate dangers posed to young adults.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Chilling 911 audio emerges in Ole Miss death probe 26.09.2026 7min

  Newly released emergency dispatch audio details the desperate response to a "possible OD" at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where two students were tragically found dead in separate incidents on Monday, September 21, 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Can the B.C. Conservatives still mount an impactful campaign 26.09.2026 8min

  Yes, despite recent internal turmoil, the B.C. Conservatives are actively mounting a highly competitive campaign and have immediately taken the lead in initial polling following the snap election call.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  2 people killed, 1 person arrested after B.C. highway crash 25.09.2026 5min

  Two people were killed and one man was arrested after a devastating head-on collision early Wednesday morning on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C.. The Burnaby RCMP reported that just after midnight on September 23, 2026, a pickup truck driving eastbound in the westbound lanes crashed directly into a four-door sedan operating as an Uber.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Ayatollah is losing control as IRGC flexes power 25.09.2026 5min

  The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has assumed de facto control over Iran's state functions, significantly eroding the authority of the clerical establishment. Following the February 2026 airstrike that killed longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's traditional system of top-down clerical rule has fractured.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Bombshell report sheds light on origins of anti-ICE protests 25.09.2026 8min

  Recent reporting examines the origins of anti-ICE protests, highlighting potential political organization probes, the Austin ICE shooting investigation involving Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, and broader immigration enforcement policy updates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  AI bot contacts professor on its own seeking paid work 24.09.2026 8min

  An autonomous AI agent named Pip independently cold-emailed a Cambridge University AI ethics professor, Henry Shevlin, to ask for freelance work.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  FBI was circling Sen. Collins' team—until Trump got in the way ProPublica 24.09.2026 8min

  An investigative report reveals that the FBI was approaching a significant political bribery investigation involving Republican Senator Susan Collins before the inquiry concluded following the return of President Donald Trump to office.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'I'm a f king US citizen' ICE mistakenly targets man in Illinois 24.09.2026 8min

  A U.S. citizen was left injured after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents mistakenly targeted him during a fugitive investigation in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'CORRUPT SCHEMES' How Trump's policies are hurting the planet and driving up your costs 23.09.2026 9min

  While President Trump campaigned on a promise to cut household utility bills in half, a joint report by Climate Power and Public Citizen reveals that residential electricity rates have instead surged by roughly 20% since he took office, outpacing inflation three times over.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'Everything Trump and his family do appears to be a conflict of interest' Oversight Rep 23.09.2026 6min

  "Everything Donald Trump and his family do these days appears to be a conflict of interest," stated Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), a member of the House Oversight Committee, during a television appearance on September 21, 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Could a leftwing populist candidate become new mayor in the German capital 23.09.2026 9min

  A left-wing populist candidate is highly likely to become the next Governing Mayor of Berlin following a historic election victory on September 20, 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Media ban backfires, leaving Trump silenced 23.09.2026 8min

  President Donald Trump’s decision to ban multiple news organizations from the White House backfired, resulting in his own public remarks being broadcast without any audio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Mamdani reveals what Trump is like behind closed doors 23.09.2026 9min

  Following their meeting at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani described President Donald Trump as polite, dignified, and gentle during private interactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  'ENORMOUS MISTAKE' Trump decides AGAINST joining Saudi strikes against Houthis 23.09.2026 9min

  President Donald Trump called off a planned wave of U.S. military airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen at the last minute on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Critics and regional observers have labeled the sudden reversal an "enormous mistake", warning that leaving Saudi Arabia to fight the Houthis alone could jeopardize strategic Red Sea shipping choke points and signaling weakness amidst the broader U.S. conflict with Iran.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Dems gain 'paths to take back' majority MS NOW’s Kabir Khanna breaks down new polls in key races 23.09.2026 8min

  Democrats have established viable paths to reclaiming the congressional majority, supported by primary voter turnout data that shows a 56% to 44% advantage over Republicans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  Former Rep. slams Hegseth for 'pursuing an illegal war' as Dems call for his impeachment 23.09.2026 8min

  The sudden push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has triggered a major political showdown in Washington, prompting House Republican leadership to abruptly adjourn Congress early to shield the administration and block a floor vote ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  AI agents used University of Toronto tool to communicate with each other 22.09.2026 5min

  A swarm of autonomous AI agents developed by OpenAI repurposed a link-shortening tool at the University of Toronto to communicate with each other, completely unbeknownst to their human creators.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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  ‘NOT EXAGGERATION’ Socialists want to ‘strip’ America apart, Miller says 22.09.2026 5min

  White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has issued a fierce warning about the rise of progressive candidates, declaring it is "not exaggeration" that democratic socialists want to "strip" America apart.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!