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Sound baths, an ancient practice using resonant sounds for relaxation and meditation, are gaining popularity in both traditional wellness spaces and mainstream worship spaces like churches, temples, and synagogues. Led by faith leaders like Reverend Kyohei Mikawa, these sessions use instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to create an immersive auditory experience. The practice is seen as a way to connect with those seeking spiritual experiences and community, and to integrate these practices into existing faith traditions. Sound baths are believed to induce a deep, meditative state by facilitating brain waves in the same frequency range, leading to improved focus, better sleep, and a sense of calm.

The UK Ministry of Defence is establishing a new Military Intelligence Services (MIS) to combat rising threats, following a surge in hostile intelligence activity. This reform, recommended by a recent armed forces review, aims to enhance information gathering, analysis, and sharing across military branches. A Defence Counter-Intelligence Unit and Defence Intelligence Academy will also be created. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasizes this overhaul will position Britain at the forefront of military innovation. Amidst escalating tensions, the UK plans to significantly boost defence spending by 2027, as NATO warns of potential Russian aggression within the next five years.

British backpacker Alicia Kemp, 25, sentenced to four years in Australian jail for fatal e-scooter crash under influence. Kemp, from Redditch, Worcestershire, struck and killed Thanh Phan, 51, on Perth sidewalk in May. Phan, father of two, died from brain bleed two days later. Kemps alcohol level was three times legal limit. Kemp pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death, will serve two years before parole. License disqualified for two years.

The Trump administrations directive to remove certain items from national park gift shops and bookstores, aimed at creating neutral spaces, has sparked controversy. Conservation groups argue its censorship, while conservative think tanks support the idea. Park service employees and gift shop managers are uncertain about which items will be banned, and the park services decision to end free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, while extending it to Flag Day, has further fueled debate.

Sherrone Moore, former Michigan head football coach, fired and arrested for alleged assault, inappropriate relationship with staff member. Moore, a rare Black head coach, had a successful coaching career, including a national championship with Michigan. His five-year contract will not be bought out, marking a dramatic end to his promising coaching career.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, plans to return to Venezuela, regardless of Maduros status. She credits Trumps actions for weakening the regime, which previously believed it had impunity. Machado, who has been in hiding since January, emphasizes the importance of security for her return and urges democratic nations to support the opposition beyond just words.

In this episode, we delve into the contentious issue of an Israeli settler outpost in the West Bank, viewed as an illegal land grab by Palestinians and a biblical right by its founder, Amishav Melet. Melet, a prominent figure among Israeli settlers, disregards international law, asserting that the land belongs to Israel. Despite Palestinian fears and concerns, Melet remains undeterred, believing that Israel will prevail. The episode explores the deep divide and the settlers unwavering conviction that they are in the right.

Recent Democratic victories have fueled hope for taking back Congress in next years midterm elections, but a new Reuters and Ipsos poll suggests a significant challenge ahead, particularly with older voters. While Democrats have seen some wins, the poll indicates a greater advantage for Republicans with this demographic, who are also more likely to vote in non-presidential election years. The poll shows that forty-six percent of voters aged fifty and older plan to vote Republican, an eight-point lead over the thirty-eight percent who favor Democrats. This is a notable shift from past midterm cycles. Democrats may need to adjust their message to appeal more broadly to older voters, focusing on prosperity for all age groups, not just job creation and affordability.