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13 JUL 2026 · Meta has axed a controversial feature that allowed users to modify photos from public Instagram accounts using AI. The feature, which was rolled out earlier this week along with a batch of other AI tools, “missed the mark” and is no longer available, according to the company.Earlier this week, Meta announced Muse Image, a new AI image generator built by Meta Superintelligence Labs, its dedicated AI unit. Meta promoted one feature that allowed individuals to generate images by @-mentioning public Instagram accounts that they wanted to reference. The feature, which wasn’t designed to alert a user if their photos were used in this way, prompted immediate backlash. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · Waltz explicitly stated that the Iranian regime has operatives deployed inside the United States, warning that "plots are ongoing" to eliminate President Trump and officials from his first-term cabinet. : The primary driver for these assassination plots stems from the 2020 targeted killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, with Iranian leadership vowing continuous vengeance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · Following the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 11, 2026, his fellow South Carolina Republican colleague, Senator Tim Scott, shared these moving words during televised interviews on Sunday morning. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · The District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced that U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death was caused by an aortic dissection stemming from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The 71-year-old South Carolina Republican passed away suddenly on Saturday night, July 11, 2026, following what was initially described by his office as a "brief and sudden illness". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · China's navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific Ocean, drawing swift condemnation from the United States and regional allies.
The rare operation took place on July 6, 2026, marking the first publicly known full-distance test of a Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · Iran has rejected the U.S. ultimatum to publicly renounce its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, letting the Saturday deadline pass without delivering the public guarantees demanded by Washington.
Instead, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated it will not honor commitments under the current memorandum of understanding (MOU) as long as the United States fails to meet its own obligations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · Owen Hanson turned his life around by transforming his prison time into a laboratory for reinvention and launching a health food business.
The former USC football walk-on served nearly a decade in federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering.
He shares his redemption story in the Amazon Prime Video docuseries Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel, produced by Mark Wahlberg. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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12 JUL 2026 · Multiple Jeffrey Epstein survivors have publicly accused his longtime executive assistant, Lesley Groff, of lying during her closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee. Victims expressed profound shock and frustration, forcefully disputing her claims that she knew nothing about the sex trafficking operation, never met the girls in person, and was entirely unaware of their backgrounds or ages. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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12 JUL 2026 · Military experts assess that Iran’s missile strikes on Jordan and the massive U.S. naval buildup signify a highly deliberate shift in Iranian strategy, focusing on softer regional targets to signal deterrence rather than attempting to penetrate Israel's hardened defenses. The escalating theater of the 2026 Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase, characterized by massive U.S. volume strikes, an Iranian-declared closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and retaliatory waves hitting U.S. allies across the Persian Gulf. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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12 JUL 2026 · The phrase "Trump's poorly executed priorities are piling up" is the title of a recent national news segment highlighting growing bipartisan criticism of the administration's strategic missteps during his second term. Observers and lawmakers argue that a pattern of hasty decision-making, staffing instabilities, and gridlocked legislative strategies are creating significant political and economic fallout. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.
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Breaking down the latest in politics, tech, and culture with a heavy dose of facts and the most important news. We go beyond the headlines to provide context, analysis, and...
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