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The podcast begins with a call to action for listeners to sign up for the NPR Plus bundle, which offers perks across more than 20 podcasts. The bundle is promoted as a way to support NPR's mission and avoid sponsor breaks. Brazil has blocked the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after owner Elon Musk refused to comply with a court order to remove accounts deemed to be spreading hate speech and false information. The ban escalates a months-long dispute between Musk and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice. Children in Gaza will receive polio vaccinations this weekend after nearly a year of war. The United Nations aims to reach over 640,000 children in the region. Experts warn that the spread of polio in Gaza could impact Israel and other countries due to its highly infectious nature. The US military conducted a raid in western Iraq, resulting in the deaths of 15 Islamic State militants. The raid was carried out alongside Iraqi commandos, and seven US service members were injured during the operation. Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris at a Moms for Liberty event, alleging she avoided a debate. Trump also defended his recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, which some critics claimed was a campaign photo op. The musical group ABBA has requested that the Donald Trump campaign stop using their songs at rallies. This follows a growing trend of artists objecting to the use of their music at political events. A knife attack in Western Germany injured six people. Police have a 32-year-old woman in custody. This incident comes a week after a similar attack by a suspected Islamic extremist from Syria. Regulators have approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for this fall, including shots made by Nova Vax, Pfizer, and Moderna. The new vaccines are designed to better match recent strains of the virus.

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News Roundup: Brazil Bans X, Polio Vaccination in Gaza, and More

This podcast episode covers a range of news stories, including Brazil's ban on X, a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, a US military raid in Iraq, and ABBA's request for the Trump campaign to stop using their music.

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• Why did Brazil ban X (formerly Twitter)?

  Brazil banned X after owner Elon Musk refused to comply with a court order to remove accounts deemed to be spreading hate speech and false information.

• How could the polio outbreak in Gaza affect other countries?

  Experts warn that the spread of polio in Gaza could impact Israel and other countries due to its highly infectious nature. The virus could spread to unvaccinated populations through travel.

• What is Moms for Liberty and what are their goals?

  Moms for Liberty is a conservative group formed during the pandemic by parents protesting mandatory masking for students and remote learning. They have become increasingly involved in political activism, advocating for conservative policies in education and other areas.

• Why are artists objecting to the use of their music at political events?

  Artists are objecting to the use of their music at political events because they do not want their work associated with certain political ideologies or candidates. They may also feel that their music is being used without their consent or permission.

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