Opposition Forces in Syria, Crypto's Milestone Week, New York City's Housing Plan

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🗓️ 6 December 2024

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Syrian opposition forces swept into another government stronghold as they continue with their largest offensive in years against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. It's been a milestone week for cryptocurrencies as a single Bitcoin hit a valuation of one hundred thousand dollars. And, officials in New York City have taken a step toward addressing the city's housing crisis with a new plan that could pave the way for 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years.

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0:00.0	Syrian opposition forces swept into another government stronghold as the Syrian army withdrew.
0:08.4	This puts the fighters closer to their goal of taking Damascus.
0:11.4	Can they topple the Syrian regime?
0:13.5	I'm Leila Fald.
0:14.5	That's Michelle Martin, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:19.8	The value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time ever this week.
0:26.1	This will create a short-term boom over the next couple of years.
0:31.2	But it's going to be a sugar high.
0:33.2	Will the momentum behind crypto last?
0:35.7	And New York City has a new plan to address its housing crisis.
0:39.1	The greatest city in the world has just passed the greatest housing legislation in our history.
0:45.1	Will it be enough to address soaring costs and homelessness?
0:48.1	Stay with us.
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