Russia-Ukraine 1000 Days, Hong Kong Activists Sentenced, Trump And Your Money

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🗓️ 19 November 2024

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1,000 days of war have devastated Ukraine and transformed life in Russia, as President Vladimir Putin expands nuclear threats amid the escalating conflict. In Hong Kong, pro-democracy activists are sentenced under a sweeping national security law. And, President-elect Donald Trump promises sweeping tax cuts, but experts warn his plans could deepen the national debt.

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0:00.0	It's been a thousand days since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
0:07.0	The war has devastated Ukraine and transformed life in Russia. How much further could it escalate
0:12.2	as Moscow warns that U.S. missiles could trigger a nuclear response?
0:15.5	I'm Lela Faudel. That's Michelle Martin, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:21.2	In Hong Kong, dozens of pro-democracy activists are sentenced to prison under a national
0:26.6	security law that critics say has crushed dissent. Why was a political poll considered a threat
0:31.8	and what message is China sending with these verdicts? And President-elect Trump is laying out
0:36.5	big promises for tax cuts.
0:38.5	We will have no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on Social Security
0:44.2	federalists. Sounds appealing, but could his plan blow a hole in the federal budget? Stay
0:48.9	with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day.
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