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By bringing distant voices close, radio connects people and places. From its very beginning, radio signals have crossed borders. Radio makers and listeners have imagined both connecting with distant cultures, as well as re-connecting with people from ‘home’ from thousands of miles away.

This website allows listeners to tune into live radio across the entire globe.

Open the link. You'll see the entire earth with numerous green dots. These green dots are local radio stations. Touch or click the green dot and play the local radio station of your choice. It is really amazing. (read more...)

Work, Money & Economy World News

Apple has been fined 25 million euros (£21m, $27m) for deliberately slowing down older iPhone models without making it clear to consumers.
The fine was imposed by France's competition and fraud watchdog DGCCRF, which said consumers were not warned.
In 2017, Apple confirmed that it did slow down some iPhones, but said it only did so to "prolong the life" of the devices.
Apple said in a statement that it had resolved the issue with the watchdog.

Why does Apple slow down old iPhones?
Many customers had long suspected that Apple slowed down older iPhones to encourage people to upgrade when a new one was released.
In 2017, the company confirmed it did slow down some models as they aged, but not to encourage people to upgrade.
It said the lithium-ion batteries in the devices became less capable of supplying peak current demands, as they aged over time.
That could result in an iPhone unexpectedly shutting down to protect its electronic components.
So, it released a software update (read more...)

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A couple of years ago I purchased my dream car, a Tesla Model S. Since then both the company and lineup of vehicles have changed significantly. From the outside, my car looks like any other Model S built today but internally the two differ greatly. A 2020 Tesla Model S has a newer and faster entertainment system, updated Autopilot hardware, a larger battery, newer motors, and an upgraded suspension system leading to a much smoother ride.

World News Video Climate & Weather

Sydney has endured the heaviest four-day rain period in 30 years! Since the start of the weather event on Wednesday, SES workers have responded to over 10,000 callouts statewide, with close to 3000 of those occurring last night (read more...)

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World News

Bats are likely the cause of coronavirus from China after scientists find the virus is 96 per cent identical to one found in the animals.

The virus, which has killed 362 people so far, was believed to have transferred to humans from an animal, but identifying which one has been challenging. (read more...)

More than 17,200 people have been infected worldwide, higher than the total recorded cases of the SARS virus that killed some 800 people in 2002 and 2003

Introducing Haliade-X 12 MW, the most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world. GE is investing to develop the Haliade-X, the industry’s first 12 MW offshore wind turbine. In addition to being the most powerful wind turbine in the world, the Haliade-X is also the most efficient ocean-based wind platform, with a leading capacity factor of 63%. GE’s investment in the Haliade-X will help make offshore wind a more cost-effective and competitive source of clean energy. (read more...)

Games & Sports Video

Flashback of the best 200m races for men in IAAF Diamond League history. (read more...)

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Jimmy pays tribute to Kobe Bryant the day after he and his daughter Gianna and seven of their friends were killed in a helicopter crash. We take a look back at some of our favorite moments with Kobe from his 15 appearances on our show over the years. If you want to remember Kobe in a philanthropic way, make a donation to The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation. (read more...)

World News Asia Video

Ben Kavanagh is working as a teacher in Wuhan - the city under quarantine as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread across China .

He told that he was planning to venture out of his home one last time today to buy food and essential supplies before being stuck in his flat for the duration of the lockdown.

He took his phone along to film it all for us.

China's health minister has also warned that the virus is 'getting stronger'. 56 people have now died and more than 2,000 are infected - with many of those infected not yet displaying symptoms.

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