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Fentanyl Crackdown, Threats Of Hezbollah-Israel War, Cyber Sextortion

Fentanyl Crackdown, Threats Of Hezbollah-Israel War, Cyber Sextortion

FromUp First


Fentanyl Crackdown, Threats Of Hezbollah-Israel War, Cyber Sextortion

FromUp First

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expected to announce new financial sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking. Amid heightened cross border attacks, the leader of Hezbollah threatens all out war if Israel conducts military operations in Lebanon. And a growing number of teens in America, especially young boys, are falling victim to sexual extortion online.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Catherine Laidlaw, Tara Neill, Hannah Block, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Christopher Thomas, Claire Murashima and Taylor Haney.Our technical director is Zac Coleman, with engineering support from Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Released:
Jun 20, 2024
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