On today’s episode… Scientists say eating meat helps you be less depressed by two fold (00:31:30). Utah family gets a little carried away with surrogacy (00:37:25). The Magnus vs Hans chess scandal that has rocked the world now has an update (00:57:45).

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(00:03:50) - One Chip Challenge after update

☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕

(00:08:39) - Fun Fact: The Bible ‘Yo Mamma’ joke

(00:09:49) - Ocean updates: The history of whales and getting paid for mahi mahi

(00:12:57) - Jupiter is as close to earth as it’s been in over 100 years

(00:14:10) - Economy: UK the pound is almost equal to the dollar; Costco CEO says no to raising hot dog combo price

(00:16:59) - Russia having a bad time with multiple mass shootings

(00:22:20) - Sports: Jimmie Johnson retires from NASCAR; Pulisic might be transferring to Juventus; NFL Pro Bowl changes to skill competitions

(00:26:35) - Italy elects Giorgia Meloni Prime Minister

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🥛 Cream of the Crop 🥛

(00:31:30) - Scientists say eating meat helps you be less depressed

Family That’s a Little Too Close

(00:37:25) - Utah Grand Mom carries her son’s child as a surrogate

Animals Going Crazy

(00:48:13) - Welsh woman’s chihuahua pooped in her mouth getting her sick

(00:55:15) - Leopards attacking people in their sleep in India

(00:57:45) - Magnus vs Hans chess anal bead scandal update

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