President Joe Biden tells Americans to get the hot dogs ready in the hopes that July 4 will be 'independence from virus day.' And the Pentagon dismisses a Fox News host's concerns that female troops are 'making a mockery' of the US military. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the nation after the stimulus bill passes, his first big success since taking office. A sixth woman has accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct. And an expert says an ancient Bible manuscript could be real. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

The Bamiyan buddhas, destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, make a brief - virtual - reappearance to mark the sad anniversary, while Namibia's first lady slams sexism in a viral rant, and Burger King gets grilled over a provocative tweet. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

The British Royal family is in damage control mode after race revelations rock the institution, and has President Biden's dog Major been a bad boy? Also, sea slugs astonish scientists. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

America holds its collective breath as jury selection begins in Derek Chauvin’s trial over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which set off a global racial reckoning. And social media exploded Monday following the Duchess of Sussex’s allegations of racism in Britain’s royal family. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

Yesterday it emerged that both Roger Stone, a confidante of then-President Donald Trump, and another unnamed person linked to the White House communicated with the Proud Boys in the runup to their overrunning Congress. And Swiss voters will decide Sunday whether to prohibit Muslim women from covering their faces. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

China’s premier warns Hong Kong that the mainland will not tolerate dissent, while a rights group alleges Eritrean forces have killed hundreds in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Plus, bonobos and orangutans get vaccinated for Covid at the San Diego Zoo. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

Washington, D.C., is on high alert today after the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warned of possible extremist plots to once again breach the Capitol, as Qanon followers prepare for Donald Trump’s supposed return. And find out how a Thai sailor braved the seas – and claws – to rescue cats on a burning boat.

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Australian Attorney General Christian Porter admitted today that he is at the center of a rape accusation, the second recent abuse scandal to rock Australian politics after a staffer said she’d been raped in Parliament House. And find out why a Japanese billionaire is offering you the chance to fly to the moon! Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos

U.S. health officials are worried that recent declines in COVID-19 cases have relaxed pandemic precautions, setting the stage for a new variant-accelerated wave of contagion. And Boeing has unveiled its Australian-made robot warplane. Click here to subscribe now to When Katty Met Carlos, OZY’s newest podcast: https://www.ozy.com/pg/podcast/when-katty-met-carlos