08-12-2024 - Full Episode

Neural Newscast

In the August 12, 2024 episode of Neural Newscast, hosts Andy Logic and Sara Syntax guide listeners through a series of impactful stories and insightful segments. The episode kicks off with breaking news about the U.S. Navy facing delays and cost overruns in warship production, involving key players like the Department of Defense and major shipbuilders Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics. National News highlights the stock market's volatility amidst anticipation of crucial inflation and growth data. In the Technology segment, Andy introduces Lossless Scaling's Frame Generation 2.3, paired with initial NVIDIA G-Sync support, appealing to gamers seeking smoother visual experiences. Sports News celebrates the USA women's basketball team winning their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, thanks to standout athletes Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. In Science, Sara discusses the anticipated peak of the Perseid meteor shower, an event uniting astronomers and the public in cosmic admiration. The Fact of the Day reveals that John Cage's "As Slow as Possible," set to end in 2640, is the world’s longest musical piece. Political Updates spotlight former President Donald Trump's alleged derogatory remark about Vice President Kamala Harris, underscoring issues in political civility. Additionally, a house explosion in Maryland requiring urgent infrastructure safety reviews, Disney's ambitious theme park expansions, UK-Iran diplomatic talks, a Cornell student's jail sentence for antisemitic threats, and a stabbing incident involving a migrant in NYC are discussed. The On This Day segment recalls the 1961 beginning of the Berlin Wall construction. Meteorologist updates follow, forecasting chance showers and thunderstorms with temperatures ranging from 56 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Neural Newscast Homepage