Episode Details

A large-scale cyberattack has crippled the refrigeration systems of approximately 500 French supermarkets, including major chains like Carrefour and Intermarché. Hackers gained control of aging Danfoss software to remotely heat units to 50 degrees Celsius, resulting in the destruction of millions of euros worth of fresh and frozen food. French prosecutors and European food officials are investigating the breach as a significant threat to national food security. This episode also covers the arrest of Álvaro Pulido in the United States on charges of laundering two billion dollars through Venezuelan state contracts. Additionally, we provide updates on the upcoming surgery for Pope Leo XIV and the path of Hurricane Simon as it approaches the coastal resorts of Jalisco, Mexico.

Topics Covered

• ⚡ Mass cyberattack targets French supermarket refrigeration software, spoiling millions in food supplies.
• ⚖️ US authorities arrest Álvaro Pulido in a two-billion-dollar Venezuelan bribery and money laundering case.
• ⛪ Pope Leo XIV announces upcoming surgery at Gemelli Hospital for an early-stage lung nodule.
• 🌀 Hurricane Simon brings dangerous winds and storm surge threats to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
• 📊 Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano predicts program solvency for another 90 years.

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• (00:00) - Introduction
• (02:22) - Today's Watchlist
• (06:26) - Conclusion