3 In 4 Former NFL Players Had CTE~ New Study; Deadly Spain Train Crash; How ‘Kidulting’ Is Shaping Toy Industry

A recent analysis of Google search data highlights the most mispronounced words across the United States, with "Worcestershire sauce" topping the list. Other commonly mispronounced terms include "gyro," "Porsche," "GIF," and "salmon," where the silent 'L' often trips up speakers. This lighthearted discussion precedes a more serious examination of current events.

With just five days until the midterm elections, early voting statistics show that over 39 million Americans have already cast their ballots. Notably, Hispanic voter turnout has surged, with significant increases reported in states like Texas and California. Meanwhile, both President Trump and former President Obama are actively campaigning, with Trump focusing on key Senate races in Ohio and South Carolina, while Obama supports Democratic candidates in Georgia.

In Alaska, a controversial Senate race unfolds as reports suggest that Democrats recruited an independent candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent to siphon votes. This has prompted Trump to call for the removal of both candidates from the ballot, alleging election fraud. The situation has drawn attention from federal prosecutors, who are investigating potential violations of voting rights.

Internationally, Israel's election results remain inconclusive, with no party securing a clear majority. Netanyahu's Likud party leads but faces challenges in coalition-building. In Spain, a tragic train collision results in over 60 fatalities, raising concerns about safety protocols in the rail system. In health news, a new study reveals that nearly 75% of former NFL players may have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), emphasizing the long-term impacts of head injuries in football.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + Mispronounced Words (02:00)

– Trump Calls On Alaska Dem To Drop Out After Revelations Campaign Recruited ‘Other Dan Sullivan’; DOJ Investigates (05:30)

– Israel’s Election Deadlock: What Happens Next? (13:20)

– Spain Train Crash: At Least 64 Killed In Deadliest Accident In Country’s History (19:20)

– New Study Estimates About 3 In 4 Former NFL Players Had CTE (21:00)

– Milwaukee Brewers Win Their First World Series (23:20)

– ‘Kidulting’ Is Reshaping The $46 Billion Toy Industry (26:00)

– Horror Fiction Is Having a Monster Decade (27:50)

– On This Day In History (30:40)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's the Managing Editor of Mo News. Jill previously worked as a correspondent for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.