Daily MP3 Headlines 01/26/2012
January 26th, 2012Buildings Collapse in Rio
There’s no official casualty count after 3 buildings collapsed in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Officials say one of the buildings was 20 stories tall, one was 10, and the smallest was 3 or 4. No cause has been determined, but it’s believed that the collapse was due to structural problems. This comes as Rio is preparing for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Breast Implant Manufacturer Arrested
The owner of a French company that makes breast implants has been arrested amid safety concerns. Jean-Claude Mas, founder of the now-defunct company P.I.P., is being held at his home. His company is accused of using low-grade silicone in breast implants that have a high risk of rupturing and leaking. It’s believed that up to 400 thousand women in 65 countries may have the at-risk implants.
Close Call for Aussie PM
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard had quite a scare in Canberra as she had to be literally pulled to safety by security staff. Hundreds of angry protesters had surrounded a restaurant where she was handing out medals in commemoration of Australia Day. However, it’s believed that opposition leader Tony Abbott, not Gillard, was the target of the protests.
Sunken Treasury
Timothy Geithner may be the US Treasury Secretary, but he’s not expecting to hold onto the job much longer. In a new interview with Bloomberg TV, he strongly suggested his days would be numbered if President Barack Obama gets reelected. His exact words? “I’m confident he’s going to have the privilege of having another Secretary of the Treasury.”
Talks Break Down
Exploratory talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are officially over. The goal of the meetings – which took place over several weeks in Jordan – was to find a mutually acceptable way to set up official peace negotiations. Unfortunately, both sides were unable to get past several sticking points, including Israel’s refusal to stop building settlements in occupied areas.
Google Best Place to Work
Web giant Google has topped Fortune Magazine’s list of the 100 best employers in the world. And the reasons are plenty. Their New York office offers everything from bowling alleys to free massages. Most of all, Google employees rave about being treated like equals by the company’s higher-ups, a sentiment they feel breeds loyalty and camaraderie.
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