Smuggling Turtles and Baby Births: The Strangest News Stories of the Day | October 16, 2024

Welcome back to Before Coffee! In today’s episode, we explore the surprising news of Russia forming a battalion with North Korean soldiers due to a critical shortage of troops. We’ll also reveal the fascinating insights archaeologists are gaining from the discovery of 50 rare Viking skulls. In lighter news, a woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle turtles into Canada, and we’ll discuss the troubling case of a UK citizen who was poisoned. Marine Le Pen is in the spotlight as she faces questioning in a court trial related to EU embezzlement, while Poland is tightening its borders against asylum seekers. And in a delightful twist, a baby born in a microbrewery parking lot is honored with a unique beer! We’ll also touch on why retailers are moving away from traditional holiday calendars. Plus, don’t miss the latest cultural buzz from Abu Dhabi as another sphere makes its debut. Celebrate National Department Store Day with us on October 16th, 2024! Welcome to the random show with even more random topics! Rog and Ally share the news they find on their internet feed and talk about it. Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AllyandRog ©️2023-2024 Dirt Road Enterprises. All rights reserved.