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US Inflation Hits 2.4% and Orban's Rival Alleges Sex-Tape Plot

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United States inflation fell more than anticipated to 2.4 percent in January, signaling a continued cooling of consumer prices and providing fresh data for Federal Reserve policy considerations. Meanwhile, in Hungary, political tensions are rising ahead of the April 12th election as opposition leader Peter Magyar, who currently holds an eight-point lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban, accuses his rivals of a blackmail plot involving a secretly recorded sex tape. Additionally, a new investigation into Parkinson's medications has prompted calls for a regulatory review in the UK. Scores of families have reported that dopamine agonist drugs like Pramipexole have triggered catastrophic impulsive behaviors, including gambling and fraud, with one former solicitor stealing £600,000 from clients while under the drug's influence. These developments highlight a week of significant economic shifts and high-stakes political and medical controversy.

US inflation cooled to 2.4 percent in January, a sharper decline than economists expected, providing a potential opening for policy adjustments later this year. In Hungary, opposition leader Peter Magyar, who currently leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban by eight points in the polls, has accused his rivals of a blackmail plot involving a sex tape. Meanwhile, a BBC investigation has revealed how dopamine agonist drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease can lead to catastrophic impulsive behaviors, including sex addiction and fraud. These stories highlight the intersection of economic data, political maneuvering, and medical ethics across the global landscape as the February 14th headlines unfold.

Topics Covered

  • 📊 Economic Data: US inflation falls more than expected to 2.4 percent in January.
  • 🏛️ Hungarian Politics: Opposition leader Peter Magyar alleges a blackmail plot ahead of the April 12th election.
  • 🔬 Medical Risks: Families report life-altering side effects from Parkinson's medications known as dopamine agonists.
  • 💼 Financial Crimes: A former solicitor's theft of £600,000 linked to medication-induced impulse control disorders.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:04) - US Inflation Data
  • (00:04) - Hungarian Election Scandal
  • (00:26) - Parkinson's Medication Risks
US Inflation Hits 2.4% and Orban's Rival Alleges Sex-Tape Plot

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