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Oct 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky tells NPR the U.S. warned it may cut intelligence sharing unless Ukraine halts drone strikes on Russian refineries, while Trump blames Ukraine for rising diesel prices. The report also covers Trump’s Alaska trip to support a Senate candidate, urgent voter registration deadlines for midterms, the sentencing of the man charged with Tupac Shakur’s murder, and Anthropic’s warning about AI viruses in smart devices. Finally, Formula One announced a 10-year deal to host the African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting in the early 2030s.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab Zelensky on US intel sharing and drone strikes Trump comments on Ukraine and Alaska trip Midterm voter registration deadlines Anthropic warns of AI replication in smart devices Formula One signs 10-year deal with Rwanda Sponsor: Thumbtack
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