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Oct 10, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This hour covers Hurricane Isaias weakening into a post-tropical cyclone in Alabama, where Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency. President Trump campaigned in Syracuse, New York, drawing thousands of protesters who opposed his policies on SNAP benefits and immigration. The UAE detailed its investigation into an attempted hijacking of a plane carrying Israeli passengers, attributing the act to extremist ideologies. Additionally, NPR announced its Student Podcast Challenge winners, who explored dyslexia and memory, while OpenAI fired three safety researchers for prioritizing safety…

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