NPR News: 09-01-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump welcomed a Supreme Court ruling allowing his White House ballroom construction to proceed, while NPR reports on a Venezuelan oil partner with legal controversies. In Nevada, a former gang member was convicted for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, and memorial services are underway in Tibet for Nepal flood victims. Additionally, Tropical Storm Edard is expected to hit Texas and Louisiana, and OpenAI announced it has reached a $1 billion annualized ad revenue run rate.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
Venezuelan oil company and Alejandro Betancourt
2Pac murder conviction for former gang member
Nepal flood memorials and Tropical Storm Edard
OpenAI hits $1 billion ad revenue run rate
New York City approves year-round outdoor dining
Introduction to 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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