NPR News: 09-11-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
This episode marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, featuring remembrances at Ground Zero and the Pentagon. It covers President Trump’s pledge of $5,000 dividends to voters if Republicans retain Congress, alongside legal questions about buying votes. The report also highlights upcoming inflation data driven by energy price surges from the Strait of Hormuz, which may influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Additionally, the segment discusses Anthropic’s efforts to prevent AI misuse for biological weapons and Elon Musk’s threat to sue filmmaker Alex Gibney over an …
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25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks
Trump defends $5,000 dividend proposal at GOP convention
Inflation report preview and energy price surge
Federal Reserve interest rate decision outlook
Anthropic report on AI misuse and bioweapons risk
Elon Musk threatens to sue filmmaker Alex Gibney
US diesel prices hit record high
Memorial services for 9/11 victims
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