NPR News: 09-13-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump’s visit to Dublin sparked political tension after he suggested uniting Ireland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s CEO urges the AI industry to slow development and improve safety protocols. The episode also covers the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine, and the extradition of Nigerian nationals linked to the Black Axe cybercrime network. Sports highlights include the US women’s basketball team advancing to the FIBA World Cup final and Iga Świątek winning the US Open to become world number one.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Synchrony Bank high-yield savings
Trump's controversial remarks on Irish reunification
AI leaders urge caution and safety measures
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo appears to have peaked
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 8
South Africa extradites Nigerians linked to Black Axe
US women advance to FIBA World Cup final
Iga Swiatek wins US Open and becomes world No. 1
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