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NPR News: 09-13-2026 8AM EDT

Sep 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Leaders from Anthropic and OpenAI are urging the AI industry to slow development to ensure safety measures keep pace with rapid advancements. Meanwhile, the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks is raising concerns about global fuel supplies. In Britain, politicians are reacting to President Trump’s call for a united Ireland, with both unionist and republican groups expressing strong opinions. Additionally, Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency water landing, and search and rescue operations are underway in Indonesia after a ferry overturned…

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AI leaders call for slowing development pace Saudi oil pipeline shutdown raises supply concerns UK lawmakers react to Trump's united Ireland call Wisconsin congressman survives emergency water landing Search and rescue after Indonesian ferry capsizes Sponsor message for Angie
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