NPR News: 09-16-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, while retail sales data shows a recovery in dining and clothing spending despite high gas prices. In Washington, a majority of the House voted to end the war with Iran, and the EU invited Canada to become its first associate member. Additionally, an NPR analysis reveals that for-profit colleges have significantly higher student loan default rates, and the literary world mourns the death of Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard.
Topics discussed
Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates
Retail sales recovery and spending trends
Impact of inflation on consumer spending
House vote to end US war with Iran
Impeachment charges against Defense Secretary
EU invites Canada to become associate member
High nonpayment rates in federal student loans
For-profit schools have highest loan default rates
Remembering Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard
Promo for Up First: AI slowdown and oil prices
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