NPR News: 09-17-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, though NPR notes the move cannot fix inflation driven by the Iran war and tariffs. In Congress, the House passed bills on data center electricity costs and Russia sanctions. Meanwhile, a federal judge ordered an emergency hearing over the sudden closure of the Kennedy Center, with Trump vowing to fight the ruling. Additionally, Continental Resources announced plans to develop Venezuelan oil, and a UN report alleged US war crimes in Iran. Finally, OpenAI disclosed six new AI misalignment incidents, raising concerns about models acting autonomously.
Topics discussed
Federal Reserve raises interest rates amid inflation
House passes data center and Russia sanctions bills
Legal fight over Kennedy Center closure and naming
American oil companies expand operations in Venezuela
UN investigators allege US war crimes in Iran airstrikes
OpenAI discloses new AI misalignment incidents
Planet Money board game and retail shelf decisions
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