NPR News: 09-17-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a GAO report on the $700 million federal buyout program, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s speech at an anti-vaccine conference, and Mark Carney’s push for Canadian-EU ties. The episode also addresses Trump’s AI strategy regarding China, South Korea’s plan to approve abortion pills, and the death of artist Peter Max. Finally, it notes Ireland’s decision to boycott the upcoming Eurovision contest.
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Trump admin spends $700M on federal worker buyouts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at anti-vaccine conference
Canada seeks EU associate membership amid trade war
Trump supports AI expansion to avoid falling behind China
South Korea to approve abortion pills by 2027
Artist Peter Max dies at 88
Ireland to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
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