NPR News: 09-19-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
Protesters formed a human chain at the Kennedy Center to oppose its closure and potential demolition, while Michigan's Senate race focuses on high energy costs and Iran. Cuba is recovering from a nationwide blackout linked to a US oil blockade, and Ed Sheeran performs in Philadelphia amid protests over a canceled opening act. Additionally, a new antitrust lawsuit alleges major AI companies illegally coordinated to slow development, and Hernan Diaz discusses his writing tools on Wait Wait.
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Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center
Michigan Senate race and high energy costs
Cuba recovers from nationwide power outage
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Ed Sheeran concert and pro-Palestinian protest
Lawsuit against AI companies for antitrust violations
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me preview with Hernan Diaz
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