NPR News: 09-20-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
Ed Sheeran addressed the removal of his backup act Macklemore, reaffirming his commitment to a safe concert space and condemning the situation in Gaza. The episode also covers a new US-Denmark agreement regarding Greenland’s sovereignty and military presence, Cuba’s recovery from a nationwide blackout amid a US oil blockade, and Ukraine’s request for nations to ignore Russian-held elections. Additionally, reports detail Dutch riot police dispersing far-right protesters, the environmental impact of waterfront home collapses in the US, and key college football results.
Topics discussed
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore removal from tour
US, Denmark, and Greenland reach new security agreement
Cuba recovers from nationwide power outage
Ukraine warns against recognizing Russian-held elections
Violence breaks out at far-right protest in The Hague
Coastal erosion threatens waterfront homes in US
College football results: Ole Miss beats LSU
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