NPR News: 09-20-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
A massive drone attack killed at least two in Russia during parliamentary elections, while the Trump administration’s redacted drug price deals with Pfizer and Eli Lilly raise consumer concerns. Rising mortgage rates threaten to push 30-year averages above 7%, and Cuba restored power after another nationwide blackout linked to a US oil blockade. Finally, a new antitrust lawsuit accuses major AI firms of illegally coordinating to slow technological development.
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Drone attacks in Russia during elections
Trump admin drug company deals revealed
Rising mortgage rates and housing market
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Cuba restores power after nationwide blackout
Lawsuit against AI companies over slowdown
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