NPR News: 09-21-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Paramount Skydance is nearing a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery after settling an antitrust lawsuit by agreeing to operate studios separately and release 30 films annually. In New York, Brazilian President Lula prepares to warn against U.S. election interference ahead of his own vote, while measles cases in Pennsylvania approach 800. Additionally, NPR, CNN, and Politico sue the White House over a press ban, and Italy’s PM proposes banning burqas in schools and capping foreign student enrollment.
Topics discussed
Paramount-Skydance merger settlement with state AGs
Lula warns Trump on election meddling at UN
Pennsylvania measles cases approach 800
Bipartisan opposition to new data centers
CNN, MS Now sue over White House press ban
Italy proposes ban on burqas in schools
Nasdaq hits record high and sponsor read
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