NPR News: 09-22-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump praised NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a meeting, contrasting with GOP attack ads. Over 20 world leaders called for mandatory AI safety testing, while Skydance moved closer to merging with Warner Bros. Discovery after settling an antitrust suit. Additionally, a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a Vermont man was convicted of shooting Palestinian students, and major NYC airports resumed operations after a technical outage.
Topics discussed
Trump and Mamdani meet in Manhattan
Mamdani seeks help for affordable housing project
World leaders call for AI oversight
Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery merger deal
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Vermont man convicted in student shootings
Rebel alliance targets Ethiopian government
NYC airports resume operations after outage
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