NPR News: 09-23-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports that 45% of voters are choosing candidates against Trump, while Zelensky addresses the UN seeking an energy ceasefire and Chinese mediation. OpenAI urges the US to lead global AI safety standards, and Hurricane Polo weakens off Mexico’s coast. Additionally, rising childcare costs are driving more families to rely on grandparents for support, and DoorDash settles a class-action lawsuit over underpaid New York delivery workers.
Topics discussed
Poll: Trump's impact on 2026 voter choices
Zelensky addresses UN and discusses energy ceasefire
OpenAI calls for US-led global AI safety standards
Hurricane Polo weakens off Mexico's coast
Rising childcare costs increase reliance on grandparents
DoorDash settles NYC worker wage claims
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