NPR News: 09-27-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while a powerful storm disrupts the U.S. Northeast and Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Additionally, Paramount's acquisition of CNN raises concerns over editorial independence, and Brazil's President Lula banned online betting ahead of national elections amid a tight race. The report also covers ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine and a deadly shooting in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Topics discussed
Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Northeastern US storm causes outages and cancellations
Hurricane Polo approaches Baja Peninsula in Mexico
Paramount acquires CNN parent company
Brazil bans online betting ahead of elections
Russian attacks continue on Ukraine
Manhunt after shooting in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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