NPR News: 09-28-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Iran’s president reaffirmed readiness to negotiate after Trump rejected a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the US ambassador to China confirmed ongoing arms sales to Taiwan. Markets dipped as Nvidia announced a $150 billion buyback and new AI oversight software. Additionally, the UK foiled a terror plot near an air base, a nor’easter caused flooding and one death along the East Coast, and the Cleveland Orchestra ended its strike with a new contract.
Topics discussed
Iran's 7-day proposal and nuclear program status
US Ambassador on Trump's stance toward Taiwan and China
Stocks fall as Nvidia announces massive buyback plan
Oil prices rise and new fuel economy standards released
Nvidia releases software platform to stop rogue AI agents
UK authorities foil terror plot near air base
Northeaster impacts East Coast with flooding and power outages
Cleveland Orchestra musicians end strike with new contract
Democratic clergy members running for office in November
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