NPR News: 09-28-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
The Trump administration is rolling back car fuel efficiency standards to 34.9 mpg by 2031, a move condemned by climate leaders. Meanwhile, the US and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion in mutual imports, including agricultural goods. OpenAI and Anthropic are partnering with third-party evaluators to improve AI safety, though experts note current testing methods have limitations. Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Ukraine and criticized European rearmament, while Taylor Swift set a new record for most MTV Video Music Awards.
Topics discussed
Trump administration relaxes car fuel efficiency rules
Climate leaders condemn rollback; US-China tariff list released
Details on US-China tariff reductions and trade deal
OpenAI and Anthropic partner with third-party AI evaluators
Challenges in AI safety evaluation and model behavior
SpaceX Starship splashdown near Hawaii
Pope Leo XIV comments on Ukraine, military spending, and immigration
Taylor Swift sets record at MTV Video Music Awards
Madonna tops MTV VMAs with seven wins
NPR public media funding and donation appeal
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