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Sep 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Five men were arrested in Britain for plotting an attack on a US-used air base amid the war with Iran, while a deadly northeaster hit the East Coast. The segment also covers new university courses addressing AI anxiety, record-high US fuel prices, and the Trump administration's planned rollback of fuel economy standards. Finally, two giant pandas arrived at the Atlanta Zoo as part of a diplomatic agreement following President Xi's state visit.

Topics discussed

Five men arrested in UK for plotting attack on RAF base Northeaster causes flooding and one death on East Coast Universities launch courses to help students cope with AI anxiety Gas and diesel prices hit record highs across the US Trump administration expected to release new fuel economy standards Two giant pandas arrive at Atlanta Zoo from China Wall Street closes higher as Dow adds 478 points Introduction to the 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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