NPR News: 09-28-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Iran’s rejection of a US proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a foiled terror plot near a UK air base used for strikes on Iran. It also reports on new US-China tariff reductions worth $30 billion, affecting agricultural and consumer goods. Additionally, the segment discusses Trump’s relaxation of fuel economy standards, a weakening nor’easter off the East Coast, and the discovery of 1884 shipwreck remains in Nantucket.
Topics discussed
Iran's 7-day proposal and nuclear talks
UK foils terror plot near US air base
US and China reduce tariffs on imports
Relaxed fuel economy standards and gas prices
Nor'easter weakens; 1884 shipwreck found in Nantucket
Hurricane Nolo and Polo updates
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