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Sep 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to suspend hostilities, while UK officials arrested five men in a foiled terror plot near a US airbase. The Senate is set to vote on a bill allowing the NCAA to reinstate eligibility rules and cap conference sizes. Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico’s Baja peninsula, and a nor’easter continues to impact the US East Coast. Finally, Taylor Swift set a new record for most MTV Video Music Awards, though Madonna scored the night’s most wins.

Topics discussed

Trump rejects Iran deal; oil flows through Strait of Hormuz UK arrests five men in foiled terror plot near US airbase Senate votes on bill to reform college sports and NCAA rules Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico's Baja peninsula and US Southwest Nor'easter weakens on East Coast; Taylor Swift sets VMA record MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift and Madonna lead in awards Fat Bear Week voting and Schwab teen investor account ad
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