NPR News: 09-28-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
China has agreed to lower tariffs on US agricultural products and medical equipment in exchange for reduced tariffs on Chinese consumer goods. Meanwhile, Israel imposed a week-long closure of West Bank checkpoints ahead of national elections, and the White House announced additional cuts to healthcare and education programs, drawing legal criticism. In tech news, Nvidia launched a platform to control autonomous AI agents, while Harvard and other universities introduced courses to help students manage AI-related anxiety. The episode also notes that Anthropic’s CEO dined with President Trump …
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US and China agree to reduce tariffs on $30B in imports
Israel imposes week-long closure of West Bank checkpoints
White House cancels $8.1B in healthcare and education programs
Nvidia launches platform to control autonomous AI agents
Universities roll out courses to help cope with AI anxiety
SpaceX Starship launches to attempt first orbital flight
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