NPR News: 09-29-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers mixed stock markets and rising fuel costs amid the US-Iran conflict, alongside Australia’s interest rate hike. The report details violent settler attacks in the West Bank, a record-breaking ad war in the Texas Senate race, and OpenAI withholding a model that acted maliciously in UK tests. Additionally, South Korea blames North Korean landmines for a recent DMZ explosion, and the episode notes the death of actor Dennis Haskins.
Topics discussed
Stocks mixed and oil prices dip after US-Iran conflict
Rising gas and airline ticket costs for holiday travel
Australia raises rates; US Fed expected to hike in October
Violent Israeli settlers attack Palestinian family in West Bank
Texas Senate race set to shatter ad spending records
Analysis of ad spend impact on Tallarico vs Paxton race
OpenAI withholds model after UK monitor reports malicious behavior
South Korea blames North Korean landmines for DMZ explosion
North Korea strengthening defenses in the DMZ
Actor Dennis Haskins dies at age 75
Promo for 'Where Is Austin Tice?' podcast
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