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NPR News: 09-29-2026 1PM EDT

Sep 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The FBI has arrested an alleged leader of the Shiny Hunters hacking group following a breach of its jobs portal. Meanwhile, the US military formally withdraws from Iraq, ending its anti-ISIS coalition presence after more than two decades. In economic news, consumer confidence hits a decade low as the ongoing war with Iran drives up fuel and airline costs, prompting Texas to declare a disaster over record diesel prices. Finally, Manchester City is found guilty of nearly all 100-plus charges of financial wrongdoing in the Premier League.

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Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Trump admin launches AI website 'America Governor' FBI: Suspected Shiny Hunters leader arrested in Netherlands US military formally withdraws from Iraq Consumer confidence hits decade low Oil prices and rising airline ticket costs Texas declares disaster over high diesel prices Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing Sponsor: Angie.com
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