NPR News: 09-30-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump unveiled a voluntary AI self-policing accord with major tech firms, while former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate, defending his investigations against partisan attacks. The episode also covers New York Governor Hochul’s call for an outside review of Cornell University’s handling of a rape case and a lawsuit filed by an EPA union over the termination of its contract. Additionally, the report notes Manchester City’s guilty verdict in a financial misconduct case and the winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week.
Topics discussed
Trump unveils voluntary AI accord with tech companies
Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee
Gov. Hochul calls for outside investigation of Cornell
Asian stock markets and regional benchmarks
EPA union files lawsuit over contract termination
Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing
Alaska Fat Bear Week winner announced
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