NPR News: 09-30-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
A Fly Dubai flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, hospitalizing the crew. The US military officially withdrew from Iraq, while Valor Atomic proposes building 450 nuclear reactors on federal land in Utah for data centers. Inflation rose to 3.4%, and Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a 20% cut to senior military ranks. Additionally, the Farm Bill is set to expire, and the Department of Education extended the deadline for student loan autopay enrollment.
Topics discussed
Fly Dubai emergency landing and pilot hospitalization
US military withdrawal from Iraq
Proposal for nuclear reactors and data centers in Utah
Inflation report shows rate at 3.4%
Pentagon to cut general and admiral positions by 20%
Farm Bill expiration and student loan enrollment extension
Student loan autopay interest rate reduction details
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