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AP NewsCast 1pm EDT

Oct 16, 2026 · 2m

Summary

This AP News briefing covers Pope Leo's phone call with Putin amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine and rising civilian casualties. It highlights diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, alongside Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's refusal to predict future interest rate decisions amid AI-driven inflation. The report also details the temporary closure of Six Flags Over Georgia following a fatal roller coaster accident and new NBA restrictions on sports betting wagers.

Topics discussed

Pope Leo calls Putin; Ukraine-US tensions rise Fed Chair Warsh on interest rates and inflation Trump campaigns in Georgia; stocks lower Six Flags Over Georgia reopens after fatal accident NBA implements new sports betting restrictions Hotels.com sponsorship segment WebMD Health Discovered: Managing mastocytosis Coca-Cola Zero Sugar sponsorship segment
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