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AP NewsCast 5 p.m. EDT

Sep 28, 2026 · 2m

Summary

President Trump disputed a report that he offered China weapons, while Pope Leo addressed AI concerns and UK police released five men arrested near a US air base. Markets fell as bond yields rose, and mediators continue efforts to end fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. In space news, SpaceX successfully launched its Starship into orbit for the first time, delivering advanced Starlink satellites despite an engine issue.

Topics discussed

Trump disputes report of suggesting arms sale to China Pope Leo comments on AI concerns UK arrests near US air base under counterterrorism laws Iran-US mediation and market updates SpaceX Starship first orbital launch success Managing symptoms of indolent systemic mastocytosis Pennzoil Ultra Platinum motor oil advertisement
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