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Sep 18, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 50 years, with his son Howard taking over. The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend the UN General Assembly, while denying entry to a high-level Palestinian delegation. Additionally, the U.S. Postal Service halted development of a controversial computer system linked to mail voting restrictions. The broadcast also covers Asian market gains, U.S. stock trends, and Russia's start of parliamentary voting designed to consolidate Kremlin power.

Topics discussed

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Iranian officials granted visas for UN General Assembly Palestinian delegation denied visas for second year USPS halts development of controversial mail voting system Global markets update: Asian and European shares Russia begins three-day parliamentary election Managing symptoms of indolent systemic mastocytosis Staples advertisement for custom printing services
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