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AP NewsCast 8 a.m. EDT

Sep 28, 2026 · 2m

Summary

AP News covers a $30 billion tariff reduction between the US and China, alongside an analysis of how AI firms like Anthropic and OpenAI may leverage safety rhetoric for political and financial gain. The report also details South Korea’s demand for an apology from Ukraine over the unauthorized transfer of North Korean POWs, and highlights the escalating Ebola outbreak in Congo, which has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases amid a health worker crisis.

Topics discussed

US and China tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods AI slowdown calls and potential gains for Anthropic and OpenAI South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over POW transfer Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases with high fatality rate Advertisement for Dupixent treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis Advertisement for Shell Fuel Rewards program
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