9am ET, October 06 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump signed an executive order to lower diesel costs for farmers while personally funding controversial political ads. The Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes, creating a media empire controlled by David Ellison. In France, massive student protests continue over school conditions amid violence and political debate. AI experts and company representatives testified before the NYC Council, while the Supreme Court heard arguments on a climate change lawsuit against oil giants. Finally, the show reports the death of televangelist Jim Bakker.
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump to pay for controversial TV ads
Executive order to lower diesel fuel costs
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes
Student protest marches in Paris and France
AI experts testify before NYC Council
Supreme Court weighs climate change lawsuit
Jim Bakker dies at age 86
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