NPR News: 09-01-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the Supreme Court's ruling allowing the White House ballroom construction, the controversial Venezuelan oil deal involving a company with money laundering allegations, and the conviction of Dwayne Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Additional stories include Tropical Storm Eduard's landfall in the Gulf Coast, OpenAI's rapid ad revenue growth, and New York City's new year-round outdoor dining law.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue
Controversial Venezuelan oil partner faces scrutiny
Former gang member convicted in Tupac Shakur slaying
Memorials for flood victims in Tibet and Nepal
Tropical Storm Eduard threatens Texas and Louisiana
OpenAI reaches $1 billion annualized ad revenue run rate
NYC approves year-round outdoor dining for restaurants
Mark Cuban on healthcare costs and Medicare for All
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