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NPR News: 09-03-2026 3AM EDT

Sep 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Chevron has confirmed plans to invest over $7 billion to double its Venezuelan oil production, a move distinct from recent U.S. access agreements. The episode also covers a Trump administration policy requiring states to report unauthorized immigrants, a record-breaking deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln to Thailand, and a deadly shooting in Minneapolis. Additionally, it features a lawsuit against a New Hampshire housing provider for installing privacy-invasive sensors and updates on Iga Swiatek’s progress at the U.S. Open.

Topics discussed

Chevron expands oil operations in Venezuela UN warns of global warming threshold Trump admin requires states to report illegal immigrants USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after record deployment Local economy boost from US Navy visit in Pattaya Shooting at Minneapolis high-rise leaves three dead New Hampshire housing sensors face privacy lawsuit Aryna Sabalenka advances in US Open tennis Mark Cuban discusses US healthcare costs
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