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Sep 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

AI leaders urge a slowdown as safety lags behind rapid development, while Republicans hold a midterm convention to boost voter enthusiasm. Markets await a critical Federal Reserve decision on interest rates amid persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions. Additionally, archaeologists race to preserve a Bronze Age site in Britain threatened by climate change, and a report highlights the Lindsey Clancy trial's impact on postpartum psychosis awareness.

Topics discussed

AI leaders warn of rapid advancement and call for slowdown GOP midterm convention aims to boost voter enthusiasm Federal Reserve decision on interest rates amid inflation Archaeologists race to save ancient site from climate change Trump's childhood home sells for nearly $2 million Podcast promo: Postpartum psychosis and the Clancy trial
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