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NPR News: 09-13-2026 8AM EDT

Sep 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Leaders of major AI firms, including CEOs from Anthropic and OpenAI, are urging a pause in development to prioritize safety and oversight. Meanwhile, the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s critical east-west oil pipeline amid drone attacks raises global concerns about fuel supplies and prices. In Britain, politicians debate President Trump’s call for a united Ireland, with unionists condemning the remarks while separatists praise them. Additionally, Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany survived an emergency water landing, and search and rescue operations continue after an Indonesian ferry sank with ov…

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AI leaders urge industry to slow development for safety Saudi Arabia shuts east-west oil pipeline after drone attacks UK lawmakers react to Trump's call for united Ireland Scottish, Welsh, and NI separatists meet to discuss secession Rep. Tom Tiffany survives emergency water landing in Wisconsin Search and rescue underway after ferry capsizes in Java Sea Sponsor message from Angie
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