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NPR News: 09-13-2026 9PM EDT

Sep 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers AI industry leaders supporting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call for slowing frontier development to ensure safety, alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson’s defense of President Trump’s $5,000 stimulus checks. The broadcast also reports on Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany surviving an emergency water landing, Celine Dion’s emotional return to the stage in Paris, and "Practical Magic 2" topping the box office.

Topics discussed

AI leaders support Anthic CEO's call for development slowdown House Speaker Johnson on Trump's $5,000 checks promise Wisconsin GOP candidate survives emergency water landing Details on Tom Tiffany's plane crash and rescue Celine Dion returns to stage in Paris after 4 years Practical Magic 2 tops box office charts Sponsor message from Synchrony Bank
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