NPR News: 09-18-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, handing the role to his son Howard. AI leaders clash over safety protocols, with Anthropic proposing outside oversight while Meta and NVIDIA oppose coordinated slowdowns. A leaked DHS email raises questions about election enforcement, and a judge blocks physical work on the Kennedy Center. Additionally, the U.S. approves a $24 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, and the WHO urges more research into traditional medicine.
Topics discussed
Markets react as Warren Buffett steps down as chairman
Manufacturing output declines and diesel prices hit record high
AI leaders debate safety safeguards and development pace
Homeland Security email raises questions on midterm election plans
Republican congresswoman criticizes Trump on immigration raids
Federal judge blocks work on Kennedy Center renovation
US approves $24 billion F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia
WHO calls for more research into traditional and herbal medicine
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