NPR News: 09-20-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
German voters head to the polls in key state elections as the far-right AfD surges and Chancellor Merz’s party faces potential exclusion. In Yemen, Houthi rebels launch a ballistic missile at Riyadh, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran addresses the controversy surrounding his tour after a collaborator was dropped over political remarks. A new antitrust lawsuit accuses major AI firms of illegally coordinating to slow technological development, while Cuba restores power following another nationwide blackout linked to the U.S. oil blockade.
Topics discussed
German state elections and pressure on Chancellor Merz
Houthi missile attack on Riyadh and Red Sea escalation
Ed Sheeran concert controversy and protests in Philadelphia
Lawsuit against AI companies for antitrust violations
Cuba's nationwide blackout amid US oil blockade
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