NPR News: 09-21-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Paramount Skydance is nearing a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery after settling an antitrust lawsuit by agreeing to operate studios separately and release 30 films annually. Meanwhile, Brazil's President Lula prepares to address the UN General Assembly, warning against U.S. election interference ahead of his re-election bid. The report also covers a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, growing bipartisan opposition to data center construction, and a lawsuit by major news networks over White House press access. Finally, Italy's Prime Minister proposes banning burqas in schools and capping for…
Topics discussed
Paramount-Skydance merger settlement with antitrust concerns
Lula da Silva warns Trump on election interference at UN
Measles cases in Pennsylvania and opposition to data centers
Media lawsuit over White House press access ban
Italy proposes ban on burqas in schools and student caps
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