NPR News: 09-22-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of a fractured world amid deepening political divides, climate crisis, and rapid AI advancement. In business news, Paramount settles antitrust challenges to close its $8.1 billion merger with Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. A Mississippi grand jury declines to indict in the death of Nolan Wells, while a Vermont jury convicts a man of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian students. Additionally, a Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas speaks out about his injuries and legal status.
Topics discussed
UN Secretary-General warns on global fractures and conflicts
Paramount-Skydance merger settles antitrust challenges
Crude oil falls as diesel prices hit record high
Mississippi grand jury declines to indict in Nolan Wells case
Vermont man convicted in shooting of Palestinian students
Venezuelan man speaks out after ICE shooting in Texas
Flood watch issued for New Mexico monsoon rains
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