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NPR News: 09-27-2026 2AM EDT

Sep 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers Iran’s rejection of a U.S. proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, alongside an early-season nor’easter battering the East Coast and Hurricane Nolo slipping past Hawaii. It also reports on California’s new gun safety laws, a major housing protest in Madrid, and box office surges for Avengers: Endgame and The Odyssey. Additionally, the segment highlights severe flooding in Bangkok and Pope Leo’s outdoor mass in Paris.

Topics discussed

Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz Nor'easter impacts East Coast and Hurricane Nola California signs new gun safety bills Protests against housing crisis in Madrid Box office surge driven by Avengers and Nolan Flooding and disaster declaration in Bangkok Pope Leo's outdoor mass in Paris
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