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NPR News: 09-28-2026 6AM EDT

Sep 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Iran’s president states readiness for talks after Trump rejected a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. UK authorities foiled a suspected terror plot near a US air base, while the US and China agreed to cut $30 billion in tariffs on goods like beef and toys. Additionally, a nor’easter on the East Coast revealed 1884 shipwreck remains in Nantucket, and Hurricane Nolo is approaching Category 5 status near Hawaii.

Topics discussed

Iran's 7-day proposal and Trump's rejection UK foils suspected terror plot near US air base US and China agree to reduce tariffs on $30B in trade Trump relaxes fuel economy standards amid high gas prices Nor'easter weakens; 1884 shipwreck found in Nantucket Hurricane Nolo and Polo updates; IXL sponsorship
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