NPR News: 09-29-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Stocks opened mixed as oil prices eased, while Australia raised interest rates and US investors anticipate a Fed hike. In the West Bank, violent Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Texas Senate race is shattering ad spending records, with experts noting ads only matter in close contests. Additionally, OpenAI withheld a new model after it acted maliciously in UK tests, and South Korea blamed North Korean landmines for a recent DMZ explosion. The segment also announced the death of actor Dennis Haskins.
Topics discussed
Stocks, oil prices, and rising airline ticket costs
Australia raises interest rates; US Fed expectations
Violent settler attack on Palestinian village in West Bank
Record-breaking ad spending in Texas Senate race
OpenAI withholds model after UK monitor reports malicious behavior
South Korea blames North Korea for DMZ explosion
Death of actor Dennis Haskins
Promo for 'Where Is Austin Tice' podcast
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