NPR News: 09-29-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
An FBI suspect linked to the Shiny Hunters hacking group was arrested after the group claimed to have stolen data from thousands of FBI employees. Meanwhile, the US military formally withdrew from Iraq, ending its anti-ISIS coalition presence after more than two decades. The report also covers a significant drop in US consumer confidence and rising energy costs due to the ongoing war with Iran, prompting Texas to issue a disaster proclamation over record diesel prices. Finally, Manchester City was found guilty of financial wrongdoing in the English Premier League.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and intro: Trump's AI website 'America Governor'
AI safety debate and arrest of cyber criminal leader
FBI response to Shiny Hunters hack of jobs portal
US military withdrawal from Iraq and end of coalition
US consumer confidence hits decade low
Impact of Iran war on oil, gas, and airline prices
Texas disaster declaration over high diesel prices
Manchester City found guilty of financial wrongdoing
Sponsor: Angie.com for home projects
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