NPR News: 09-29-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
President Trump announced a voluntary AI self-regulation pact with major tech firms, while the DHS faces criticism for using $20 million in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads. The FBI reported the arrest of a suspected leader of the Shiny Hunters hacking group, and two startups are pursuing legal gene-edited embryos to prevent genetic disorders. Additionally, 6 Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its X2 coaster following injury lawsuits, and the CDC updated its measles death tally amid political disputes over data reporting.
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Trump and tech CEOs agree to self-police AI
DHS uses $20M for Trump campaign-style ads
FBI hacker arrested in Netherlands
Startups seek approval for gene-edited embryos
Stocks drift lower on Wall Street
6 Flags retires X2 coaster after lawsuits
CDC adds second measles death to tally
Pope Leo XIV sends letter to White Sox
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