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Nov 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NVIDIA is investigating CEO Jensen Huang over reports of a romantic relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, while President Trump admits his deportation policies may have gone too far. The episode also covers the start of COP31 climate negotiations in Turkey, where record-breaking heat and emissions were highlighted, and notes that Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been tapped to form the next government. Additionally, the segment discusses a growing trend among teachers to ban laptops in classrooms to reduce distractions, and NASA's reopening of applications for new astronauts.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab and NPR News Now intro NVIDIA investigates CEO Jensen Huang over China spying Trump deportation remarks and Stephen Miller appointment Democratic lawmakers plan corruption probes of Trump cabinet COP31 climate summit opens in Turkey with record heat warnings Global emissions records and nation pledges status Gadi Eisenkot tapped to form next Israeli government Teachers push to ban laptops and reduce screen time in schools NASA reopens applications for new astronaut class Sponsor: Open Door and sign-off
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