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What is the significance of JD Vance’s keynote at the Republican midterm convention?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Vice President J D Vance will deliver tonight's keynote address at the Republican midterm convention. And Pierre Steven Fowler reports the message will likely preview a twenty twenty-eight presidential run.
While Trump is telling Republicans to vote this year like he's on the ballot, Vance's task will be to try and keep those voters engaged for a future where Trump isn't president. The Vice President's address will likely continue the messaging Trump laid out, including the election being a contrast between quote common sense versus crazy. It's also expected to fuel speculation that Bance would seek the GOP presidential nomination in twenty twenty eight. Other potential twenty twenty eight candidates are speaking tonight too, like Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump junior. At least one name being floated, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is not in attendance. Stephen Fowler, NPR News, Dallas.
Turning point USA returns to Utah Valley University today.
How did the death of Turning Point USA co‑founder Charlie Kirk impact campus activism?
To memorialize its co founder Charlie Kirk. A conservative activist was shot and killed in front of a crowd of students and other attendees. One year ago today.
At the time of Kirk's death, Kirk had really become one of the most influential voices within the conservative youth space. And supporters credited him with helping President Trump make crucial gains with young voters in the twenty twenty four election. Some took Kirk's death as a sign to get more involved. In the days following the shooting, Turning Point reported a surge of interest, with requests from high school and college students looking to start new chapters at their schools.
will stand trial on seven charges including aggravated murder. Which carries the death penalty in Utah. Robinson has pleaded not guilty.
What threats did Anthropic identify about AI models being used for bioweapon research?
The AI company Anthropic has issued a report on its efforts to disrupt so called threat actors trying to use its AI model claude for malicious activities. Those include users doing research that could support the development of Of biological weapons. Here's NPR's John Rewich.
The kind of science knowledge that experts say makes advanced AI useful in developing cures for diseases could also potentially be used to develop bioweapons. And that risk is one of the big concerns that AI researchers and policymakers have about the technology. Anthropic noted five case studies. One involved researching how to make a mosquito-borne disease more transmissible. Another involved redesigning toxins for what Anthropic says was a national program. Anthropic says it's hard to know definitively if the cases were related to plans to build bioweapons, but it notes that it disrupted the activity and shared the information with the authorities and partners in the industry.
Why are U.S. flags flying at half‑staff for the 25th anniversary of 9/11?
And a note Anthropic is a financial supporter of NPR. John Ruich, NPR News.
Across the US, flags will be flown at half staff tomorrow in observance of the twenty fifth anniversary of nine eleven. It's NPR. Around the globe, temperatures broke several records as they drove an abnormally warm summer. In the United States, it was a hottest summer. In one hundred thirty two years of record keeping in the lower forty eight states. Last month was the hottest August on record for both average temperatures and max temps according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As more young people question the value and cost of a college degree, Some educators and entrepreneurs in Vermont are attempting to reimagine the college experience.
How is Vermont’s Greenway Institute re‑imagining the college experience for engineering students?
Vermont Public's Liam Elder Connors reports the approach is simple, don't do too much and focus on what works.
The Greenway Institute in Montpelier will offer just one degree, engineering. Its founders and advisors include tech executives, a former state education secretary, and a NASA engineer. Students will get hands-on experience, literally building things in class. And for the second half of their education, they'll get real engineering jobs. The college will also scale back on amenities to save money. There won't be a gym and students will cook their own meals.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the significance of JD Vance’s keynote at the Republican midterm convention?
0:01–1:00
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How did the death of Turning Point USA co‑founder Charlie Kirk impact campus activism?
1:00–1:54
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What threats did Anthropic identify about AI models being used for bioweapon research?
1:54–2:47
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Why are U.S. flags flying at half‑staff for the 25th anniversary of 9/11?
2:47–3:36
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How is Vermont’s Greenway Institute re‑imagining the college experience for engineering students?
3:36–4:22
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What are the latest market reactions to the surge in oil prices and the Dow’s decline?
4:22–5:00