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Why did the White House revoke credentials of CNN, Politico and MS Now?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Sang. The White House television pool through which news organizations combine resources to give the public access to the president's remarks in White House events. Will not cover President Trump today after he banned CNN Politico and MS Now, formerly MSNBC, and Fox News is also embracing the poll's move. CNN Politico and MS Now are suing the Trump administration to immediately regain access to the White House grounds. Today the major news organizations issued a joint statement in which they alleged the White House revoked their journalists' credentials without notice or process. They also warned of the chilling effect on reporting free from government interference.
President Trump has a long standing feud with the media, as NPR's David Fokinflick reports.
The reality is on its face, the president has gone out of his way to say he's doing this because he doesn't like their coverage. And it is true that he doesn't have to admit uh anyone to the White House but once to to offer coverage. But once offered, he can't then revoke that uh that access simply because he doesn't like what they do.
What is the impact of the recent vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz on global oil markets?
There's this thing called the First Amendment, in which says the federal government cannot discriminate against people or the press for Or the way in which they present the news for their speech.
NPR's David Fokkenflick reporting. The United Kingdom's reporting a vessel has come under attack in the US Israel war with Iran. No one has claimed responsibility. From Miss Dunbull and Pierre Sadil Al Shalchi has more on the attack. Britain reported online today.
The British military said that a quote, unknown projectile struck a tanker as it made its way into the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two of its crew. It said that the vessel then went on to its next port of call. Last week, Iranian state media said Iran had struck an oil tanker in this strait.
How are soaring diesel prices affecting the U.S. economy and consumers?
It alleged that the ship was making a quote illegal attempt to cross the critical waterway. Iran has blockaded the strait since the war started in February. Iran's military has increased its attacks on commercial oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which has directly threatened global energy markets, driving up the price of fuel. Hadil Al Shalchi, NPR News, Istanbul.
Diesel prices hit another record high. According Triple A, the national average for a gallon of diesel is more than six dollars and fifty one cents. And Pierre Steven Bissau reports this is another consequence of the war.
Diesel prices are rising shockingly fast. The previous record of $585 was broken at the start of the month, and prices have since gone up another 66 cents. Diesel is literally the fuel the US economy runs on.
What are Federal Reserve officials saying about inflation, unemployment, and rate hikes?
It's used to ship everything from apples to candles. And shipping companies are passing on the higher diesel costs they're paying to their customers. So far, that higher cost has not affected prices on store shelves much. Commuters using regular gasoline are also feeling rising prices. Since the start of September, a gallon of regular has gone up thirty eight cents. Stephen Basaha, NPR News, Birmingham, Alabama.
From Washington, this is NPR News. The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says the central bank may have to cause some economic pain in the form of higher unemployment. to bring down persistently high inflation. In a speech in London today, Austin Golsby cites ongoing supply shocks including
Why are people speaking fewer words each day and what does it mean for social connection?
Higher oil prices linked to the US war with Iran, as well as tariffs. His remarks run in stark contrast to those of Fed Chair Kevin Walsh. Who said last week there was no need to harm labor markets to achieve its goal of lowering inflation? Last Wednesday, the Fed raised rates for the first time in more than three years by a quarter percentage point to around three point nine percent. There's a growing silence that's rattling researchers in an era when people seem to be spending more time in front of a screen than in front of each other. And Pierre Zamiheld reports.
We are at a loss for words. An analysis of daily audio recordings over 14 years, starting in 2005, finds people spoke 338 fewer words each day on average.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why did the White House revoke credentials of CNN, Politico and MS Now?
0:01–1:06
2
What is the impact of the recent vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz on global oil markets?
1:06–1:45
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How are soaring diesel prices affecting the U.S. economy and consumers?
1:45–2:30
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What are Federal Reserve officials saying about inflation, unemployment, and rate hikes?
2:30–3:19
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Why are people speaking fewer words each day and what does it mean for social connection?
3:19–4:11
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What surprising story does ‘This is Iraglass’ tell about a life changed by a monkey pressing a button?
4:11–5:03