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Why is diesel fuel costing 75% more and how is it affecting voters?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Sang. The cost of diesel on which ships, trucks, trains, and your local farmers' tractors depend is nearly seventy five percent higher than it was a year ago. Triple A says that today people are paying on average six dollars fifty three cents per gallon of diesel. The impact is felt across the country and party lines. It is dominating concern among midterm election voters as President Trump continues to defend the US war with Iran. The war and the resulting energy crisis overshadows the UN General Assembly in New York Or President Trump spoke this morning. The Republican leader also bucked international norms when he talked about US military operations in Venezuela earlier this year.
To the victor, belong the spoils, Trump said, referring to US control of Venezuelan oil. Here's NPR's Deepashram.
The US operations in Venezuela resulted in the arrest of the country's former leader, Nicolas Maduro. Recently, Trump's administration announced a deal with Venezuela that allows the US to take control of sixty-five billion barrels of oil reserves.
What did President Trump say about U.S. control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
Trump spoke about how, as a result of those military operations, the US has obtained more control of the world's oil supply. He said US actions are proof the US will use military means to secure national interests. But Trump saying, quote, to the victor belong the spoils. Is a contradiction to the principles of the UN and of US foreign policy tradition to not explicitly connect foreign intervention to the acquisition of resources. Deepa Shivaram NPR News, Washington.
Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah has asked the Judiciary Committee in a new letter to investigate the business and personal relationships of Donald Trump Junior with foreign nationals. He said recent reports raise legitimate questions about foreign access to the family of the sitting president. His NPR is Eric McDaniel.
The letter is notable from a red state Republican during a midterm election season. In it, Curtis called attention to what he described as Trump Jr.'s active promotion of family backed cryptocurrency ventures, international real estate deals involving direct meetings with foreign heads of state, and his reported investments in defense contracting. Pro Publica reported last week that parts of Trump Jr.'s wedding on a private island were paid for and attended by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir. Putin.
Why did Senator John Curtis request an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s foreign ties?
NPR has not independently confirmed the reporting. Prior to the letter, Curtis posted to social media criticizing the wedding party gift. The Judiciary Committee has not signaled whether it will act on his request. Eric McDaniel, NPR News, Washington.
Welcome to fall, or spring, depending on where you live. The September equinox is tonight as the sun crosses the equator and Day and night are nearly equal in length, sir. It marks the official start of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. This is NPR News. The family of a black Mississippi College student is demanding a more thorough investigation into his death. Nolan Wells was found dead two days after july fourth boat trip with friends on Mississippi's coast. Сил Рийс Аторний Бруп репрезенцу фамилии.
How does the September equinox signal the start of astronomical autumn?
is relevant. And we need to know. What caused the blunt force trauma to the back of Nolan Wells head?
A grand jury said it found no evidence to support that Well's death was anything but accidental and decided not to pursue criminal charges. A new survey shows mental health symptoms among high school students in the US improved last year compared to prior years. NPR's Retro Chatterjee reports on the results of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
One third of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness in 2025, down from 40% in 2023, 14% in 2015. seriously considered attempting suicide, down from twenty percent two years prior. The new report also features students' diet, nutrition, sleep, and digital behaviors. Pediatrician Dr.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why is diesel fuel costing 75% more and how is it affecting voters?
0:01–1:11
2
What did President Trump say about U.S. control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
1:11–2:25
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Why did Senator John Curtis request an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s foreign ties?
2:25–3:19
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How does the September equinox signal the start of astronomical autumn?
3:19–4:23
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What are the unanswered questions surrounding the death of Nolan Wells?
4:23–4:51
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What does the latest CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey reveal about teen mental health trends?
4:51–5:03