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What did Xi Jinping and President Trump agree on regarding AI risk discussions?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Linda Kenyon. Chinese leader Xi Jinping says he agreed with President Trump to set up discussions on AI risks by November, and Pierre's Jennifer Pack reports from Beijing.
China says progress has been made in identifying which items to lower tariffs on, worth thirty billion dollars of goods in each direction, without giving details, while the White House lists US fish, wood products, cosmetics, and Chinese toys, holiday decorations, and small appliances as items to see tariff reductions. The White House also says China agreed to buy more American coal, and that Beijing will address U.S. concerns. On rare earth supply shortages. No mention of these in China's statement. Both Beijing and Washington say Trump and Xi agreed on Iran that it should never hold a nuclear weapon and that no country should charge transit fees on international waterways. Jennifer Pack, NPR News, Beijing.
How did whistleblowers describe the Kennedy Center’s mishandled roof‑leak repairs?
Former Kennedy Center employees say several months ago the institution's leadership canceled a plan to repair significant leaks in the main building. The center's board now says those leaks were so urgent that the complex had to close immediately. And Pierre's Anastasia Sulkis has more.
In a letter sent to two congressional committees, the whistleblowers say the center's current executive director, Matt Floka, had secured nine point three million dollars to replace and repair water leaks in the center's roof and soffits. Those repairs were approved in August 2025, according to supplemental documents also filed with Congress. But this April, the whistleblowers say Floca canceled the repair plan. Four months before the Kennedy Center's board approved shutting the arts complex immediately. They also say some of the waterproofing funds were diverted for repainting exterior columns and other cosmetic changes President Trump desired. The Kennedy Center did not respond immediately to NPR's request for comment.
What warnings did New York officials give as a severe storm approached?
Anastasia Tsulkas, NPR News.
A Norwicher is bearing down on New York, with officials saying the worst is yet to come. Jessica Gould from Member Station W NYC has the story.
Governor Kathy Hokel has called for a state of emergency in New York City and surrounding areas, urging people to stay home. She says not to underestimate the storm following a calm stretch Saturday afternoon. Don't take this lily. Don't tempt Mother Nature, don't risk your life. The rain is expected to intensify overnight and through Sunday morning, with gusty winds and coastal flooding. And officials say a full moon could worsen flooding.
What are the key provisions of Alabama’s settlement with TikTok to protect children?
Already a few residents in coastal Queens were kayaking through the streets, and videos show cars entirely underwater around a hotel in nearby Edgewater, New Jersey. Officials are encouraging New Yorkers to avoid all travel through late Sunday morning. For NPR News, I'm Jessica Gould in New York.
You're listening. To envy our news. Alabama has reached a settlement with TikTok. As NPRist John Ruit reports, the lawsuit accused the social media company of designing its platform to be addictive to kids and then misled consumers about it.
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama one hundred million dollars and that figure could go up to three hundred million dollars if certain conditions are met. A statement from Alabama's attorney general says the short video platform also agreed to implement a series of safety features designed to protect children.
Why was September 25 declared Dolly Parton Day and how did people celebrate?
Those include a two-hour daily time limit extendable by parents, pauses that interrupt teens using the platform continuously, restrictions on nighttime access, and a prohibition on cosmetic filters for teen users. The TikTok agreement follows a similar settlement last month between the social media. Giant meta and a group of states. That case also hinged on whether the social media platforms were designed to hook kids and whether the company was truthful to the public about it.
Communities Worldwide dedicated yesterday nine twenty five as Dolly Parton Day. The date was a nod to Dolly Parton's hit song Nine to Five. Many states established the twenty fifth to celebrate Parton's career as a singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did Xi Jinping and President Trump agree on regarding AI risk discussions?
0:02–0:58
2
How did whistleblowers describe the Kennedy Center’s mishandled roof‑leak repairs?
0:58–1:57
3
What warnings did New York officials give as a severe storm approached?
1:57–2:36
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What are the key provisions of Alabama’s settlement with TikTok to protect children?
2:36–3:27
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Why was September 25 declared Dolly Parton Day and how did people celebrate?
3:27–4:26
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What is NPR’s “If You Can Keep It” series and why does it matter for democracy?
4:26–5:03