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What updates are in the Subaru Share the Love sponsor message?
This message comes from Subaru, celebrating the Subaru Share the Love event now through January 2nd. By year's end, Subaru and its retailers will have donated more than $350 million to charity. Subaru, more than a car company.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Top congressional leaders from both parties are to meet with President Trump at the White House tomorrow.
What are the stakes and timeline for Congress meeting to avoid a government shutdown?
They have until Tuesday night to reach an agreement to avoid a partial government shutdown. NPR's Mara Liason has more.
Well, the top leaders of Congress are going to the White House tomorrow. The big four congressional leaders, Senate Majority Leader Thune, Senate Minority Leader Schumer, House Speaker Johnson, and House Minority Leader Jeffries, They're all going to be talking about a shutdown, but they don't have a lot of time. There's a September 30th deadline to approve legislation or face a partial government shutdown. Democrats say they won't vote for a funding bill unless Obamacare subsidies, which allow millions of people to buy health insurance, are extended.
How is the USDA responding to record-high beef prices and what options do ranchers face?
NPR's Mara Liason. Beef prices are at an all-time high. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will release a plan to rebuild the cattle industry. For member station KXZV in Maryville, Missouri, Gavin McAuliffe has more.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discussed the forthcoming plan in Kansas City, leading to speculation amongst cattle farmers. High beef prices present farmers with a tough choice. Hold back heifers and grow their herd, or hope that consumers continue to pay top dollar.
What happened in the Michigan church attack and what are officials saying?
Deb Thummel raises Black Angus on her family farm in northwest Missouri.
She says despite the uncertainty, she doesn't think... Any beef producers really want... the government to throw money at these high prices and lack of cattle.
The USDA says it will release its plan in October.
Why are Moldova’s elections seen as a test between pro‑Western and pro‑Russian influence?
For NPR News, I'm Gavin McGough.
Police in Michigan say a man rammed a vehicle into a Mormon church today and opened fire. One person was killed, at least nine others wounded. The gunman was shot dead by police. The church was set on fire. Officials suspect that more victims may be found. There's no word yet on a motive or if the gunman had a connection to the church. The small former Soviet Republic of Moldova is holding closely watched elections today. It's seen as the latest test of whether the country's current government continues on a pro-Western path or returns to Russia's orbit. NPR's Charles Maynes reports.
At stake are parliamentary seats that determine whether President Maya Sandu can continue to advance Moldova's bid for European Union membership by the end of the decade. Sandu has accused Russia of carrying out a massive influence campaign in a bid to sway the results in a country of just 2.4 million people.
Which global and cultural stories are making headlines — typhoon in Vietnam, Saudi comedy festival debate, and NYC mayoral race updates?
It's a charge backed by multiple independent media investigations. Earlier in the week, Moldovan police also arrested more than 70 people in raids tied to alleged Russian-backed efforts to foment unrest. The Kremlin denies interfering in the vote and argues Sandu's government is stoking anti-Russian sentiment to mask voter dissatisfaction over pro-EU reforms in one of Europe's poorest countries. Charles Mains, NPR News, Moscow.
This is NPR News. Thousands of people have been forced from their homes in central and northern Vietnam as a powerful typhoon approaches. It's expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges, which may trigger flash floods and landslides. Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and others are getting blowback from fellow comedians. for appearing at a comedy festival that's going on now in Saudi Arabia. As NPR's Chloe Veltman reports, the Rihad Comedy Festival's roster includes dozens of A-list American performers.
In a video on his Instagram channel, Marc Maron took aim at colleagues who signed up to perform at the festival, referencing, among other things, Saudi officials' alleged involvement in the September 11th attacks.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What updates are in the Subaru Share the Love sponsor message?
0:00–0:26
2
What are the stakes and timeline for Congress meeting to avoid a government shutdown?
0:26–1:03
3
How is the USDA responding to record-high beef prices and what options do ranchers face?
1:03–1:35
4
What happened in the Michigan church attack and what are officials saying?
1:35–1:57
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Why are Moldova’s elections seen as a test between pro‑Western and pro‑Russian influence?
1:57–2:50
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Which global and cultural stories are making headlines — typhoon in Vietnam, Saudi comedy festival debate, and NYC mayoral race updates?
2:50–4:55