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What happened with the arrests near the UK Air Force base linked to the US war on Iran?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. British police Sunday arrested five men near an Air Force base being used on a limited basis by the US in its war on Iran. The five are being held on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. Chief Constable Maggie Blythe says that while dozens of homes near the base remain evacuated, the situation there is now returning to normal.
Again, can't go into details, but I can give reassurance that we believe the matter to be contained and as a set of agencies working together um across Gloucestershire, we're uh gathering and responding to local intelligence all the time.
Explosives teams are now examining three vehicles located near the base. Diesel prices have slipped a little, but the war in Iran continues to strain the nation's fuel supplies, as NPR's Windsor Johnston reports.
How are rising diesel prices affecting farmers and household bills during the fall harvest?
The concern now is how long higher costs could be working their way into household bills.
Farmers in many parts of the country are still paying much more to run combines, tractors, and trucks during the fall harvest. Higher fuel costs can move through the food supply chain and the pressure may last. Diesel and home heating oil draw on the same tight fuel supply as winter approaches. Some shipping costs are set by contractors, so shoppers may not see the full effect right away. US fuel inventories are low, leaving little cushion if supplies are disrupted again. That's why a modest drop in diesel prices offers only limited relief. The Trump administration has discussed expanding US refining capacity, but has not announced an immediate measure to lower prices. Windsor Johnston NPR News.
Why is the White House’s pocket rescission of $810 million considered illegal by Senate leaders?
The White House has told Congress it plans to cancel eight hundred ten million dollars in health care and educational related programs. As MPR's Mar Lyerson reports, at least one prominent Republican isn't happy with that announcement.
In a statement on X, Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins said the move, known as a pocket rescission, is unlawful. Collins, an incumbent Republican from Maine running for re election, also said that the rescissions were intended to quote undermine Congress's constitutional power of the purse. Regardless of how this separation of powers dispute is resolved, there are other cuts to social safety net programs that were in the one big beautiful bill that are just now kicking in, and they're hurting people who depend on Medicaid and food assistance. That's another reason, along with higher prices at the pump or seven percent mortgages, that voters say they are angry and economically stressed.
A bad sign for the incumbent party just weeks away from the election. Mara Lyason, NPR News.
What impact are the nor'easter and Hurricane Nolo having on the East Coast and Hawaii?
That powerful nor'easter off the East Coast is continuing to cause flooding in low-lying areas of New York and New Jersey at this hour. Power has also been knocked out to thousands of homes in New England, and at least one death has been linked to the storm. There's better news out west, though, where Hurricane Nolo is moving away from the Hawaiian Islands after leaving relatively little damage. You're listening to NPR News.
How did the Cleveland Orchestra musicians resolve their strike and what does the new deal include?
There will be music again in Cleveland. Musicians at the Cleveland Orchestra went on strike Friday, demanding better compensation and a voice in auditions. The Musicians Union announced a new deal Sunday afternoon, one they say includes better pay, a role in auditions, and improved safety measures. The orchestra is now expected to go ahead with a planned European tour. An updated version of the golden age musical Damn Yankees is coming to Broadway in the spring. The production, which stars Neil Patrick Harris and Julian Huff, was announced Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
What is the new Broadway production of Damn Yankees and who are the starring actors?
Jeff London has more.
The Yankees game was rained out, but in the press room where manager Aaron Boone normally meets reporters, a bunch of Broadway folk gathered for a different kind of press conference. Neil Patrick Harris will be playing Applegate, the Faustian character who transforms a middle-aged Baltimore fan into a young baseball star so his team can beat the Yankees.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened with the arrests near the UK Air Force base linked to the US war on Iran?
0:01–0:46
2
How are rising diesel prices affecting farmers and household bills during the fall harvest?
0:46–1:35
3
Why is the White House’s pocket rescission of $810 million considered illegal by Senate leaders?
1:35–2:34
4
What impact are the nor'easter and Hurricane Nolo having on the East Coast and Hawaii?
2:34–3:01
5
How did the Cleveland Orchestra musicians resolve their strike and what does the new deal include?
3:01–3:29
6
What is the new Broadway production of Damn Yankees and who are the starring actors?
3:29–5:03