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Neural Newscast Global. I'm Andrew Lindbeck.

Today is September 10th, 2025.

On this day in 1608, explorers and settlers continue to map and claim parts of the new world

as European powers expanded their presence in North America,

shaping future colonial rivalry and settlement patterns.

Stay tuned for a developing situation.

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NATO says it scrambled jets and shot down Russian drones over Poland.

The First Engagement Inside NATO Airspace Let's hear from Monica Kellan.

NATO fighter jets shoot down Russian drones over Poland, marking the first engagement

inside NATO airspace. The alliance scrambles multiple aircraft late Monday after radar

tracks unmanned craft crossing from Ukraine. Polish air defenses coordinate with NATO

command and confirm debris falls in rural areas with no injuries.

Officials indicate the drones appeared to target infrastructure near the border.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls it a large-scale provocation.

Analysts say the incident heightened spillover risk from the war in Ukraine.

NATO says it is assessing wreckage and reinforcing air patrols.

Poland reports more than a dozen drones crossed overnight,

prompting alerts and air defense responses along the eastern border.

Now let's share the latest from abroad.

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Nepal's army retakes Kathmandu after two days of anti-government protests.

Officials report at least 30 dead.

Samuel Green is here with more details.

Nepal's army retakes Kathmandu streets after two days of violent anti-government protests.

Officials say at least 30 people are dead.

Troops and armored vehicles move in to enforce a curfew and clear blockades.

Demonstrators led by a Gen Z movement demand political change and fresh leadership.

They call for former Supreme Court Chief Justice Kalindra Shumshar Rana to head an interim government.

The unrest challenges Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dehal's authority and strains Nepal's fragile coalition.

Shops remain shuttered, transport disrupted, and residents brace for more security operations.

Rights groups warn after security forces fired on protesters in Nepal,

leaving dozens dead and prompting calls for investigations.

Now, Stephen Summers joins us.

30 people are dead after Nepal's security forces fire on protesters,

sparking national alarm.

Human rights groups condemn the lethal response and demand investigations.

The army and police face renewed scrutiny, as experts note a long history of weak accountability.

Demonstrations erupt in several districts, with curfews and internet slowdowns reported.

Families search hospitals and morgues while community leaders call for restraint.

Officials pledge order, but offer few details on rules for force.

One rights advocate warns impunity breeds repetition, urging transparent inquiries and protection for peaceful assembly.

Nepal's military enforces checkpoints and meets protest leaders as the country seeks a political path forward.

I'm joined by Amelia Richardson.

Nepal's army moves into city streets to restore calm after two days of unrest.

Leaders of a youthful protest movement meet military commanders to map a political path forward.

Demonstrators pack central Kathmandu demanding new elections and anti-corruption reforms.

Police report dozens injured and hundreds detained during clashes near government buildings.

The military orders checkpoints and nighttime patrols to deter violence.

Activists insist they want a civilian-led transition, not martial rule.

We seek stability with accountability, a protest leader says, urging a quick timetable for reform.

This is Amelia Richardson for Neural Newscast.

Now, a look at the political landscape.

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President Donald Trump urges the EU to impose 100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forces a vote to release federal Epstein files as an amendment to the defense bill this week.

Let's hear from Daniel Groves.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moves to force a vote on releasing federal Epstein files.

He plans a surprise amendment to the annual defense authorization bill this week.

The measure would direct agencies to declassify and publish records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and his

associates. Schumer argues transparency can dispel rumors and restore trust. The American

people deserve the truth, he says. Republicans must choose whether to back disclosure or block it

on a must-pass bill. The vote could shape future declassification fights and test bipartisan

appetite for sunlight.

Resurfaced records and court filings renew scrutiny of President Donald Trump's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting fresh questions.

Now, Margaret Keene joins us.

President Donald Trump faces new scrutiny over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, complicating his broad denials.

Court filings and resurfaced records renew questions about their social contacts in the 1990s and 2000s.

The White House says Trump banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago and cooperated with investigators.

Critics argue the contradictions matter for public trust,

while supporters call the focus politically motivated.

Legal experts note no current charges link Trump to Epstein's crimes, a key distinction.

This is Margaret Keene for Neural Newscast.

Updates from the business world.

Larry Ellison has surpassed Elon Musk as the world's richest person on surging AI-driven cloud demand.

I'm joined by Ethan Wells.

Larry Ellison becomes the world's richest person, edging past Elon Musk as AI fever lifts his fortune.

The Oracle co-founder and chairman rides a surge in demand for cloud infrastructure that trains large language models.

Oracle shares climb this year, expanding Ellison's stake in options.

Musk's wealth, tied heavily to Tesla, dips as EV growth slows and competition intensifies.

The shift underscores how AI reshapes tech leadership and investor focus.

One analyst says it's a market signal, favoring builders of AI plumbing.

Novo Nordisk plans to cut 9,000 jobs as competition and copycat versions pressure its blockbuster treatments.

Cassandra Joyce reports on this story.

Novo Nordisk plans to cut 9,000 jobs worldwide as demand and competition reshape its business.

The Danish drug maker makes Ozempic and Weigavi, blockbuster medicines for diabetes and weight loss.

The company warns of growing pressure from copycat versions, which erode prices and margins.

Executives say the restructuring aims to streamline operations and focus investment on manufacturing capacity and new therapies.

Novodisk has surged in value on soaring demand, but supply constraints persist.

Patients and health systems could see pricing shifts and tighter availability in the months ahead.

A federal judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

while the court reviews the case. I'm joined by Robert Klein.

A federal judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

The order keeps Cook in her post while the court reviews the case.

Cook, a Biden appointee and one of seven Fed governors, holds a 14-year term designed to ensure independence.

The dispute tests limits on presidential power over the central bank.

Markets watch closely because stability at the Fed shapes interest rate policy and inflation expectations.

A hearing is expected soon to decide next steps.

Mexico proposes raising tariffs on cars made in Asia up to 50% to protect domestic manufacturing.

I'm joined by Laura Navarro.

Mexico moves to raise tariffs on cars made in Asia to as much as 50%.

Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard says the government aims to protect domestic manufacturing and address uneven competition.

The proposal targets fully built vehicles, not parts.

It could reshape import prices and dealer inventories this year.

Auto makers that rely on Asian imports may face higher costs and slower sales.

Consumers could see fewer low-cost options.

Ibrah frames the move as leveling the playing field while Mexico courts new investment.

This is Laura Navarro for Neural Newscast.

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Innovation and tech trends are next.

Microsoft ends its OpenAI exclusivity in Office

and adds Anthropics Claude models for multi-model capability.

Here's what Kara Swift found.

Microsoft ends its OpenAI only approach in Office 365

and brings in Anthropics Claude models.

The company plans to add Claude Sonnet 4 alongside OpenAI across Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Company tests indicate Claude performs better at visual design and spreadsheet automation.

Users could see cleaner slides, smarter layouts, and faster data wrangling.

The move signals a multi-model strategy that prioritizes best-in-task performance over exclusivity.

Microsoft says this is about capability, not leverage.

We're choosing the right tool for the job.

This is Kara Swift for Neural Newscast.

Science shaping our understanding.

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Scientists report flowing water once existed on Ryugu's parent asteroid much later than expected, reshaping solar system timelines.

Here's Nathaniel Cohen with more.

Scientists report that liquid water once flowed on the parent body of asteroid Ryugu, but much later than expected.

New mineral analyses suggest water activity occurred about 1 billion years after the asteroid formed,

reshaping timelines for early solar system chemistry.

The findings point to prolonged internal heating and water-rock reactions inside a small world.

That extended warmth could foster complex organics.

Researchers say the altered minerals and textures record a genuine surprise.

The result challenges models that limit water to only the earliest epochs.

This is Nathaniel Cohen for Neural Newscast.

Environmental challenges and solutions ahead.

Brazil hosts a UN climate summit in the Amazon, drawing criticism and political pressure.

Samuel Green joins us with the latest.

Brazil hosts this year's UN climate conference on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, the setting spotlights deforestation, oil expansion, and rising heat as urgent political tests. Activists criticize Brazil's push for new offshore drilling while pledging to end illegal deforestation by 2030.

Delegates argue over fossil fuel phase-out language and climate finance for vulnerable nations.

Indigenous leaders demand land protections and enforcement.

The summit's location brings global scrutiny to Brazil's climate credibility

and to whether diplomacy can deliver concrete emissions cuts and funding.

Stories from the Frontiers of Knowledge

Harvard wins a court ruling that restores some federal research grants, offering temporary

relief to researchers.

Now, let's check in on sports.

The NCAA permanently bans three players for gambling on themselves, upholding rules to

protect competition integrity, celebrity news, and pop culture highlights.

Two major alcohol brands pull social ads after a watchdog probe found misleading creatives

appearing to target underage viewers.

Let's hear from Lydia Holmes.

Two major alcohol brands pull their social ads after a watchdog steps in.

Strongbo and Jagermeister pull campaigns found to mislead in how they presented alcoholic

drinks.

Complaints are upheld, prompting swift withdrawals and fresh compliance checks.

Regulators say the posts risked appealing to underage viewers or glamorizing drinking.

The company's promise fixes and new guidelines.

One statement calls it a swift correction, with revised creatives now rolling out.

This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast.

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