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The FBI released images of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing as the manhunt nears 24 hours. California lawmakers passed a bill shielding students from punishment when calling 911 for overdoses. In Florida, the trial begins for Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump. In London, Britain fired its U.S. ambassador over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In business, Amazon launched its Zoox robotaxi service in Las Vegas, and the Girl Scouts unveiled a new rocky road cookie while retiring two fan favorites.

Tech heavyweight Meta Platforms spent millions of dollars this summer recruiting AI stars, but they’re sparking tension with the company’s old guard. WSJ reporter Meghan Bobrowsky joins us to discuss. Plus, you may not need to replace your old iPhone yet—you could save a lot of money by simply updating or repairing it. Belle Lin hosts.

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Brazil’s top court found Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, guilty of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election.

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Investor expectations for a rate cut fueled the rise. Plus: Paramount Skydance prepares a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. And online-housing platform Opendoor’s stock climbs after naming a new CEO. Katherine Sullivan hosts.

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Plus: Opendoor’s meme frenzy continues after its new CEO is named. And the immigration raid at Hyundai Motor’s Georgia battery plant will delay construction by months, CEO says. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Consumer prices in the U.S. were up 2.9% in August from a year earlier. The European Central Bank leaves its key deposit rate at 2% for the second consecutive meeting. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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Plus: Cox Automotive says initial estimates show EV sales in the U.S. hit a record last month. And Vista Equity Partners backs U.K. tech company Joblogic. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Mexico announces plans to raise tariffs on imports of key goods from countries with which it doesn’t have an existing trade agreement. And, one of President Trump’s top advisors moves one step closer to joining the Federal Reserve. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, sparking a shelter-in-place search for a suspect. Poland says it downed multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace, prompting NATO consultations. In Los Angeles, two women’s remains were found in separate towed cars. In business, Rivian will lay off about 200 employees as federal EV tax credits expire and DoorDash will test warehouse-based drone deliveries in San Francisco.

Charlie Kirk, an American conservative activist and a close ally of Donald Trump, died shortly after being shot during an event at a university in Utah.

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