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1. AI designs for dangerous DNA can slip past biosecurity measures, study shows

   Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study shows how AI could help malevolent actors get the stuff anyway.

2. The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution

   Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.

3. Sean Combs, in custody for a year, to face sentencing on split verdict

   The music mogul, who was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution but acquitted of more serious charges, will be in court on Friday, Oct. 3 for a sentencing hearing.

4. What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown

   It's Obamacare health insurance prices — and how much help 24 million Americans will get with their premiums — that are in dispute.

5. U.K. police investigate Manchester's deadly synagogue attack as a terrorist incident

   Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, "all the more horrific" for taking place on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day.

6. VIDEO: Trump's tariffs, changing markets and what an uncertain economy means for you

   Eight months into Trump's second term, it's unclear what the larger impact of these tariffs will have on the economy. Despite that, the president keeps promising to roll out new ones.

7. Pressure on Democrats grows to end shutdown. And, Gaza City receives evacuation orders

   The White House is intensifying pressure on Democrats to end the government shutdown. And, Gaza City has been ordered to evacuate as Israel expands its ground operations.

8. 5 takeaways from NPR's investigation into the role of distribution lines in LA fires

   NPR looked into malfunctions on lines that power individual homes in one of the communities hardest hit by the LA fires in January. Here's what we found.

9. In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him

   NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.

10. Research, curriculum and grading: new data sheds light on how professors are using AI

    It's not just students, more professors are using AI in the classroom. But they say more guidance is needed on how to use the technology.