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--:-- Giles Snyder: As investigators in Tennessee work to determine what caused yesterday's explosion that leveled a munitions plant southwest of Nashville. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis told reporters it's going to be a while. Do I see a short-term explanation? No. Do I see us being here for many days? Yes.
--:-- Giles Snyder: Davis called the wreckage at the plant the most devastation he's seen in his 30-year career. The plant is owned by Accurate Energetic Systems, which processes explosives and ammunition for the military. Officials say the blast could be felt for miles at least 18 people remain missing.
--:-- Giles Snyder: Travelers might see a new video message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at their local airport. Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown. NPR's Jacqueline Diaz has more.
--:-- Jacqueline Diaz: The ongoing government shutdown is causing some delays at airports across the country. And people perhaps waiting in line for TSA security a bit longer might see a new video from the Trump administration that acknowledges the slowdown. The video blames the delays on Democrats in Congress for refusing to fund the federal government.
--:-- Jacqueline Diaz: Both Republicans and Democrats have refused to negotiate over the terms of a short-term spending bill. The videos will be rolled out in airports across the country. TSA checkpoints can have videos featuring government officials, but they normally don't contain partisan messages.
--:-- Giles Snyder: The scope of the Trump administration's move to fire thousands of federal workers amid the shutdown is coming into focus. In a court filing, the Office of Management and Budget said well over 4,000 have received layoff notices. That number came in response to a lawsuit challenging the shutdown layoffs. Labor unions are suing. A federal judge is due to hear the case next week.
--:-- Giles Snyder: Memphis, Tennessee, the latest city where the Trump administration has deployed National Guard troops. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports they arrived Friday as part of a federal and state task force intended to combat crime.
--:-- Debbie Elliott: Tennessee National Guard troops are patrolling alongside Memphis police in areas including tourist attractions near downtown. Their fatigues are marked military police. Unlike cities including Portland and Chicago local officials have not sued to block the Guard deployment.
--:-- Debbie Elliott: Democratic Mayor Paul Young says he didn't request the outside troops and says crime was already on the decline, but he says instead of fighting the deployment, which is supported by Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee, Memphis is instead working to make sure it benefits the community.
--:-- Debbie Elliott: Young says National Guard troops are limited to a support role and will not make arrests or issue warrants.
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--:-- Giles Snyder: Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the ruins of their homes. A huge column of people began heading back on foot to the shattered northern Gaza Strip after the U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect yesterday.
--:-- Giles Snyder: Under the first phase of the deal, the remaining hostages held by Hamas are to be released by early next week in exchange for some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. As Palestinians return north, Israeli troops have also begun pulling back. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel could renew the war if Hamas does not give up its weapons.
--:-- Giles Snyder: Hollywood studios and talent agencies are sounding the alarm over a new artificial intelligence tool NPR Mandelito Barco reports.
--:-- Mandelito Barco: Sora 2 allows users to create social media ready videos. It's about creating new possibilities. This promo from OpenAI says Sora 2 allows users to insert images into any virtual background. Giving you the power to step into any world or scene and letting your friends cast you in theirs.
--:-- Mandelito Barco: Some creators have used Sora 2 to make unauthorized videos of famous people such as Mr. Rogers, Tupac Shakur, and Michael Jackson. The Motion Picture Association says Sora 2 videos infringe on the copyrights of films, shows, and characters.
--:-- Mandelito Barco: The three top Hollywood talent agencies also weighed in on the new tech. CAA says clients' intellectual properties are at risk. UTA says it's exploitation. And WME announced all its clients are opting out, so Sora 2 cannot use their names, images, or likenesses.
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