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Jeanine Herbst
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jeanine Herbst. South Korean officials say they've reached a deal for the release of more than 300 people who were detained in an ICE raid at a Georgia Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant last week. As Molly Samuel from member station WABE reports, the facility is one of many major Korean investments in the state.
Molly Samuel
The plant is a joint venture between Korean companies Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution. It's under construction near a Hyundai EV and hybrid car factory that began production last year. Georgia has long running business ties to South Korea, and the state maintains an office in Seoul. 475 people were detained in the raid, most of them South Korean nationals, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The months long investigation is the biggest in agency history. A South Korean official said they plan to push to review visa policies and the country is chartering a plane to bring the Korean workers home. For NPR News, I'm Molly Samuel in Atlanta.
Jeanine Herbst
At the U.S. open in New York City, Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner, claiming his second trophy at Flushing Meadows and sixth overall as a major. Meanwhile, President Trump attended the event receiving a mix of boos and cheers from the crowd. It's the first time a sitting president has visited the tennis championship in a quarter century. It appears Luke Garrett is traveling with the president.
Luke Garrett
The stadium cameras cut to President Trump during the national anthem. Trump stood saluting in the Rolex sponsored box and the crowds erupted throughout the championship match. President Trump appeared on the stadium video screens, always sparking a mixed roar from the crowd. That's in contrast to celebrities including Danny DeVito and Bruce Springsteen, who received resounding cheers. The last U.S. president to attend the U.S. open was Bill Clinton in 2000. LUKE GARRETT, NPR News, New York.
Jeanine Herbst
Israel's Supreme Court has ordered an end to the policy of drastically reducing food to Palestinian prisoners. The policy has lasted since the Hamas attack in October of 2023. NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv.
Daniel Estrin
After the Hamas attack, Israel's far right national security minister ordered prisons to reduce Palestinian inmates caloric intake of food. Israeli rights groups argued in court this amounts to starvation based on testimonies of released detainees. Israel currently detains a record high number of Palestinian inmates for alleged security offenses, according to prison figures. The court's ruling says Israeli prisons must provide inmates with adequate food to maintain their health. The judges said it was a matter of humanity and that Israeli food policies worsened the suffering of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Israel's national security minister criticized the ruling and said prisoners would continue to face the minimal conditions required by law. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Jeanine Herbst
You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is resigning following growing calls from his own party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July's parliamentary election. Ishoba, who's been in office for less than a year, resisted growing demands from within that party for more than a month. This comes a day before his Liberal Democratic Party was to decide whether to hold an early leadership election, a virtual no confidence motion against him if approved. A study finds that a majority of preschool age children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were prescribed medications. But as NPR's Ritu Chatterjee reports, medication should not be the first line of treatment for young children with adhd.
Ritu Chatterjee
Researchers looked at the electronic health records at pediatric clinics affiliated with eight academic institutions across the country. Of the more than 700,000 3 to 5 year olds seen at these clinics between 2016 and 2023, 1.4% were diagnosed with ADHD. Nearly 70% of those kids were prescribed medications before they turned 7, and more than 40% got their prescriptions within 30 days of their diagnosis. Preschool age children with symptoms of ADHD are at risk of social and emotional problems as well as failure in academics. And the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the first line of treatment for such young children is to give parents the tools to manage behavior in kids. The findings appear in JAMA Network Open Read through Chatterjee, NPR News.
Jeanine Herbst
And I'm Jeanine Herbst, NPR News, in Washington.
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Podcast: NPR News Now
Host: Jeanine Herbst
Episode Date: September 7, 2025
Duration: 5 minutes
Theme: Top national and international news headlines from the day.
This concise five-minute broadcast delivers the latest breaking news, focusing on significant developments in national security, international diplomacy, politics, sports, and public health. Key stories include a major ICE raid affecting Korean workers in Georgia, U.S. Open highlights with a presidential appearance, a pivotal Israeli Supreme Court decision, political upheaval in Japan, and new findings about ADHD treatment in preschoolers.
Reported by Molly Samuel (00:18–01:19)
South Korean officials secured the release of over 300 people detained at a Georgia Hyundai EV battery plant during a recent ICE raid.
The facility is a joint project between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, under construction near an existing Hyundai factory.
Of the 475 people detained, most were South Korean nationals—the largest operation in Homeland Security's history.
South Korea is moving to review visa policies and is chartering a plane to fly workers home.
Notable Quote:
“A South Korean official said they plan to push to review visa policies and the country is chartering a plane to bring the Korean workers home.”
— Molly Samuel, 01:11
Reported by Luke Garrett (01:19–02:12)
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner, earning his second U.S. Open title and sixth Grand Slam trophy overall.
President Trump attended the final—the first sitting president at the tournament since Bill Clinton in 2000. Trump's presence triggered both boos and cheers.
Notable Quote:
“President Trump appeared on the stadium video screens, always sparking a mixed roar from the crowd. That’s in contrast to celebrities including Danny DeVito and Bruce Springsteen, who received resounding cheers.”
— Luke Garrett, 01:53
Memorable Moment:
Trump was shown saluting during the national anthem, highlighting the political undertone of the event (01:43).
Reported by Daniel Estrin (02:12–03:12)
Israel’s Supreme Court ended the policy of drastically limiting food to Palestinian inmates, in place since the Hamas attack in October 2023.
Israeli rights groups argued the policy amounted to “starvation.” The court ruled adequate food for inmates is required for health and humanity.
Israel currently holds a record number of Palestinian inmates for alleged security offenses.
The national security minister criticized the ruling but said prisoners would still receive only the “minimal conditions required by law.”
Notable Quote:
"The court’s ruling says Israeli prisons must provide inmates with adequate food to maintain their health. The judges said it was a matter of humanity and that Israeli food policies worsened the suffering of Israeli hostages in Gaza."
— Daniel Estrin, 02:42
Summarized by Jeanine Herbst (03:12–04:03)
Reported by Ritu Chatterjee (04:03–04:54)
Study: Of 700,000 children aged 3–5, 1.4% were diagnosed with ADHD in affiliated pediatric clinics (2016–2023).
Almost 70% of diagnosed preschoolers were prescribed medication before age 7; more than 40% received prescriptions within 30 days of diagnosis.
Medical recommendations advise behavioral management training for parents as the first-line treatment, not medication.
Findings are published in JAMA Network Open.
Notable Quote:
“And the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the first line of treatment for such young children is to give parents the tools to manage behavior in kids.”
— Ritu Chatterjee, 04:36
This NPR News Now episode delivers a snapshot of the day’s most urgent news, ranging from international business and diplomacy to domestic health policy and high-profile sports events, marked by succinct reporting and balanced context for each story.