NPR News: 08-13-2026 12PM EDT

Aug 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers falling wholesale inflation as war-related price spikes recede, though gas prices remain elevated. In Iraq, a major militia disarms ahead of U.S. troop withdrawal, while the U.S. plans to equip ICE officers with shock gloves, sparking debate over use of force. The broadcast also reports on deadly floods in Japan, a hurricane watch for Hawaii, and a shift toward active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer treatment.

Topics discussed

Wholesale inflation falls as war-related price spikes recede Iraqi militia disarms ahead of US troop withdrawal ICE plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves Floods in Japan and hurricane watch for Hawaii Shift to active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer Eurovision 2025 to be held in Bulgaria

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