NPR News: 08-12-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers July’s cooling inflation, driven by lower gas and grocery costs, which may influence Federal Reserve policy. The episode details President Trump’s secret plane switch in Turkey and the subsequent suppression of press coverage. It also reports on Lisa Dameth’s primary victory in Minnesota, the start of Meta’s trial regarding youth safety, and new high-resolution solar images revealing plasma vortices.
Topics discussed
Inflation cools as gas and grocery prices fall
Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey and press fallout
Lisa Dameth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary
Meta trial begins over claims of harm to young users
New solar telescope reveals plasma whirlpools on sun
Americans' credit card debt rises to near-record levels
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