NPR News: 08-29-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
Iran’s president maintains the Strait of Hormuz blockade until the US lifts sanctions and ends the war in Lebanon, exacerbating a stalemate that drives up gas prices. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans state funding for license plate readers amid privacy concerns. Teens express confidence in bypassing Meta’s new child safety restrictions on social media. Finally, the FDA approves an updated Juul vaping device with age verification features.
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Intro and Capital One sponsorship
Iran threatens to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
US-Iran stalemate, oil prices, and Fed rates
Texas governor blocks funding for license plate cameras
Teens discuss Meta's new child safety rules
FDA approves updated Juul vaping device
Outro and Mint Mobile sponsorship
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