NPR News: 08-28-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the economic impact of a US invasion of Iran, highlighting soaring gas and diesel prices due to Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Other stories include the indictment of a woman for vandalizing the WWII Memorial, a federal appeals court ruling against prediction market site Kalshi, and terrorism charges for pro-Palestinian protesters who damaged a Trump golf resort in Scotland. Finally, President Trump signs an executive order establishing a new space military academy.
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Rising gas and diesel prices due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Kentucky woman indicted for vandalizing WWII memorial
Federal appeals court rules against prediction market site Kalshi
Pro-Palestinian protesters face terrorism charges in UK
Trump signs executive order for new space military academy
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