NPR News: 08-17-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
U.S. Envoy Jared Kushner meets with Israeli and Hamas leaders to discuss a post-war Gaza plan, facing resistance from Prime Minister Netanyahu. Meanwhile, U.S. sailors report poor conditions on warships, and severe weather causes flooding and power outages in Hawaii and the Midwest. The episode also covers vigils for deceased Cambridge professor Jason Arday in the UK, a lightning death on Mount Etna, and a major Chrysler vehicle recall.
Topics discussed
Kushner's Gaza peace talks with Netanyahu and Hamas
Conditions aboard U.S. warships: food shortages and mental health
Hurricane Lala in Hawaii and severe flooding in the Midwest
Vigils for Jason Arday and calls for inquiry into media harassment
Lightning death on Mount Etna and Chrysler vehicle recall
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