NPR News: 08-23-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Middle East oil exporters building pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions, though analysts question the timeline and effectiveness. A fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, has forced evacuations and prompted a state of emergency. In Ukraine, President Zelensky warns of Russian mobilization and missile threats. The broadcast also reports on Tennessee schools displaying the Ten Commandments, the death of songwriter Janie Bradford-Hobbs, and Spider-Man’s box office success.
Topics discussed
Middle East oil exporters building pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Wildfire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada
Zelensky warns of Russian troop mobilization and missile threats
Tennessee schools post Ten Commandments, sparking legal scrutiny
Motown songwriter Janie Bradford-Hobbs dies at 87
Spider-Man: A Brand New Day dominates box office
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