NPR News: 08-19-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers key midterm primary results, including David Jolly’s win in Florida and Mary Peltola’s advancement in Alaska. International updates address tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and a tariff pause on Canadian imports. Domestically, the episode reports on the start of a major trial against Meta regarding social media harms and an appeal hearing for Erin Patterson in Australia.
Topics discussed
David Jolly wins Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary
Angie Nixon upsets in Florida Senate primary
Alaska Senate race advances Peltola and Sullivan
Trump contradicts Iran on Strait of Hormuz status
Trump threatens Oman over Strait negotiations
Israeli forces destroy water facility in Lebanon
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Meta faces landmark trial over social media harms
Appeal hearing for 'mushroom murderer' Erin Patterson
Global stock markets update and sign-off
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