NPR News: 08-30-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers rescue efforts in Nepal after deadly flooding, highlighting the anxiety of the Nepalese community in Texas. The episode analyzes President Trump’s claim that a new Venezuela oil deal will lower gas prices, which experts dismiss as unrealistic. Other stories include a Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian munitions depot, a tribute to Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry, and NASA’s upcoming launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Topics discussed
Sponsor message from Thumbtack
Nepal flooding impact on US community
Trump's Venezuela oil deal claims
Russia missile attack on Ukraine
Grand Ole Opry honors Dolly Parton
NASA Roman Space Telescope launch
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