NPR News: 08-29-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the aftermath of deadly floods in Nepal, with the North Texas Nepalese community awaiting news of missing loved ones. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell states inflation remains high without signaling interest rate changes, while ICE arrests surge under new enforcement strategies. The broadcast also reports on a mutiny in Niger, Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame induction, and early college football results.
Topics discussed
Nepal floods impact on North Texas community
Fed Chair on inflation and interest rates
Trump administration immigration crackdown
Apparent mutiny in Niger capital
Roger Federer Hall of Fame induction
College football Week 0 results
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