NPR News: 08-28-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Fed Chair Powell’s signals for a potential September interest rate hike amid persistent inflation. A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI company Anthropic for national security reasons. The episode also updates on the Lindsey Clancy trial in Massachusetts, a fatal chemical tank failure in Washington, and escalating drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine. Finally, it reports the death of Norway’s King Harald.
Topics discussed
Fed Chair signals potential interest rate hike in September
Judge rules Trump admin illegally blacklisted AI firm Anthropic
Lindsey Clancy trial resumes with insanity defense deliberations
Paper mill tank failure linked to prior inspection findings
Russia launches drone attacks on Kiev amid infrastructure war
Norway mourns the death of King Harald at age 89
Planet Money Summer School: Antarctica and penguins
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