NPR News: 08-31-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, leaving key military posts vacant after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Amazon faces a new FTC and state lawsuit alleging it manipulated ad auctions to overcharge sellers. Markets saw volatility from renewed US-Iran tensions, though stocks posted monthly gains. The Met canceled a John Galliano exhibit due to his past anti-Semitic remarks, while a Grand Canyon flash flood left at least two people dead and many missing.
Topics discussed
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
FTC and states sue Amazon over ad pricing
Stocks and oil prices amid Iran tensions
Met Museum cancels John Galliano exhibit
Grand Canyon flash flood search and damage
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