NPR News: 08-31-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR reports that heat-related deaths in the US are likely five times higher than recorded, prompting calls for policy action. The segment also covers President Trump’s defense of data centers amid rising bipartisan opposition to their infrastructure costs. Additionally, prediction market Kalshi banned former Rep. George Santos for insider trading, while experts warn of election integrity risks. The broadcast concludes with health tips on age-related dry eyes and a feature on astronauts cooking onions in zero gravity aboard the ISS.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: USPS Ground Advantage
Study finds heat causes 5x more US deaths than recorded
Political debate over data centers and utility bills
George Santos banned from prediction market Cal Sheet
Why older women are more prone to dry eyes
Astronauts cook onions in zero gravity on ISS
Sponsor: IXL Learning Platform
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