NPR News: 08-31-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the American Red Cross's response to Grand Canyon evacuations and ongoing rescue efforts for flood victims in Nepal. It also examines a controversial US-Venezuela oil partnership, Lionel Messi's retirement from international soccer, and the resumption of deliberations in the Lindy Clancy murder trial. Additionally, the report highlights a House vote to avert a government shutdown and new research on creating edible cookies from plastic waste using genetically modified yeast.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Mattress Firm and Grand Canyon flash flooding update
Grand Canyon rescue operations and weather impacts
Nepal and China flood death tolls and US-Venezuela oil deal
Analysis of US-Venezuela partnership and democracy concerns
Lionel Messi retires from international soccer
Lindsey Clancy murder trial deliberations resume
Government shutdown bill and edible plastic cookie research
Details on creating cookies from plastic waste
Introduction to NPR Politics series 'If You Can Keep It'
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