NPR News: 09-01-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses efforts to isolate Iran economically, noting UAE cooperation but facing resistance from China. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns, leaving key military posts vacant amid internal Pentagon conflicts. Search and rescue crews recover a second body in the Grand Canyon after severe flash flooding damaged park infrastructure. OpenAI reports its ad revenue run rate hit $1 billion in under 200 days, while oil prices rise following U.S. strikes on Iranian rocket launchers.
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G20 Finance Ministers and pressure on Iran economy
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
Background on Driscoll's career and Pentagon clashes
Grand Canyon flash flooding and recovery efforts
Tropical Storm Edward forecast for Texas
OpenAI ad revenue hits $1 billion annualized rate
Oil prices rise and Asian stocks fall
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