NPR News: 09-01-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges G20 members to tighten economic pressure on Iran, while Russia returns to the summit in person. The report also covers over 1,000 deaths from floods in Nepal and Tibet, highlighting the impact on Hindu pilgrims at Mount Kailash. Additionally, Donald Trump Jr.’s firm invests $300 million in prediction market Polymarket, and California legislators vote on new wildfire liability laws following the Eaton Fire. Finally, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after political disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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G20 summit and US pressure on Iran
Russia's return to in-person G20 meetings
Devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet
Trump Jr. invests in prediction market Polymarket
California wildfire liability legislation
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
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