NPR News: 09-05-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Iran claims preemptive strikes on US bases in Jordan and Syria, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns a Russian drone attack on Leipzig as a rupture in relations. President Trump signed executive orders allowing ranchers to process their own beef and target gray wolves, following backlash over beef tariff relief. Additionally, Mapquest saw a surge in downloads after refusing to rename Lake Ontario, and Canada announced $20 billion in counter-tariffs against the US.
Topics discussed
Iran announces preemptive strikes on US bases in Middle East
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport
Trump signs executive orders for cattle ranchers and wolf hunting
Mapquest sees viral surge after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
Canada announces $20 billion in counter-tariffs against US
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