NPR News: 09-07-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a federal investigation into a fatal cargo plane crash in Miami, with experts discussing mechanical and environmental factors. It also reports on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s South American trip to address narcoterrorism and trade, alongside concerns over the growing difficulty of resolving "buy now, pay later" consumer debt. Additionally, the segment details Canada’s new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, record-high security spending for Jewish institutions amid rising hate crimes, and record gas prices this Labor Day.
Topics discussed
Federal investigation into Miami cargo plane crash
Secretary of State Rubio's South America trip and trade talks
Challenges in resolving Buy Now Pay Later debt
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Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods
Record spending on security for Jewish institutions
Record high gas prices and sunscreen SPF accuracy
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