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NPR News: 09-27-2026 2AM EDT

Sep 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Iran’s rejection of a U.S. proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, alongside an early-season nor’easter impacting the East Coast and Hurricane Nolo passing Hawaii. The broadcast also highlights California’s new gun safety laws, a major housing protest in Madrid, and box office successes for "Avengers: Endgame" and "The Odyssey." Additionally, the report details severe flooding in Bangkok and Pope Leo’s outdoor mass in Paris.

Topics discussed

Iran-US negotiations and Strait of Hormuz blockade Northeaster hits East Coast; Hurricane Nolo passes Hawaii California signs new gun safety and violence prevention bills Massive protest in Madrid against housing crisis Box office: Avengers Endgame, Spider-Man, and The Odyssey Heavy rain causes flooding in Bangkok Pope Leo leads outdoor mass in Paris
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