NPR News: 08-25-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
Darlene Graham secures the Senate nomination in South Carolina, while Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is celebrated for its literacy impact. Global ocean temperatures hit record highs, threatening marine ecosystems, and SpaceX plans a massive Louisiana spaceport. Additionally, the DOJ argues for renaming the Kennedy Center, U.S. life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, and the SEC bans pro athletes from college sports.
Topics discussed
Darlene Graham wins Senate nomination in South Carolina
Dolly Parton dies at 80; legacy of Imagination Library
Global ocean temperatures hit record high
SpaceX plans $100B spaceport in Louisiana
DOJ argues Trump's name needed for Kennedy Center
US life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
SEC bans athletes who played for pro teams
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