NPR News: 08-18-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions and threats against Oman. It details the Trump administration’s repeal of a logging ban on national forests and a federal lawsuit against Meta regarding harms to youth. Additionally, reports include Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s re-election in Florida, a Wall Street dip, and a legal challenge to new restrictions on international student visas.
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Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran Tensions
Trump Administration Repeals Forest Logging Ban
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Harms
Florida Redistricting and Primary Election Results
Lawsuit Challenging New Student Visa Time Limits
Quebec Separatist Leader Delays Referendum Plan
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