NPR News: 08-26-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s push to economically isolate Iran, noting mixed reactions from Gulf allies. It reports on the US Army’s new nuclear microreactor program to boost military energy independence and a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to public health cuts. Additionally, the broadcast highlights FDA approval for a new pancreatic cancer drug, deadly glacier floods in Nepal driven by climate change, and Spain’s annual La Tomatina festival.
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Gulf allies' mixed reactions to US pressure on Iran
Army deals for nuclear microreactors at military bases
Record-breaking cyclosporiasis food poisoning outbreak
New pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival time
Deadly glacier flood in Nepal linked to climate change
Spain's annual La Tomatina tomato festival
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