NPR News: 08-19-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
The UAE suspends trade with Iran following missile attacks, while the USS Benfold suffers a major breakdown in the Pacific. A whistleblower testifies against Meta in a child safety trial, and Moderna’s cancer treatment shares surge. Fed minutes suggest potential rate hikes, and an Ebola outbreak in Congo reaches 5,000 cases. Meanwhile, extreme heat kills over 80 in Arizona, and China successfully recovers a rocket stage.
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack
USS Benfold suffers major breakdown in Pacific
Whistleblower testifies on Meta's culture and teen safety
Moderna shares surge on cancer treatment results
Fed officials consider rate hikes if inflation persists
Ebola outbreak in Congo reaches 5,000 cases
Extreme heat warning and deaths in Arizona
China recovers rocket stage on land for first time
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