NPR News: 08-23-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s upcoming aggressive sanctions against Iran, dubbed “Economic D-Day,” and Iran’s retaliatory threats. The broadcast reports on the historic IndyCar race on the National Mall, ongoing power outages in Indiana, and a wildfire in Reno. Additionally, it details the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks resulting in mutual tariffs, the box office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and an earthquake in Japan.
Topics discussed
Trump announces new aggressive sanctions against Iran
IndyCar race on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Indiana power outage lawsuit and Reno wildfire update
U.S. and Canada impose 50% tariffs after trade deal fails
Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box office records
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes Eastern Japan
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