NPR News: 08-30-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating US-Iran tensions with strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on bases in Jordan. The broadcast reports on catastrophic flooding in Nepal and the Grand Canyon, leaving thousands missing. Other stories include cooling inflation at the Minnesota State Fair, closing arguments in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, and schools adapting to AI and screen time policies.
Topics discussed
US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Flooding along Nepal-Tibet border leaves thousands missing
Flash flooding forces evacuations in Grand Canyon
Minnesota State Fair food prices and inflation index
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur shooting trial
Back to school: AI, screen time, and vaccine trends
Weekend box office: Spider-Man and Looney Tunes
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