NPR News: 08-31-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and deadly floods along the Nepal-China border. It also reports on Iceland rejecting EU membership talks, rising Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, and cooling inflation at the Minnesota State Fair. Additionally, the broadcast features a preview of Shabazzu discussing the Black roots of country music.
Topics discussed
US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Deadly floods strike Nepal and China border
Minnesota State Fair food prices track inflation
Icelanders reject EU membership talks
Ukraine faces intensified Russian drone attacks
Shabazz discusses black roots of country music
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