NPR News: 08-30-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating US-Iran tensions after strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and a new Venezuelan oil deal facing infrastructure hurdles. The broadcast reports on severe storm damage in San Antonio and Ontario’s billboard protest against Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario. Additionally, researchers highlight mental health benefits from slow running, while Hurricane Karina strengthens to a Category 3 in the Pacific.
Topics discussed
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
Challenges with new US-Venezuela oil deal
Severe storm causes deaths and power outages in San Antonio
Ontario billboard disputes Trump's Lake America name change
Study shows slow running boosts mental health
Hurricane Karina strengthens to Category 3 in Pacific
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