NPR News: 08-20-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the U.S. and Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting a shift to economic warfare and rising U.S. gas prices. It also reports on President Trump’s push for AI data centers despite public opposition, the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Additional stories include record-breaking heat waves in Europe and Prince Harry and Meghan’s plan to return to the UK.
Topics discussed
Thumbtack ad and show introduction
U.S.-Iran war, blockade, and rising gas prices
Trump on AI data centers vs. public opposition
Lindsay Clancy trial and postpartum depression awareness
Critical shelter conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Record-breaking heat waves and deaths in Europe
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to UK
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