NPR News: 08-30-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the US military striking Iranian launchers in the Strait of Hormuz and the rising death toll from catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border. The broadcast reports that Icelandic voters rejected EU membership talks and highlights viral AI deepfakes of Jimmy Kimmel targeting President Trump. Additionally, a New Hampshire teenager faces charges after crashing a car into an airport plane while fleeing police.
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US strikes Iranian launchers in Strait of Hormuz
Death toll rises from Nepal-Tibet border flooding
Iceland voters reject EU membership talks
Jimmy Kimmel AI deepfakes go viral online
Teen driver crashes into plane at NH airport
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