NPR News: 08-31-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a controversial US-Venezuela oil deal that critics say undermines democratic goals, and US senators warning that Israeli banks cutting ties with Palestinian institutions could trigger a West Bank financial crisis. The broadcast also reports on jury deliberations in the Lindy Clancy trial, new research showing even slow running boosts brain function, and a deadly flash flood at the Grand Canyon.
Topics discussed
US-Venezuela oil deal raises democracy concerns
Israeli bank severs ties with Palestinian banks
Lindsey Clancy trial jury deliberations begin
Study shows benefits of slow running on brain
Flash floods kill one, leave 15 missing in Grand Canyon
Oil prices rise; Shabazzu on black cowboy history
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