NPR News: 08-22-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and stalled Iran sanctions, analyzed by Ron Elving. The episode reports on court blocks against Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions and Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s complaint about airport washing stations. Additionally, it details the NYPD’s plan to neutralize drones at the U.S. Open, a study linking album releases to traffic deaths, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian warehouses.
Topics discussed
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US-Canada tariffs and Iran sanctions stalemate
Legal battles over USPS mail-in voting restrictions
Texas governor challenges airport Muslim washing stations
NYPD plans to neutralize drones at US Open
Study links new album releases to distracted driving deaths
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online retailer warehouses
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