NPR News: 08-22-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Canada vows retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the US collapse over sovereignty and auto issues. A federal judge blocks a Trump-era visa ban for citizens of 75 countries, citing nationality discrimination. Meanwhile, deadly drone strikes escalate between Russia and Ukraine, killing dozens. In science, researchers achieve a breakthrough by growing brain organoids for five years. Finally, the US announces significant water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada due to shrinking Colorado River levels.
Topics discussed
Canada vows retaliatory tariffs against US 50% tariffs
Judge strikes down Trump administration visa ban
Escalating attacks in Russia and Ukraine kill dozens
Brain organoids grown for five years in lab study
Colorado River water cuts for western states
US government debt surpasses $40 trillion
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