NPR News: 08-21-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers a new federal plan for Colorado River water allocations amid drought, with downstream states facing cuts. Financial markets see rising gas prices and bond yields due to debt concerns. The Supreme Court will review the White House ballroom construction lawsuit, while Guatemala reports mass deportations of Mexican migrants. Additionally, the world’s oldest person turns 117, and Prince Harry faces legal costs after losing a privacy suit.
Topics discussed
New federal plan for Colorado River water access
Financial markets: Bond yields and rising gas prices
Supreme Court to weigh in on White House ballroom
US deportations of Mexican migrants to Guatemala
World's oldest person turns 117
Prince Harry and Elton John ordered to pay Daily Mail
King Charles meets grandchildren; US stocks rise
NPR Politics Podcast promo on crime stats
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