NPR News: 08-19-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Democrat David Jolly’s Florida gubernatorial primary win and key Senate races in Florida and Alaska. The broadcast addresses geopolitical tensions, including Trump’s claims on the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and a temporary pause on Canadian tariffs. Additionally, the episode reports on the start of Meta’s landmark trial regarding social media harms and an Australian murder appeal.
Topics discussed
David Jolly wins Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary
Angie Nixon upsets in Florida Senate primary
Alaska Senate race advances Peltola and Sullivan
Trump disputes Strait of Hormuz status and threatens Oman
Israeli forces destroy water facility in southern Lebanon
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Meta faces landmark trial over social media harms
Appeal hearing for 'mushroom murderer' Erin Patterson
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