NPR News: 09-01-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosts G20 finance ministers in Asheville to pressure allies on Iran sanctions, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid Pentagon clashes. Severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon kills one and damages infrastructure, and Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Texas. OpenAI reports rapid ad revenue growth, oil prices rise after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, and Mark Cuban discusses healthcare costs.
Topics discussed
G20 finance ministers and pressure on Iran's economy
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid Pentagon clashes
Flash flooding in Grand Canyon National Park causes deaths
Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas; Lowell near Hawaii
OpenAI reaches $1 billion annualized ad revenue run rate
Oil prices rise after U.S. strikes on Iranian launchers
Mark Cuban on healthcare costs and Medicare for All
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