NPR News: 08-16-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Hurricane Lala’s impact on Hawaii, Iran’s accusation that Qatar is holding missing pilots, and rising death tolls from earthquakes in Indonesia and Colombia. The broadcast also reports on extreme heat fueling wildfires across Europe and cyber attacks on U.S. water systems potentially linked to Iran. Finally, it notes a Supreme Court deadline regarding the White House ballroom project.
Topics discussed
Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii and death toll
Iran accuses Qatar of holding missing pilots
Deadly earthquakes in Indonesia and Colombia
Extreme heat fuels wildfires across Europe
Cyber attacks on U.S. water systems linked to Iran
Supreme Court appeal on White House ballroom
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