NPR News: 08-15-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Hurricane Lala brings heavy rain and winds to Hawaii, while Iran accuses Qatar of detaining missing pilots. A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, and the FDA investigates a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms. Additionally, reports cover rising US federal debt and controversy over border infrastructure construction in Big Bend National Park.
Topics discussed
Intro and Capital One sponsorship
Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii
Iran accuses Qatar of holding pilots
US federal debt and economic reports
Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia
Border infrastructure in Big Bend Park
FDA investigates cyclospora outbreak
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