NPR News: 08-12-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers July’s cooling inflation, driven by lower gas and grocery costs, which may influence Federal Reserve policy. It details President Trump’s secret plane switch in Turkey, which excluded the press and sparked legal action against journalists. The broadcast also reports on Lisa Damuth’s primary win for Minnesota governor, the start of Meta’s trial over youth safety, new solar telescope images, and rising US credit card debt.
Topics discussed
Inflation cools as gas and grocery prices fall
Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey and press relations
Lisa Damuth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary
Meta trial begins over claims of harm to young users
New solar telescope reveals plasma whirlpools on sun
Americans' credit card debt rises to near-record levels
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