NPR News: 08-12-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers July’s cooling inflation, driven by lower gas and grocery costs, and mixed primary election results, including Minnesota’s progressive Senate pick. The broadcast reports on President Trump’s secret evacuation from Turkey due to an alleged Iranian threat and the rising death toll from a Colombian earthquake. Additionally, it highlights a shortage of eclipse glasses in Europe and Eli Lilly’s lawsuits against sellers of unapproved weight-loss drugs.
Topics discussed
Inflation cools as gas and grocery prices fall
Minnesota Senate primary: Flanagan wins on immigration
Trump's secret flight from Turkey due to Iran threat
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to over 250
Shortage of eclipse glasses in UK and US
Eli Lilly sues over black market obesity drug
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