NPR News: 08-09-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s refusal to negotiate directly with the U.S. unless a June nuclear deal is honored, amid ongoing mediation by Qatar and Pakistan. Domestic reports highlight record-low water levels at Lake Mead due to drought and a surprising drop in U.S. jobs, sparking concerns about AI’s impact on the labor market. Additionally, California rideshare drivers are poised to form a union, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey dominate the box office.
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Iran refuses direct talks with US unless June agreement honored
Lake Mead reaches historic low water levels due to drought
July jobs report shows unexpected job losses and AI concerns
California rideshare drivers poised to form a union
Spider-Man and The Odyssey dominate weekend box office
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