NPR News: 08-06-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Iran and Oman’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with fees and restrictions, drawing U.S. opposition. A CBO report reveals Trump’s proposed nuclear battleships will cost significantly more and take longer to build than anticipated. The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, M-Flusiva, despite prior administrative hurdles. Additionally, Senator Mitch McConnell is recovering from a fall, and a study in Ethiopia shows combined cash transfers and therapy aid poverty alleviation.
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Iran and Oman agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump's nuclear battleship plans cost more than expected
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine from Moderna
Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab hospital
Study: Cash and therapy help break poverty cycle
Wall Street markets close lower
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