NPR News: 08-08-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Iran demands U.S. policy changes before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the Senate passes a temporary spending bill amid rising childcare costs. President Zelensky visits Serbia as Hollywood sets summer box office records with Spider-Man and The Odyssey. Wall Street stocks surged despite job cuts, and a preview highlights how AI helps clear criminal records.
Topics discussed
Iran demands U.S. policy changes before reopening Strait of Hormuz
Senate passes temporary spending bill to fund government through Dec 11
Soaring child care costs and provider cuts in Oklahoma
Zelensky visits Serbia amid slowed Patriot missile deliveries
Spider-Man and The Odyssey break summer box office records
Stocks soar despite job cuts; preview of Consider This episode
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