NPR News: 08-26-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers U.S. allies' mixed responses to Trump’s economic pressure on Iran, with Qatar favoring negotiations while the UAE cuts ties. The Army announced deals for nuclear micro-reactors at five bases to reduce energy reliance. A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened over 17,000 people, prompting concerns about food safety systems. Additionally, the FDA approved a new pancreatic cancer drug, and deadly glacier floods struck Nepal due to climate change.
Topics discussed
USPS Ground Advantage sponsorship
Gulf allies' mixed response to Iran sanctions
Army's Janus program for nuclear micro-reactors
Rising cyclosporiasis food poisoning cases
New pancreatic cancer drug approved
Deadly glacier flood in Nepal linked to climate change
La Tomatina tomato festival in Spain
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