NPR News: 08-19-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Israel launching criminal probes into two Gaza war attacks while excluding others, and President Trump hosting tech leaders to promote AI and cryptocurrency despite public opposition. Moderna reports promising results for a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, boosting its stock. The episode also notes a historic number of Black gubernatorial nominees, the Kennedy Center’s plan to rename facilities after Trump, and Texas animal shelter disruptions due to a screwworm outbreak.
Topics discussed
Israel opens criminal probes into Gaza war attacks
Trump hosts tech leaders on AI and crypto
Moderna's mRNA therapy shows promise for melanoma
Black gubernatorial nominees and Kennedy Center renaming
Legal challenge to signage and Texas screwworm outbreak
Promo for It's Been a Minute podcast episode
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