NPR News: 08-05-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers Michigan’s Senate primary, where Abdul Al-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens to face Republican Mike Rogers. The broadcast reports on escalating tensions with Iran, including Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and potential Strait of Hormuz deals. Additional stories include SpaceX’s quarterly earnings, new research linking dormant viruses to long COVID, and an FDA deadline for a novel mRNA flu vaccine.
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Michigan Senate primary results and Republican nominee
Houthi missile strikes on Saudi oil tankers
SpaceX quarterly earnings and AI development
New research on viral reactivation and long COVID
FDA deadline for new mRNA flu vaccine approval
Washington state wildfires and air quality alerts
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