NPR News: 08-30-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border that killed over 700 people and Iceland’s rejection of EU membership talks due to sovereignty concerns. It also reports on NASA’s successful launch of the Roman Space Telescope to study dark matter and exoplanets. Additionally, the broadcast highlights research showing slow running boosts mental health and details a rabies investigation linked to a North Carolina petting zoo.
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Catastrophic flooding kills 700+ on Nepal-Tibet border
Icelanders reject EU membership talks in referendum
NASA launches Roman Space Telescope to study universe
Study: Slow running boosts mental health and mood
Rabies investigation at North Carolina petting zoo
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