NPR News: 08-28-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers rising death tolls from catastrophic flooding in Nepal, where a natural dam threatens further disaster. In Washington, a judge weighs whether adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center violates previous rulings. The episode also examines pushback against the administration’s plan to import foreign ground beef to lower prices. Additionally, Australia evacuates scientists from Macquarie Island due to bird flu risks, and a federal judge rules in favor of Anthropic against the Pentagon.
Topics discussed
Rising death toll and flood warnings in Nepal
Legal battle over Trump's name at Kennedy Center
Pushback on plan to import foreign ground beef
Evacuation of scientists from Macquarie Island
Judge rules Pentagon acted illegally against Anthropic
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