NPR News: 08-29-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
Rescue efforts continue in Nepal following a catastrophic flood that killed over 600 people, while the State Department begins recalling some diplomats from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. In the U.S., markets rose despite persistent inflation, with Fed Chair Powell emphasizing price stability as his primary focus. Additionally, teens express skepticism about Meta’s new child safety rules, and the Grand Ole Opry honors Dolly Parton with a tribute to her legacy.
Topics discussed
Nepal flood rescue efforts and survivor accounts
US diplomats returning to Middle East posts
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill three Palestinians
Stocks rise despite inflation concerns and Fed focus
Teens discuss Meta's new child safety restrictions
Grand Ole Opry tribute to Dolly Parton
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