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NPR News: 08-01-2026 10PM EDT

Aug 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers a deadly shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho and a massive Russian missile attack on Kiev. It also reports on ethical concerns regarding Truth Social selling early access to the president's posts to investment banks, a plane crash in Peru, and a study finding that most U.S. youth consume caffeine daily. The broadcast concludes with updates on a dangerous heat dome affecting millions and active wildfires in the Pacific Northwest.

Topics discussed

Shooting at In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho Russian missile strikes on Kiev and air defense concerns Truth Social early access service and insider trading questions Plane crash in Peru kills tourists viewing Nazca lines Study on daily caffeine consumption among U.S. youth Heat dome and wildfire risks in the western U.S. Sponsor message for Schwab Teen Investor Account
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