NPR News: 09-02-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Wall Street's rise amid US-Iran tensions and surging fuel prices, alongside Chevron's planned investment in Venezuela. The report details a whistleblower's concerns about the USPS's untested mail-in ballot system and the House's vote to extend federal spending to avoid a shutdown. Additional stories include missing Americans in Nepal, new vaccine guidelines, and Tiger Woods' license suspension.
Topics discussed
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Wall Street Stocks Rise Amid Oil Price Jitters
USPS Mail-in Ballot System Under Review
Congress Extends Federal Spending to Avert Shutdown
Americans Missing After Nepal and Tibet Floods
New Guidelines Urge Continued Vaccine Use
Tiger Woods License Suspended in DUI Case
Planet Money Segment on Healthcare Costs
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