NPR News: 09-02-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Chevron's plan to double oil production in Venezuela following a new U.S. deal, alongside a report on the largest projected increase in employer health benefit costs in 24 years. It also examines New Jersey's Supreme Court challenge over the regulation of prediction markets like Kalshi and details major NBA penalties imposed on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap. The broadcast concludes with updates on severe flooding in Texas caused by former Tropical Storm Edward.
Topics discussed
Chevron to double oil production in Venezuela
Rising health benefit costs for 2027
Supreme Court case over prediction market regulation
NBA penalties for Clippers salary cap scheme
Floods in Texas and Pacific hurricanes
Promo: The science of emotional regulation
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