NPR News: 09-03-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the acquittal of a Maltese tycoon in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and the death of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. It also reports on a UN warning that the world is nearing dangerous climate change thresholds and details how geopolitical tensions and debt concerns are driving up US mortgage rates. Additionally, the broadcast touches on a deadlocked jury in a postpartum psychosis case and recent glacier collapse floods in Nepal.
Topics discussed
Intro: Lindsey Clancy murder trial jury deliberations
Clancy trial: Deadlocked jury and postpartum psychosis defense
UN report: World close to dangerous climate change threshold
Assessment of deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet
Gloria Steinem dies at 92; legacy of feminist activism
Malta tycoon acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
Mortgage rates hit highs due to debt and Middle East conflict
Promo for NPR's Through Line podcast
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