NPR News: 09-08-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran claims to have captured a U.S. underwater drone. The report also details the economic impact of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on border states like Montana. Additionally, the episode discusses the Trump administration’s Supreme Court bid to revive the SAVE voter data system, DOJ election monitoring in New Hampshire, a Renoir painting theft in France, and South Park’s name change to South America.
Topics discussed
U.S. drone incident in Strait of Hormuz
Canada's retaliatory tariffs impact Montana economy
Supreme Court bid to revive SAVE voter database
DOJ election observers in New Hampshire primary
Renoir paintings stolen from French Riviera museum
South Park renamed to South America
U.S. stocks sink after three-day weekend
Planet Money: Mark Cuban on Medicare for All costs
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