NPR News: 08-31-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers escalating military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran, which have impacted global oil prices and the G20 meeting. It also details Congress returning to work to pass a stopgap funding bill, the closing arguments in the trial of Dwayne Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur, and Lionel Messi’s announcement of his retirement from international soccer. Additionally, the report highlights a Japanese study on the cognitive benefits of slow running and the Met Gala’s cancellation of a John Galliano exhibit due to public backlash.
Topics discussed
US-Iran conflict and market reactions
G20 finance ministers meeting
House vote on government funding stopgap
Rep. Chuck Edwards ethics investigation
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Lionel Messi retires from international soccer
Study on benefits of slow running
Met Gala cancels John Galliano exhibit
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