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NPR News: 09-01-2026 7AM EDT

Sep 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the G20 finance ministers' meeting in North Carolina, where the U.S. is pushing for tighter economic sanctions on Iran amid mixed international reactions. The episode also reports on the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet that killed over 1,000 people, particularly impacting Hindu pilgrims.

Topics discussed

G20 meeting: US urges sanctions on Iran Devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet Trump Jr. firm invests in Polymarket California wildfire liability law changes Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns Shortwave podcast promotion
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