NPR News: 08-13-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers mixed primary results signaling Democratic preferences for younger progressives and Republican caution regarding Trump-endorsed candidates. International news includes UN reports of mistreatment against Palestinians returning to Gaza and wildfires forcing evacuations in Greece. Domestic stories feature a federal judge dismissing a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard over anti-Semitism claims, California’s plan to fund gender-affirming care amid federal cuts, and a NTSB report on a Ryanair window incident.
Topics discussed
Primary results: Democrats and Republicans seek November advantage
UN reports degrading treatment of Palestinians returning to Gaza
Judge dismisses Trump admin lawsuit against Harvard over anti-Semitism
Market update: Nasdaq and S&P 500 rise
California funds gender-affirming care for minors amid federal cuts
Wildfires force evacuations in northern Greece during tourist season
NTSB: Broken engine blade caused Ryanair window shattering incident
Preview: Why older siblings may be more financially successful
Listen ad-free on Castria