NPR News: 08-20-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s shift to economic sanctions against Iran amid conflicting reports on Strait of Hormuz traffic. The episode also reports on rising U.S. rents, an FTC proposal to regulate personalized pricing, and ongoing U.S.-Canada trade negotiations. Additional stories include a federal judge blocking a road through an Alaska wildlife refuge and weather warnings for Hawaii following Hurricane Lala.
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Trump pivots to economic sanctions against Iran
Rents rise as construction slows down
FTC seeks comment on personalized pricing
U.S.-Canada trade deal negotiations
Judge blocks Alaska wildlife refuge road swap
Hurricane Lala aftermath and weather forecast
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