NPR News: 08-30-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela and the launch of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope. It also reports on U.S. labor market data, Iceland’s rejection of EU membership talks, and a deadly ferry capsizing off Cyprus. Finally, the broadcast highlights Carson Meyer making history as the first girl to get a hit in the Little League World Series championship game.
Topics discussed
Trump's Venezuela oil deal faces infrastructure and legal hurdles
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches successfully
U.S. labor market cools as investors await August data
Iceland voters reject restarting EU membership talks
Ferry capsizes off Cyprus, leaving at least 8 dead
Carson Meyer makes Little League World Series history
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