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NPR News: 08-24-2026 10AM EDT

Aug 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers mixed stock reactions to new U.S.-Canada trade tariffs and Iran’s threats against countries complying with fresh U.S. sanctions. The episode features anonymous National Guard members criticizing their deployment to Washington, D.C., as costly and damaging to their reputation. Additionally, British PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv to support Ukraine, while new research highlights potential health benefits of high-intensity interval training.

Topics discussed

Stocks mixed as U.S.-Canada trade rift widens Inflation data and Iran's warning on new sanctions Iran threatens retaliation against sanction partners National Guard members criticize D.C. deployment UK PM Burnham visits Kiev for Ukraine support Study on benefits of high-intensity interval training
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