NPR News: 08-28-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers rising US gas and diesel prices following a US invasion of Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Other stories include the indictment of a woman for vandalizing the WWII Memorial, a federal appeals court ruling against prediction market site Kalshi, and terrorism charges for pro-Palestinian protesters who damaged a Trump golf course in Scotland. Finally, President Trump signed an executive order creating a new space military academy.
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Rising gas and diesel prices due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Indictment for vandalizing WWII Memorial in Washington D.C.
Federal appeals court rules against prediction market site Kalshi
Pro-Palestinian activists face terrorism charges in UK
Trump signs executive order for new space military academy
Promotion for NPR Politics podcast midterms coverage
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