NPR News: 08-31-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and deadly floods along the Nepal-China border. It also reports on Iceland rejecting EU membership talks, ongoing Russian drone attacks in Ukraine, and cooling inflation trends at the Minnesota State Fair. Finally, it highlights Shabazz the Prophet’s discussion on the Black roots of country music.
Topics discussed
US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Deadly floods strike Nepal-China border region
Minnesota State Fair food prices track inflation
Iceland voters reject EU membership talks
Ukraine faces intensified Russian drone attacks
Shaboozey discusses black roots of country music
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