NPR News: 08-20-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the U.S. and Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting a shift to economic warfare and rising U.S. gas prices. It also reports on President Trump’s promotion of AI and cryptocurrency despite public opposition, and the trial of Lindsay Clancy for killing her children. Additional stories include catastrophic shelter conditions in Gaza, record-breaking heat waves in Europe, and Prince Harry and Meghan’s plan to return to the UK.
Topics discussed
Thumbtack ad and show introduction
U.S.-Iran war, oil blockade, and rising gas prices
Trump on AI data centers vs. public opposition
Lindsay Clancy trial and postpartum depression awareness
Critical shelter conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Record-breaking heat waves and deaths in France
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to UK
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