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What did the early US intelligence assessment say about the impact of recent strikes on Iran's nuclear program?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. An early US intelligence assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back by a few months. That's after President Trump said it was quote obliterated by US strikes over the weekend, more from MPR's Kat Lawnsdorf.
A U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to NPR that early assessments by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that the massive U.S. air campaign last Saturday did not have the outcome Trump described, calling its damage to one key facility, quote, limited. News of the assessment was first published by CNN. More damage assessments from other intelligence agencies are expected. Israel has said repeatedly that its goal in the war had been to stop Iran's nuclear. Program, a goal shared by the US. Independent experts NPR Talked to, who analyzed commercial satellite imagery after the U.S. strikes, also said Iran's nuclear enterprise is far from destroyed.
How can listeners recognize and treat the early signs of heat exhaustion during extreme heat waves?
The White House did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. Katlansdorf, MPR News, Washington.
Tens of millions of people are being exposed to extreme heat and record breaking temperatures from the Midwest to the East Coast, MPR's Maria Gadoy says it's critical to recognize early signs of heat exhaustion.
Headaches, dizziness, feeling lethargic or generally unwell, those are often the first signs that you are being overwhelmed by heat. If that happens, drink plenty of water and try to cool down as soon as you can. Wet your clothes, immerse your feet in cold water if you can, and get out of the heat and into the shade or a cooled indoor spot if possible. If you vomit or show a lack of coordination, that's more serious. If you don't cool down, you could progress to heat stroke. While the elderly and the very young are considered particularly vulnerable, heat stress can strike anyone. Paying attention to heat health advisories can help you be prepared.
Why is the Federal Reserve Chair cautious about cutting interest rates amid President Trump's economic policies?
Maria Gadoy, NPR News.
The Chairman of the Federal Reserve says the central bank is being cautious about interest rates, in part because of President Trump's economic policies. Jerome Powell is answering questions from lawmakers over the next two days of hearings on Capitol Hill. Imperzelina Selyuk reports it's the Fed chair's semi annual report to Congress.
Powell says President Trump's tariffs pave a quote highly uncertain path for the US economy, and that's a big reason why the central bank is taking a wait and see approach to cutting interest rates. The Fed chair says forecasts suggest a meaningful increase in inflation over the course of the year, but the Fed is open to the possibility that price increases could be brief or minor, which would inform its policy. Last week, the Fed held interest rates steady, as it's done since December. That's drawn increased attacks from Trump on the independent Fed and on Powell himself.
What are the environmental effects of Hurricane Helene on Appalachian brook trout and mountain stream health?
Trump had originally appointed him, but in a new online post calls him dumb and hardheaded. Alina Siluch N Pierre News, Washington.
Stocks crept back toward near record highs today amid hopes the ceasefire between Israel and Iran will hold the Dow jumped more than five hundred points. You're listening to NPR. The elusive ancient southern Appalachian brook trout is sensitive to changes in water quality after Hurricane Helene disturbed miles and miles of mountain streams in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Scientists are looking for brook trout to see how well streams are doing. Katie Myers of Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio reports.
Jacob Rash is the cold water fisheries coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. He says data on trout is important not just for their survival but for the ecology of mountain streams. They need clear, unpolluted water.
Just these really beautiful Stream canaries, right?
Helene moved boulders and trees and deposited dirt in new places, potentially endangering the whole food chain. The storm hit trout at an important part of their life cycle when they were laying eggs.
How did the NTSB investigate the Alaska Airlines door‑plug incident and what safety concerns were raised about Boeing 737 Max planes?
The scientists hope that by the fall they'll have an idea of how badly trout populations suffered and what might need to be done to save them.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What did the early US intelligence assessment say about the impact of recent strikes on Iran's nuclear program?
0:00–0:55
2
How can listeners recognize and treat the early signs of heat exhaustion during extreme heat waves?
0:55–1:53
3
Why is the Federal Reserve Chair cautious about cutting interest rates amid President Trump's economic policies?
1:53–2:42
4
What are the environmental effects of Hurricane Helene on Appalachian brook trout and mountain stream health?
2:42–3:54
5
How did the NTSB investigate the Alaska Airlines door‑plug incident and what safety concerns were raised about Boeing 737 Max planes?
3:54–4:38