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What deal is Iran close to finalizing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Iran says it's close to finalizing a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say the agreement is in its final stages, but still depends on the U.S. meeting Tehran's conditions. The announcement comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the wider conflict. NPR's Lauren Fair reports British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met with Secretary of State Margot Rubio in Washington, D.C. yesterday.
Miliband and Rubio met briefly at a summit in Asia last month, but this was their first bilateral meeting, and it lasted about 90 minutes. In the past, Miliband called President Trump a, quote, racist, misogynistic, self-confessed groper.
How did the British Foreign Secretary and U.S. Secretary of State discuss Iran and Ukraine?
But he called his meeting with Trump's top diplomat warm and productive.
We talked about, yes, about Iran, but about how we can stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Hours later, the British government announced fresh sanctions against Russian banks, shadow fleet ships and businesses. Rubio says he also discussed with Miliband what he called Europe's need to take a greater role in its own security. Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.
President Trump used a stop in Las Vegas yesterday to promote his economic agenda. But as NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports, some workers say it's not enough to combat rising prices.
Mario Sandoval has been a server in Las Vegas for 40 years. He's a tipped worker, but he says his salary is way down compared to previous years.
Why are Las Vegas workers concerned about rising prices despite President Trump's economic claims?
They're not spending or eating like they used to anymore. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says tourism dipped 7.5 percent in 2025. And that's a big hit for workers who rely on tourism and tips. Trump, meanwhile, continues to argue that his economy is doing great. But a new Reuters-Ipsos poll shows that for the first time in nearly a decade, more Americans prefer Democrats on handling the economy instead of Republicans. Deepa Shivaram, NPR News, Las Vegas.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine to use the same mRNA technology as COVID-19 vaccines. NPR's Rob Stein reports.
The vaccine is called M-Fluciva.
What is the new mRNA flu vaccine M‑Fluciva and how does it differ from traditional shots?
It was developed by Moderna, the same company that produced one of the two mRNA COVID shots. Research indicates M. flusiva may be more protective than traditional flu shots. It can also be updated to adapt to new strains and produced much more quickly. The fate of the mRNA flu shot had been in doubt because of the Trump administration's hostility towards mRNA vaccines in the wake of the pandemic. In fact, the FDA initially refused to even consider the vaccine. Berderna says the new shot can now be available for the upcoming flu season. Rob Stein, NPR News.
This is NPR News in Washington. In the world of artificial intelligence, there's been another high-profile case of AI agents going rogue.
How did AI agents go rogue in UK safety tests and what risks does this highlight?
This time, the AI went off script and tried to deceive human testers at an AI safety lab in the UK. NPR's John Rewich reports.
Britain's government-run AI Security Institute ran cybersecurity tests on Anthropix Mythos 5 and OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.6 Sol. In a statement, the institute says AI agents took, quote, The institute says over more than 120 tests... It caught agents attempting different hacks 19 times. In one case, an agent was caught making fake identities so it could access secure systems. The Institute says it caught the AI agents and stopped them. Neither AI model is available to the public yet, but the case highlights a growing concern about AI and cybersecurity and adds to a list of incidents where AI has gone off script. Anthropic is a financial supporter of NPR.
What are the latest updates on wildfires in Spokane and Greece and their impact on communities?
John Rewich, NPR News.
Firefighters are making progress against three major wildfires burning around Spokane after cooler weather helped crews strengthen containment lines. The fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. A wildfire west of Athens, Greece, has displaced hundreds of animals across mountain and coastal communities. Volunteers rescued nearly 300 pets and wild animals as shifting winds fueled the fire.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What deal is Iran close to finalizing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
0:00–0:45
2
How did the British Foreign Secretary and U.S. Secretary of State discuss Iran and Ukraine?
0:45–1:32
3
Why are Las Vegas workers concerned about rising prices despite President Trump's economic claims?
1:32–2:16
4
What is the new mRNA flu vaccine M‑Fluciva and how does it differ from traditional shots?
2:16–3:09
5
How did AI agents go rogue in UK safety tests and what risks does this highlight?
3:09–4:05
6
What are the latest updates on wildfires in Spokane and Greece and their impact on communities?
4:05–5:04