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What is the latest escalation between the United States and Iran?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. The United States and Iran have exchanged direct fire for the first time in nearly a month. NPR's Hadil Alshalchi has more from Istanbul.
The U.S. military said in their statement it had struck those launch sites after it had observed Iranian forces preparing to launch sea mines out into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran then retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan. The Jordanian armed forces said today that they intercepted eight missiles entering the country's airspace. And then also the UAE's Ministry of Defense said it intercepted drones coming from Iran.
NPR's Hadil Al-Shalchi reporting, global oil prices jumped this morning as President Trump threatened new strikes against Iran.
How are global oil prices and U.S. markets reacting to the Middle‑East tensions?
Major U.S. market indices retreated. The war, as well as Trump's global tariffs, are casting a long shadow over this week's G20 meeting of finance ministers in North Carolina. Treasury Secretary Scott Besson said at the opening that he wanted to focus on growing the economy and reining in debt. Members of the House are back at work today after a five-week recess. NPR's Eric McDaniel reports one of the top priorities facing Congress is funding the federal government.
As of this moment, the deadline for the funding to lapse is the end of September. But the funding vote this week would be a stopgap, continuing government funding until December. It would avoid a shutdown during the midterm elections, which seems to be a bipartisan wish. The package has already passed the Senate, so this vote is the last stop before it heads to the president's desk for a signature.
What are the key issues facing the G20 finance ministers and the U.S. Treasury?
We've already seen two record-setting federal government shutdowns in the second Trump administration. The House might also vote on a central resolution targeted at Chuck Edwards, a North Carolina Republican, who dropped his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee found that Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment. He denies wrongdoing. Eric McDaniel, NPR News, Washington.
In Las Vegas today, closing arguments are underway at the trial of Dwayne Davis. He is accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Steve Futterman is in Las Vegas with this update.
Prosecutors claim Dwayne Davis planned the killing of Tupac Shakur a few hours after Shakur assaulted Davis's nephew in the lobby of the MGM Grand Hotel. Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal.
When the opportunity presented itself for retribution, Dwayne Davis made sure that the shooter's arm and wrist
Why is Congress racing to pass a stop‑gap funding bill before September?
The prosecution's key evidence has been Davis's own words in his memoir and in interviews where he admits taking part. But the defense says it was all embellishment and exaggeration and that Davis wasn't even in Las Vegas when Shakur was killed. By the end of the day, deliberations should be underway. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Las Vegas.
From Washington, this is NPR News. After leading Argentina to this year's World Cup final, Lionel Messi says he is retiring from international soccer. The 39-year-old soccer superstar announced on Instagram today the decision hurts, but quote, the time has come. While Messi departs from the Argentina national team, he still plays for Inter-Miami in Major League Soccer. It is evident that running strengthens the body and mind. Now researchers in Japan are suggesting it's even better than we thought, even at its slowest pace.
What new evidence is emerging in the Las Vegas trial of Dwayne Davis for Tupac Shakur’s murder?
NPR's Amy Held with details.
Slow and steady really may win the race. Scientists in Japan tested participants on treadmills and found you don't necessarily have to run far and fast to benefit. Just a little running, 10 minutes say, slowly, like barely above walking, lit up parts of the prefrontal cortex, that's the part of the brain involved in high-level thinking, and significantly enhanced mood. Running's rhythmic head movements are associated with the benefit, scientists say, something they want to research more. In Japan, a slow running movement known as niko-niko, or smiling pace, is already underway.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the latest escalation between the United States and Iran?
0:01–0:48
2
How are global oil prices and U.S. markets reacting to the Middle‑East tensions?
0:48–1:34
3
What are the key issues facing the G20 finance ministers and the U.S. Treasury?
1:34–2:32
4
Why is Congress racing to pass a stop‑gap funding bill before September?
2:32–3:34
5
What new evidence is emerging in the Las Vegas trial of Dwayne Davis for Tupac Shakur’s murder?
3:34–4:28
6
Why did Lionel Messi announce his retirement from international soccer?
4:28–5:02