NPR News: 08-01-2026 10PM EDT - NPR News Now

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Luis Chiavone. At least three people are dead with two injured after a shooter opened fire at an In N Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, this afternoon. Boise State Public Radio's James Dawson has more.
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Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks says he believes the threat to the community is over with the suspected shooter found dead nearby, but that it isn't immediately clear how he died. At a press conference, Hicks described the scene as very chaotic.
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We have literally hundreds of people that were in some way, shape or form in the area of this restaurant at the time that are being interviewed right now.
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The shooting took place in Twin Falls busiest commercial area, with police shutting down roads and a nearby bridge, which is the city's only Access to Interstate 84. A Twin Falls city spokesperson says he expects the death and injury count to rise as the investigation continues. For NPR News, I'm James Dawson in Boise.
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Multiple Russian missiles slammed into Kyiv before sunrise this morning, one of the deadliest nights the Ukrainian capital has seen in weeks. Nine people have been confirmed dead, dozens hurt. Willem Marks has details.
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Kyiv's mayor called it a brutal night for the city, with the barrage landing as President Trump appears to be backing away from a pledge to expand Ukraine's air defenses. Ukrainian officials say Russia fired more than two dozen ballistic missiles at the country and that only one was intercepted, a sign of how thin Ukraine's supply of Patriot interceptors has become. President Zelenskyy met manufacturer Lockheed Martin executives this week after Trump suggested Kyiv could soon be permitted to build its own Patriots. But on Friday, Trump struck a more cautious tone on that possibility, calling the handover of that technology, quote, a hard thing to give away. For NPR News, I'm Will Marks.
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President Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, has started selling an early access version of his posts to investment banks and other instit institutions. The service is raising ethical questions. NPR's Bobby Allen has details.
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For $100,000 a month, Truth API offers an early feed of the president's Truth Social posts. Since Trump regularly uses his social media site to make news about the economy and world affairs or hints at government policy, the posts can move the stock market. Former regulators with the securities and Exchange Commission told NPR the service appears to violate insider trading laws against misusing government information for private gain. In response, a spokeswoman for Trump Media and Technology Group the new product gives customers faster access to public information, saying critics have, quote, invented new theories of insider trading to attack the president. Government disclosure showed Trump made more than $2 billion while in office last year. Bobby Allen, NPR News.
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A plane carrying 11 tourists crashed into a Peruvian field today. Two crew members also perished in the outing to view ancient pre Columbian lines etched into the terrain in the Nazca desert. Local officials reported the crash on Facebook. This is NPR News in Washington. Most kids in the U.S. are getting a daily dose of caffeine. NPR's Ping Wong has more on a National center for Health Statistics report.
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More than 60% of US youth consume caffeine on a given day. Younger kids ages 2 to 11 are getting it from sweet bakery products like those made with chocolate or coffee powder and candy flavored milk and other beverages. Adolescents ages 12 to 19 are getting caffeine from soda, those bakery products and tea or coffee. The amount of daily caffeine increased with age. Teenagers were getting around 30 milligrams per day, about the amount in a can of cola. The results come from responses to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey collected from 2021 to 2023. While moderate caffeine consumption appears to be relatively safe for kids and teens, the study authors warn that caffeinated products may disrupt sleep and that sweets and so often come with high levels of added sugar. Ping Huang, NPR News.
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From Arizona to Montana, a heat dome is bringing dangerously high temperatures to millions of people. In Las Vegas, the mercury hit 115 degrees. El Centro, California was expecting 118. There are warnings for people to stay inside even as continued hot, dry air is raising concerns about wildfire outbreaks. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag alert for eastern Washington state and eastern Oregon. Wildfires are currently burning in both states. Oregon's Row Creek complex fire has grown to 490 square miles with 57% containment. I'm Luis Schiavone, NPR.
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NPR News Now: August 1, 2026, 10PM EDT

Host: Luis Schiavone
Duration: 5 minutes
Theme: Hourly roundup of major U.S. and world news headlines

Main Theme & Episode Overview

This NPR News Now episode delivers critical news updates from the U.S. and worldwide, providing concise reporting on developments in Idaho, Ukraine, finance, health, and extreme weather events. The episode raises urgent concerns about gun violence, international conflict escalation, financial ethics, American youth health, and climate extremes affecting millions.

Key News Stories & Insights

1. Twin Falls, Idaho, Shooting

[00:01–00:55]
Incident Overview:
At least three people are dead and two injured after a shooter opened fire at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls' busiest commercial district.
Police Response & Community Impact:
Roads and the city’s only interstate bridge were closed, stranding hundreds.
Quote - Police Chief Matthew Hicks:

"We have literally hundreds of people that were in some way, shape or form in the area of this restaurant at the time that are being interviewed right now."
(Matthew Hicks, [00:30])
Suspect Status:
The suspected shooter was found dead nearby; it's unclear how he died.
Ongoing Investigation:
The injury and fatality count may rise as authorities continue interviews and assess the chaotic scene.

2. Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv

[00:56–01:44]
Casualties & Context:
One of the deadliest nights in recent weeks as multiple Russian missiles hit Kyiv—at least 9 dead, dozens injured.
Geopolitical Implications:
Occurred amidst President Trump retreating from a previous pledge to expand Ukraine's air defenses.
Defense Shortages:
Of over two dozen Russian missiles, only one was intercepted, reflecting Ukraine's growing shortage of U.S.-supplied Patriot interceptors.
Quote - Lockheed Martin & Technology Transfer:

"[Trump called the handover of that technology] a hard thing to give away."
(Will Marks, quoting Trump, [01:35])
Ukrainian Response:
President Zelenskyy met with Lockheed Martin about domestic missile production, but U.S. support remains uncertain.

3. Truth Social Sells Early Post Access: Ethical Concerns

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Service Details:
Truth Social, President Trump’s social media platform, is selling "early access" to his posts—$100,000/month—targeting banks and institutional investors.
Market Impact:
Trump's posts often influence financial markets due to policy hints and economic commentary.
Legal/Ethical Red Flags:
Former SEC regulators suggest the practice could violate insider trading laws related to misuse of government information for profit.
Quote - Trump Media Defense:

"Critics have, quote, invented new theories of insider trading to attack the president."
(Trump Media spokeswoman, [02:32])
Financial Disclosure:
Trump reportedly made over $2 billion in office last year.

4. Youth Caffeine Consumption Report

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Study Findings:
More than 60% of U.S. youth consume caffeine daily (National Center for Health Statistics).
Sources of Caffeine:
- Ages 2-11: Sweet bakery items (chocolate, coffee-flavored), candy, milk drinks.
- Ages 12-19: Soda, coffee, tea, bakery products.
Intake Levels:
Teens consume about 30mg/day (roughly one can of cola).
Health Advisory:
While generally safe in moderation, authors warn caffeine and associated sugars may disrupt sleep and carry other health risks.
Quote - Sleep & Sugar Warnings:

"Study authors warn that caffeinated products may disrupt sleep and that sweets and so often come with high levels of added sugar."
(Ping Huang, [03:57])

5. Extreme Heat & Wildfires in the U.S. West

[04:00–04:40]
Affected Areas:
From Arizona to Montana, a heat dome brings dangerous temperatures (Las Vegas: 115°F; El Centro, CA: 118°F expected).
Warnings and Wildfire Threats:
- Residents are advised to stay indoors.
- National Weather Service issues red flag alerts for eastern Washington and Oregon.
- Oregon's Row Creek fire: 490 sq mi, 57% contained.
Climate Context:
The ongoing hot, dry air intensifies risk of additional wildfires and poses threats to vulnerable populations.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On chaos after the shooting:

"We have literally hundreds of people... in the area... being interviewed right now."
— Matthew Hicks, Twin Falls Police Chief ([00:30])
On U.S. defense tech transfer reluctance:

"...a hard thing to give away."
— Donald Trump, quoted by Will Marks ([01:35])
Trump Media defense of early post access:

"...invented new theories of insider trading to attack the president."
— Trump Media spokesperson ([02:32])
Youth caffeine consumption concerns:

"...caffeinated products may disrupt sleep and that sweets and so often come with high levels of added sugar."
— Ping Huang ([03:57])

Segment Timestamps

[00:01] Twin Falls, Idaho shooting
[00:56] Russian missile strikes Kyiv, Ukraine defense update
[01:45] Truth Social's early access sale, ethical controversy
[02:41] U.S. youth caffeine study
[04:00] Heat dome and wildfire alerts in Western states

This summary captures the urgent, no-nonsense tone of NPR’s reporting, giving listeners a clear, chronological breakdown of vital news from the U.S. and around the world.

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[00:02]
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Luis Chiavone. At least three people are dead with two injured after a shooter opened fire at an In N Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, this afternoon. Boise State Public Radio's James Dawson has more.
[00:16]
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Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks says he believes the threat to the community is over with the suspected shooter found dead nearby, but that it isn't immediately clear how he died. At a press conference, Hicks described the scene as very chaotic.
[00:30]
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We have literally hundreds of people that were in some way, shape or form in the area of this restaurant at the time that are being interviewed right now.
[00:37]
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The shooting took place in Twin Falls busiest commercial area, with police shutting down roads and a nearby bridge, which is the city's only Access to Interstate 84. A Twin Falls city spokesperson says he expects the death and injury count to rise as the investigation continues. For NPR News, I'm James Dawson in Boise.
[00:56]
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Multiple Russian missiles slammed into Kyiv before sunrise this morning, one of the deadliest nights the Ukrainian capital has seen in weeks. Nine people have been confirmed dead, dozens hurt. Willem Marks has details.
[01:08]
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Kyiv's mayor called it a brutal night for the city, with the barrage landing as President Trump appears to be backing away from a pledge to expand Ukraine's air defenses. Ukrainian officials say Russia fired more than two dozen ballistic missiles at the country and that only one was intercepted, a sign of how thin Ukraine's supply of Patriot interceptors has become. President Zelenskyy met manufacturer Lockheed Martin executives this week after Trump suggested Kyiv could soon be permitted to build its own Patriots. But on Friday, Trump struck a more cautious tone on that possibility, calling the handover of that technology, quote, a hard thing to give away. For NPR News, I'm Will Marks.
[01:45]
A
President Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, has started selling an early access version of his posts to investment banks and other instit institutions. The service is raising ethical questions. NPR's Bobby Allen has details.
[01:58]
E
For $100,000 a month, Truth API offers an early feed of the president's Truth Social posts. Since Trump regularly uses his social media site to make news about the economy and world affairs or hints at government policy, the posts can move the stock market. Former regulators with the securities and Exchange Commission told NPR the service appears to violate insider trading laws against misusing government information for private gain. In response, a spokeswoman for Trump Media and Technology Group the new product gives customers faster access to public information, saying critics have, quote, invented new theories of insider trading to attack the president. Government disclosure showed Trump made more than $2 billion while in office last year. Bobby Allen, NPR News.
[02:41]
A
A plane carrying 11 tourists crashed into a Peruvian field today. Two crew members also perished in the outing to view ancient pre Columbian lines etched into the terrain in the Nazca desert. Local officials reported the crash on Facebook. This is NPR News in Washington. Most kids in the U.S. are getting a daily dose of caffeine. NPR's Ping Wong has more on a National center for Health Statistics report.
[03:10]
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More than 60% of US youth consume caffeine on a given day. Younger kids ages 2 to 11 are getting it from sweet bakery products like those made with chocolate or coffee powder and candy flavored milk and other beverages. Adolescents ages 12 to 19 are getting caffeine from soda, those bakery products and tea or coffee. The amount of daily caffeine increased with age. Teenagers were getting around 30 milligrams per day, about the amount in a can of cola. The results come from responses to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey collected from 2021 to 2023. While moderate caffeine consumption appears to be relatively safe for kids and teens, the study authors warn that caffeinated products may disrupt sleep and that sweets and so often come with high levels of added sugar. Ping Huang, NPR News.
[04:01]
A
From Arizona to Montana, a heat dome is bringing dangerously high temperatures to millions of people. In Las Vegas, the mercury hit 115 degrees. El Centro, California was expecting 118. There are warnings for people to stay inside even as continued hot, dry air is raising concerns about wildfire outbreaks. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag alert for eastern Washington state and eastern Oregon. Wildfires are currently burning in both states. Oregon's Row Creek complex fire has grown to 490 square miles with 57% containment. I'm Luis Schiavone, NPR.
[04:40]
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This message comes from Schwab. With the new Schwab Teen Investor account, teens can gain hands on investing experience and build positive money habits. It's an account co owned by you and your teen so you can monitor and engage with the account while your teen learns how to invest and manage money. Learn more@schwab.com.