U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

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Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce a new round of economic pressure on Iran to force it back into negotiations. President Trump has called the expected actions an "economic D-Day." In response, Iran's new security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said Iran would retaliate against Trump's economic plan in a "seismic manner."

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on Aug. 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports starting Sept. 8. The move comes after the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods. Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada collapsed shortly before a Friday midnight deadline, triggering tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, ruling that it violated federal immigration law by discriminating on the basis of nationality. Earlier this year, the State Department halted immigrant visas for individuals from Afghanistan, Brazil, Yemen and other countries. The new ruling vacates the ban and sets aside visa denials made solely on the basis of the policy.

By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements. Courtesy of Expected and Empowered hide caption

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Pregnancy can sometimes come with physical discomfort, such as hemorrhoids and leg cramps, as the body grows and changes. Building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body may help ease common aches. Here are some exercises that can help:

For more advice during pregnancy, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.

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One hundred years after the first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories was published, a new children's book celebrates the beloved works and the celebration that brought them to life. How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-the-Pooh explores the relationship between author A.A. Milne and illustrator Ernest H. Shepard. The new book, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Faith Pray, pays homage to the originals by echoing Winnie's original voice and Shepard's artistic style. Check out some pages of the new book.

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Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S

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Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce a new round of economic pressure on Iran to force it back into negotiations. President Trump has called the expected actions an "economic D-Day." In response, Iran's new security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said Iran would retaliate against Trump's economic plan in a "seismic manner."

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on Aug. 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Alex Wong/Getty Images

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports starting Sept. 8. The move comes after the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods. Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada collapsed shortly before a Friday midnight deadline, triggering tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, ruling that it violated federal immigration law by discriminating on the basis of nationality. Earlier this year, the State Department halted immigrant visas for individuals from Afghanistan, Brazil, Yemen and other countries. The new ruling vacates the ban and sets aside visa denials made solely on the basis of the policy.

By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements. Courtesy of Expected and Empowered hide caption

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Courtesy of Expected and Empowered

Pregnancy can sometimes come with physical discomfort, such as hemorrhoids and leg cramps, as the body grows and changes. Building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body may help ease common aches. Here are some exercises that can help:

For more advice during pregnancy, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.

How a Bear Became a Book, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Faith Pray hide caption

toggle caption

One hundred years after the first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories was published, a new children's book celebrates the beloved works and the celebration that brought them to life. How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-the-Pooh explores the relationship between author A.A. Milne and illustrator Ernest H. Shepard. The new book, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Faith Pray, pays homage to the originals by echoing Winnie's original voice and Shepard's artistic style. Check out some pages of the new book.

Smoke billows in the distance as a wildfire burns in Reno, Nev., Sunday, August 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley) Haven Daley/AP hide caption

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Haven Daley/AP

This newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.

Read the full story at NPR ↗ · Al Jazeera ↗

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce a new round of economic pressure on Iran to force it back into negotiations. President Trump has called the expected actions an "economic D-Day." In response, Iran's new security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said Iran would retaliate against Trump's economic plan in a "seismic manner."

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on Aug. 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Alex Wong/Getty Images

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports starting Sept. 8. The move comes after the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods. Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada collapsed shortly before a Friday midnight deadline, triggering tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for people from 75 countries, ruling that it violated federal immigration law by discriminating on the basis of nationality. Earlier this year, the State Department halted immigrant visas for individuals from Afghanistan, Brazil, Yemen and other countries. The new ruling vacates the ban and sets aside visa denials made solely on the basis of the policy.

By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements. Courtesy of Expected and Empowered hide caption

toggle caption

Courtesy of Expected and Empowered

Pregnancy can sometimes come with physical discomfort, such as hemorrhoids and leg cramps, as the body grows and changes. Building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body may help ease common aches. Here are some exercises that can help:

For more advice during pregnancy, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.

How a Bear Became a Book, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Faith Pray hide caption

toggle caption

One hundred years after the first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories was published, a new children's book celebrates the beloved works and the celebration that brought them to life. How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-the-Pooh explores the relationship between author A.A. Milne and illustrator Ernest H. Shepard. The new book, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Faith Pray, pays homage to the originals by echoing Winnie's original voice and Shepard's artistic style. Check out some pages of the new book.

Smoke billows in the distance as a wildfire burns in Reno, Nev., Sunday, August 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley) Haven Daley/AP hide caption

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Haven Daley/AP

This newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.

Read the full story at NPR ↗ · Al Jazeera ↗

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• Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran.
• And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S