26 Feb 2026
13m

US-Iran Talks, Summers Resigns Over Epstein Ties, Cuba Kills Four In Boat Strike

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Up First from NPR

Tensions in the Middle East and at Harvard University are the focus of today's Up First. The U.S. and Iran are meeting to discuss Iran's nuclear program amidst rising concerns of a wider war, with the U.S. demanding Iran give up ballistic weapons and halt support for militant groups. Meanwhile, Harvard professor Larry Summers is resigning after more details emerged about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to investigations into other faculty members' ties. In other news, the Cuban government reports a deadly clash with a U.S.-registered boat, alleging the occupants were terrorists, while others claim they were simply seeking Cuba's freedom.

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