NPR News: 07-26-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Defense Secretary Hegseth’s $40 billion Iran war cost estimate, which expert Linda Bilmes disputes as significantly understated. Maine Democrats nominate logger Troy Jackson to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. Meanwhile, wildfires ravage Southern Europe, forcing evacuations and altering the Tour de France. Other stories include a van attack at a Berlin LGBTQ event, Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields’ return to state politics, and the WNBA All-Star Game.
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Dispute over Iran war costs and munitions replacement
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination
Wildfires in Southern Europe and Tour de France impact
Berlin LGBTQ+ event van attack suspect wanted
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields runs for state Senate
WNBA All-Star Game results and 30th season
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