NPR News: 07-29-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the Fed holding rates steady despite inflation, prompting stock drops and oil price jumps amid Iran tensions. The Trump administration ends Medicare drug subsidies early, raising senior premiums, while U.S. strikes on Iraqi militias spark vows of revenge. Additionally, XAI sues Minnesota over an AI ban, China opposes FCC robot restrictions, and the Seattle Mariners honor a local raccoon.
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Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns
Doubts over Todd Blanche's AG nomination
Medicare drug subsidies ending early
Iraqi militias vow revenge after airstrikes
XAI sues Minnesota over AI nudification ban
China opposes FCC ban on foreign robots
Mariners honor raccoon Jimothy
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