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NPR News: 07-30-2026 10AM EDT

Jul 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers the Dow’s rise despite slow Q2 GDP growth and mixed tech earnings, alongside U.S. strikes on Iran and Saudi involvement. The episode reports on a federal jury convicting Hari Mattar for the Salman Rushdie stabbing and details a voluntary pledge by health leaders to reform mental health care. Additionally, it updates on the deadly earthquake in Japan and search efforts.

Topics discussed

Stock market rebound and Q2 GDP growth report U.S. strikes Iran and Saudi Arabia joins military escalation American ship set on fire in Egyptian port Mental health leaders pledge reform with Trump administration Brief stock market update Conviction in Salman Rushdie stabbing trial Search and rescue efforts after Japan earthquake Integrative Therapeutics advertisement
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