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NPR News: 07-30-2026 11AM EDT

Jul 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine that killed at least eight people. The broadcast also details the Trump administration's new Medicaid work requirements, which threaten coverage for vulnerable groups like the homeless. Additionally, reports address FIFA’s controversial plan to sell World Cup rights to a Kushner-backed venture, sluggish US GDP growth, an FTC investigation into Shein, and a 150-year-old overdue library book found in Australia.

Topics discussed

Capital One advertisement Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles Trump administration Medicaid work requirements FIFA World Cup commercial venture controversy Sluggish U.S. economic growth and inflation FTC investigates Shein over labor practices 150-year overdue book returned to library NPR funding appeal and support request
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