NPR News: 07-31-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers a new federal plan imposing steep water cuts on Arizona, California, and Nevada due to Colorado River drought, while sparing upper basin states. Body cam footage reveals ICE agents using racial slurs against Latinos in Los Angeles, fueling a profiling lawsuit. New York sues prediction market firm Kalshi for illegal gambling, and President Trump defends his policies at a cabinet meeting. Additionally, a production company sues Netflix over a stolen hard drive containing an unreleased Nicolas Cage film.
Topics discussed
Federal plan for Colorado River water cuts
ICE agents accused of racial profiling in LA
NY sues prediction market company Kalshi
Trump cabinet meeting at Camp David
Migrant influx into Spanish territory Ceuta
Netflix sued over stolen Fortitude hard drive
Stock market gains and travel insurance ad
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