NPR News: 08-01-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News episode covers a migrant surge into Spain, prompting EU emergency talks and border restrictions. It reports the DOJ dropping charges against David Hearn for the Lincoln Memorial pool damage, attributing it to contractor error. A heat dome threatens wildfires across the western U.S., while fires persist in southern Europe. Additionally, WestJet grounds planes ahead of a potential strike, and Truth Social faces scrutiny for selling early access to Trump’s posts.
Topics discussed
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Migrant crisis at Spain-Morocco border and EU response
Charges dropped against David Hearn over Lincoln Memorial pool
Heat dome and wildfire risks in the western U.S.
Wildfires contained in France; new fires in Greece
WestJet grounds planes ahead of potential flight attendant strike
Truth Social sells early access to Trump posts for $100k
NPR Music series on the Grateful Dead legacy
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