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NPR News: 07-22-2026 6PM EDT

Jul 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers a controversial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia lacking strict inspections, an inconclusive autopsy for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, and a lawsuit against OpenAI for dangerous medical advice. It also reports on FDA scrutiny of unapproved peptide therapies and the escalating Ebola outbreak in Congo, which has now killed at least 1,000 people.

Topics discussed

White House signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia Independent autopsy inconclusive in Nolan Wells death Man sues OpenAI over dangerous ChatGPT medical advice FDA advisors to review restrictions on peptide therapies Ebola death toll in Congo rises to 1,000 Planet Money Summer School promo: U.S. and China
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