NPR News: 07-23-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Global oil prices surged past $100 amid U.S.-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks, while U.S. stock markets fell sharply. The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas for New York Times journalists regarding Air Force One reporting. The EU fined Google $1 billion for antitrust violations, drawing criticism from U.S. trade officials. Additionally, a new film adaptation of The Odyssey boosted book sales, and Canadian National backed Union Pacific’s $85 billion Norfolk Southern acquisition.
Topics discussed
Oil prices surge past $100 amid Houthi attacks
DOJ withdraws subpoenas for NYT journalists
EU fines Google $1 billion for antitrust violations
Odyssey movie adaptation boosts book sales
Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and market close
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