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NPR News: 07-26-2026 9AM EDT

Jul 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers wildfires in Spain and France forcing evacuations and shortening the Tour de France. It reports on Ukraine bombing a ship in the Caspian Sea, linking conflicts with Iran and Russia. A US court blocked Trump’s attempt to compile voter lists for mail-in voting. The broadcast also notes Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral preparations and an Ebola worker strike in the DRC.

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Capital One Venture X Card advertisement Wildfires in Spain and France force mass evacuations Ukraine strikes ship carrying military supplies in Caspian Sea Court blocks Trump's effort to compile voter list Lindsey Graham to lie in state at U.S. Capitol Ebola health workers strike in Democratic Republic of Congo Tour de France final stage shortened due to wildfires Bombas footwear advertisement
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