NPR News: 07-23-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s stance on Iran-related damages and Houthi attacks, which are driving up oil prices and mortgage rates. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine, while the Education Department reversed a civil rights policy on disparate impact. The broadcast also notes a drop in homicide rates, a review of peptide injections, the Dodgers’ White House visit, and Hawaii’s new truck bed safety law.
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Iran war impacts on oil prices and mortgage rates
Rubio and Lavrov discuss Ukraine war in Philippines
Education Dept reverses disparate impact civil rights policy
Homicide rates drop 18% in 30 American cities
Health advisors review controversial peptide injections
Dodgers visit White House amid immigration controversy
Hawaii raises minimum age for riding in truck beds
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