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NPR News: 07-24-2026 8PM EDT

Jul 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump’s new tariffs based on forced labor claims and the Democratic Party selecting South Carolina as the first 2028 primary state. It also reports on an advisory panel recommending FDA reclassification of peptide therapies despite safety concerns, SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight, and a major Ford Bronco recall. Additionally, it discusses efforts to weaken historic site protections and a fresco discovery in Pompeii.

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