NPR News: 07-26-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Ukraine bombed an Iranian-linked ship in the Caspian Sea, highlighting war ties between Russia and Iran. Wildfires in Europe and Colorado caused evacuations and firefighter deaths. The Federal Reserve faces interest rate decisions amid energy price spikes. A van attack in Berlin killed one person, while a Michigan boy builds a robot to preserve the Ojibwe language. A US-Russian space crew also landed safely in Kazakhstan.
Topics discussed
Schwab sponsorship and intro
Ukraine strikes ship linked to Iran and Russia
European wildfires and US firefighter deaths
Fed rate decision and market outlook
Berlin van attack suspect killed
Robot preserving Ojibwe language
US-Russian space crew returns
NPR funding appeal
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