NPR News: 07-24-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers escalating U.S.-Iran military strikes driving up global energy prices and new U.S. tariffs on 60 countries. The episode also reports a sharp decline in SNAP enrollment due to policy changes and wildfires displacing thousands in Europe. Additionally, it notes renewable energy overtaking coal by 2026 and updates on Hurricane Fausto approaching Hawaii.
Topics discussed
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Zelensky to meet Trump; Ukraine drones strike Russia
U.S.-Iran airstrikes impact global oil prices
New tariffs imposed on 60 trading partners
SNAP enrollment drops amid policy changes
Wildfires displace thousands in France and Spain
Renewables set to overtake coal in 2026
Hurricane Fausto strengthens; Bertha weakens
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