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NPR News: 07-23-2026 10PM EDT

Jul 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR covers U.S. strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks, which are driving up oil prices and mortgage rates. In politics, a federal judge upheld Tennessee’s new congressional map despite voting rights lawsuits. Cybersecurity reports highlight Russian hackers exploiting email vulnerabilities, while stock markets dipped. Additionally, states sue the Trump administration over disaster aid conditions, and teachers celebrate the new *Odyssey* film.

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