NPR News: 07-17-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers thick wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. The broadcast reports on floodwaters sweeping away border buoys in Texas, prompting bridge closures. It also details Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s contentious meeting with Jeffrey Epstein survivors. International news includes Andy Burnham becoming UK Labour leader, Israel setting new elections after passing controversial laws, and a major earthquake near the Mexico-Guatemala border.
Topics discussed
Canadian wildfires spread smoke across US
Floodwaters sweep border buoys down Rio Grande
Todd Blanche meets with Epstein victims
Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader
Israel dissolves Knesset and sets new elections
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Mexico-Guatemala border
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