NPR News: 07-18-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers widespread wildfire smoke affecting the Great Lakes and Northeast, with over 900 fires burning in Canada. It also reports on Republican senators challenging President Trump’s false election security claims and a major recall of iceberg lettuce linked to cyclospora infections. Additional stories include severe flooding in Texas, stock market declines driven by chip investment concerns and Iran tensions, and new MLB restrictions on iPad usage in dugouts.
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Wildfires and smoke across Canada and the U.S.
Republicans push back on Trump's election security claims
Iceberg lettuce recall linked to cyclospora infections
Floods and rescues in Texas after heavy rains
Stock market decline and chipmaker investment concerns
MLB restricts iPad use in dugouts to prevent AI
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