NPR News: 07-17-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullins warns states of penalties for not adopting federal election security measures, including using the SAVE system to purge voter rolls. Meanwhile, China launches a new multilateral AI cooperation organization, urging global collaboration as the U.S. withdraws from such groups. Wildfire smoke from Canada causes hazardous air quality across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, prompting health advisories. Additionally, reports cover a Taco Bell parasite outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce, protests over Dollar General store closures, and water rationing in …
Topics discussed
DHS warns states over election security measures
China launches World AI Cooperation Organization
Canadian wildfire smoke worsens US air quality
CDC links Taco Bell outbreak to Mexican lettuce
Protests over Dollar General store closures
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