NPR News: 07-14-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where U.S. strikes on Iran clash with Trump’s fee threats. In South Africa, a crackdown has led to the deportation of over 50,000 migrants amid xenophobic unrest. Domestically, inflation slows to 3.5% while the federal deficit widens, and New York bans new data center permits to protect its energy grid. Additionally, pedestrian fatalities drop for a third year, and a rare T. rex named Gus goes up for auction.
Topics discussed
U.S. strikes Iran and Strait of Hormuz tensions
South Africa deportations and xenophobic protests
Inflation slows and federal deficit grows
New York bans new large data center permits
Pedestrian fatalities decline but remain high
Tyrannosaurus Rex 'Gus' auction in New York
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