NPR News: 07-10-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a bipartisan housing bill facing a potential veto by President Trump and Iran’s funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei amid ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The episode highlights Asia and Africa’s accelerated shift to Chinese solar and EVs, while Syrian and Haitian immigrants face revoked work status. Additional stories include the Charlie Kirk murder trial, EU action against Meta, and a new flying-swimming robot inspired by seabirds.
Topics discussed
Bipartisan housing bill and Trump's refusal to sign
Iran lays to rest Khamenei; IRGC calls for revenge
Asia and Africa accelerate shift to solar and EVs
Syrian and Haitian immigrants face loss of work status
Charlie Kirk killing trial: Defense calls final witness
EU demands Meta disable infinite scrolling for teens
MIT engineers create robot that can fly and swim
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