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NPR News: 07-11-2026 10AM EDT

Jul 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Iran's diplomatic talks in Oman amid renewed tensions with the U.S. and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Domestic stories include a Maine Senate candidate's withdrawal, a new housing affordability bill, and California wildfires. Internationally, deadly blazes burn across Europe, while the EU demands Meta change addictive social media features. Sports updates feature Yannick Sinner advancing at Wimbledon and a goring incident at Spain's Running of the Bulls.

Topics discussed

Iran-U.S. tensions and Strait of Hormuz talks Maine Senate candidate withdraws over allegations Housing bill becomes law; voter ID protests California Summit fire evacuation orders Deadly wildfires spread across Europe EU demands changes to Meta's addictive design Sinner advances to Wimbledon final Runner gored at Pamplona Running of the Bulls
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