NPR News: 07-15-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Iran’s threat to block regional oil exports amid U.S. port blockades and former President Ahmadinejad’s denial of Israeli contact reports. The broadcast also features Dr. Erica Schwartz’s CDC confirmation hearing, a tornado in Texas, and tech firms switching to cheaper Chinese AI models. Additionally, a new report highlights how federal policy changes are disrupting efforts to reduce cancer disparities among vulnerable populations.
Topics discussed
Iran threatens oil blockade; Ahmadinejad denies Israel ties
CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz faces Senate confirmation hearing
Tornado touches down in San Antonio, Texas
US companies switch to cheaper Chinese AI models
Policy changes disrupt cancer disparity research
Planet Money Summer School promo: US and China economies
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