NPR News: 07-26-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Defense Secretary Hegseth’s $40 billion Iran war cost estimate, which Harvard expert Linda Bilmes disputes as significantly understated. Maine Democrats nominate logger Troy Jackson to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. Meanwhile, severe wildfires in France and Spain prompt evacuations and military aid, while a van attack at a Berlin LGBTQ+ event kills one. Other stories include Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields running for state Senate and the WNBA All-Star Game.
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Dispute over Iran war costs: $40B vs $120B+ estimate
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination
Wildfires in Southern Europe and Tour de France changes
Berlin van attack at LGBTQ+ event
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields runs for state Senate
WNBA All-Star Game results
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