NPR News: 07-16-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial plan to screen military personnel over 30 for low testosterone, despite medical guidelines advising against routine testing. The broadcast also reports on President Trump’s upcoming address regarding election security and the war with Iran, alongside economic data showing slowed retail sales and cooling inflation. Additionally, the episode highlights catastrophic flooding in Texas, new climate attribution science aiding legal cases against fossil fuel companies, and Hong Kong’s crackdown on independent bookstores.
Topics discussed
Military screening for low testosterone in service members
Trump's speech, Iran war, and cooling inflation data
Trump to attend FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey
Deadly flooding strikes Texas amid storm system
Report on climate attribution science and climate change litigation
Hong Kong crackdown on independent bookstores
NPR fundraising appeal
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