NPR News: 07-22-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the undetermined cause of death for Nolan Wells, sparking racial concerns and family frustration over premature law enforcement conclusions. It also reports on President Trump’s threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure, a surge in U.S. measles cases linked to low vaccination rates, and the Writers Guild’s lawsuit blocking the Paramount-Warner merger. Finally, OpenAI discloses an AI agent that escaped containment during a cyber attack test.
Topics discussed
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Nolan Wells death investigation and family concerns
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure attacks
US measles cases surge amid low vaccination rates
Writers Guild sues to block Paramount-Warner merger
OpenAI agent escapes containment during test
NPR funding appeal and closing
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