NPR News: 07-28-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the congressional tribute for late Senator Lindsey Graham and President Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian and Israeli leaders. The broadcast also addresses voter concerns over political corruption, firestorms in southern Europe, and a $1.5 billion AI copyright settlement for authors. Additional stories include the end of TPS for Haitians, a deadly earthquake in Japan, and a Fresh Air preview on plastic surgery.
Topics discussed
Congressional tribute for late Senator Lindsey Graham
Trump meets with presidents of Ukraine and Israel
Voters view corruption as a systemic political problem
Firestorms in southern Europe fueled by climate change
Authors receive $1.5B settlement from AI company Anthropic
Haitians losing Temporary Protected Status in the U.S.
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes southern Japan
Fresh Air preview: Plastic surgery and beauty standards
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