NPR News: 07-29-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing, while divided Federal Reserve interest rate decisions caused stock markets to slump. President Trump continues pushing for a major revamp of Dulles International Airport despite public disapproval of his construction projects. The report also covers ongoing wildfires in Spain, Elon Musk’s launch of X Money, and the death of Irish singer Glenn Hansard.
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Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in hearing
Fed holds rates steady, markets react
Trump plans Dulles Airport revamp
Wildfires in Spain and heatwave warnings
X launches X Money payment service
Glenn Hansard of The Swell Season dies
Chicago rat population control report
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