NPR News: 07-30-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the U.S. economy’s slower Q2 growth and mixed tech earnings, alongside U.S. military strikes on Iran and Saudi involvement. The broadcast also reports on mental health reform pledges with the Trump administration, the terrorism conviction of Salman Rushdie’s attacker, and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Japan.
Topics discussed
Stocks rise; GDP growth slows to 1.5% amid inflation
US strikes Iran; Saudi Arabia joins military escalation
Mental health leaders pledge reform with Trump admin
Man convicted on terrorism counts for Rushdie stabbing
Japan earthquake death toll rises; search continues
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