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NPR News: 07-30-2026 1PM EDT

Jul 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the U.S. economy’s slowed growth and persistent inflation, alongside mixed earnings from major tech firms. Politically, it details delays in Todd Blanche’s AG nomination and the advancement of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC. The broadcast also reports on new asylum rules, a Russian drone attack on Ukraine, and a human interest story about half-siblings connected through DNA testing.

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