NPR News: 08-01-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the political fallout in the EU after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain, prompting emergency border measures. It also reports on the Justice Department dropping charges against David Hearn regarding the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and details a dangerous heat dome bringing triple-digit temperatures and wildfire risks to the western U.S. Additionally, the news includes updates on a massive wildfire in France, a potential WestJet flight attendant strike, and Truth Social selling early access to Trump's posts to institutional investors.
Topics discussed
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Migrant crisis at Spanish enclave of Ceuta and EU response
Charges dropped against David Hearn for Lincoln Memorial incident
Heat dome and wildfire risks in the western U.S.
Wildfires contained in France; new fires in Greece
WestJet flight attendant strike threat and lockout
Truth Social sells early access to Trump posts
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