NPR News: 08-01-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv amid shifting U.S. air defense support, alongside slower U.S. economic growth driven by inflation. It also reports on proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water allocations, the first implementation of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska, and the EU's new enforcement of AI labeling regulations. Finally, the broadcast details the search for climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
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Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and air defense talks
Ukraine sinks Russian ship and strikes oil refineries
US GDP growth slows due to inflation
Dispute over Colorado River water cuts
Nebraska Medicaid work requirements take effect
EU begins enforcing new AI regulations
Search for missing climbers on Broad Peak
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