NPR News: 08-02-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News update covers wildfires displacing thousands in Spokane, Washington, and ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza despite peace efforts. It also reports on proposed U.S. banking regulation changes that may reduce affordable housing investments. Additionally, the episode details a fatal shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant and a major strike by WestJet flight attendants in Canada.
Topics discussed
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Wildfires and evacuations in Spokane, Washington
Israeli strikes in Gaza and peace efforts
Proposed changes to banking regulations
Shooting suspect identified in Idaho
WestJet flight attendant strike in Canada
U.S. stock market futures update
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