NPR News: 07-12-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the death of Senator Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection, with flags lowered in his honor. It reports on escalating military strikes between the U.S. and Iran following tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcast also highlights upcoming Wall Street earnings and inflation data, a deadly pub fire in Bangkok, and Yannick Sinner’s second consecutive Wimbledon men’s singles title.
Topics discussed
Death of Senator Lindsey Graham and local reaction
U.S. strikes Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Wall Street earnings and inflation report outlook
Deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand
Yannick Sinner wins men's singles at Wimbledon
Linda Noskova wins women's singles at Wimbledon
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