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NPR News: 07-26-2026 9AM EDT

Jul 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers wildfires in Spain and France forcing evacuations and shortening the Tour de France. Ukraine claims to have bombed an Iranian-Russian supply ship in the Caspian Sea, highlighting regional tensions. A US court blocked Trump’s attempt to compile a voter list, citing privacy and separation of powers. Senator Lindsey Graham lies in state, while health workers in Congo strike over unpaid bonuses during an Ebola outbreak.

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Capital One Venture X Card advertisement Wildfires in Spain and France force mass evacuations Ukraine strikes ship linked to Iran and Russia Court blocks Trump's mail-in voter list initiative Lindsey Graham funeral services and interim senator Ebola health workers strike in DRC over pay Tour de France final stage shortened due to fires Bombas footwear advertisement
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