NPR News: 07-20-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation and Andy Burnham’s succession. The broadcast reports on Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Jordan amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, which have also driven up global gas prices. Domestic stories include U.S. House legislative priorities before the August recess and a developing tropical depression threatening the Florida panhandle. The episode concludes with a personal account of a teenager killed during Seattle protests.
Topics discussed
Andy Burnham becomes UK's new prime minister
Iran attacks Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman
US House faces key votes before August recess
Spain celebrates World Cup victory
Tropical depression threatens Florida panhandle
Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister
US gas prices rise amid Iran tensions
Teen killed in Seattle protest
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