NPR News: 07-17-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s claims of Chinese election interference, new U.S. tariffs on Brazil, and protests in Ukraine following the dismissal of its defense minister. It also reports on the discovery of sugar in the Milky Way, Andy Burnham’s rise to lead the UK Labour Party, and Jackson Zuber’s lead at the British Open. The broadcast concludes with a segment on the Embedded podcast regarding a teenager killed during Seattle protests.
Topics discussed
Trump's election security claims regarding China
New tariffs on Brazilian products and political impact
Protests over dismissal of Ukraine's defense minister
Discovery of sugar in the center of the Milky Way
Andy Burnham set to become UK Labour leader
Jackson Zuber leads at the British Open golf tournament
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