NPR News: 07-08-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over, triggering airstrikes and causing oil prices and stock markets to fluctuate. In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes killed eight Palestinians, including children, amid ongoing conflict. Elsewhere, a massive wildfire ravaged Colorado, Illinois passed new AI oversight laws, and back-to-school spending is expected to rise. The Trump administration also canceled plans to feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens Iran; oil prices and markets react
Israeli airstrikes kill 8 Palestinians in Gaza
Massive wildfire burns in southern Colorado
Illinois signs AI oversight legislation
Back-to-school shopping costs expected to rise
Trump admin cancels Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan
NPR Tiny Desk contest tour announcement
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