NPR News: 07-23-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s new tariffs on 59 countries and surging oil prices due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The Justice Department drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists after a judge criticized the probe. Rising mortgage rates reflect war-driven inflation, while federal health advisors review peptide injections. Additionally, the DOT removes bike safety materials, and a Turkish governor is fired over viral cycling photos.
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Trump imposes new tariffs on 59 countries and the EU
Oil prices surge past $100 amid Houthi attacks
DOJ drops subpoenas against NYT journalists
Mortgage rates hit nearly one-year high
Health advisors review controversial peptide injections
DOT removes bike safety content from websites
Turkish governor sacked over cycling shorts photos
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