NPR News: 07-12-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers President Trump’s tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham and the upcoming special election in South Carolina. The broadcast also reports on Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization for pneumonia and ongoing U.S. military strikes against Iran following tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the episode details a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak across 31 states and the EU’s consideration of banning social media for children under 16. Finally, it reviews the weekend box office, highlighting Disney’s Moana as the top-grossing film.
Topics discussed
Lindsey Graham's death and Trump's tribute
Mitch McConnell's health update and hospitalization
US strikes against Iran over Strait of Hormuz tensions
Cyclosporiasis outbreak detected in 31 states
EU considers banning social media for under-16s
Weekend box office results led by Moana
NPR Wine Club sponsorship message
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