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NPR News: 07-16-2026 10PM EDT

Jul 17, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Libby Casey anchors this NPR News Now broadcast, covering President Trump’s Oval Office address on unsubstantiated voter fraud claims and his threats against TV networks. The episode reports on new US tariffs on Brazilian goods, rising usage of the 988 suicide hotline, and TSMC’s massive investment in US chip manufacturing. Additionally, updates include France’s approval of an assisted dying bill and hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires affecting millions of Americans.

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Amazon Business sponsorship message Trump's Oval Office address on voter fraud claims New 25% tariffs on Brazilian products Poll on usage of the 988 suicide crisis line TSMC earnings and new US chip investment France approves assisted dying bill Canadian wildfire smoke affects US air quality BetterHelp sponsorship message
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