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NPR News: 07-11-2026 8AM EDT

Jul 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers potential U.S.-Iran peace talks following recent airstrikes and retaliatory attacks. The episode details a major housing bill becoming law without President Trump’s signature and a Maine Senate candidate’s withdrawal amid sexual assault allegations. Meta retracts an AI image feature due to privacy backlash, while a deadly wildfire strikes Spain. Finally, Spain advances to the World Cup semifinals after beating Belgium.

Topics discussed

Potential U.S.-Iran peace talks amid tensions Major housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature Maine Senate candidate withdraws over assault allegations Meta removes AI image feature after privacy backlash Deadly wildfire destroys expat community in Spain Spain advances to World Cup semifinals World Cup semifinal matchups and ticket prices Promo for Wait Wait Don't Tell Me podcast
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