NPR News: 07-23-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
The U.S. strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks surge oil prices, driving up mortgage rates and hurting airline stocks. In domestic news, Tennessee’s new congressional map remains for midterms despite voting rights lawsuits, while Russian hackers exploit email vulnerabilities. Additionally, states sue the Trump administration over disaster aid conditions, English teachers celebrate the new *Odyssey* film, and volunteers restore a mastodonsaurus skeleton in Poland.
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US strikes on Iran and rising oil prices impact markets
Tennessee congressional map stays for midterms despite lawsuit
Russian hackers exploit email vulnerability for espionage
Stock market drops led by Alphabet and Tesla
States sue Trump admin over disaster aid conditions
English teachers excited by new Odyssey film adaptation
Volunteers help restore mastodonsaurus skeleton in Poland
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