NPR News: 07-19-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran military strikes, including casualties and infrastructure damage, alongside Russia’s intensified missile attacks on Kyiv. The broadcast also reports on Troy Jackson’s likely Democratic nomination in Maine, the extradition of the Tate brothers, and a deadly earthquake in Peru. Finally, it highlights global attention on the Argentina-Spain World Cup final as a distraction from economic woes.
Topics discussed
Schwab investment advertisement
U.S. strikes on Iran and casualties
Energy Secretary on mission goals
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles
Troy Jackson leads Maine Senate race
Tate brothers arrested in Miami
Earthquake strikes Peru
Argentina World Cup final atmosphere
NPR funding appeal
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