NPR News: 07-18-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions, reporting two American troops killed in Jordan and ongoing U.S. strikes on Iranian targets. It also details persistent poor air quality in the U.S. from Canadian wildfires and a federal controversy over improper Medicaid data sharing with ICE. Additional stories include a massive fire in Norway and the strong box office debut of Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey.
Topics discussed
U.S. troops killed in Jordan during Iranian attacks
Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality in U.S.
Medicaid data improperly shared with ICE
Massive fire destroys homes in Norway
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey box office success
NPR funding appeal
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