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NPR News: 07-11-2026 7AM EDT

Jul 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with President Trump threatening strikes while signaling openness to peace talks. Domestically, a housing affordability bill passed into law as dangerous heat waves and wildfires impact the western U.S. Financial markets saw mixed results amid rising mortgage rates and record home prices. Additionally, Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and the Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters regarding Air Force One security concerns.

Topics discussed

Trump threatens strikes on Iran amid peace talk signals Housing bill passes and dangerous heat wave forecast Summit fire grows in California with evacuation orders Wall Street mixed as oil prices rise and home sales drop Apple sues OpenAI executives over alleged trade secrets Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over plane switch
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