NPR News: 07-21-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the U.S.-led war in Iran, highlighting a new soldier death and Defense Secretary Hegseth’s upcoming Senate testimony on funding and strategy. The episode also reports on Lebanon’s president visiting the White House and a court order to release Joe Biden’s recorded interviews. Additionally, it details a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce and new American Heart Association guidelines on safe daily coffee consumption.
Topics discussed
U.S. soldier death and war funding request
Lebanon president visits White House; Houthi threats
Court orders release of Biden interview recordings
Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce
AHA guidelines on safe daily coffee consumption
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