NPR News: 07-14-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the U.S. resuming a naval blockade of Iran amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcast also reports on a lawsuit blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and New York’s moratorium on new data centers. Additional stories include the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s maintenance issues, an ICE shooting in Maine, and sports updates from the World Cup and MLB All-Star break.
Topics discussed
U.S. resumes naval blockade of Iran's ports
States sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger
NY blocks new large data centers for AI
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again
ICE shooting death in Maine under investigation
World Cup semifinals: France vs Spain preview
MLB All-Star break and Home Run Derby results
Up First podcast promo and upcoming topics
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