NPR News: 07-16-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers a modest rise in U.S. retail sales and falling unemployment, alongside rising gas prices following the collapse of the Iran ceasefire. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces Senate scrutiny over his ties to President Trump, while Israeli lawmakers pass controversial judicial and military service reforms. Additionally, Canadian wildfire smoke impacts air quality across the Northeast, and Oracle scales back its New Mexico data center project amid environmental concerns.
Topics discussed
Capital One Venture X Card advertisement
Market update: Retail sales, gas prices, and unemployment
Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation hearing
Israel passes controversial judicial and military laws
Canadian wildfire smoke affects air quality in US
Oracle scales back data center project in New Mexico
NPR fundraising appeal
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