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NPR News: 07-20-2026 3AM EDT

Jul 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the resumption of U.S. strikes against Iran, resulting in three American deaths and attacks on Jordan and Kuwait. In the UK, Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister after replacing Keir Starmer amid political scandals and voter dissatisfaction. The broadcast also reports on Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain, a deadly earthquake in Peru, and Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey breaking box office records. Finally, rising fuel prices are highlighted as a consequence of the renewed Middle East conflict.

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Capital One Venture X Card advertisement U.S. resumes strikes against Iran; casualties reported Andy Burnham set to become UK's new Prime Minister Argentina fans celebrate after World Cup loss to Spain Earthquake in Peru kills six and displaces hundreds Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey breaks box office records Gas and diesel prices rise due to Middle East conflict Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager ad
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