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NPR News: 07-23-2026 7AM EDT

Jul 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR covers 12 nights of U.S. strikes on Iran, surging oil prices, and a $37.5 billion war cost. Secretary Rubio meets Russia’s Lavrov on Ukraine, while India sees massive protests against Modi. The EU fines Google $1 billion for antitrust violations. Western U.S. faces monsoon flood risks, and Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast.

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Capital One Venture X Card advertisement Iran strikes, rising oil prices, and war costs Rubio-Lavrov talks on Ukraine conflict Protests against Modi government in India EU fines Google $1 billion for antitrust violations Monsoon floods and mudslides in Western US Tropical Storm Bertha approaching Gulf Coast NPR funding appeal and support message
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