NPR News: 07-18-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the U.S. resuming strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks that killed two American troops, while Canada faces U.S. political criticism over wildfire smoke. In Europe, France and other nations block the prediction market site Polymarket amid manipulation concerns. Additionally, British runner Josh Kerr breaks the men's mile world record, and Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey exceeds box office expectations.
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran after Jordan base attack
Canada pushes back on U.S. blame for wildfire smoke
France blocks prediction market site Polymarket
Josh Kerr breaks men's mile world record
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey exceeds box office expectations
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