NPR News: 07-19-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers U.S. airstrikes against Iran following the death of two American service members, with Iran’s new supreme leader blaming the U.S. for the conflict. A major recall of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce is underway due to cyclospora contamination linked to over 1,600 illness cases. France and other nations are blocking access to the prediction market site Polymarket over gambling and manipulation concerns. The broadcast also reports on early voting in Tennessee amid controversial redistricting and an upcoming auction of memorabilia from the TV series Outlander.
Topics discussed
Capital One Commercial Bank advertisement
US airstrikes on Iran and new supreme leader's statement
Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce over cyclospora outbreak
France blocks prediction market site Polymarket
Tennessee early voting and redistricting controversies
Outlander TV show memorabilia auction in London
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