NPR News: 07-17-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers hazardous wildfire smoke affecting air quality across the U.S. and Canada. It reports on DHS threats to penalize states refusing federal election security measures and the FAA restoring Boeing’s self-certification authority for its planes. The broadcast also details new fixed-term visa rules for international students, Andy Burnham’s election as UK Labour leader, and rising oil prices due to U.S.-Iran tensions.
Topics discussed
Wildfire smoke causes hazardous air quality alerts
DHS warns states over election security measures
FAA restores Boeing's self-certification authority
New fixed time limits for international students
Andy Burnham elected new Labour Party leader
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions
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