NPR News: 07-24-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Zelensky’s upcoming White House meeting with Trump amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia drone strikes. It details escalating U.S.-Iran military conflicts driving up global oil and gas prices, alongside new U.S. tariffs on 60 countries. The report also addresses a sharp decline in SNAP enrollment due to policy changes, wildfires in Europe, and the rise of renewable energy.
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Zelensky to meet Trump; Ukraine drones strike Russia
U.S.-Iran strikes drive oil prices to $100 a barrel
New tariffs imposed on 60 U.S. trading partners
SNAP enrollment drops by 4 million amid policy changes
Wildfires displace thousands in France and Spain
Renewables set to overtake coal in 2026
Hurricane Fausto strengthens; Storm Bertha weakens
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