NPR News: 07-11-2026 5AM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone.
What are the key details of the new housing law that just became law without President Trump's signature?
The largest housing bill in decades became law overnight without President Trump's signature. As NPR's Stephen Basaja reports, the law is meant to encourage home building across the country.
This law is packed with more than 40 different provisions. And at the heart of it is the idea of boosting the number of houses in the U.S. to decrease the cost to buy a home. The law encourages home building in part by loosening federal regulations and offering financial carrots to communities that build more homes. It also bans large investors from buying up more than 350 homes, a policy pushed by President Trump. Trump refused to sign the law to protest lawmakers not passing his voter ID election overhaul bill. the Save America Act. He did not veto the housing bill, and it automatically became law 10 days after he received the bill from Congress and did not take any action. Stephen Masaha, NPR News.
Graham Plattner has formally withdrawn from the U.S. Senate race in Maine in the wake of sexual assault allegations, which he's denied. The state's Democratic Party chair, Charlie Dingman, has confirmed on X that a formal process to fill the vacancy is underway.
How does the housing law aim to increase home building and limit large investor purchases?
The convention will be fair. representative, and as transparent as possible as we all come together in service of our ultimate goal, defeating Susan Collins and winning this Senate seat.
Their nominating convention is slated for July 25th. Meta says it has removed a new feature allowing users to turn anyone's public photo into an artificial intelligence image. As NPR's Bobby Allen reports, the move follows widespread backlash over privacy and copyright concerns.
Meta's AI feature, Muse Image, automatically opted in users, meaning anyone with a public Instagram profile could have their photos turned into AI without their consent. That sparked swift blowback from many users, privacy advocates, and Hollywood, which criticized the AI image maker. as a threat to copyright and a person's likeness. One user wrote on X, quote, Think about what that means. Your kids, your precious moments, your face. Meta feels entitled to it and is betting you won't dig three menus deep to say no. In a statement, Meta said they heard the feedback that the feature missed the mark, saying its intent was to provide a useful creative tool on Instagram. Bobby Allen, NPR News.
In the southeastern Missouri town of Lesterville, severe flooding Friday led to helicopter evacuations from a summer camp. More than 200 children and staff were lifted by Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters from Camp Tom Sock. Heavy rains had washed away roads in the surrounding area, even as the forecast called for continued rainfall. Rescues were also underway just south of St. Louis at the Bearcat Getaway Campground near the Black River. Campers there had climbed to the roof of a building to escape raging waters. When the roof collapsed, there were no reports of fatalities or major injuries. This is NPR News. Spain has advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Belgium. Steve Futterman reports from Los Angeles.
Spanish fans here in L.A.
Why did President Trump refuse to sign the bill and how did it become law automatically?
were ecstatic. The match wasn't decided until the final minutes. Spain, the favorite, jumped out to a 1-0 lead at the 30-minute mark. But just 11 minutes later, Belgium tied it at 1-1. It was the first goal given up by Spain in the entire World Cup. It stayed that way until the 88th minute. That's when Mikel Mourinho kicked a rebound shot into the net for the win. David Lafedeau traveled here from Barcelona.
We've seen that Spain has the best team in Europe and in the world. We're going to win the World Cup.
That may be easier said than done. Next up for Spain, a semifinal match against the top-performing team in the World Cup, France. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman at the World Cup in Los Angeles.
Six World Cup teams are left standing. Later today, Norway plays England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Tonight, Argentina plays Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:04
2
What are the key details of the new housing law that just became law without President Trump's signature?
0:04–1:11
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How does the housing law aim to increase home building and limit large investor purchases?
1:11–3:12
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Why did President Trump refuse to sign the bill and how did it become law automatically?
3:12–4:31
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What happened in the Maine Senate race after Graham Plattner withdrew over allegations?
4:31–5:04