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What is President Trump's new weapons plan for Ukraine and how did Zelensky respond?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky says he's grateful for President Trump's plan to send more weapons. Trump also set a deadline of fifty days for Russia to reach an agreement to end the war before the US imposes economic penalties. Axios senior politics reporter Mark Caputo spoke to NPR's morning edition about Trump's shift in policy.
Directionally, he wants peace and he's willing to almost give up anything to get it. If that means arming Ukraine, and if that means sending long-range missiles, which we've been told might be part of the package, it hasn't been confirmed. He's going to do it, even though it really upsets his MAGA base, which doesn't want to arm Ukraine and says Ukraine is not our problem. But Trump is really invested in doing this, so he's using And now those tools are missiles.
Why does a flood‑insurance gap exist and how is it putting homeowners at financial risk?
Axio senior reporter Mark Caputo, nearly every county in the US has experienced flooding in the past few decades, but FEMA estimates only four percent of homeowners have flood insurance. Experts call it the flood insurance gap. NPR's Michael Copley reports it's leaving millions in serious financial risk.
Most homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, and federal disaster aid is usually just a fraction of what people need to repair or replace their homes. That's why experts say people need flood insurance, which most get through the National Flood Insurance Program. But flood insurance can be expensive, especially for people on tight budgets. So many roll the dice and hope a flood doesn't happen, says Brian O'Connell, an analyst at insurance quotes.
And when it does happen, and we talk to people who it happens to, it's one of the worst things.
Experts say flood insurance can keep people out of financial distress and homes from going into foreclosure. Michael Copley, NPR News.
What prompted United Torah Judaism to leave Netanyahu's coalition and what could it mean for Israeli politics?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a challenge to the stability of his government. A key political party says it's quitting his governing coalition in a dispute over military enlistment, and Pierce Daniel Estron reports.
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish political party called United Torah Judaism says it's quitting Israel's coalition government over a long-running dispute involving ultra-orthodox Jews being exempted from serving in the Israeli military. The party is demanding a law to ensure military exemptions continue so members of their community can focus on religious studies. But the Gaza War and the need for soldiers has placed with more political pressure on the community to take part in military service. The party's departure is not an immediate threat to Netanyahu's ability to stay in office, but it would leave him with a narrow governing majority and more reliant on his far right political partners who oppose a ceasefire in Gaza.
Daniel Estran, NPR News Tel Aviv.
How are ice‑cream makers planning to eliminate artificial food dyes by 2027?
Consumer prices rose two point seven percent in June from a year ago. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Ice cream makers with the International Dairy Foods Association pledged to eliminate artificial food dyes by 2027. A move NPR's Yuki Naguchi says has been pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior.
The International Dairy Foods Association pledged its ice cream makers would get rid of petroleum-based dyes. At a press conference on Monday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hailed it as a move away from government and toward industry self-regulation.
The beauty of America is the role that private enterprise has always played, but will continue to play, and perhaps an even bigger role in voluntarily shaping policies for the good of future generations.
The Trump administration had previously announced plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from medicines, food, and candy by 2027. Yukinaguchi NPR News.
What experiments did the SpaceX crew conduct on their mission that splashed down in the Pacific?
AMC Theaters is expanding its discount movie days to two days a week. Adult tickets are now half off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The deal is just for AMC Stubbs members. The company is tackling the downward trend in movie theater attendance as many opt to stream movies at home.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is President Trump's new weapons plan for Ukraine and how did Zelensky respond?
0:01–0:57
2
Why does a flood‑insurance gap exist and how is it putting homeowners at financial risk?
0:57–1:52
3
What prompted United Torah Judaism to leave Netanyahu's coalition and what could it mean for Israeli politics?
1:52–2:51
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How are ice‑cream makers planning to eliminate artificial food dyes by 2027?
2:51–3:57
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What experiments did the SpaceX crew conduct on their mission that splashed down in the Pacific?
3:57–4:36