NPR News: 07-24-2026 3PM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm.
What did the new U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump target and why?
President Trump's latest round of tariffs, imposing 10 to 12.5 percent levies on imports from 60 trading partners, is prompting criticism from around the world. As Esme Nicholson reports, Trump claims the countries have failed to adequately enforce a ban on goods made with forced labor.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaya Callas has dismissed the US rationale for new tariffs, calling claims that Europe is lax when it comes to forced labour unfounded. Callas is demanding evidence from the White House to support the allegations. During comparisons between US and EU labour laws, Callas asserts that we have paid leave and we have very good working conditions. Callas also called on the U.S. to keep its side of the transatlantic trade deal struck last year. The new tariffs have replaced Trump's temporary 10 percent global levies, which expired at midnight. For NPR News, I'm Esme Nicholson in Berlin.
U.S. Central Command says the military struck targets in Iran again last night, the 13th night in a row. NPR's Hadil El-Shelchi has more.
The US said last night that it completed a 13th round of strikes in Iran. They attacked military command centers, drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, they said. US Central Command also said that it redirected 12 commercial vessels to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports. Iranian state media said that there were explosions in the southwest of the country. That's where some of the most sensitive military and maritime areas are located. Iran retaliated with its own attacks on U.S. bases. There were sirens heard in Bahrain and Kuwait.
NPR's Hadil El-Shelshi.
How did the European Union respond to U.S. claims about forced labor enforcement?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the war with Russia. According to a White House official not authorized to speak publicly... Meanwhile, Ukraine launched another wave of drones across Russia overnight, killing at least six people. Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration are meeting for a second day to consider lifting restrictions on experimental peptide drugs. The panel has already taken a favorable stance on making the controversial therapies more accessible. NPR's Will Stone has more.
These peptides are not FDA-approved, unlike the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but they're marketed broadly for wellness, longevity, metabolism, and more. On Thursday, an FDA panel of experts voted in favor of allowing specialized pharmacies to make four of the peptide therapies. Today, they're considering more. Agency staff have recommended against greenlighting any of the peptides because there's little data from humans on safety and effectiveness. The advisory panel votes are not binding, but the FDA typically does follow its advice. Will Stone, NPR News.
Democrats in Maine meet tomorrow to select a nominee for the U.S. Senate to challenge Republican Susan Collins. This is NPR News in Washington. The suspect in a deadly school shooting in Georgia pleaded guilty today to all 55 counts. Colt Gray was 14 when he opened fire at a high school about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta. Four people were killed. Earlier this year, a jury convicted his father in the shooting because he had given his son the assault-style rifle used that day. State officials in Wisconsin have opened a homicide investigation into a deadly police shooting in Madison. People gathered for a vigil to remember Corey Ruiz last night. Sarah Lear from Wisconsin Public Radio reports.
Warners gathered around a makeshift memorial. Tony Smith reflected on the time he spent with Corey Ruiz when they were kids.
When you get to know him, he's like real open and talkative. But at first, he's pretty shy. And he's a good guy.
Officers responding to reports of someone stealing bikes and trying to get into parked cars on Wednesday got into a scuffle with Ruiz, who is 38. Police say he pulled a knife. The officers weren't wearing body cameras, but cell phone video shows three officers restraining Ruiz to the ground.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
What did the new U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump target and why?
0:04–1:41
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How did the European Union respond to U.S. claims about forced labor enforcement?
1:41–4:26
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What did U.S. Central Command report about the latest strikes and maritime actions near Iran?
4:26–4:59