NPR News: 08-04-2026 8PM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton.
How has the Iran war depleted U.S. missile stockpiles and why does that matter for future conflicts?
The Iran war has seriously depleted US missile stockpiles, both offensive and defensive. As NPR's Tom Bowman explains, that's raising concerns not just in this war, but also for future conflicts.
These attack missiles would be key in any conflict with China. The likelihood of that happening now is low. U.S. officials say China won't have the ability to assault Taiwan until next year. And that's capability. It doesn't mean they'll do it. But if they do, then the role for the U.S., what will that be? And what are the threats to U.S. forces in the region? That's why it's crucial to have adequate stockpiles of both offensive and defensive weapons like the Patriot. And that stockpile has dropped quite a bit. NPR's Tom Bowman reporting.
Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller says he's filing paperwork to launch a House investigation into domestic abuse allegations his ex-wife made against him.
What are the U.S. concerns about China’s capability to assault Taiwan and the regional threats?
In an online post, Miller said he was requesting the investigation, quote, to clear my name, adding, I have nothing to hide. His ex-wife Emily Moreno is the daughter of Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno. The man accused of starting one of three wildfires that burned hundreds of structures in Spokane appeared in court today. Northwest Public Broadcasting's Anna King reports he's charged with first-degree arson.
The purpose of the hearing was to determine release conditions for the 37-year-old Aaron Forrest Farinacci. He was arrested Monday by investigators who found a lighter and waterproof matches in his possession. The Spokane Sheriff's Office said a witness saw him crouching in the grass near where the Old Trails fire started. That was the first of three fires that started on Saturday burning through neighborhoods in Spokane. At the court hearing, Judge Tony Hazel read the release conditions.
The court will adopt the $1 million bond that's already in place.
His arraignment is set for August 6th. For NPR News, I'm Anna King in Spokane, Washington.
Elon Musk's aerospace and AI company SpaceX says it had soaring revenues and shrinking losses in its first quarterly earnings report since its IPO. But as NPR's John Rooch reports, the company spent heavily on AI and research and development, and the share price fell.
Investors piled in and propelled SpaceX to the world's biggest initial public offering in June, pushing the share price up. But it's fallen sharply since. Still, on an earnings call, Elon Musk put a positive spin on the company's progress in satellite communications, AI, and the development of a reusable heavy-lift rocket.
The SpaceX team is solving some of the hardest engineering problems in the history of humanity, and I think the team is succeeding.
Subscriptions to its satellite internet arm Starlink doubled to $12 million with growing income, but the company remains unprofitable, reporting a loss of more than $500 million during the quarter, with capital expenditures nearly doubling from the prior quarter. John Rewich, NPR News.
The U.S. stock market rallied to new records today. This is NPR News. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's migration policies are facing criticism from EU leaders after a surge of migrants arrived in its North African exclave of Ceuta. The sudden influx last week led to a humanitarian crisis and reignited the immigration debate within the EU. At least 80 migrants died. Sanchez's government has defended its actions, saying most migrants were pushed back. The National Association of Realtors says the median home price rose to about $435,000 over the last three months. NPR's Stephen Basaja reports those higher rates are squeezing would-be home buyers.
Why is Ohio Congressman Max Miller requesting a House investigation into domestic abuse allegations?
Home prices were up about 1.5% from a year earlier, but wages grew even faster. That would signal homes are getting more affordable, but mortgage rates recently hit their highest level in a year, driving up the cost of homeownership. Prices in the Northeast had the biggest jump, 3.8%. Prices in Western states dropped 1%. But the West still remains the most expensive part of the country to buy a home.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
How has the Iran war depleted U.S. missile stockpiles and why does that matter for future conflicts?
0:04–0:54
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What are the U.S. concerns about China’s capability to assault Taiwan and the regional threats?
0:54–3:38
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Why is Ohio Congressman Max Miller requesting a House investigation into domestic abuse allegations?
3:38–5:04