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by Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin

10 min

NEWSBRIEF: AUGUST 4 PRIMARIES, US MUNITIONS DEPLETED, MRNA FLU VACCINE

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Elections

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, discusses the race

by Michel Martin

6 min

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, discusses the race

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Politics

5 states went to the polls Tuesday. Takeaways from the primary elections

by Tamara Keith, Steve Inskeep

4 min

5 states went to the polls Tuesday. Takeaways from the primary elections

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Elections

Professor talks about the tight race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination

by Michel Martin

5 min

Professor talks about the tight race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination

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A view of the Nasdaq MarketSite after SpaceX company executives rang the opening bell to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Business

SpaceX's revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth

by John Ruwitch

2 min

SpaceX’s revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth

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Author Interviews

'Recess Therapy' host Julian Shapiro-Barnum talks about his new book

by A Martínez

6 min

'Recess Therapy' host Julian Shapiro-Barnum talks about his new book

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Politics

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller

by Elena Moore, Steve Inskeep

4 min

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller

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Europe

After breach at Spain's border, EU countries downplay political divide

by Teri Schultz

3 min

After breach at Spain's border, EU countries downplay political divide

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Fine Art

New exhibit at Florida museum explores Salvador Dali's life and influence

by Cathleen Carter

3 min

New exhibit at Florida museum explores Salvador Dali's life and influence

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Energy

Former energy advisor on the turbulent energy prices fueled by the Iran war

by Michel Martin

4 min

Former energy advisor on the turbulent energy prices fueled by the Iran war

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World

Unrest mounts in Kashmir as Pakistani security crackdown stokes reform movement

by Diaa Hadid

3 min

Unrest mounts in Kashmir as Pakistani security crackdown stokes reform movement

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National Security

U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling and could take years to replenish

by Kat Lonsdorf, Steve Inskeep

3 min

U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling and could take years to replenish

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National Security

Expert discusses dwindling U.S. munitions reserve and the effect on the Iran war

by Michel Martin

5 min

Expert discusses dwindling U.S. munitions reserve and the effect on the Iran war

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Politics

Despite political headwinds, Republicans have some structural advantages in midterms

by Eric McDaniel

2 min

Despite financial advantages, Republican Party faces major challenge in midterm

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Media

Paramount's chairman says lawsuit opposing Warner Bros. merger is political

by David Folkenflik

2 min

Paramount's chairman says lawsuit opposing Warner Bros. merger is political

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Middle East

As ongoing wars create strain, a look at how Americans and Israelis view one another

by Frank Langfitt

4 min

As ongoing wars create strain, a look at how Americans and Israelis view one another

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Health

FDA is poised to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine

by Rob Stein, Steve Inskeep

3 min

FDA is poised to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine

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Tim Balthis, 57, and his wife, Fran, sit outdoors at their home in Pound, Virginia. He's wearing a white, short-sleeved shirt and glasses; she's wearing a light-colored dress.

Like many miners with advanced black lung disease, Tim Balthis looks healthy, sitting with his wife Fran Balthis on their porch in Pound, Va. But a scan of his lungs shows so much fibrotic tissue a doctor told Balthis he was surprised he was still alive. Roger May for NPR hide caption

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Health

Black lung rates in Appalachia are high as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick

by Howard Berkes, Justin Hicks

3 min

Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall

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Music News

Ariana Grande says decision to step back was made from an 'empowered place'

by Leila Fadel

3 min

Ariana Grande says decision to step back was made from an 'empowered place'

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National

NEWSBRIEF: AUGUST 4 PRIMARIES, US MUNITIONS DEPLETED, MRNA FLU VACCINE

Elections

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, discusses the race

Politics

5 states went to the polls Tuesday. Takeaways from the primary elections

Elections

Professor talks about the tight race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination

Business

SpaceX’s revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth

Author Interviews

'Recess Therapy' host Julian Shapiro-Barnum talks about his new book

Politics

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller

Europe

After breach at Spain's border, EU countries downplay political divide

Fine Art

New exhibit at Florida museum explores Salvador Dali's life and influence

Energy

Former energy advisor on the turbulent energy prices fueled by the Iran war

World

Unrest mounts in Kashmir as Pakistani security crackdown stokes reform movement

National Security

U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling and could take years to replenish

National Security

Expert discusses dwindling U.S. munitions reserve and the effect on the Iran war

Politics

Despite financial advantages, Republican Party faces major challenge in midterm

Media

Paramount's chairman says lawsuit opposing Warner Bros. merger is political

Middle East

As ongoing wars create strain, a look at how Americans and Israelis view one another

Health

FDA is poised to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine

Health

Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall

Music News

Ariana Grande says decision to step back was made from an 'empowered place'

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