NPR News Now: Detailed Summary for July 13, 2025, 9AM EDT

Hosted by Louise Schiavone

Federal Policy Adjustment Endangers Central Texas Camp

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The federal government has permitted Camp Mystic in Central Texas to remove multiple buildings from designated government flood maps despite the camp's significant flood risk. In a tragic turn of events, the camp was severely impacted by a hundred-year flood on July 4th.

Laura Sullivan reports:

"FEMA documents examined by NPR show the camp requested FEMA remove more than a dozen structures from its floodplain maps even though FEMA had previously found significant flood risk." ([00:38])

The requests for removal were made in 2013, 2019, and 2020, with the latest coinciding with a major expansion that included new structures. Notably, no cabins were dismantled from high-risk flood areas. Removing these structures from FEMA's flood maps may waive federal mandates for flood-resistant construction and eliminate the requirement for property owners to carry flood insurance.

Additionally, NPR uncovered data from private companies indicating that at least 17 of the camp’s buildings lie directly in the floodwaters' path, a discrepancy from government reports. When questioned, FEMA explained that their maps undergo extensive public scrutiny and review, which accounts for the differences.

Intensified Immigration Enforcement Impacts Los Angeles Congregations

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Immigration enforcement measures continue to escalate in Los Angeles, placing immense pressure on local religious communities. Jason DeRose provides an in-depth look into how faith leaders are responding to these challenges.

Jennifer Gutierrez, a Methodist Minister and leader of Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, shared:

"Things have changed after arrests began earnest last month." ([02:03])

Following the November elections, her group initiated "Know Your Rights" workshops aimed at empowering those fearing detention. An unnamed rabbi added:

"We've been spending a lot of time in the streets, a number of rabbis or other clergy and their callers out at actions trying to be a peaceful presence, but also just trying to show the community that we stand with them." ([02:03])

In a recent development, the Catholic bishop of the nearby San Bernardino diocese advised congregants apprehensive about arrest risks to abstain from attending mass, further highlighting the tense atmosphere within religious communities.

Trump Administration Restricts Head Start Access for Undocumented Immigrants

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The Trump administration has implemented new policies that bar immigrants without legal status from accessing services provided by Head Start, the federal preschool program catering to low-income families. Janet Wujiang Li elaborates on this significant policy shift.

Janet Wujiang Li states:

"Immigrants without legal status have long been ineligible for federal benefits like financial aid or student loans for going to college. And the Health and Human Services Department announced Thursday that they will further lose access to services like Head Start and community health centers." ([02:39])

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. justified the changes by asserting that they "restore integrity to federal social programs, enforce the rule of law and protect vital resources for the American people." This move extends existing restrictions, further limiting access to essential services for undocumented individuals.

Historic Wimbledon Final Sees Poland’s Iga Świątek Triumph

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In today's Wimbledon finals, tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz faces off against Jannik Sinner for the men’s championship. Meanwhile, the women's final held yesterday culminated in a stunning victory for Poland's Iga Świątek over American Amanda Anisimova.

Vicki Barker reports:

"Agnieszka Wita walked onto center court with five Grand Slam titles already under her belt. She walked off with her sixth, becoming Poland's first ever Wimbledon champion." ([03:27])

The final match score was an unprecedented 6-0, 6-0 — the most one-sided victory on Wimbledon's grass courts in 114 years. Anisimova, overwhelmed by nerves, expressed her emotions:

"I was frozen with nerves." ([03:27])

While Świątek celebrated her historic win, Anisimova was visibly upset, accepting the second-place trophy with tears and support from the Princess of Wales.

Commemorating 40 Years Since Live Aid Concert

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Today marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the monumental two-venue benefit concert held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. The event was originally organized to raise funds to combat the famine in Ethiopia.

Rocker Rick Springfield, recalling the event, shared with ABC News:

"It was the first international [benefit]. It was just everybody was aware of it, the massive news coverage and, you know, it was the biggest one, basically, still the biggest one of all." ([04:30])

The 1985 concert successfully raised tens of millions of dollars, setting a precedent for future international benefit events and highlighting the power of music to drive global humanitarian efforts.

Sports Update: Wimbledon Finals Highlights

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• Men’s Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner – Anticipation builds as these top-tier athletes vie for the coveted Wimbledon men's title.

• Women’s Final: Iga Świątek vs. Amanda Anisimova – Świątek secures a historic victory with a decisive 6-0, 6-0 win, marking her sixth Grand Slam title and Poland's first Wimbledon win.

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