NPR News: 07-28-2025 9PM EDT

Summary

NPR News Now: July 28, 2025, 9 PM EDT Summary

Live from Washington, NPR brings you the latest updates on critical events shaping our world. This summary covers key topics discussed in the July 28, 2025, 9 PM edition of "NPR News Now."

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1. Manhattan Shooting Incident

Host: Windsor Johnston

New York City Mayor Eric Adams reported multiple injuries from a shooting that occurred in Manhattan between Park and Lexington Avenues today. Responding to the crisis, Mayor Adams urged individuals inside the Blackstone Building to remain calm and stay put as police officers conducted a thorough search of the skyscraper. Footage captured law enforcement storming the building, while bystanders evacuated the area. The NYPD confirmed that the suspected shooter has been killed.

Notable Quote:

"We are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of those inside the building," — Mayor Eric Adams [00:11]

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2. Trump Hosts British Prime Minister in Scotland

Reporter: Franco Ordonez

Former President Donald Trump welcomed the British Prime Minister to his golf club in Scotland today. The leaders engaged in discussions covering a range of global issues, including trade relations, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and tensions in Gaza.

A significant portion of their conversation addressed the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions, particularly following recent strikes that resulted in civilian casualties. He announced a reduction of the ceasefire deadline from 50 days to 10–12 days, warning that failure to comply would trigger substantial secondary tariffs on Moscow's trade partners.

Notable Quotes:

"There's no reason to wait if you know what the answer is going to be. Why wait?" — Unknown Speaker [01:26]

"Russia's economy would be so much better if it was not so focused on war and killing people." — President Donald Trump [01:30]

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3. Extreme Weather Events Worldwide

Reporter: Jeff Brady

Severe weather conditions are wreaking havoc across multiple regions:

• China: A landslide in northern China has resulted in at least four deaths and left eight individuals missing. In Herbei Province, authorities have mandated that residents stay indoors, leading to the closure of schools and suspension of outdoor tourism activities. Forecasts predict up to 12 additional inches of rain, exacerbating the situation.

• Southeastern Europe: Greece and Turkey are battling wildfires intensified by extreme heat. Central Greece experienced temperatures soaring to 108°F, while Turkey has reported 17 deaths related to wildfires over the past month. Crews continue to struggle against the flames amidst challenging conditions.

• United States: The southeastern U.S. is enduring persistent extreme heat, with temperatures expected to climb into the low 100s early next week, impacting over 18 million people. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of such intense heatwaves, along with droughts, hurricanes, and floods, to human-induced climate change.

Notable Quote:

"Scientists say human-caused climate change is making intense heat waves, droughts, hurricanes and floods more frequent." — Jeff Brady [02:16]

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4. North Carolina Senate Race Announcement

Host: Windsor Johnston

Roy Cooper, the former Governor of North Carolina, has officially declared his candidacy for the state's Senate seat, challenging incumbent Republican Thom Tillis. This race is anticipated to be a focal point in the upcoming midterm elections, drawing significant attention from both parties. The National Republican Senate Committee has criticized Cooper, labeling him a "Democrat lapdog," signaling a highly contested and closely watched election.

Notable Quote:

"The National Republican Senate Committee blasted Cooper as a, quote, Democrat lapdog." — Windsor Johnston [02:43]

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5. Stock Market Update

Host: Windsor Johnston

The stock market saw a downturn today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreasing by 64 points. Investors are monitoring various economic indicators and global events that may influence market movements in the coming days.

Notable Quote:

"At the close on Wall Street, the Dow was down 64 points." — Windsor Johnston [02:43]

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6. Grand Canyon Wildfire Under Control Efforts

Host: Windsor Johnston

Emergency teams are actively working to contain a rapidly spreading wildfire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The fire is fueled by unprecedented dryness and strong winds, with humidity levels plummeting to around 10% and wind speeds reaching 25 miles per hour. These conditions have led to explosive growth of the blaze in the heavily wooded areas of the national park.

Notable Quote:

"Officials say the blaze is being driven by record dryness and gusty winds." — Windsor Johnston [02:43]

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7. Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Children

Reporter: Mikaleen Duclef

Recent scientific studies highlight how ultra-processed foods may affect children differently, particularly those with a strong food reward drive. These children tend to feel hungry more often, eat quickly, and do not easily feel full. Psychologist Kerry Botel from the University of California, San Diego, explains that while these children can control their eating when consuming whole foods, ultra-processed options lead to overeating and subsequent weight gain.

Notable Quotes:

"They want to eat all the time, that it doesn't matter if they're full. And those kids are going to gain weight in today's environment." — Kerry Botel [04:11]

Recommendations include:

• Keeping homes free of ultra-processed foods.
• Limiting availability to a few options.
• Reserving such foods for special occasions rather than daily consumption.

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8. Plane Crash in Central California Investigated

Host: Windsor Johnston

The National Transportation Safety Board is probing the recent crash of a small aircraft in Central California, which resulted in three fatalities. The plane departed from San Carlos Airport on Saturday night and tragically crashed on the southwestern edge of Monterey Bay. Emergency response teams continue to manage the aftermath of the incident.

Notable Quote:

"The plane took off from San Carlos Airport on Saturday night and crashed on the southwestern edge of Monterey Bay." — Windsor Johnston [04:31]

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Transcript

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[Windsor Johnston]

[e-mail] Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says there were multiple injuries during a shooting in Manhattan today between park and Lexington Avenues. In a post on social media, Adams asked people inside the Blackstone Building to remain in place as authorities comb the skyscraper floor to floor. Videos show officers storming into the building as bystanders and others scattered from the area. The NYPD says the suspected shooter is dead. President Trump hosted the British prime minister at his golf club in Scotland today. NPR's Franco Ordonez reports. The two leaders discussed trade, Russia and the war in Gaza.

[Franco Ordonez]

The two discussed a series of global challenges from trade to Gaza, but he made news on the war in Ukraine and the lack of a ceasefire. Trump said he was disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin after recent strikes killing civilians. Because of that, he was shortening a previous 50 day deadline for a ceasefire to 10 to 12 days or face massive secondary tariffs on Moscow's trade partners.

[Unknown Speaker]

There's no reason to wait if you know what the answer is going to be. Why wait?

[Franco Ordonez]

Trump said Russia's economy would be so much better if it was not so focused on war and killing people. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, Turnaberry, Scotland.

[Windsor Johnston]

Extreme weather is fueling deadly wildfires across parts of southeastern Europe and flooding in China. NPR's Jeff Brady reports. At least four people died and eight are missing after a landslide in northern China and thousands were being Beijing.

[Jeff Brady]

Authorities ordered people in Herbei province to stay indoors. According to the Associated Press. Officials closed schools and stopped outdoor tourism. Up to 12 more inches of rain was forecast in Greece and Turkey. Crews have battled wildfires for weeks. The BBC reports temperatures in central Greece reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit. In Turkey, 17 deaths associated with wildfires have been reported in the past month. Here in the southeastern U.S. extreme heat persists. The National Weather Service forecast temperatures into the low 100s early this week, affecting more than 18 million people. Scientists say human caused climate change is making intense heat waves, droughts, hurricanes and floods more frequent. Jeff Brady, NPR News.

[Windsor Johnston]

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched a bid for the state Senate seat. The Democrat announced today that he'll run for the seat currently held by Republican Thom Tillis. The North Carolina Senate race is expected to be one of the most closely watched in next year's year's midterm elections. The National Republican Senate Committee blasted Cooper as a, quote, Democrat lapdog. At the close on Wall street, the dow was down 64 points. This is NPR News. Emergency crews are working to contain a fast moving wildfire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Officials say the blaze is being driven by record dryness and gusty winds. Humidity has dropped to around 10% and 25 mile an hour winds have created explos dose of growth on the heavily wooded north rim of the national park. Ultra processed foods may be hitting some kids a lot differently than others. Mikaleen Duclef reports on new scientific research into the foods commonly linked to diseases such as childhood obesity and diabetes.

[Mikaleen Duclef]

Some children are born with what scientists call a strong food reward drive. They always seem hungry, eat quickly and don't easily feel full. Psychologist Kerry Botel at the University of California, San Diego says these kids can regulate their eating with whole foods, but with ultra processed foods, they overeat.

[Kerry Botel]

They want to eat all the time, that it doesn't matter if they're full. And those kids are going to gain.

[Mikaleen Duclef]

Weight in today's environment unless, she says, parents try to keep their homes free of ultra processed foods. And if you do buy them, limit the options to only a few or buy them only on special occasions, not every day. For NPR News, I'm Mike Lane Duclef.

[Windsor Johnston]

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a small plane that left three people dead in Central California this weekend. The plane took off from San Carlos Airport on Saturday night and crashed on the southwestern edge of Monterey Bay. I'm Windsor Johnston, and you're listening to NPR News in Washington.

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