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The News Roundup for July 24, 2026
July 24, 20263:41 PM ET
The News Roundup for July 24, 2026
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Maine candidate for Governor Troy Jackson speaks during a May Day rally organized by local unions outside City Hall in Portland, Maine.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the U.S. The American death toll now stands at 18.In Maine, Democrats have chosen their replacement candidate to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson is a former state lawmaker and is stepping in to fill the void left by Graham Platner. Platner stepped aside after allegations of sexual assault.And a Florida pastor is suing OpenAI over dangerous health advice he received from ChatGPT.We cover the most important stories from around the country in the domestic hour of the News Roundup.And, in global news, after the resumption of the war with Iran, both Washington and Tehran are digging their heels in over the Strait of Hormuz. This week President Donald Trump promising vengeance if Iran continues killing American service members.Ukraine sent more than 400 drones to Moscow after Russia targeted Kyiv with ballistic missiles.And French lawmakers approve a blanket social media ban for children under 15.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programsonline. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ atplus.npr.org/the1a.
