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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from May 7, 2026, delivers a rapid roundup of global and domestic headlines, led by fresh US-Iran military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz amid shipping disruptions, alongside US policy shifts on taxes, guns, disaster aid, and smaller updates on energy tech, Senate races, and sports.
Strait of Hormuz Escalation
US officials reported Iran launching multiple missiles, drones, and small boats targeting three American warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated it neutralized the threats and struck back at Iranian military facilities, including missile launch sites and command centers. Separately, Iran established a new government agency aimed at controlling and taxing vessels transiting the strait, heightening concerns as hundreds of commercial ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, blocked from reaching open waters. These moves underscore risks to a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments, potentially disrupting trade and energy supplies.
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- 1 (00:00) **Iran Attacks US Warships in Strait of Hormuz** - US officials report Iranian missiles, drones, and boats targeting three American warships; Central Command destroys threats and strikes Iranian sites
- 2 (00:32) **NYC Tax Debate on Wealthy** - Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes taxing luxury properties, drawing criticism from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin
- 3 (01:32) **USPS Considers Allowing Handgun Shipments** - Proposed rule change would permit mailing handguns for first time since 1927 law, deemed unconstitutional by DOJ
- 4 (01:48) **Trump Disaster Council Recommends FEMA Overhaul** - Council urges investments for easier disaster aid like housing, rejects workforce cuts despite Trump's elimination calls
- 5 (02:51) **EU Trade Agreement Stalled** - European Parliament delays finalizing deal after Supreme Court rules Trump misused emergency powers for tariffs
- 6 (03:00) **NYC Pilot for Peak-Demand AC Batteries** - Plug-in devices size of microwave charge off-peak to power window units during grid stress
- 7 (03:21) **Sen. Susan Collins' Maine Re-Election Ad** - First campaign spot highlights securing $6M federal funds for Eastport breakwater repair nearly a decade ago
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