NPR News: 07-01-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
A dangerous heat wave threatens the East Coast ahead of the Fourth of July, prompting New York City to activate its emergency plan. In Colorado, political upsets saw Democrat Maylok Kyros defeat incumbent Diana DeGette, while Phil Weiser won the gubernatorial primary. Medicare beneficiaries can now access obesity drugs for $50 monthly through a new temporary program. Additionally, the U.S. lifted export restrictions on two advanced AI models from Anthropic, and LeBron James announced he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Dangerous heat wave hits East Coast before July 4th
Political upsets in Colorado primaries
Medicare covers obesity drugs for $50 monthly
US lifts export restrictions on Anthropic AI models
LeBron James leaves Los Angeles Lakers
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