NPR News: 07-03-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers a persistent heat wave gripping the eastern U.S., with meteorologists explaining the high-pressure system causing extreme temperatures. Other stories include the indictment of a man for vandalizing the D.C. reflecting pool, a weaker-than-expected June jobs report, and a day of mourning in Ukraine following a major Russian attack. The broadcast also reports on Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell’s indictment and The Onion’s satirical rebranding of the InfoWars website.
Topics discussed
Heat wave grips central and eastern U.S.
Man indicted for vandalizing D.C. reflecting pool
U.S. job market shows weaker growth in June
Day of mourning declared in Kiev after attacks
Louisiana AG indicted for intimidation charges
The Onion rebrands InfoWars as a parody site
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