NPR News: 07-04-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Hamas insists Gaza remain central to a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, while the WHO declares a cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak over. In Washington, extreme heat cancels the July 4th parade, and Trump launches child savings accounts. Elsewhere, Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles due to injury, and a court allows revamping a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia home.
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Hamas demands Gaza central to ceasefire; Iran funeral
WHO declares Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship over
4th of July celebrations and extreme heat in D.C.
Trump launches $1,000 accounts for children
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles
Court allows revamp of slavery exhibit at Mount Vernon
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