NPR News: 07-03-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Iran’s preparations for Supreme Leader Khamenei’s funeral, intended as a show of force. A dangerous heat wave strains U.S. power grids ahead of the July 4th weekend. Democratic Socialists gain momentum in primaries but face skepticism from moderate Democrats. Rumors swirl around a potential Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Madison Square Garden. Finally, a former Olympian faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Iran prepares for Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral
Heat wave strains US power grids ahead of July 4th
Democratic Socialists gain momentum in deep blue states
Rumors of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at MSG
Former Olympian charged with damaging Lincoln Memorial pool
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