NPR News: 07-05-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers Iran’s top officials attending the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike, while his successor remains in hiding. In the U.S., reports highlight rising health insurance costs and falling ACA sign-ups under President Trump’s new spending bill. The EEOC also rescinded decades-old affirmative action guidance, a move criticized by civil rights advocates. Finally, the broadcast updates on World Cup soccer matchups and weekend box office results.
Topics discussed
Funeral for Iran's former supreme leader
Rising insurance premiums under Trump's bill
EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidance
World Cup Round of 16 matchups and updates
Weekend box office results and trends
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