NPR News: 07-03-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Iran’s continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices and U.S. reserves. Domestic stories include the Aspen Acres wildfire near Denver and extreme heat warnings for Fourth of July celebrations on the National Mall. The broadcast also reports on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, traditionalist Catholic schism tensions, African World Cup unity in Houston, and a spacecraft mission to save NASA’s Swift Observatory.
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Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz
Wildfire forces evacuations near Denver
Extreme heat and security at National Mall
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding
Stock markets closed for holiday
Traditionalist Catholics defend schism
World Cup unifies African diaspora
Spacecraft mission to save NASA telescope
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